Training Security

Tommie E. Adkins

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEMay 02 - Present

Private Practice

Polygraph Examiner

Conduct Post Conviction Sex Offender Testing for a therapy group treating clients at various locations in Central Florida. Conduct limited testing for private attorneys. As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Walton County Sheriff's Office, DeFuniak Springs, FL, conduct criminal specific polygraph examinations for that agency.

Sep 91 - May 02

Marion County Sheriff's Office,

Ocala, Florida

Deputy Sheriff

Performed a wide range of general law enforcement duties in the prevention,

detection and investigation of criminal acts. Responded to crimes, conducted

investigations, processed crime scenes, collected evidence and interviewed witnesses

and suspects. Apprehended and arrested law violators. Performed police patrol

in my assigned area with a view toward crime prevention. Testified in court.

Worked with the citizens in my zone in identifying and solving community problems.

Attended community meetings with residents, neighborhood watch groups, social,

civic and business groups. Preserved order.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Polygraph Examiner - Conducted criminal specific polygraph examinations for all criminal justice agencies in Marion County, FL. Conducted pre-employment screening polygraph examinations for all prospective employees of the Marion County Sheriff's Office as well as two local police departments. Presented briefings and instruction concerning polygraph procedures and the proper utilization of the polygraph. Crisis Negotiator - Responded to scenes involving hostage takers, barricaded persons, suicide threats or similar incidents and attempted to resolve these problems peacefully. Used negotiation skills to support other tactical options. Background Investigator - Conducted background investigations, to include personal interviews and records checks, concerning prospective employees. Travelled as necessary to conduct investigations. Represented my department at background investigation associations.

Retired after eleven years service.

Jan 68 - Sep 91

United States Army

Chief Warrant Officer IV, Special

Agent

Special Agent, U.S. Army Military Intelligence with the mission of

preserving the security of the Army and the investigation of national security

crimes committed by members and civilian employees of the Army. Also performed

duties as a polygraph examiner and an instructor in the Military Intelligence

field. Supervised other Special Agents. Received several awards of the

Army Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and one award of

the Legion Of Merit. These awards were all in recognition of excellence

in performance and service. Honorably retired at the rank of Chief Warrant

Office IV with more than 23 years of service.

The professional experiences listed below describe my last four assignments.

Sep 86 - Sep 91

Department of Defense Polygraph

Institute, Fort McClellan, AL

Special Agent, Polygraph Examiner,

Instructor

Assigned to the federal polygraph school responsible for basic, refresher

and advanced polygraph training for all federal examiners. Researched,

developed, wrote and presented training in polygraph theory, mechanics

and technology. Created and presented specialized training programs for

various federal agencies and national polygraph training seminars. Assisted

in the development of new polygraph techniques used to protect the security

of the United States. Instrumental in evaluating new computerized polygraph

systems including preparing instruction manuals, creating training programs,

validating the systems and placing them in the field.

Served as chairman of the Continuing Education Committee. Analyzed

continuing education needs, developed courses and selected course managers.

Ensured that all courses were designed to fulfill needs, contained current

doctrine, were properly advertised and that training could be presented

both in-house and at remote locations.

Sep 80 - Sep 86

Polygraph Detachment, 66th Military

Intelligence Group, Munich, Germany

Operations Officer, Polygraph Examiner

Assigned, supervised and ensured the timely completion of all polygraph

examinations conducted in support of U.S. Army intelligence investigations

and operations throughout Europe. Conducted polygraph examinations pertaining

to national security crimes, other felony crimes as they impacted upon

a person's suitability to hold a security clearance and acts which may

have adversely affected military operations and security. Supervised and

trained intern polygraph examiners, prepared recurring statistical reports

and presented polygraph lectures and briefings. Traveled extensively throughout

Europe in the performance of this mission.

Improved the working conditions of subordinates by establishing a

scheduling system that resulted in less time away from home for examiners,

saved several thousand dollars per year in travel expenses and provided

better support to user agencies. Authored an organization and functions

manual used to eliminate duplication of effort and evaluate examiners.

Nov 77 - May 80

FORSCOM Intelligence Training Detachment,

Fort Bragg, NC

Special Agent, Senior Instructor

Assigned to an organization with the mission of training U.S. Army

Reserve and National Guard personnel throughout the United States in investigative

methods, analysis of intelligence information, and management of intelligence

organizations. Supervised and trained subordinates; researched, wrote and

reviewed instructional materials ranging from small unit training to division

command post exercises; served as exercise controller; presented training

programs; advised superiors concerning policy and doctrine; and served

as the mobile training team leader. Led more than 75 training missions

with no mission failures.

Oct 73 - Mar 77

Karlsruhe Field Office, Karlsruhe,

Germany

Operations Officer, Special Agent

Assigned to an investigative unit covering approximately 5,000 square

miles in Southwestern Germany. Supervised six special agents and two German

investigators. Assigned, directed, reviewed for accuracy, and conducted

investigations involving national security crimes, other incidents or felony

offenses affecting the security of the United States, and background investigations.

Conducted liaison with all German and Allied police agencies within the

unit's area of jurisdiction. Served as functional team leader of my higher

headquarters' response task force, the purpose of which was to conduct

investigations and operations throughout Southwestern Germany as needed.

Developed and initiated a suspense system and quality control program which

significantly increased accuracy and timeliness of investigations and reports.

EDUCATIONJul 78

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

MA - Administration of Justice & Public Administration

Feb 76

University of the State of New York, Albany, NY

BA - Sociology

ADDITIONAL TRAINING1988 - FBI National Academy, 155th Session, Quantico, VA

1980 - Polygraph Examiner Training Course, Fort McClellan, AL

1991 - Certified as a police officer, State of Florida

Numerous other law enforcement and polygraph training courses. Complete

list available upon request.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSMember - FBI National Academy Associates

Member - American Polygraph Association

Member - American Association of Police Polygraphists

Member - Florida Polygraph Association

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