Richard A.

Bates
5851 Holmberg Road, #2416
Parkland, Florida 33067
(954) 816-8553
rbdf0d92@westpost.net
CAREER Seventeen years of demonstrated success in law enforcement to include cri
minal investigations, narcotics and first line supervision experience. Ten year
s of increasing success as a private investigator with specific interest in civi
l rights investigations and wrongful death cases.
STRENGTHS * Highly motivated former law enforcement supervisor with the ability
to communicate effectively with current law enforcement agencies and
professionals. * Strong communic
ation and problem solving skills with an appreciation for private sector i
nteraction with law enforcement agencies.
* Investigative skills and dedication
to the task at hand.
* Common sense.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED INVESTIGATIONS, Plantation, Florida.
Owner/Investigator (2000-2010)
* Conducted many civil rights investigations in conjunction with attorney
s and clients. * Involved in many wrongful death investigations, including
police misconduct cases. * Have significant experience in working with
database usage during investigations.
* Have had experience with the credentialing process as the organiz
ation seeking credentialing.
* Successful interaction with many law-enforcement professionals and age
ncies. * Investigated many criminal cases for defense attorneys.
Various positions in sales and marketing, (1995-1999), including life, heath an
d Medicare insurance, both inside and outside sales.
LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA POLICE DEPARTMENT, Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida. S
ergeant (1987-1994) * Patrol Sergeant, with responsibili
ty for narcotics investigations as well. * Involved w
ith command personnel in development of new rules and procedures. * Off
icer of the year, 1988.
* Recipient of many letters
of commendation.
* Recipient of the national Carnegie Hero Medal for heroism act while
off duty in 1988. * Patrol Officer 19
87 - 1989.
SUNRISE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Sunrise, Florida.
Detective (1984-1987)
* Vice, Intelligence and narcotics detective unde
r the direction of Robert Butterworth, then appointed, Mayor of Sunrise, Flor
ida.
* Originally hired as Patrol Officer in 1984, made detective
in 1985. * Recipient o
f many letters of commendation.
* Recipient of the Judge Steven Shutter's Offi
cer of the year award, 1985. * Wrote and executed many
search and arrest warrants.
* Participated in the arrest of hundreds of felons and seiz
ures of approximately two million dollars.
Kittery Police Department, Kittery, Maine.
Patrol Officer (1983-1994)
* Recipient of several commendations by the community and Kittery
PD. * Concentrated on the driving under the influence
problem in the community. * Wrote several search and arrest war
rants as patrol officer.
Education Bachelor of Science in Police Management, University of Phoenix.
DEA narcotics investigations, Basic and
Advanced, 1985 and 1986.
First Line Police Supervision, 1989.
Police Instructor, 1985. Police
Field Training Officer, 1984. Maine State Police, Municipal Aca
demy, 1980. Continued educatio
n and personal growth by completing a variety of Law Enforcement, Career Develop
ment, Employee Relations, Affirmative Action seminars and courses at Broward Com
munity College, FDLE, Criminal Justice Institute and Southern Police Institute.
Licensure Law Enforcement Officer, Maine
Law Enf
orcement Officer, Florida CPR Certified
Florida Notary Public Florida
Private Investigator and Agency Owner
Community Past President of Brandywine Homeowners Association. Past Pr
esident of Shenandoah Homeowners Association. Past member of the NAACP.
References Excellent personal and professional references available upon request
.