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ROBERT ERNEST PHILLIPS

ROBERT ERNEST PHILLIPS

DETECTIVE

Summary

Accomplished Detective Warrant Officer with the South African Police Service, recognized for enhancing community safety through effective investigations and team leadership. Expert in conducting interviews and gathering critical evidence, while mentoring junior detectives to elevate their skills. Proven ability to execute search warrants and deliver compelling testimonies in court.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Detective Warrant Officer

South African Police Service
01.1991 - 03.2024
  • Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
  • Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
  • Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
  • Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cedar High School
Western Cape
04.2001 -

Skills

Team leadership skills

Interrogation skills

Supervising investigations

Interviewing witnesses

Affidavits

DNA swabs

Information gathering

Conducting investigations

Leading team operations

Additional Information



Lt. Col Ryno Draghoender (East London Detectives))

071 585 7377


Captain Hubert James Meinie (Beacon Bay Detectives)

082 441 9732


Timeline

High School Diploma -

Cedar High School
04.2001 -

Detective Warrant Officer

South African Police Service
01.1991 - 03.2024
ROBERT ERNEST PHILLIPSDETECTIVE