Paul Neikirk
Westminster
Summary
Results-driven law enforcement leader skilled in strategic planning, intelligence analysis, drug enforcement operations, cross-agency coordination, and effective communication. Extensive experience overseeing multi-agency operations and developing relationships across local, state, and federal agencies, ensuring compliance and successful execution of complex investigations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Arlington
09.2002 - Current
- Supervise Special Agents, Intelligence Analysts, Diversion Investigators, Task Force Officers, and support staff.
- Oversee large-scale drug investigations (narcotics trafficking, cartels, organized crime).
- Coordinated intelligence operations that enhanced drug enforcement initiatives.
- Supervised investigations and ensured compliance with federal regulations.
- Coordinated cross-agency efforts between local law enforcement agencies and other federal agencies involved in criminal investigations.
- Collaborated with international counterparts to enhance strategies against transnational drug trafficking.
- Facilitated strategic meetings to improve operational effectiveness across teams.
- Collaborated with local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and coordinate actions/operations.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies to share critical information.
- Led task forces aimed at addressing specific criminal threats and challenges.
- Created and implemented plans for successful completion of special investigative projects.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss strategy and operational effectiveness among teams.
- Partnered with law enforcement agencies to effectively target violent drug offenders in communities.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of emerging trends and techniques in law enforcement.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement officers and citizens.
- Worked with officials in foreign countries to share intelligence and target international criminals.
- Provided expert testimony during court proceedings regarding investigative findings.
- Developed and maintained relationships with law enforcement partners at all levels of government, as well as members of the private sector, to include successful coordination on multi-agency operations.
- Coordinated multi-agency operations (FBI, DHS/CBP, HSI, IC, local law enforcement).
- Performed the duties of Liaison to the NSA and U.S. Cybercommand; facilitated the flow of intelligence for action of DEA operations in foreign countries.
- Performed the duties of Liaison between DEA and other Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies.
Deputy Sheriff
Harford County Sheriff's Office
Bel Air
09.1998 - 09.2002
- Patrolled assigned areas to maintain public safety and deter criminal activity.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and support to citizens.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and other law enforcement activities.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Enforced traffic laws, issuing citations and educating drivers on safe practices.
- Collaborated with local agencies to address community concerns and enhance public relations.
- Collaborated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional operations or investigations.
Education
Master of Arts - Law Enforcement Management And Ethics
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD12-2021
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12-2000
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hagerstown Junior College
Hagerstown, MD07-1997
Skills
- Drug enforcement operations
- Counterterrorism strategies
- Intelligence analysis
- Investigative techniques
- Surveillance operations
- Wiretap expertise
- Undercover assignments
- Interviewing and interrogation
- Witness interrogations and interviews
- Evidence analysis
- Criminal law
- Federal criminal code expertise
- Federal statutes
- Cross-agency coordination
- Law enforcement coordination
- Counterintelligence measures
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Sensitive information handling
- Subpoenas
- Firearms proficiency
- Counterintelligence measures
Certification
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance
Timeline
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
09.2002 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Harford County Sheriff's Office
09.1998 - 09.2002
Master of Arts - Law Enforcement Management And Ethics
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hagerstown Junior College