CID Supervisory Special Agent in Asia Receives International Association of Chiefs of Police 40 Under 40 Award

TORII STATION, Okinawa – Supervisory Special Agent Dave Hammell of the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division – Far East Field Office has been honored as a 40 under 40 recipient by the International Association of Chiefs of Police .

IACP’s annual award program is designed to recognize 40 law enforcement professionals under the age of 40 who exemplify leadership and exceptional dedication to their communities and the profession. The association includes 34,000 law enforcement members in more than 170 countries.

For nearly two decades, Supervisory Special Agent Hammell has excelled in investigative case work for Military Criminal Investigative Organizations. At Army CID, his instrumental work with the Special Victims Unit in Germany led to solving a complex infant homicide case, and he previously supported the establishment of a new fentanyl drug task force in Texas during the pandemic which disrupted criminal activities targeting Army personnel and property.

“This honor is a testament to his relentless drive to stay ahead of the threat and work vigorously alongside law enforcement partners worldwide to investigate and prevent criminal activity,” said Far East Field Office Special Agent in Charge Michael J. DeFamio. “We recognize Supervisory Special Agent Hammell for his leadership and devotion helping to reduce harmful behaviors while maintaining the operational readiness of the Army.”

Hammell began his career as a criminal investigator with the U.S. Marine Corps, transitioning to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service where he participated in more than 200 investigations.

“My journey is a testament to the power of resilience, dedication and the unwavering belief in the mission of law enforcement to enact positive change,” said Hammell.

CID is the Department of the Army’s federal law enforcement agency with 3,000 personnel at 124 locations worldwide working to prevent and investigate criminal activity targeting Army people, resources, capabilities, and communities.

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