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INV Joe Hill

Specialty: Narcotics Investigations, Fentanyl Overdose Death Investigations, Intelligence, Social Media, Criminal Investigations, Interview & Interrogation, Surveillance, Plain Clothes Operations, Security Operations, and Crisis Intervention

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Bio:
Investigator Joe Hill is a 23-year LEO veteran of the Fort Worth Police Department, with experience in Federal and state-level investigations, currently serving as part of a Narcotics Task Force. Over two decades of experience in diverse roles, ranging from frontline patrol and emergency response to investigative and specialized units. At his current agency Officer Hill works as a narcotics investigator with an emphasis on Fentanyl Overdose Investigations. His collateral duties include being a certified Hostage/Crisis Negotiator, Peer Support Team member, and licensed TCOLE Instructor.

Advanced Certification: Holds the Master Peace Officer proficiency certificate, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas Christian University, signifying a high level of expertise in criminal law, crisis intervention, and advanced law enforcement tactics.

Community Focused: Proven track record of building trust within the community through transparent communication and proactive problem-solving.

Leadership & Mentorship: Dedicated to the professional development of junior officers, leveraging years of institutional knowledge to foster a culture of integrity and excellence.

Core Competencies

· Public Safety & Crime Prevention

· Tactical Response & Strategic Planning

· Conflict De-escalation & Crisis Management

· Case Investigation & Evidence Preservation

· Inter-agency Collaboration