Nakita Bradley-Locke
Kansas City
Summary
Top-performing, seasoned law enforcement and military professional with 9 years of accomplished experience. Proven leader able to create and facilitate effective training while providing mentorship to individuals and teams. Extensive, specialized investigation expertise and 4 and half years as a Gang Intelligence Detective. Skilled in monitoring performance and providing feedback to systematically improve key skills and behaviors. Creates dialogue and cooperating between critical law enforcement, government, and civilian entities to deter crime and capture violators.
Personable and analytical with knack for uncovering details and solving complex problems. Possess strong observational skills and solid understanding of investigative techniques, coupled with proficiency in data analysis and report writing. Dedicated to leveraging these abilities to uncover truth and deliver actionable insights.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, Gang Intelligence Detective
East Patrol Division
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Police Officer at East Patrol Division: May 2017-2022
- Gang Intelligence Detective January 2022-Present
Entrant Officer
Kansas City Regional Police Academy
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Entrant Officer at the Kansas City Regional Police Academy: October 2016-May 2017
Education
Forensic Chemistry
Johnson County Community College
01-2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School
KCMO01-2006
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Criminal investigations
- Human relations
- Cultural awareness
- Case management
- Surveillance
- Suspect interrogation
- Interrogation techniques
- Fingerprinting
- Crime prevention models
- Weapons training
- Gang Identification Specialist
Certification
- Professional Development Instructor (Gang Intellegence)
Timeline
Police Officer, Gang Intelligence Detective
East Patrol Division
05.2017 - 01.2022
Entrant Officer
Kansas City Regional Police Academy
10.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School
Forensic Chemistry
Johnson County Community College
AWARDS
Supervisory Notices (5), Physical Fitness Ribbon
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Intoxilyzer 8000 certified: May 2017
- Firearms Proficiency (Bi-Yearly): December 2016-Present
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT): May 2019
- Multiple VICE Unit Operations; Decoy August 2018-Present
- Tourniquet Training May 2017
- Detention officer certified (DFO) May 2018
- DNA collection March 2019
- Live Scan May 2017
- Midwest Gang Investigator Association Conference 2022
- Detective Academy March 2023
- Criminal Street Gangs September 2023
- Professional Development Instructors Course April 2024
- Social Media- From Intelligence to Evidence August 2024
- Kansas Gang Investigator Association Conference 2025
- Texas Gang Investigator Association Conference 2025
- Detecting a Cunning Opponent February 2026
- Development, Management, and Control of informants April 2026
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to stay focused and multi-task
- Microsoft Word proficient
- CPR/BLS certified American Red Cross
- Instructors development Certification