Kimberly Sharp
Clovis
Summary
Dependable Special Agent with over 18 years of law enforcement experience including time as a Patrol Deputy, Detective, Field Training Agent, and Acting Special Agent Supervisor. Reliable team leader known for adaptability and achieving results. Skilled in criminal investigation practices including complex long term wiretap investigations and cross-departmental collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent
California Department of Justice
09.2021 - Current
- Trained Special Agent Trainees in specialized skills, fostering professional growth and increased work quality.
- Conducted thorough criminal investigations and prepared investigative written reports for successful case resolutions and improved public safety.
- Disarmed, apprehended, and filed criminal complaints when necessary, the persons who are prohibited from owning a firearm.
- Took on the responsibilities as Acting Special Agent Supervisor when needed.
- Conducted complex investigations in support of the Attorney General’s Criminal Law Division, Public Rights Division and Civil Law Division.
- Supported investigative requests from local law enforcement agencies needing expertise and resources.
Deputy Sheriff III
Fresno Sheriff's Office
08.2006 - 09.2021
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Worked on the Mobile Field Force Team which responded to natural disasters and riots. Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements.
- Drafted hundreds of reports and warrants detailing incidents and criminal violations over 18 years.
- Completed and assisted on several complex criminal gang investigations while working with multiple agencies on a local, state, and federal level.
- Authored nine Title 3 state wiretap affidavits involving the cell phones and Facebook accounts for 19 MS-13 gang members.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Served as a negotiator on the Crisis Negotiations team and helped peacefully resolve in progress high risk calls involving various offenders and suicidal subjects.
- Provided gang presentations and training to law enforcement officers, crime analysts and the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology - Law Enforcement
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CASkills
- Interviews and Interrogation
- Intelligence gathering
- Gang investigations
- Firearms Investigations
- Surveillance
- Undercover Operations
- Gang expert courtroom testimony
- De-escalation techniques
Accomplishments
Named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900 in 2019.
Named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars District 9 and Auxiliary Department of California in 2019.
State Case Agent for Operation Blue Inferno which was named the National Case of the Year for the FBI.
Timeline
Special Agent
California Department of Justice
09.2021 - Current
Deputy Sheriff III
Fresno Sheriff's Office
08.2006 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminology - Law Enforcement
California State University Fresno
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