Thapelo Milton
Intelligence Officer
Bloemfontein,FS
Summary
Self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal skills. Enthusiastic, dedicated individual with 14 years of Professional Experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Collector
South African Police Service
01.2020 - Current
- Provided timely and accurate briefings to senior leadership on critical developments in the global security landscape.
- Evaluated source reliability and information credibility, ensuring high-quality input for analytical processes.
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring proper handling and dissemination to authorized personnel only.
- Conducted in-depth research on emerging threats, enabling proactive countermeasures and increased situational awareness.
- Identified trends and patterns in intelligence data, providing actionable insights for strategic planning efforts.
- Prioritized threat levels for analyzing and communication.
- Analyzed and collected various forms of data.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
General Detective
South African Police Service
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
- Implemented proactive policing strategies that led to a reduction in crime rates within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Acted as a liaison between the detective division and community members, fostering trust and strengthening communication channels for improved crime reporting.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new developments in forensic science and investigation methodologies.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Increased case resolution rate through diligent evidence collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Crime Prevention Officer
South African Police Service
01.2009 - 09.2017
- Improved public awareness of crime prevention methods through educational presentations and workshops.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify trends in criminal activity and target areas for focused intervention efforts.
- Enhanced community safety by developing and implementing crime prevention strategies.
- Facilitated training sessions for community members on personal safety techniques and self-defense tactics.
- Developed crime prevention policies in collaboration with law enforcement and community stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing public safety concerns.
- Increased surveillance in high-crime areas by working closely with local law enforcement officers on patrol assignments.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Education
Diploma - Policing
HJN Training
South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Team Collaboration
Problem-solving aptitude
Action planning
Case Reviews
Criminal Investigations
Evidence analysis
Time Management
Interrogation skills
Photographic memory
Analytical Thinking
Written Communication
Records Management
Case Documentation
Interviewing skills
Decision-Making
Court Procedures
Interpersonal Communication
Evidence control
Evidence processing
Courtroom testimony skills
Time management abilities
Trend Monitoring
Timeline
Intelligence Collector
South African Police Service
01.2020 - Current
General Detective
South African Police Service
10.2017 - 12.2019
Crime Prevention Officer
South African Police Service
01.2009 - 09.2017
Diploma - Policing
HJN Training
04.2001 -