Kenneth Owen
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
New Hampshire POST Certified full authority Peace Officer, experienced Law Enforcement Professional and Criminal Investigator with 13 years of service as a Patrol Officer and Detective. Community policing professional, proficient in authoring and evaluating detailed reports, complaints and affidavits, as well as serving search and arrest warrants. Interpretation and application of state and local statutes and ordinances, utilizing data-driven strategies, and critical incident protocol.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Private Investigator
Dark Horse Investigative Services, LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for conducting comprehensive background checks on subjects for any qualifying purpose at the request of the client
- Conduct surveillance while utilizing various equipment such as digital cameras, monocular and night vision/infrared technology
- Covertly obtain photographs and/or video recordings of primary subject activities
- Conduct voluntary interviews with clients, witnesses and/or primary subjects when applicable
- Obtain, review and utilize information from various software programs and databases used to obtain sensitive personal information regarding subject location, criminal history, court judgements, civil and/or criminal proceedings, driver license and motor vehicle records, hidden assets and real estate transactions and other relevant information
- Utilize Crosstrax report writing software to compile personal data pertaining to subjects and produce detailed comprehensive investigative reports
- Conduct social media searches to determine whether primary subject was recently or is currently involved with activities that indicate possible infidelity, abuse of company benefits and/or illegal activity
- Missing person(s) and skip trace locates
- Worker's Compensation and general liability investigations.
Public Safety Officer (Security Specialist)
Maricopa County Security Services
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Provide executive protection to County Supervisors and Officials at public meetings and special events
- Direct the security command center operations - monitoring CCTV, Multiple Access Control Systems, digital alarm receivers: fire, burglar & 911 computer systems
- Patrol Maricopa County properties in metro Phoenix and Durango area in low profile marked county patrol unit, respond to calls for service from county employees and agency's, respond to alarm activations, investigated disturbances, take charge in potentially threatening situations requiring use of handcuffs/physical restraints
- Initiate, coordinate, and participate in emergency response preparedness and/or field exercises in partnership with Maricopa County Departments & Law Enforcement
- Use approved levels of force to interdict and physically restrain individuals in an effort to maintain civility, safety and security
- Coordinate with emergency agencies and contracted security personnel during emergencies
- Provide security presence concerning employee relation matters and contentious public relation situations and provide escort to County facilities and parking lots for employees and visitors
- Enforce County parking regulations by issuing tickets, booting vehicles and controlling traffic
- Prepare reports to the Security Services Supervisor regarding shift activity and special issues.
Police Detective
Middleton Police Department
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Responsible for performing all duties required of a Police Officer including enforcement of criminal and motor vehicle statutes in accordance with the State of New Hampshire, as well as local ordinances in the Town of Middleton
- Communicated with legal staff, command staff and other law enforcement agencies to achieve favorable outcomes during criminal investigations and court proceedings
- Served arrest warrants and conducted property searches
- Conducted investigations in person or through remote communications such as telephone and video calls
- Investigated criminal acts and incidents including sexual assaults, burglaries and property crimes
- Installed and utilized cameras to gather evidence to assist with prosecution
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits by obtaining information through physical surveillance and investigations
- Processed crime scenes by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting, recording videos and taking photographs
- Documented and packaged evidence, labeled contents and verified submission to proper department
- Opened investigations into issues reported by individuals within the community
- Prepared and executed search warrants on suspects believed to be involved with criminal activity
- Participated in forensic interviews involving juvenile sexual assault and physical abuse victims
- Responsible for documenting and registering known Sex Offenders within the community pursuant to the statutory requirements set forth by the State of New Hampshire and NH Department of Safety
- Conducted investigations involving juveniles, requiring in-depth knowledge of statutes pertaining to juvenile law
- Case preparation for criminal, delinquent, or CHINS petitions against juveniles to be brought before the Strafford County Family Court.
Deputy Sheriff
Stafford County Sheriff's Office
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained a safe and secure environment during superior court proceedings
- Increased inmate safety by closely monitoring all activity while in our custody during transport, inside courts and any time inmate(s) required approved transportation outside of the correctional facility
- Worked closely with other law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe environment was maintained within the community
- Civil paperwork service and enforcement of court orders
- Apprehension, transport and processing of criminal illegal aliens and offenders pursuant to federal guidelines through contract agreements with Immigration Customs Enforcement (Night Ops) and the US Marshals Service
- Maintained a safe and secure environment during Federal Court proceedings (US Marshals Service)
- Apply physical restraints such as handcuffs, belly chains and leg restraints for securing illegal aliens in federal custody, transport and release to federal authorities for deportation (Air Ops).
Police Officer
Salem Police Department
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Responsible for performing all duties required of a Police Officer, including enforcement of criminal and motor vehicle statutes in accordance with the State of New Hampshire as well as local ordinances in the Town of Salem
- Testified in District and Superior Court
- Improved community safety by conducting field sobriety tests on motorists suspected of impaired driving, investigated motor vehicle accidents and placed confirmed offenders under arrest
- Interviewed suspects, victims and witnesses for information verification and corroboration to be included with case files to be used for criminal prosecution
- Conducted investigations involving juveniles, requiring up-to-date knowledge on New Hampshire Juvenile Law
- Investigations included case preparation for Delinquent or CHINS petitions against juveniles to be brought before the Rockingham County Family Court.
Police Officer
Farmington Police Department
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Responsible for performing all duties required of a Police Officer including enforcing criminal and motor vehicle statutes pursuant to NH Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA's) and local ordinances in the Town of Farmington
- Patrolled assigned sector while performing various patrol functions including conducting investigations involving suicides and/or various felony and misdemeanor crimes such as domestic violence, assaults, sexual assaults, theft, narcotics, burglary, and homicide
- Assisted other law enforcement agencies and/or Fire and EMS pursuant to established mutual aid agreements
- Investigations included case preparation for Delinquent or CHINS Petititons against juveniles to be brought before the Stafford County Family Court
- Responded to civil unrest situations and Search & Rescue operations
- Directed traffic during congested emergency situations to promote public safety and facilitate vehicular flow, controlled crowds and traffic at parades, funeral processions, and sporting events
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court
- Organized and recorded facts to prepare detailed incident reports.
Education
Licensed Private Investigator -
AZ Dept. of Public Safety (Issuing Agency)
Full Time Police Officer Certification -
153rd NH Police Standards & Training Academy
Part Time Police Officer Certification -
257th NH Police Standards & Training Academy
CDL A Commercial Driver's License -
Allied Career School
Criminal Justice Courses -
Middlesex Community College
High School Diploma -
Pelham High School
Skills
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer (10years)
- Criminal Investigator
- Proficient with Various Firearms & Weapons Systems
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Active Shooter & Critical Incident Management
- Digital Forensics Investigator
- Surveillance Operator
- Evidence & Intelligence Research
- Evidence Collection and Documentation
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Fraud Investigator
- Forensic Fingerprinting (FLS)
- Defensive Tactics
- Comprehensive Physical Threat Assessment
- Interview & Interrogation
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Oleoresin Capsicum Certified
- Expandable Baton Certified
- Taser Certified
- CPR/AED Certified
- Defensive Driving
- Adobe Illustrator & CS Graphic Designer
- Web Designer
- Proficient in MS Word/Outlook
- Proficient with Mac/Apple Software Programs
- Commercial Driving CDL A (6 Years)
Civic Involvement
- NEPBA Local #213 - Sergeant at Arms (2011)
- NEPBA Local #213 - Treasurer (2012)
Commendations
Distinguished Unit Commendation Recipient - Received as a result of actions taken while acting as part of a law enforcement unit while responding to a homicide in progress in January of 2012
Timeline
Public Safety Officer (Security Specialist)
Maricopa County Security Services
07.2023 - 06.2024
Licensed Private Investigator
Dark Horse Investigative Services, LLC
06.2022 - Current
Police Detective
Middleton Police Department
03.2019 - 12.2022
Deputy Sheriff
Stafford County Sheriff's Office
06.2018 - 10.2018
Police Officer
Salem Police Department
06.2014 - 01.2017
Police Officer
Farmington Police Department
06.2010 - 06.2014
Licensed Private Investigator -
AZ Dept. of Public Safety (Issuing Agency)
Full Time Police Officer Certification -
153rd NH Police Standards & Training Academy
Part Time Police Officer Certification -
257th NH Police Standards & Training Academy
CDL A Commercial Driver's License -
Allied Career School
Criminal Justice Courses -
Middlesex Community College
High School Diploma -
Pelham High School
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