Louis Tenore
Norton,MA
Summary
Seasoned Supervisory Special Agent with a proven track record in leading drug enforcement investigations, ensuring adherence to legal standards, and mentoring junior agents. Committed to enhancing team performance and operational readiness.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised operations for drug enforcement investigations, ensuring adherence to protocols and legal standards.
- Coordinated training sessions for new agents, enhancing team capabilities and operational readiness.
- Analyzed intelligence reports to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making within task forces.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to support joint operations and information sharing.
- Implemented safety measures during field operations, promoting agent safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted debriefings post-operations to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained detailed documentation of investigations, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of information for future reference.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Managed up to 20 active investigations simultaneously.
- Ensured timely case resolution by prioritizing tasks and overseeing the progress of ongoing investigations.
- Trained new agents in investigative procedures and legal requirements.
- Enhanced team performance by establishing clear objectives and providing effective mentorship to agents.
- Upheld rigorous ethical standards within the agency by setting an example through my own conduct.
Acting Group Supervisor20
Drug Enforcement Administration
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency policies.
- Planned and implemented daily activities and responsibilities of 20 team members.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Overcame complex challenges by leveraging analytical skills and innovative problem-solving techniques.
- Managed team performance through regular feedback and coaching sessions.
Senior Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
06.2018 - 08.2024
- Led Several complex investigations targeting drug trafficking organizations, ensuring adherence to federal laws and procedures.
- Coordinated multi-agency operations, enhancing interagency collaboration in drug enforcement efforts domestically as well as internationally.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for undercover operations, resulting in significant arrests and seizures.
- Trained and mentored junior agents on investigative techniques, Investigative techniques, operational protocols while fostering team development.
- Managed up to 5 active investigations simultaneously.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Federal and Massachusetts and New York state cases.
- Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court case
- Secured search warrants to investigate Narcotic Drug violations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
Special Agent Tactical Diversion
Drug Enforcement Administration
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Led investigations targeting pharmaceutical diversion operations, drug trafficking organizations, ensuring adherence to legal protocols and operational guidelines.
- Developed intelligence reports that informed strategic operations and enhanced interagency collaboration.
- Conducted surveillance operations utilizing advanced technologies to gather evidence against criminal enterprise.
- Trained and mentored junior agents in investigative techniques and compliance with federal regulations.
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
04.2004 - 04.2016
- Led multi-agency task forces to dismantle drug trafficking organizations.
- Conducted undercover operations to gather intelligence on narcotics distribution networks.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new agents in investigative techniques.
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends and patterns in drug-related activities.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies to dismantle multi-national drug distribution networks.
- Conducted complex investigations into drug trafficking organizations, utilizing advanced surveillance techniques.
- Led high-stakes undercover operations, ensuring safety and adherence to legal standards throughout missions.
- Established partnerships with international law enforcement counterparts to enhance global anti-drug initiatives.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Managed sensitive informants with discretion, obtaining vital information while maintaining source confidentiality.
- Delivered expert testimony in court proceedings, presenting reliable evidence leading to successful prosecutions.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Negotiated high-risk situations with strategic conflict resolution tactics, minimizing potential harm to involved parties.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
- Conducted undercover assignments with professionalism, adapting quickly to dynamic environments while maintaining mission focus.
- Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
- Actively participated in ongoing training programs, staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices for superior job performance.
- Applied critical thinking skills to analyze complex scenarios, identifying patterns and connections pertinent to case objectives.
- Analyzed vast amounts of intelligence to identify potential threats, playing crucial role in preventing acts of terrorism.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Registration Technician
Drug Enforcement Administration
05.2002 - 04.2004
- Processed registration applications for controlled substances, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of registered entities and products in tracking systems.
- Conducted audits to verify information accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to support investigations related to drug enforcement activities.
- Streamlined application processing procedures, reducing turnaround time for approvals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Stonehill College
North Easton, MA05-2001
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Firearms training
- Threat assessment
- Financial crimes investigation
- Undercover operations
- Surveillance operations
- Witness interrogations and interviews
- Law enforcement coordination
- Intelligence analysis
- Investigative techniques
- Interviewing techniques
- Surveillance
- Criminal law
- First aid and CPR
- Investigative experience
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Detailed report writing
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
DEA Administrators Award
I was awarded this award as part of the team that was selected and worked together to target the Sinaloa Cartel and aprehend Joquin Guzman aka "CHAPO" the head of the cartel. This team comprised of several federal agencies as well as international law enforcemnet partners.
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
11.2025 - Current
Acting Group Supervisor20
Drug Enforcement Administration
08.2024 - 11.2025
Senior Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
06.2018 - 08.2024
Special Agent Tactical Diversion
Drug Enforcement Administration
03.2016 - 06.2018
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
04.2004 - 04.2016
Registration Technician
Drug Enforcement Administration
05.2002 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Stonehill College