Spencer Nigh

Accomplished Police Officer/Narcotics Detective/SWAT Officer with a proven track record at Hagerstown City Police for enhancing community safety and dismantling drug networks. Expert in technical and physical surveillance techniques, operational planning, and conflict resolution. Demonstrated success in high-risk operations and building strong cases for prosecution, showcasing exceptional tactical and interpersonal skills.

Conducted multiple high-risk takedowns of high value targets, many of whom were violent offenders. Conducted hours of surveillance using UAS and Drone systems. Worked alongside the DEA and other Local Law Enforcement agencies to plan and execute lengthy Narcotics cases.

Professionally testified in court under oath. Very comfortable in a Small Unit atmosphere to include the SWAT Team and Narcotics Task Force Unit. Maintained and strong and healthy professional relationship with all members on each unit.

Two Unit Citations for the month of May, 2023. These were awarded to the Patrol Shift and I for the response, investigation and arrest of two murder suspects.

Officer of the Month for June, 2023. This was awarded for going beyond the call of duty for saving the life of a victim who was assaulted to near death and was located in a near inaccessible and confined area. I also received the following awards for this incident;

The Official Maryland Governor's Citation.

The Maryland State Assembly's Citation.

Citation from United State's Senator, Chris Van Hollen.

Certificate of Congressional Recognition from United State's Congressman, David Trone.

Certificate of Recognition from the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.

Certificate of Special Recognition from the Hagerstown Mayor and City Council.

The Bronze Medal of Valor, awarded by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.

Officer of the Month for February 2024. this was awarded for the arrest and conviction of a high level Narcotics dealer.

Certified Police Officer in the State of Maryland per MPCTC.

Certified UAS Pilot by the FAA and current CFR Part 107 license holder.

Certified SWAT Operator per the NTOA (National Tactical Officers Association)

Certificate of Completion of Training awarded by the Montgomery County Police Department for Special Assignment Team School and Vehicle Containment Techniques. This course focused on the fundamentals, tactics and specialties of physical surveillance using undercover tactics and vehicles. It also instructed techniques on how to read, follow and close in on cellular phone pings covertly.

Certificate of Completion of Training awarded by the Maryland Natural Resources Police, Special Operations Division for Woodland Tactical Operations. This course focused on land navigation skills, woodland tactical movements, camouflaging, woodland movements under night vision and GPS tracking through woodland environments.