Michael J. Brown Jr.2910 Hwy 53

Poplarville, MS 39470Michaelbrown143@hotmail.com

601-795-1528______________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, December 2014The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, ALMajor: Criminal JusticeMinor: Community StudiesGPA: 3.6/4.0Cum Laude

Minimum Standards Certification, May 1995 Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy, Long Beach, MS

Associates Degree, May 1993Pearl River Community CollegeMajor: General StudiesOverall GPA: 2.1

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE YouthPastor,September,2014-Present Crane Creek Baptist Church, Perkinston, MS

Responsible for the spiritual teaching of the youth in grades 7-12. Planning and organizing fundraisers and events at the church. Attend mission trips with the youth in many parts of the US. Completing monthly ministry reports. Drive the church bus to pick up youth in the community.

Professional Standards Investigator/Accreditation Manager, March 2014 – Present Biloxi Police Department, Biloxi, MS

Manages and coordinates the Police Department’s accreditation process CALEA “The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies” and MLEAC “Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission”.

Creates and updates proof matrices and databases, updates/maintains accreditation-based software, retrieves incident reports, correspondence and all other documents to meet CALEA and MLEAC standards.

Arranges and coordinates mock reviews of department compliance with CALEA and MLEAC standards.

Conducts employee’s orientations and ongoing training on new and revised policies, as well as the CALEA and MLEAC standards and process; acts as liaison between police administration, other department employees and outside agencies in accreditation effort.

Participates in regular CALEA and MLEAC conferences at the local, state, and national levels.

Compiles and maintains all proofs of compliance with the CALEA and MLEAC accreditation process. Updates and notifies the Chief of Police, Office of Professional Standards, and command staff of changes to any CALEA and MLEAC standards or changes to the CALEA and MLEAC accreditation process.

Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by departmental personnel or any other matter deemed appropriate by the Director.

Maintenance, security, and confidentiality of all investigative files. Oversight of the Department’s publications, accreditation and grant programs program. Coordination of all new-hire applicant files. Develop, maintain, and implement a recruiting plan. Develop and maintain a multi-media approach to recruitment and attend job recruitment

presentations. Identify, train and schedule recruitment officers. Make recommendations to management on retention strategies. Conduct exit-interviews on all out-going personnel.

Crime Scene Investigator, December 2012 – September 2014Biloxi Police Department, Biloxi, MS

In-depth crime scene investigation. Processed of evidence, photographed and fingerprinted suspects and provided crime

scene investigations. Coordinating with the state crime pathologists and other professions when required to

pursue criminal cases. Training other officers regarding fingerprint kits and other evidence gathering apparatus.

Violent Crimes Investigator, January 2007 – December 2012Biloxi Police Department, Biloxi, MS

Responsible for daily criminal investigations on crimes against persons. Ensure that all assigned files are properly investigated and the results documented. Investigated, Homicides, Suicides, Natural Deaths, Accidental Deaths, Cold Case

Investigations, Missing Persons, Robberies, Rapes. Prepared all the cases for the court proceedings and testified to the facts of each case. Interviewed witnesses, victims and interrogated suspects. Was the lead Investigator in two cold case homicides which lead to the arrest and

conviction of the suspects. The cases were from 1994 and 1978.

Criminal Investigator, August 1998 – January 2007Biloxi Police Department, Biloxi, MS

Responsible for the investigation of general crimes criminal investigations. Investigated, Burglaries, Larcenies, Felony Shoplifting, Embezzlements, Credit Card

Fraud, False Pretense and Forgeries. Investigate Deaths, Missing Persons, Rapes and Robberies.

Ensure that all assigned files are properly investigated and the results documented.

Prepare all the cases for the court proceedings and testify to the facts of each case. Interview witnesses, victims and interrogated suspects. Interrogate suspects.

Patrol/DUI Officer, November 1997 – August 1998Biloxi Police Department, Biloxi, MS

Enforced statutes and ordinances, maintained the public peace, investigated traffic accidents and facilitated an orderly traffic flow and protected lives and property.

The street pattern of the city, with particular attention to accessibility of railroad crossings and other potential hindrances to emergency responses.

Patrolled high risk establishments for burglaries and/or robberies; e.g., banks, pharmacies, convenience stores, and casino parking lots and places frequented by tourists and visitors to provided required assistance.

Alleviated serious traffic entanglements disrupting the orderly flow of traffic. Recognized the existence of traffic or safety hazards and reported these problems to the

proper authority as soon as possible; i.e., street damage, malfunctioning storm drains, damaged fire hydrants, inoperative or damaged traffic control devices.

Completed required reports and secured all collected evidence prior to the end of shift. Made a good faith effort to pursue cases, including arrests and traffic citations through

complete judicial or administrative processes.

Corrections Officer/Deputy Sheriff, August 1993 – November 1997Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, Pearl River County, MS

Was responsible for the daily operations as a Correctional Officer at the Pearl River County Jail.

Booked and fingerprinted inmates into the jail. Transported prisoners back and forth to court and Dr. appointments. As a patrol deputy I enforced statutes and ordinances, maintained the public peace,

investigated traffic accidents and facilitated an orderly traffic flow and protecting lives and property.

Assisted citizens with assorted civil matters that were heard in the Justice Court System.

Loss Prevention Officer, October 1990 – August 1993 Wal-Mart, Slidell, LA

Was responsible for the investigating internal theft. Apprehended shoplifters. Assisted with store audits, inventories, safety issues for employees and customers. Trained new store associates on how to prevent shoplifting, internal theft and how to be

safe in the workplace. Installed and maintained CCTV systems. Was responsible for these duties in multiple stores within my district.

AWARDS2005 The Medal of Merit by the City of Biloxi2006 Awarded Police Officer of the Fourth Quarter by the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce2006 Awarded Police Officer of the Year by the National Exchange Club

2012 Awarded Police Officer of the Third Quarter by the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce2012 Awarded Police Officer of the Third Quarter by the Biloxi Police Department2012 Awarded Police Officer of the Month of July, 2012 by Biloxi Police Department2015 Selected to receive recognition for Outstanding work in Community Studies from University of Alabama, New College Life Track