Patrick Helms
Rock Hill
Summary
Seasoned Narcotics Detective with extensive experience at the Waxhaw Police Department, adept in undercover operations and surveillance techniques. Demonstrated success in leading high-stakes investigations and collaborating with federal agencies as a task force officer for the Department of Homeland Security. Excelled in the Marine Corps with exceptional teamwork and communication skills. Proven track record in intelligence gathering and courtroom testimony, ensuring a high rate of successful case closures. Written and executed numerous search warrants that resulted in arresting local drug traffickers. Continues to lead from the front to other officers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Narcotics Detective
Waxhaw Police Department
09.2016 - Current
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers.
- Acquired and executed warrants to capture persons of interest and case evidence.
- Planned high-risk search warrants on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal activity's.
- Trained patrol officers in methods for spotting drug transport vehicles and low-level operatives.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Supported patrol officers with expertise on drug identification and field testing procedures during traffic stops or arrest situations involving suspected narcotics violations.
- Maintained detailed case files for each investigation, ensuring accurate documentation and proper chain of custody for evidence handling procedures.
- Identified and apprehended narcotics offenders by conducting thorough investigations, undercover operations, and surveillance techniques.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Maintained a good relationship with the public by teaching drug classes in citizens police academy.
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2022
Skills
- Self-defense tactics
- Surveillance techniques
- Traffic enforcement
- Typing search warrants
- De-escalation techniques
- Interviewing witnesses
- Courtroom testimony
- Case report development
- Witness interviewing
- Intelligence gathering
- Arrest procedures
- Undercover operations
- Preserving crime scenes
Accomplishments
- Represented the Waxhaw Police Department as a Task Force Officer for the Department of Homeland Security.
- Written multiple DAG forms that has resulted in drug seizure money for the Waxhaw Police Department.
- Assisted as a team leader for the Department of Homeland Security on multiple operations.
- voted as assistant team leader for the Waxhaw Police Departments Special Response Team.
Certification
- Advanced Law Enforcement Certification.
- Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification.
- Homeland Security Investigations TFO course Certificate.
- Basic Swat Certification.
- ABC officer training Certification. Crisis Intervention Certificate.
- Advanced Officer Survival Certificate.
- Crime Scene Investigations Certificate.
- Criminal Sexual Paraphilias Certificate.
- Police Law Institute Certificate.
- A simple Guide to Street Drugs Certificate.
- Basic Narcotics Investigator Certificate.
- Less Lethal Instructor Certification.
- Tomahawk Solutions CQC certificate.
- Enrolled in First Line Supervision for March 2025
- Enrolled in Supervising a Critical Incident January 2025
Timeline
Narcotics Detective
Waxhaw Police Department
09.2016 - Current
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Advanced Law Enforcement Certification.
- Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification.
- Homeland Security Investigations TFO course Certificate.
- Basic Swat Certification.
- ABC officer training Certification. Crisis Intervention Certificate.
- Advanced Officer Survival Certificate.
- Crime Scene Investigations Certificate.
- Criminal Sexual Paraphilias Certificate.
- Police Law Institute Certificate.
- A simple Guide to Street Drugs Certificate.
- Basic Narcotics Investigator Certificate.
- Less Lethal Instructor Certification.
- Tomahawk Solutions CQC certificate.
- Enrolled in First Line Supervision for March 2025
- Enrolled in Supervising a Critical Incident January 2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
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