Darren Hicks

Phone: 720-620-2004 Email: djhicks916@gmail.com 7463 Simms CourtArvada, CO 80005

SUMMARY

Over 20 years of service as a Police Officer for the Denver and Westminster, Colorado Police Departments. Selfless dedication to duty throughout career with over 50 Commendations including multiple lifesaving awards and a distinguished service award. Excellent interviewing and interrogation skills along with report writing skills that have resulted in a 100% conviction rate on cases testified. Prior experience in the Gaming Industry.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

Narcotics Unit Patrol Functions InvestigationAnti-Terrorism Training Gang Expert SurveillanceReport Writing/Documentation Team Leader Casino Industry

EMPLOYMENT

2001-Present Senior Police OfficerCity and County of Denver Police Department – Denver, Colorado

Progressive city with ranking of the 17th largest police department in the nation with over 1,400 sworn officers. Responsible for daily patrol duties with experience in street crimes and narcotics.Patrol Officer/SCAT Narcotics Unit Officer

Investigate every day patrol calls with proper interviewing and interrogation skills and sound judgment.

Arrest history includes homicide, sex assault, kidnapping, carjacking, burglary, armed robbery, child abuse, assaults, and fraud.

Conduct undercover/surveillance operations for narcotics arrests related to dealing/using all illegal substances—cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, etc.

Collaborate with DEA, U.S. Marshals, FBI, and local task forces to support undercover investigations and protect confidential informants.

Investigate each call situation with questions, interrogation, and interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims.

Exceptional record of thorough, careful investigation/arrests and creation of comprehensive, detailed reports.

Excellent ability to fairly testify under scrutiny and pressure of news media, attorneys, judge, jury, citizens, etc.

Well respected by the District Attorney, detectives, peers, and community.

1991-2001 Senior Police Officer/Field Training Officer/Acting SergeantWestminster Police Department – Westminster, Colorado

Mid-sized police department located in an incorporated city to the north of Denver, Colorado. Responsible for patrol duties as well as Field Training Officer responsibilities.Patrol Officer/SCAT Unit (1991-2001)

Selected to become member of Street Crime Attack Unit (SCAT)—a Unit specializing in narcotics, gangs, high-risk warrants, and community policing.

Was in charge of monitoring all gang activity in the city. Conducted gang seminars for local schools and community.

Involved in several high-profile felony gang cases which included sex assault, homicide, and kidnapping. All arrests resulted in conviction.

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EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED

Westminster, Colorado Police Department Field Training Officer (1997-2000) Trained new recruits in all areas of patrol operations. Instructor for Officer Survival, Street Tactics, and Radio Procedures Classes. Excellent leadership, training, role modeling, and mentoring for new recruits

resulted in majority of personnel steadily moving up in rank. Conducted Informational Safety Seminars for schools and community groups—

topics related to gang activity, neighborhood crime statistics, and narcotics awareness.

Acting Sergeant (1996) Acting Sergeant in SCAT Unit for one year.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT

Five years of experience in the Casino Industry – Lake Tahoe, NV and Blackhawk, CO Blackjack and poker dealer at Harrah’s, Lake Tahoe. Taught classes to new employees in dealing poker, blackjack, etc. Casino games floor supervisor.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

P.O.S.T. Certification—Arapahoe Community College Law Enforcement Academy, 1991P.O.S.T. Certification—Denver Police Academy, Denver, Colorado, 2001

High School Diploma—Amador Valley High School—Pleasanton, CA, 1981

AWARDS

50 Departmental Citations and Commendation Letters for Excellence and ServiceAwarded Distinguished Service Medal, WestminsterAwarded Lifesaving Medal, WestminsterAwarded Lifesaving Medal, DenverOfficer of the Month—Multiple times, DenverOfficer of the Year—Westminster, Adams CountyMultiple Community Service Awards

TRAINING

Crisis Intervention CertificationBasic Field Training Officer SchoolFraud InvestigationInterviewing and Interrogating SkillsWMD Homeland Security Response ActionsAnti-terrorism—Managing Civil Actions in Threat IncidentsUndercover, Operational, and SurveillanceGang and Narcotics Crime InvestigationsDEA Narcotics Investigative SchoolArrest ControlUrban RifleCPR and Ethics

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