Christopher Griffin
Liberty,South Carolina
Summary
Accomplished Lieutenant Detective at Pickens City Police, adept in conducting high-stakes investigations and leading teams with a focus on narcotics enforcement and undercover operations. Expert in planning special operations and criminal investigations, my work has significantly contributed to solving complex cases and enhancing departmental effectiveness. Demonstrated excellence in criminal investigations and fostering inter-agency collaborations. Serves as the lead narcotics detective and assigned as task force officer to the FBI Upstate Safe Streets and Violent Gang Task Force. Experienced in administration, supervision, budget, teaching, and implementing new policies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant Detective
Pickens City Police
09.2013 - Current
- Serves on police administration staff next to the Chief of Police
- Lead narcotics detective with experience in working long-term narcotics investigations.
- I investigated various crimes against persons and property.
- Manages the department's social media accounts and press releases as Public Information Officer
- Filed drug asset forfeiture affidavits with the courts and testified in Civil asset forfeiture trials.
- Maintained the department's GovDeals.com account by posting descriptions of assets and working with potential buyers.
- Experience as a road patrol officer, school resource officer, road patrol sergeant, and staff sergeant
- As school resource officer at Pickens Middle School, I implemented new proactive security policies, active attack response, reunification plans, trained the staff, students, and other schools in the district.
- Active Shooter Instructor that has trained multiple schools in Pickens County School District, businesses, government offices, and churches.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Acted as a liaison between the detective division and community members, fostering trust and strengthening communication channels for improved crime reporting.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Trained team members as Field Training Officer (FTO) on agency policies, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
- Worked undercover operations as a buyer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Managed surveillance operations effectively, contributing towards timely apprehension of offenders before further crimes were committed.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures to enhance overall department effectiveness and professionalism.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Conducted undercover operations to infiltrate criminal organizations, resulting in the successful dismantling of illegal activities.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
Deputy Sheriff Detention Division
Pickens County Sheriff's Office
06.2007 - 09.2013
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of inmates and guards.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Education
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC04.
Bachelor Of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Columbia, SC04.2016
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information Gathering
- Collecting evidence
- Legal knowledge
- Interrogation skills
- Interviewing skills
- Conducting investigations
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Preparing for court
- Report Writing
- Report Preparation
- Leading team operations
- Firearms knowledge
- Undercover Investigations
- Criminal law proficiency
- Supervising investigations
- Supervising high-risk operations
- Planning high-risk opertations
- Community Relations
- Surveillance techniques
- Courtroom testimony skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Weapons Handling
- Video surveillance systems
- Social Media Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised extensive special and high-risk operations that led to arrests and seizure of narcotics.
- Worked with federal, state, and local jurisdictions in large state grand jury cases, leading to many significant arrests and drug seizures.
- Selected to be a task force officer for the FBI Safe Streets and Violent Gang Task Force and sworn in as Special Deputy U.S. Marshall.
- Created the first social media program at the City of Pickens in 2017. He managed the account by adding new content regularly and staying engaged with the public. The page currently has over 10,000 followers. Created videos and posts with over 20 thousand likes and one viral video with over 1 million views.
- Worked in an undercover capacity to dismantle illegal drug enterprises and illegal gun operations.
Certification
- Basic Class 1 Law Enforcement - South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA)
- Crime Scene Investigator - SCCJA
- Basic Detective - SCCJA
- Field Training Officer - SCCJA
- Narcotics Undercover Techniques - SCCJA
- Advanced Undercover Operations & Officer Rescue - Valor
- Supervising High-Risk Operations - Valor
- Advanced Undercover Techniques - Atlanta-Carolinas HIDTA
- Narcotics and Vice Investigations - American Police Training Institute (APTI)
- Active Shooter Instructor / Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training ALERRT- Texas State University
- ALICE Active Shooter Instructor
Awards
- Police Officer of the Year 2014
- Support Employee of the Year Pickens Middle School 2019
- 13th Circuit Alcohol Enforcement Team Outstanding Coalition Service Award 2017-2018
- South Carolina Department of Public Safety Officer of the Year Award 2023
- Commendations for academics, community service, and criminal investigations 2021-2023
Timeline
Lieutenant Detective
Pickens City Police
09.2013 - Current
Deputy Sheriff Detention Division
Pickens County Sheriff's Office
06.2007 - 09.2013
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Tri-County Technical College
Bachelor Of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
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