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Brett Kowalewski

Murrells Inlet

Summary

Experienced Criminal Investigator with exceptional knowledge gathered through an accomplished Law Enforcement career of 9+ years of experience in conducting criminal investigations pertaining to all fields. Dedicated veteran of the United States Military with continuing 12+ years of service to Country. Committed to honor, integrity, attention to detail and service before self.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Criminal Investigator

Georgetown County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - Current

Full Time - 50 hours/week

  • Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Review, analyze and process incidents of threats reported to indicate credibleness and mitigate any risk to personnel and public.
  • Conduct thorough interviews with witnesses, suspects, persons of interest and victims to achieve case resolution.
  • Document findings and prepare detailed reports.
  • Utilize various computer systems to analyze and provide statistical reporting charts, graphs and other documentation to direct supervisors on status of investigations.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to staff on threat mitigation for possible ongoing security issues.
  • Collect information pertaining to criminal proceedings and perform investigations to resolve cases.
  • Conduct arrests and document relevant actions pursuant to investigation.
  • Direct lead criminal investigations on major crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.
  • Draft and execute subpoenas, search warrants and arrest warrants.
  • Evaluate, review, adjudicate investigation reports and other personal records for state prosecution.
  • Analyze, process incidents of threats focusing and detecting detailed behavior, predictive patterns in detailed risk assessment reports to alleviate further activity and to safeguard persons and property.
  • Increased conviction rates by presenting comprehensive reports and testifying effectively in court proceedings.
  • Conduct and process background investigations to ensure completion on applicable forms.
  • Mentored junior investigators, sharing best practices for successful case management and evidence collection.
  • Provided expert testimony to court officials and jurors during legal proceedings, contributing to successful prosecution of offenders in numerous cases with a clearance rate above the national average.
  • Conducted surveillance operations to gather intelligence on suspected criminal activities, leading to arrests.

Training Instructor

Georgetown County Sheriff's Office
03.2022 - Current

Part Time - 8 hours/week

  • Enhanced trainee retention by incorporating interactive activities and real-life examples into training sessions.
  • Collaborate with fellow instructors to create cohesive lesson plans, ensuring consistency in training quality.
  • Increased trainee engagement by implementing a variety of teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Reviews and establishes performance standards, identifies training needs to enhance job production for 60+ employees.
  • Mentor new instructors, aiding their transition into the role and ensuring effective delivery of course content.
  • Conduct regular assessments to monitor trainee progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
  • Conduct training and briefings on personnel, administration staff and other employees.
  • Adhere to state requirements for Instructors by completing all applicable training and mandatory instruction hours of at least forty (40) per calendar year to maintain certification.
  • Provide one-on-one coaching for individuals needing additional support, leading to increased confidence and competence in their roles.

Tobacco Compliance Inspector

Food And Drug Administration
01.2022 - 01.2024

Part time - 16 Hours/Week

  • Conduct inspections with underage purchaser under my supervision of retailers that sell regulated tobacco products to determine compliance with local/state/federal laws.
  • Support FDA in any enforcement or judicial actions by presenting documentation, evidence and testimony.
  • Instruct underage purchaser with rules and regulations regarding the purchase of tobacco products.
  • Documented daily inspection activities by taking photos and filling out inspection reports for review by FDA.
  • Improved risk management by identifying areas of non-compliance and providing corrective action recommendations.

Deputy Sheriff

Georgetown County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - Current

Full Time - 50 Hours/Week

  • Conduct Investigation into criminal activity by documenting evidence,observations and witness statements on investigative reports for charging and prosecution.
  • Investigate and apprehend fugitives while working with local/state/federal agencies.
  • Transport prisoners to/from holding locations/court for scheduled trials while performing detailed search and proper handcuffing techniques of their persons to ensure safety.
  • Provide security for Judges/Jurors/Attorneys/Judicial Officials during court trials by using security techniques.
  • Respond to calls for service for various criminal activity in appropriate and timely fashion to apprehend subjects involved.
  • Have made/been apart of 50+ warrant/warrantless arrests.
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties for 25+ cases.
  • Submit evidence in detailed reports for use in criminal proceedings.
  • Perform testimony in court by articulating observations and evidence collected to prosecute criminal cases.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety to the public.
  • Enforce state and local traffic laws.
  • Complete yearly firearms proficiency trainings in accordance to state and agency requirements.
  • Complete all law update trainings required by the state for certification.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.

Deputy First Class

Harford County Sheriff's Office
06.2018 - 08.2020

Full Time - 40 Hours/Week

  • Conduct criminal investigations to determine suspect(s) involved in illegal activity by documenting detailed police reports, evidence collection and witness statements.
  • Have participated with state/federal agencies in 15+ search warrants leading to successful apprehension of fugitives.
  • Provide judicial security during court proceedings for Judges, Jurors, Attorneys and Judicial Officials.
  • Use great oral communication in stressful situations to mitigate calls for service.
  • Testify under oath during court proceedings regarding criminal cases by articulating observations, evidence collected and probable cause to ensure prosecution.
  • Investigate information to determine locations of fugitives that leads to successful apprehension.
  • Apply for search/arrest warrants by documenting concise and articulable information on official court documents.
  • Conduct thorough searches of vehicles and persons during search incident to arrest to retrieve any illegal contraband and to ensure safety.
  • Maintain firearm proficiency through yearly live fire qualification.
  • Maintain state certification through all requires agency and state trainings.


Special Deputy

United States Marshals Service
11.2017 - 11.2018

Part Time - 16 Hours/Week

  • Provide security during court trials for Judges, Jurors, Witnesses and Attorneys.
  • Transport individuals from various locations to and from their court proceedings in a punctual manner
  • Process, fingerprint and photograph persons into applicable systems.
  • Conduct thorough searches of all prisoners prior to transport, court proceedings and entering holding cells.

Police Officer First Class

Havre De Grace Police Department
12.2014 - 06.2018

Full time - 50 Hours/Week

  • Improve community safety by conducting property checks of local businesses and residences maintaining observations for any criminal activity.
  • Write detailed probable cause reports for arrests made to ensure successful prosecution.
  • Apprehend fugitives by determining location through investigative techniques.
  • Have made/been a apart of at least seventy five (75) warantless arrests by determining suspect(s) from evidence gathered.
  • Testify under oath in court proceedings regarding police reports articulating information documented.
  • Respond to calls for service in a timely manner by using applicable emergency equipment.
  • Submit detailed evidence reports to ensure admissibility in court proceedings.
  • Interacted with the community to build positive work relationships.

Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist

Air National Guard
03.2012 - Current

Part Time - Staff Sergeant/ E-5 (Secret Clearance)

  • Perform maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacture specifications, follow all operating manuals and policies to complete high-quality, accurate work.
  • Isolate problematic components and initiate troubleshooting techniques to resolve malfunctions and optimize performance.
  • Observe key safety protocols and practices at all times, including when operating dangerous equipment near team members and multi-million dollar systems.
  • Load, unload and position munitions on tactical fighter aircraft.
  • Monitor aircraft gun, release and weapon systems for functional reliableness.
  • Perform serviceability tests on aircraft gun and weapons related systems.
  • Initiate and complete required eAPP to maintain security clearance.
  • Ensure all tactical aircraft are loaded to skew and related mission requirements.
  • Annotate all work performed into Combat Aircraft Maintenance System in accordance with Air Force standards for tracking purposes.
  • Maintain health and fitness for yearly physical standards test and combat readiness.
  • Accomplished 14 required proficiency weapons loads; 0 errors, 100% pass rate-surpassed squadron standard.
  • Performed load crew duties on 1.5k bombs and facilitated 312 sorties strongly postured unit for deployment.
  • Gained 100% pass rate on Quality Assurance personal evaluations that far exceeded base average.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Maryland
MD
07-2025

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Airman Leadership School
Montgomery, AL
01.2022

Certificate - Law Enforcement

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC
08.2020

Certificate - Law Enforcement

Baltimore City Police Academy
Baltimore, MD
08.2015

Certificate - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01.2013

Certificate - Military Studies

Basic Military Training
Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX
10.2012

High School Diploma -

Fallston High School
Fallston, MD
06.2012

Skills

  • Problem solving expertise
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Detailed report writing
  • Oral communication
  • Computer programs
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Legal knowledge
  • Threat analysis and mitigation
  • Time management
  • Team work
  • Local/state/federal legal knowledge
  • Field experience
  • Investigative
  • Public safety and security
  • Tactical movement formations
  • Personnel Security and Safety

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR
  • Emergency vehicle operator course
  • Tactical medicine
  • NCIC
  • TASER/baton/OC spray
  • Firearms
  • Long Rifle
  • Less Lethal Shotgun
  • Ballistic shield operator course
  • Basic instructor course
  • FEMA 200/800
  • Naloxone
  • Moving/stationary Radar and Lidar
  • NHTSA standardized field sobriety testing
  • Advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement
  • ALERRT active shooter
  • Advanced detection of armed persons
  • LGIT defensive driving course
  • Fictitious identification
  • Behavioral emergency specialist team
  • Advanced residential and commercial crime prevention
  • Identity theft
  • Advanced child exploitation and human trafficking detection
  • Intellectual and developmental disabilities awareness
  • Judgemental shoot/don't shoot course
  • TASER certified instructor
  • Crime scene for Investigators course
  • Basic Detective course
  • Footwear and tire tread collection
  • Emergency vehicle operator instructor

Accomplishments

  • Harford County States Attorney DUI Enforcement Award Recipient (2016,2017)
  • Officer of the year candidate 2016
  • Deputy of the half 2021
  • Honor Guard Team Member
  • Training Academy Drill Instructor
  • State of Maryland Official Citation (2017,2018)
  • Harford County Council Official Citation (2017,2018)
  • "Madd" Official Citation 2017
  • Maryland General Assembly Official Citation 2017
  • Maryland House of Delegates Official Citation 2018
  • City of Baltimore Presidential Certificate 2015
  • City of Baltimore Certificate of Recognition 2015

Military Service Decorations & Awards

  • Operation Inherant Resolve - Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates (March 2024-July 2024)
  • Operation Freedom Sentinel - Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan (January 2019-May 2019)
  • Operation Inherant Resolve - Incirlik Air Base, Turkey (October 2016-February 2017)
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  • Armed Forces Service Medal
  • Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
  • Air Force Training Ribbon
  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Meritorious Unit Award
  • Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal W/ 3 Oak Leaf Cluster
  • Air Force Longevity Service Medal
  • NATO Medal
  • Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)
  • Load Crew Member Award (2016,2017,2018,2019)

Timeline

Criminal Investigator

Georgetown County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - Current

Training Instructor

Georgetown County Sheriff's Office
03.2022 - Current

Tobacco Compliance Inspector

Food And Drug Administration
01.2022 - 01.2024

Deputy Sheriff

Georgetown County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - Current

Deputy First Class

Harford County Sheriff's Office
06.2018 - 08.2020

Special Deputy

United States Marshals Service
11.2017 - 11.2018

Police Officer First Class

Havre De Grace Police Department
12.2014 - 06.2018

Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist

Air National Guard
03.2012 - Current
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Emergency vehicle operator course
  • Tactical medicine
  • NCIC
  • TASER/baton/OC spray
  • Firearms
  • Long Rifle
  • Less Lethal Shotgun
  • Ballistic shield operator course
  • Basic instructor course
  • FEMA 200/800
  • Naloxone
  • Moving/stationary Radar and Lidar
  • NHTSA standardized field sobriety testing
  • Advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement
  • ALERRT active shooter
  • Advanced detection of armed persons
  • LGIT defensive driving course
  • Fictitious identification
  • Behavioral emergency specialist team
  • Advanced residential and commercial crime prevention
  • Identity theft
  • Advanced child exploitation and human trafficking detection
  • Intellectual and developmental disabilities awareness
  • Judgemental shoot/don't shoot course
  • TASER certified instructor
  • Crime scene for Investigators course
  • Basic Detective course
  • Footwear and tire tread collection
  • Emergency vehicle operator instructor

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Maryland

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Airman Leadership School

Certificate - Law Enforcement

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

Certificate - Law Enforcement

Baltimore City Police Academy

Certificate - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Certificate - Military Studies

Basic Military Training

High School Diploma -

Fallston High School
Brett Kowalewski