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Gideon Dumenya

Accra

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Law Enforcement and Criminal Investigations professional with over two (2) decades of experience with a proven track record in analyzing serious and rumoured crimes, conducting thorough investigations, court depositions and implementing strategies to solve complex cases. Adept at gathering evidence, following leads, conducting interviews with suspects and witnesses, working with other law enforcement and other institution officials, and displaying excellent observational and deductive skills. I am seeking to contribute expertise in law enforcement to a dynamic team committed to ensuring public safety and justice.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Criminal Fraud Investigator (CFI)

Embassy of the United States
Accra
10.2017 - Current
  • Conducts VIP protection duties
  • Recently performed motorcade lead for congregation delegations and other VIPs from the United States such as the speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the second gentleman of the United States when he accompanied his wife the second lady to Ghana in March 2023
  • Liaise with the Ghana Law Enforcement institutions to investigate crimes committed against American Diplomats, personnel, equipment and housing facilities
  • Provide supervision and training for over 30 law enforcement officers with the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration and the Registrar of Birth and Death on criminal investigation, corruption and organizational liaison among others
  • Liaison with State of Ghana Law enforcement institutions such as the police, Ghana Immigration Service, the Courts, the Passport office among others to investigate cases that affect American diplomats
  • Liaise with the Ghana Police Service Headquarters to deploy police personal to Patrol and provide safety and security including police patrol in designated areas of the U.S Embassy offices, personnel, premises and assets
  • Provide support for the monitoring and implementation of technical security measures as by the Regional Security Office (RSO) for safeguarding the U.S Embassy offices, personnel, premises and assets
  • Support the monitoring of the security situation across the country, and media reports of security issues and have in collaboration with other U.S Foreign Service National Investigators (FSNI) currently monitored and reported to RSO the recent OccupyJulorbiHouse civil procession
  • Take part in the conduct training briefing on safety and security procedures, including convoy and evacuation procedures, in line with the organisation's security guidelines
  • Verbally and in writing prepare and present clear and concise information for dissemination to varying audiences
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships and partnerships with other organizations to obtain and exchange information and achieve goals and objectives
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of serious crimes, including homicides, sexual assaults, and other major offences
  • Utilized advanced investigative techniques and forensic tools to gather and analyze evidence
  • Collaborated with mufti-disciplinary teams including forensic experts, detectives, and legal Advisors
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports detailing findings and conclusions of investigations
  • Implemented strategic approaches to gather intelligence and identify patterns in criminal activities
  • Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness and provided credible testimony based on thorough analysis and evidence
  • Work with police officials to conduct more detailed investigations into suspected criminal activities
  • Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview potential witnesses and prepare reports of findings
  • Analyze evidence collected and review surveillance footage
  • Go undercover in disguises as warranted to gather additional evidence
  • Plan and execute strategies to catch suspected criminals in the act of committing additional criminal activities
  • Evaluate all gathered evidence with a department attorney to determine what can likely be used in court proceedings and what will likely be thrown out.

Police Officer

Ghana Police Service
Accra
12.2001 - 09.2017
  • Led and supervised investigative teams in solving complex cases
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses, suspects, and victims to gather crucial information
  • Utilized advanced surveillance methods and technology to gather evidence
  • Prepared warrants and conducted searches as necessary in line with legal protocols
  • Maintained accurate records of investigations and ensured adherence to legal procedures
  • Performed Guard, Stop and Search and patrol duties; foot and motorized patrol duties
  • Collate, organise and submitted crime statistics and report to Police Headquarters through the supervisor
  • Submitted periodic reports to the Director General, CID, National Police Headquarters through the chain of command with copies kept on the file
  • Coordinated neighbourhood watch committee programs and participated in community policing initiatives to build positive relationships with local communities
  • Provided security services for a variety of events, including political rallies and protests
  • Investigated criminal cases, conducted crime scene investigations, collected evidence, interviewed suspects and witnesses and Prepared reports and case documents to be used in court proceedings
  • Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and respond to emergency calls
  • Interacted with members of the public professionally and respectfully
  • Went on stakeouts and used surveillance equipment to collect usable evidence
  • Interacted with suspects while in disguise to gather information on anticipated activities
  • Reevaluated crime scenes to determine if evidence was missed during the initial police investigation when conducting private follow-up investigations for family members or loved ones
  • Traveled when necessary to investigate possible criminal activity in other locations and contacted appropriate authorities when assistance was required
  • Contacted the appropriate authorities when there was enough evidence to make an arrest
  • Conducted investigations of cases involving suspected incidents of fraud and infidelity.

United Nations Police (UNPOL) Advisor

DPKO | UN & AU Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
Sudan
09.2009 - 10.2010
  • Conducted confidence-building patrol around designated Community Policing Centre (CPC) including Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps
  • Provided the command and control of all designated Community Policing Centre (CPC) Officers
  • Took responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the CPC
  • Liaised with Mission Headquarters through Team Site (TS) Commander on badging issues and provide reports as and when necessary
  • Kept Team Site Commander apprised of situations at the CPC
  • Developed, published and supervised the dissemination of information on the Contingency/Evacuation plans for the police post in the CPC
  • Reported to the TS on time all incidents that occur in the CPC area
  • Drive safety culture in all aspects of security operations
  • Oversee that all work carried out adheres to Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Education

Professional Executive Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PEMADR) - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies (IPLS)
02.2024

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Ghana Legal System, Constitutional Law, Commercial Law, Law of Contract, Legal Methods, Company Law, Law of Tort, Public International Law, Commercial Law, Administrative Law, Labour and Employment Law, Law of Immovable Property, Alternative Dispute Resolution, International Trade and Investment, Competition and Consumer Protection Law - Bachelor of Laws

University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA)
05.2023

Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Development (Dev.) Management (Mgt.) and theories, Dev. Planning and Mgt. process, Advanced research Methods, Dev. Communication and Mgt. Info. System, Organisation Mgt., Conflict and Dev., Strategic Planning and Mgt., Human Resources Mgt., Dev. Impact Assessment, Advance Statistics for Researchers, Dev. Governance - Development Management

University for Development Studies (UDS)
04.2017

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Skills, Research Methods, Understanding Peace & Peace Building, Ethnicity & Conflict in Africa, Social Statistics, International Relation, Crime & Justice, Legal Issues Relating to Conflict Management (Mgt.), Social Structure of Ghana, Information Retrieval, Advanced Computing, Theory of Social Conflict, Political Economy, Community Relations, Negotiation Techniques, Mediation Theory and Practice, Challenges of Refugees, Human Resource Mgt., Social Networking, Gender and Development - Social Behaviour and Conflict Management

University of Cape Coast
09.2013

Skills

  • Law enforcement principles & Practice
  • Analytical and Problem solving
  • Incident response planning and resp
  • Report Writing
  • Community Relations
  • Interview and Interrogation
  • Communication and presentation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Background Investigations

Email

dumenyag@state.gov, gdumenya@gmail.com

Honors And Awards

  • Special Recognition for efforts and superior contributions to the Law Enforcement Responsibilities, United States Secret Service (USSS), 2023
  • Meritorious Honour Award, Department of State, Embassy of the United States, Accra, Ghana, 2022
  • Mission Honour Award, Department of State, Embassy of the United States, Accra, Ghana, 2022
  • Extra Mile Award, U.S Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 2021
  • Meritorious Honour Award, Department of State, Embassy of the United States, Accra, Ghana, 2021
  • Meritorious Honour Award, Department of State, Embassy of the United States, Accra, Ghana, 2018
  • Mission Honour Award, Department of State, Embassy of the United States, Accra, Ghana, 2018

Timeline

Criminal Fraud Investigator (CFI)

Embassy of the United States
10.2017 - Current

United Nations Police (UNPOL) Advisor

DPKO | UN & AU Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
09.2009 - 10.2010

Police Officer

Ghana Police Service
12.2001 - 09.2017

Professional Executive Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PEMADR) - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies (IPLS)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Ghana Legal System, Constitutional Law, Commercial Law, Law of Contract, Legal Methods, Company Law, Law of Tort, Public International Law, Commercial Law, Administrative Law, Labour and Employment Law, Law of Immovable Property, Alternative Dispute Resolution, International Trade and Investment, Competition and Consumer Protection Law - Bachelor of Laws

University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA)

Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Development (Dev.) Management (Mgt.) and theories, Dev. Planning and Mgt. process, Advanced research Methods, Dev. Communication and Mgt. Info. System, Organisation Mgt., Conflict and Dev., Strategic Planning and Mgt., Human Resources Mgt., Dev. Impact Assessment, Advance Statistics for Researchers, Dev. Governance - Development Management

University for Development Studies (UDS)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Skills, Research Methods, Understanding Peace & Peace Building, Ethnicity & Conflict in Africa, Social Statistics, International Relation, Crime & Justice, Legal Issues Relating to Conflict Management (Mgt.), Social Structure of Ghana, Information Retrieval, Advanced Computing, Theory of Social Conflict, Political Economy, Community Relations, Negotiation Techniques, Mediation Theory and Practice, Challenges of Refugees, Human Resource Mgt., Social Networking, Gender and Development - Social Behaviour and Conflict Management

University of Cape Coast

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