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Work History
Education
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Awards
Trainings
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Matthew Wolff

Chantilly

Summary

A senior Detective currently assigned to the Auto Crimes Enforcement Squad (ACE) of Fairfax County Police. Equipped with strong problem solving capabilities with a proven track record of excelling in the apprehension of violent criminal offenders. Routinely works in high-stress tactical environments in order to safely apprehend offenders in stolen vehicles. Confident in handling problems in hectic environments while maintaining a high degree of professionalism. Possesses various certifications and trainings in a large number of investigative databases.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Detective

Fairfax County Police-Auto Crimes Enforcement Squad (ACE)
03.2022 - Current
  • On-call/constant standby schedule.
  • Adjusting personal schedules with little to no notice in order to complete various tasks assigned to the ACE unit.
  • Working in high-stress tactical environments in order to immobilize stolen vehicles and bring offenders safely into custody.
  • Coordinating with various jurisdictions in reference various auto theft cases.
  • Coordinating with patrol officers in reference various auto theft cases.
  • Authored dozens of search warrants in order to electronically track stolen vehicles.
  • Surveillance and stakeouts of stolen auto offenders.
  • Senior Detective on ACE which helps assist junior Detectives with furthering their operational and investigative knowledge.
  • Trained Police Officers in vehicle blocking, TVI's, mobile surveillance, and team tactics.
  • Highly skilled in the electronic tracking of stolen vehicles through use of IMEI/IMSI numbers.
  • Possesses various contacts through vehicle manufacturers in order to track stolen vehicles.
  • Possesses a large number of investigative databases accesses in order to help solve auto theft cases.

Police Officer

Fairfax County Police-Neighborhood Patrol Unit (NPU)
07.2018 - 03.2022
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
  • Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.

Police Officer-Patrol Officer

Fairfax County Police Department-Midnight Squad
08.2015 - 07.2018
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.

Education

Criminal Justice

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Skills

  • FLOCK trained along with FLOCK admin trained
  • Fusus One access
  • Vigilant LPR access
  • Virginia state LPR access
  • Penpoint tracking access
  • ELEP access (Enhanced law enforcement access)
  • VIN reader access through an issued OBD reader
  • Carfax access
  • TLO access
  • LINX access
  • Fairfax County jail tapes access
  • Leads Online access
  • ISO claim search access
  • Covert track GPS access
  • Ensurity GPS access through TIU

Accomplishments

Currently deputized with US Marshals as part of the ATF Northern Virginia Violent Crimes Task Force.

Awards

  • Valor award
  • Meritorious action award
  • Commendation award
  • Officer of the month
  • Detective of the month
  • Team excellence award (ACE)

Trainings

  • Law enforcement general instructor school
  • Basic street crimes school
  • 3-day vehicle CQB school
  • PIT & RRB school
  • CDU basic school
  • Police mountain bike school
  • Breath operator school
  • Search warrant seminar
  • IMEI/IMSI stolen vehicle tracking trained
  • Axon fleet 3 LPR trained
  • Connected car and electronic tracking trained
  • Interview and interrogation trained
  • Central square RMS trained
  • Various auto theft seminars



Timeline

Detective

Fairfax County Police-Auto Crimes Enforcement Squad (ACE)
03.2022 - Current

Police Officer

Fairfax County Police-Neighborhood Patrol Unit (NPU)
07.2018 - 03.2022

Police Officer-Patrol Officer

Fairfax County Police Department-Midnight Squad
08.2015 - 07.2018

Criminal Justice

Northern Virginia Community College
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