1. KATHRYN M. LAND
3900 Pebble Creek Road, Midlothian, VA, 23112
Cell: 804.347.5784
KmLand22@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Highly motivated, results driven professional with over 23 years experience in law enforcement. Special
Agent with expertise in leading complex criminal and national security investigations. Proven leadership
record with strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Accomplished leader; successfully
manage complex criminal investigations and background investigations. Develop and operate confidential
human sources in support of investigative mission.
Status: Active current TS/SCI Clearance with a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1991 to Present
1970 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
Maintain Active Top Secret /SCI
Special Agent, Acting Supervisor (GS-13:10)
Investigate a full range of criminal cases as well as conduct comprehensive background investigations. Work
independently, employ excellent time management and oral communication skills, prepare comprehension
detailed documentation of all investigative results. Received numerous awards and commendations.
• Conduct all comprehensive interviews with candidate, references, and pertinent individuals tp
determine suitability. Identify and review all pertinent records to obtain facts and resolve conflicts.
• Design investigative strategies, including organizing and planning the execution of search warrants
• Conduct comprehensive interviews of witnesses, victims, cooperators in support of convictions.
• Manage and maintain investigative caseloads, conduct comprehensive interviews, analyze
information, maintain thorough documentation in case management systems. Present cases to the
U.S. attorney and presiding judge, testify under oath in support of convictions. Obtained convictions
in all judicial proceedings. Consistently and effectively employ critical thinking skills to ensure
success and legal compliance during all investigations.
• Prioritize conflicting projects, deadlines and demands with limited resources. Analyze and evaluate
information quickly to make critical decisions. Consistently and effectively evaluate the physical and
personal security issues while operating in the US as well as in hostile environments overseas.
• Serve as a liaison to facilitate information sharing with community, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Cultivate working relationships among local, federal, and international law enforcement agencies, as
well as private sector organizations, to develop an enhance FBI information and resource base.
• Consultant and instructor; educate law enforcement personnel and special agents on national and
international security operations, negotiations, evidence handling, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to interview and obtain confessions or cooperation in order to resolve
investigative matters. Continually evaluate risks and security measures throughout investigation
both in the US and in hostile environments overseas.
• Prepare, install, and utilize technology to support the FBI’s mission, perform undercover and
conduct highly sensitive surveillance investigations.
• Identify, assess, develop and manage confidential sources in support of national security,
counterintelligence matters and investigative programs under FBI jurisdiction.
• Serve as Relief Supervisor, assigned to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).

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Evidence Response Team
Effictive identification, collection, and preservation of evidence. Ensure chain of evidence is secured
throughout the investigation process, testify to evidence handling under oath.
• Personally deployed to high profile cases including: US Embassy bombings in Africa, the World
Trade Center and the Washington, DC sniper case, VCU Behl case, Lisk/Silva kidnappings and
homicides, Shenandoah hikers, etc.. Conduct effective investigative work and evidence handling
while safely addressing all safety and security concerns.
• Attended and provided specialized training to include: Human Remains collection and investigation
at University of Tennessee, mass disaster response, post blast scenes, large vehicle bomb, air craft
disaster response training, etc.
Joint Task Force
Designated FBI representative to DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA) task force for three years.
• Supported U.S. investigations regarding mass bombings and homicide, in conjunction with local law
enforcement agencies and government officials in Haiti, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Turkey, and
Israel. Investigate, document, and compile all evidence suitable for court presentation and
conviction. Received numerous awards and commendations.
• Led high-performance drug and violent crime task forces collaborating with state, county, and
Federal law enforcement partners. Additional task forces include multi-jurisdiction cold case
homicide, Golden Years homicide, DEA, and JTTF among others. Manage personnel, scheduling,
finances, and documentation.
• Liaison: Collaborate with Virginia State Police, North Carolina law enforcement and local police
forces, medical examiner,etc, in numerous Virginia counties. Liaised with Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), DEA, and the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control, as well as private enterprise to secure convictions.
Crisis Negotiator
Negotiate domestic and international hostage and crisis incidents.
• Investigate cases of American citizens kidnapped overseas while managing demanding schedules in
austere and challenging high stress environments. Utilize critical thinking and application to ensure
results as well as address all potential security issues.
• Negotiate with foreign law enforcement personnel and coordinate with U.S. military forces to secure
the safe release of kidnapped Americans.
• Serve as team leader, organizing and scheduling negotiators, providing for translations,
disseminating information, briefing leadership and coordinating international involvement.
Effectively document all facets of investigation suitable for prosecution.
• Understand and navigate a variety of cultural nuances to enhance effective negotiation.
Adjunct Professor
Train agents in areas of: interviewing, evidence collection, firearms, mediation, negotiation, recruiting,
interviewing and source development.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 1984
Evidence Response Team
Interviewing and Interrogations
Relief Supervisor

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Human Operations Course – Source development and management, Tel Aviv, Israel
Hostage/Crisis Negotiator