Katherine Kral
Gilbert
Summary
Dynamic Narcotics Investigator with the City of Virginia, skilled in intelligence gathering and informant management. Proven track record of securing convictions through effective courtroom testimony and strategic collaboration with law enforcement. Adept at executing search warrants and utilizing surveillance techniques to dismantle drug trafficking operations, enhancing community safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Narcotics Investigator
City of Virginia
327 1st St S, Virginia, MN 55792
04.2014 - Current
- Worked in an undercover capacity to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
- Acquired and executed warrants to capture persons of interest and case evidence.
- Interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspects to obtain additional information about criminal activities.
- Responded to traffic stops to assess drugs found and coordinate strategic responses focused on securing information on higher-level individuals involved in the St. Louis County, MN drug trade.
- Testified in court trials, resulting in successful convictions for narcotics offenses.
- Negotiated deals with informants to collect vital information on drug operations, contributing to significant arrests of key players in criminal organizations.
- Planned raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to dismantle drug trafficking organizations effectively.
- Delivered presentations to various organizations about basic narcotics and task force operations.
- Trained patrol officers in basic narcotics and overdose death investigations.
- Obtained critical information through effective interrogations, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects in narcotics cases.
- Identified potential informants and cultivated relationships to gather valuable intelligence on drug activities within the community.
- Managed large-scale asset forfeiture cases involving proceeds from illegal drug sales, recovering significant funds for law enforcement agencies involved in the operation.
- Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
Patrol Officer
City of Virginia
327 1st St S, Virginia, MN 55792
09.2012 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Provided assistance to citizens in need, including medical emergencies or vehicle breakdowns, demonstrating compassion and professionalism at all times.
- Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
- Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
- Assisted in accident investigations, providing support to those involved and ensuring accurate documentation of events.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when required by departmental policies or legal procedures, preserving evidence for potential prosecution purposes.
Education
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Cloquet, MNBachelor of Science - General Natural Resources Managment
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WIAssociate of Science - Natural Resources Law Enforcement
Itasca Community College
Grand RapidsGenerals
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Cambridge, MNHigh School Diploma -
Rush City High School
Rush City, MNSkills
- Photographic evidence
- Firearms training
- Surveillance techniques
- Electronic surveillance
- Interviewing witnesses
- Courtroom testimony
- Intelligence gathering
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Drug identification
- Cell phone analysis
- Informant management
- Narcotics trafficking
- Search warrant execution
Certification
- Additional Training - Basic Narcotics, Advanced Narcotics, Interview and Interrogation, Search Warrants, Field Analysis of Drugs, Car Seat Technician, Responsible Beverage Server, Narcotics Based Financial Crimes, Mexican Cartels and MSANI.
Timeline
Narcotics Investigator
City of Virginia
04.2014 - Current
Patrol Officer
City of Virginia
09.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Bachelor of Science - General Natural Resources Managment
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Associate of Science - Natural Resources Law Enforcement
Itasca Community College
Generals
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
High School Diploma -
Rush City High School