Upon his retirement from The West Virginia State Police in 2015, Mr. Brown held a 100 percent conviction rate for a quarter of a century for cases brought to trial.
MINERAL WELLS, WV, January 08, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Guy Linville Brown II has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
West Virginia State Police Academy Honors Graduate/Law/Criminal Justice/Police Science, Marshall University Summa Cum Laude Honors Graduate 2009.
Mr. Brown is one of the most decorated State Troopers of his era, being promoted to Sergeant after just 8 years, who dedicated 25 years to serving the State of West Virginia as well as the United States, and The Department of Military Affairs Protective Services Division Capitol Police from 2017 to 2021 under Governor Jim Justice. Inspired by his Father, a K-9 Corps Airman Police Officer in the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command under Brigadier General Charles Elwood Yeager, as well as Great Uncle Ireland Brown US Army, who served in WWII as a Tank Commander for General George S. Patton Jr., and Uncle Benjamin "Bussie" Brown Vietnam War Master Sergeant. Mr. Brown was drawn to career paths in the military and criminal justice spheres almost enlisting in the United States Marine Corps at just 18, plus had an opportunity to join the United States Capitol Police in Washington, D.C. before he was 20. He decided to pursue his state, entering the West Virginia State Police as a Cadet Trooper in 1990 at the age of 22, and quickly set himself apart as an asset to the force and a distinguished Trooper, earning nicknames like "Golden Boy" and "8 Year Wonder," Brown remained modest and prefers not to be associated with such appellations.
Brown attained significant professional milestones in the early years of his career. After just eight years, Mr. Brown was promoted from Senior Trooper to the rank of Sergeant Commander at the age of 29.
Throughout his tenure with the West Virginia State Police, Mr. Brown continued to prove himself an invaluable asset to the community with a unique perspective on his field and role in the community. He became known as one of the state's foremost authorities on sex offender enforcement, pioneering the sex offender management program during its infancy and developing community protection policies that would eventually serve as a model for similar programs around the State and National Federal Enforcement with the U.S. Marshals Service.
Mr. Brown was instrumental in executing several federal sting operations that earned him recognition from the United States Marshals Service, receiving The United States Department of Justice Award and was requested by the U.S. Marshals Service to be deputized as a Federal Agent, but due to time constraints could not complete such honored request.
During his journey and path forward Brown worked with the FBI, DEA, BATF, Secret Service, Homeland Security, INTERPOL, worked under President Clinton, George Bush Jr, Vice President Pence, and countless dignitaries, and by being a para-military state police agency by law, Brown worked with all military branches during his career and on helicopter Army National Guard RAID drug missions.
He was a Primary Lead Supervisor Safety Coordinator Asset when called upon for the West Virginia Governor's Official Security Detail, including coordination of special projects, intelligence, and counterterrorism operations, and was appointed lead security liaison to former Governor Joseph Manchin III during high-profile LZ helicopter locations and personal transport/protection to numerous locations within his district.
Mr. Brown gained a reputation as hands-on leader who continued to oversee operations, remain involved in policy decisions, and refused to rely on subordinates to do countless criminal and traffic investigations alone, not wanting his fellow Troopers to feel or be compelled by his rank. Brown preferred to be hands-on in many cases, taking on most sex offender criminal cases himself while being the OIC in charge of sex offenders within his county while assisting the U.S. Marshals Service on multiple manhunts for multi-state offenders.
Brown also was a prominent Background Investigator for new State Police Cadets; his writing style and personal report standards became utilized and copied as a role model as well as becoming part of the Capitol Police Protocols on new officers.
It is noteworthy that during his tenure with the Capitol Police, Brown was briefly delegated Lieutenant Duties for a special internal program he created in computer oversight of the agencies newly adopted procurement/inventory policy for the entire agency, as well as a prominent presence being named "GForce" by his comrades, again being modest of the namesake, and for the safety of the Capitol, lawmakers, employees and rendered aid to visitors from around the world.
During his Senior Sergeant ranking years Brown had also been selected for and offered the promotion to the Director of The West Virginia Criminal Identification Bureau (WVCID) , a high honor being personally selected out of the State Police Specialist Positions Section, but due to personal family reasons could not accept such position, but was graciously humbled by the request.
His commitment to the community was evident in his work with local schools, including educational outreach, Read To Children programs, and service as lead school safety protocol officer for an entire county. His tenacious character for seeking justice for those who were wronged by the criminal elements became synonymous with his strong values and fortitude to be the best he could become early in his career.
Brown's humanitarian efforts were just as compelling for those he felt society had failed in providing compassion and comfort in times of extreme loss and tragedy. He went out of his way to use his position for many of which would be considered not criminal in nature, but brought great satisfaction to him for standing in another's steed, to bring about change in many lives he touched along his career.
Mr. Brown was the recipient of the Sherlock Holmes Investigator of the Year Award, a highly prestigious honor awarded to him for his work in DUI arrests (25 in a single month), consistent Top Trooper of the Year from 1990 to 1995 within 4 counties including his own Harrison County, plus leading a Statesville North Carolina kidnapping and enslavement of a teenager case in solving and imprisonment of the accused. He holds the distinction of being the sole officer during his early years in his jurisdiction to receive multiple commendations from the Veterans of Foreign Wars for his outstanding service to his community's safety protocols, courage, bravery, and solving challenging cases and cases impacting children and youth.
Mr. Brown earned an Associate of Science in Law, Criminal Justice, and Police Science from Marshall University, graduating Honors Summa Cum Laude in 2009, Dean's List.
Upon his retirement from The West Virginia State Police in 2015, Mr. Brown held a 100 percent conviction rate for a quarter of a century for cases brought to trial, was regarded as one of the country's top subject matter experts in DUI Science/Field Sobriety Tests, as published in the American Association of State Troopers, as well as community policing and has been featured in numerous news outlets and industry publications, becoming a leading face to the press and department.
During his senior years he attained the coveted Black Master Pistol Badge given to troopers who shot a perfect score during firearms training. He held that title the entire time to his retirement.
Mr. Brown has focused on creative endeavors, including HD graphics design, artistry, music and video editing projects. He has also been working on a 'Life Quotes' book since 2021. His first entry is "The Man In The Mirror."
"Be Truest To The Man In The Mirror, He's Your Future"
He credits his success to his love for his country and community, and to the unflagging support of his family, especially his wife and son.
Brown especially reflects upon one single phrase that shaped his entire career and adult life, simply "I was important in the life of a child, and that made all the difference." --Sgt. Guy L. Brown, II
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