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Barry Ragsdale

 
Barry Ragsdale is a nineteen (19) year veteran of the Dallas Police Department who has been assigned to the Narcotics Division for over thirteen (13) years.  In September 1998, Barry was assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as a Task Force Officer (TFO) to investigate large-scale drug trafficking organizations.  He was the case agent on numerous federal investigations over the next six years, investigating organizations ranging from the “Texas Syndicate” prison gang to Iranian MDMA/Ecstasy traffickers to GHB manufacturers producing and distributing the drug in mass quantities.  While assigned to the DEA Task Force, Barry authored and presented OCDETF cases initiating complex conspiracy investigations where he worked as an undercover officer, surveillance officer, cultivated and managed CI’s, prepared search warrants, and assisted on Title III wiretap investigations.  Barry has participated in numerous prosecutions of federal drug trafficking and money-laundering conspiracies.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
In October 2006, Barry transferred into a “Mid-Level Enforcement Squad” within the Narcotics Division.  His latest accomplishments involved investigating three of the largest GHB Manufacturing and Trafficking Organizations responsible for producing and distributing more than 100 gallons of GHB per month in the Dallas, Texas area.  This investigation resulted in numerous state arrests and the indictment and arrest of the top 23 individuals on federal drug trafficking charges. The investigation has resulted in the seizure of clandestine GHB Labs, vehicles, firearms, U.S. currency, and a residence in Frisco, TX valued at more than $300,000.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         
Barry has been an instructor on numerous narcotics related subjects over the past eight years with an emphasis on Club Drugs, Undercover Operations, the cultivation and management of confidential informants, and the preparation of search warrants.  He has previously provided instruction for the DEA, Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA), Association of Oklahoma Narcotic Enforcers (A-One), the U.S. Attorney’s Office (Eastern District of Texas), and the Dallas Police Department to name a few.
                                                                                                                                                                      
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
Barry has been recognized and received numerous awards throughout his years of service.  The following awards highlight some of his accomplishments:
  • Dallas Police Department - Officer of the Year (2000)
  • Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) Officer of the Year
  • National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) “Top Cop” Honorable Mention
  • (2) Meritorious Conduct Awards
  • Police Commendation Award
  •  (3) Life Saving Awards
  • Police Shield Award – (shot in the line of duty)
  • Certificate of Merit (Unit Award)
  •  (6) Marksmanship Award
  •  (5 year) Safe Driving Award
  •  (5 year) Perfect Attendance Award
  •  U.S. Attorney’s Office Appreciation Plaque (2003)
  •   DEA - Certificate of Appreciation
  • Internal & External Written Commendations (130+)