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10+ years of experience
Tenure reflects 19 years of experience investigating complex crime scenes, including: home invasions, sexual assaults, burglaries and other property crimes, homicides, domestic violence, fatal accidents, and armed robberies for the City of Miami.
- Provided expert testimony and responded to approximately 25 homicides and 200-300 burglaries per year.
- Served as the lead on several homicides and cases involving police shootings.
- Diligently assessed and processed crime scenes, packaged and transferred evidence, viewed and photographed autopsies.
- Participated in conferences and briefings with the Chief of Police and staff, explained the crime scene and what occurred.
- Earned four commendations.
0-5 years of experience
Performed on-scene investigations of homicides, rapes, aggravated assaults and other property crimes
- Utilized video equipment and 35mm as well as digital photography to document these scenes
- Collected, preserved, and maintained evidence to ensure the integrity of the evidence chain
- Constructed diagrams and composed detailed reports to adequately define my role in the investigations
- Coordinated with the Medical Examiner and his staff to obtain necessary evidence
- Provided court testimony as needed
0-5 years of experience
Collected, documented and preserved physical evidence using a variety of forensic tools (including digital/35mm photography and video)
- Served as a first responder for rapes, sexual assaults, homicides, and other violent crimes
- Interviewed adult and juvenile victims and assisted them through investigative process
- Worked with law enforcement personnel, victim advocates, and attorneys while on scenes and during trials
- Provided training for law enforcement, attorneys, and public groups on numerous topics
- Provided expert witness testimony in federal trial
- Completed investigative, quarterly and annual statistical reports
6-10 years of experience
Received TCLEOSE certification - 320 hours of state certified instruction in evidence collection
- Photographed and/or videotaped crime scenes
- Collected, maintained, and packaged evidence
- Searched for and lifted latent fingerprints using black powder, magnetic powder, Cyanoacrylate fuming, Ninhydrin, and Gentian Violet methods
- Completed hand drawn sketches and computer aided diagrams of crime scenes
- Prepared official case reports
- Testified in court
- Judge for 2004 San Antonio Area High School Criminal Justice Competition
0-5 years of experience
Served as a Crime Scene Tech Assistant during the three-month internship to hone skills in collecting crime scene evidence, fingerprint analysis, and how to document sensitive information.
- Assisted authorities with crime scene investigations conducted by the [company name].
- Collected and recorded physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements.
- Properly used and maintained investigative equipment.
10+ years of experience
Investigated and analyzed crime scenes to identify, evaluate, and collect physical evidence in a systematic, legal, and scientific way
- Documented crime scenes by the use of notes, photographs, sketches, measurements, and computer generated diagrams
- Experienced communicator, able to obtain information from crime victims and potential suspects
- Preserved, packaged, and transported physical evidence to the evidence room maintaining chain of custody at all times
- Documented findings through crime scene reports, adhering to established procedures legally sufficient for court or other formal proceedings
- Provided clear, precise testimony in court
0-5 years of experience
Responded to crime scenes in a timely manner, investigated, and documented scenes
- Composed detailed reports documenting the scenes and evidence collected
- Compared and identified fingerprints
- Provided testimony in superior court
6-10 years of experience
Processed serious and complex of crime scenes, including homicide and other violent crimes by providing technical support to Police Officers and forensic scientists in analyzing, photographing to include aerial photography, collecting, preserving, and presenting physical evidence.
- Managed daily operations of the Crime Scene Unit, to include organizing budget proposals and submissions. Ordered all necessary equipment needed for the sustainment of the unit.
- Trained and Supervised new members of the unit, to include providing instruction to the patrol officers in forensics for all block training. Instructed members of the Citizens Police Academy and the Police Academy Cadets in basic Crime Scene Procedures.
- Court appointed expert in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Shooting Reconstruction, Crime Scene Reconstruction and Fingerprint Analysis / Examination.
- Testified in Circuit, County, and Federal Court.
0-5 years of experience
Documented crime scenes via photos, videos, sketches and reports.
- Searched, collected, recorded and preserved evidence for laboratory analysis and comparison.
- Maintained chain of custody in transportation of evidence via protocol and procedures.
- Utilized current training and technology in processing and packaging evidence.
- Knowledgeable in the proper use of internal and external crime scene equipment.
- Assisted with training of new personnel as Senior CSI.
10+ years of experience
Responsible for routine patrol, including Crime Scene Investigation apprehension, interrogation, arrest control, court testimony, citizen education and training
- C.P.R. Instructor.
- School Resource Officer
- Organized and implemented various community projects. Skilled in report writing and data analysis.
- Awards include: Life Saving Medal of Valor, Chiefs Achievement Award, Bravery Merit and multiple other awards.
0-5 years of experience
- Received radio dispatch and responded to crime scenes to detect, gather, and preserved evidence.
- Processed evidence for the presence of fingerprints using chemical applications of various substances.
- Sketched, photographed and recorded documentation of the crime scenes, as well as collected evidence.
- Prepared written reports of observations pertaining to crime scenes.
- Attended and testified at depositions, trials and other court functions that were required.
0-5 years of experience
Enforced Iowa Law, patrol assigned areas of city, prepared written documents
- Observe and take appropriate actions in event of suspicious activity
- Answer calls for the protection of life and/or property
- Photographed crime scenes, collected evidence, interviewed suspects/witnesses
- Make forcible arrests when necessary
0-5 years of experience
Crime Scene Investigator responsible for interwoven multiple task functions to include the thorough documentation, identification, processing and collection of physical evidence of a crime scene which was obtained by photographing, sketching, and processing for latent fingerprints, footwear impressions, hair and fibers, biological fluids, and blood splatter analysis with the ultimate goal being the successful prosecution of the defendant(s) in a court of law.
- Available for 24 hour recall assignment covering investigations of crime scenes such as homicides, s sexual assaults, robberies, property crimes, domestic violence, and traffic accidents involving fatalities.
- Prepared comprehensive written reports and documentation on a caliber as to be acceptable in courts regarding the findings and processing methods used at the crime scene.
- Attended autopsies and assisted the pathologist with collection of physical evidence from the deceased by taking photographs and thorough notes.
- Responsible for packing, preserving, labeling and documenting the physical evidence prior to delivering it to county forensic labs while maintaining chain of custody log.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims at crimes scenes, hospitals, county jails and other vital facilities in order to obtain information and leads which could possibility help solve the crime.
0-5 years of experience
Appointed by the Chief of Police to support the [company name] as an expert regarding crime scene processing through chemical applications, photography and preservation of evidence. Accountable and in charge of the evaluation, documentation and processing of crime scenes by packaging physical evidence for scientific evaluation, latent print comparison, designing and sketching crime scene diagrams, courtroom testimony and preparing detailed reports on observations and scientific applications and processes.
- Knowledge of State and Federal laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules related to evidence processing and handling.
- Chemical and applied application proficient in evidence processing and collection.
- Ability to plan, conduct and reconstruct complex crime scenes through photography and preservation of evidence.
- Established relationships with Local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies.
- Provided a high level of customer service by working with others to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Receive case details and conduct investigations to collect necessary evidence and documentation by packaging physical evidence for scientific evaluation, latent print comparison, designing and sketched completed criminal diagrams, and courtroom testimony.
- Prepared detailed reports on my observations and activities
- Proficient in the appropriate application and functioning of various types of crime scene equipment and research techniques; i.e. SEM, Compound and Binocular microscopes, wet chemical applications, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectroscopy, X-Ray analysis and ultraviolet light detection equipment.
10+ years of experience
- Served as criminal investigator in wide variety of crimes not limited to: Homicides, Arsons, Sexual and Aggravated Assaults, Burglaries and Thefts. Interviewed potential suspects and witnesses pertaining to any and all criminal activity.
- Prepared detailed investigative reports pertaining to criminal investigations, evidence processing and collection of forensic evidence.
- Conducted detailed background investigations on potential new employees, including but not limited to criminal and credit records along with interviewing personal contacts then prepared written reports of findings and organized collected document.
- Implemented and maintained the risk management and protective measures to safeguard the evidence control and management system utilized by the department. Managed the inflow of evidence for processing and maintain the chain of custody in order safe guard the rules of evidence for presentation for trial.
- Negotiated and established contracts for State and local vendors.
- Developed and maintained inventory budget spreadsheets and documents.
10+ years of experience
Collaborate closely with officers, detectives, medical examiners, outside agencies, and other personnel to analyze, investigate, and process crime scenes through photography, sketching, and other crime scene information gathering techniques. Serve in a managerial capacity as Officer-In-Charge (OIC) during absence of supervisor.
- Properly preserve and maintain all collected evidence to reduce risk of contamination and incidental tampering.
- Provide sworn depositions and testimony pertaining to conclusions drawn from examinations of evidence.
- Key contributor in updating policies and procedures to achieve ASCLD/LAB 17025 accreditation.
- Train and mentor new hire crime scene investigators on proper crime scene policies and procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed evidence by processing crime scenes, collecting and preserving the evidence in a systematic fashion
- Photographed and videotaped scenes, and interviewed witnesses
- Retained property records and was responsible for intake, security and upkeep of evidence
- Maintained various logs of evidence to include, date, time and type of evidence
- Maintained various logs of evidence once evidence was disposed, to include date, time and manner of disposal
- Scheduled evidence pick-up by proper owner(s), family, charity or other organization
- Maintained and preserved chain of custody of evidence and transported the evidence to the crime lab when needed
- Trained new Deputies how to process crime scenes and collect evidence
- Monitored and evaluated new Deputies in the area of crime scene processing
- Testified in court trials to present evidence, and also as a witness
0-5 years of experience
Taking photographs, collecting and conserving evidence, and analyzing, preparing, and finding out the usability of gathered latent fingerprints and tracing evidence.
- Preparing investigative reports and testifying in court of law.
- Developing and printing film from the accident scenes and crime scenes.
- Developing and recovering latent fingerprints and tracing evidence.
- Maintaining crime scene equipment and photography lab equipment.
- Maintaining files of recovered latent prints.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible Teamwork: Respond to crime scenes, document and collect data and evidence, communicate closely with detectives and police officers, and authorize the release of the crime scene when initial investigation is completed
- Analysis: Interpret complex crime scenes to plot and diagram the evidence, process and analyze evidence and report
- Customer Service: assist victims, witnesses, co-workers and suspects
- Organization: Manage caseloads and service requests from Patrol, Detectives, District Attorney and other agencies.
- Documentation: communication, written reports, scene diagrams, photographs and electronic media
- Prepare and present briefing trainings
- Present evidentiary analysis in courtroom testimony and Public presentations on crime scene investigation
0-5 years of experience
All duties involving a crime scene investigation, Homicide, Traffic, Robbery, etc.
- SIU specialist. (Video, Photos, Interviews, Evidence Collection and Investigation)
- Evidence Collection, cataloguing and safe keeping for further investigation.
- Fingerprint Latent Techniques, blood, casting and evidence processing.
- Court Testimonies, Trials and Subpoenas as prosecutor witness.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for investigating the scene of a crime to assure appropriate techniques are used.
- Provide photography, digital recording, and sketching services
- Develop and recover latent fingerprints and trace evidence
- Oversee other investigators to insure the proper techniques are used
- Functions as expert witness by preparing and testifying in court
0-5 years of experience
- Processed crime scenes of criminal activity of different natures.
- Conducted death and other criminal investigations.
- Documented crime scenes through photography, detailed report writing, and diagrams.
- Documented, recovered, and preserved items of physical evidence.
- Processed items of evidence and conducted laboratory submissions.
- Attended autopsies.
- Provided expert testimony in criminal court cases.
6-10 years of experience
Gathered evidence and conducted criminal investigations
- Pursued suspects, served search warrants and made arrests
- Interrogated suspects in judicial inquiries
- Integrated into the Ministry of Justice under supervision of Court (Prosecutor)
0-5 years of experience
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses, or by analyzing records.
- Recorded evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines.
- Examined records in order to locate links in chains of evidence or information.
- Testified before grand juries concerning criminal activity investigations.
- Analyzed evidence in laboratories, or in the field.
0-5 years of experience
Conduct mobile phone forensic investigations to identify suspects in major felony cases
- Conduct computer forensic investigations, create forensic reports and testify in court to windows artifacts
- Respond, identify, and collect evidence to be used in criminal cases
- Coordinate with Florida Department of Law Enforcement on lab submissions
0-5 years of experience
Respond to crime scenes (during normal working hours and on call) and conduct investigations including documenting, collecting, preserving, and examining evidence when requested by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
- Conduct forensic laboratory examinations related to fingerprint, footwear, and tire tread identification, bloodstain pattern analysis, and other associated areas
- Prepare written reports and testify in judicial and administrative proceedings as an expert witness
- Perform duties of a sworn Special Agent with statewide law enforcement authority
- Train additional [company name] personnel in the laboratory and on scenes as needed
0-5 years of experience
- Conduct complex crime scene investigations using various types of equipment
- Develop, secure, and package physical evidence for scientific evaluation and comparison
- Prepare detailed reports on the observations and activities at the scene
- Testify in court regarding the findings and processing methods used at the scene
- Maintain custody and control of all items of evidence in the property rooms including logs, inventory and yearly audits
- Instruct law enforcement officers in the proper method of packaging, sealing, and labeling of evidence
0-5 years of experience
Assists in processing evidence, including searching for, identifying, collecting and processing physical evidence from property crimes, death investigations and personal crimes
- Documenting crime scenes with photography, video, note taking and sketching to depict the scene as accurately as possible
- Processing evidence expeditiously for potential prints by examining items, chemically treating them, photographing possible prints and developing a report
- Provide my assistance for the officers and on call status
0-5 years of experience
Crime Scene Investigator
- Responsible for person and property crime scene processing
- Assists other investigators as needed
- Process evidence as needed
- Keep extensive notes and records
- Obtain extensive photographic documentation of processing
6-10 years of experience
Understanding of law and what constitutes a crime
- Respond to and investigate crime scenes
- Detect and observe minute details
- Reconstruct the scene of a crime
- Perform variety of tasks in documenting crime scenes including: proficient note taking, photography, and sketching diagrams
- Read and understand chemical compound books in order to prepare chemical reagents for processing evidence
- Collect, preserve and safely package evidence
- Prepare crime scene and related reports and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Impeccable record keeping skills for court proceedings
- Appear, testify and present evidence in a court of law
0-5 years of experience
Ensure the entire crime scene is properly established and secured
- Located and Identify all physical evidence
- Document crime scene thoroughly through the use of video, photography, notes and crime scene sketches
- Collect all physical evidence
- Create Property receipt with detailed information on collected evidence
- Process the crime scene for latent fingerprints
- Download surveillance video from the crime scene
- Transport evidence to the Law Enforcement Center for further processing, submission to outside laboratory or submission into Property Management
- Enhance videos
- Execute search warrants
10+ years of experience
Responsible for the downloading, archiving, printing, and distribution for all photographs taken by all members of the Des Moines Police Department.
- Responsible for photographic documentation any Departmental event or incident as requested by Command Staff or Chief
- Respond to any incident or event and provide Forensic investigative experience to assist in any criminal investigation, document my work through photographs, reports, sketches or drawings, and provide Expert testimony for any Court proceeding.
- Work with other Law Enforcement Agencies and provide assistance for their investigations using my knowledge, training, and experience.
0-5 years of experience
- Investigation and Collection of Evidence
- All manners of Death Investigations (Homicide, Suicides, Natural, i.e.)
- Rape/ Sexual Assault Scenes
- Both Residential & Commercial Breaking and Entering Crime Scenes
- Auto Thefts, Robberies, Air Crash Scene Investigations
- NC DCI/NCIC Certified
- Courtroom Experience
10+ years of experience
Collect, store, analyze, and release / dispose of physical criminal evidence and found / abandoned property. Examine physical criminal evidence in a latent fingerprint lab using powder and chemical enhancement, digital photography.
- Latent print examiner: examine items of physical evidence for latent friction skin ridge potential. Photograph and lift developed latent finger print impressions. Evaluate impressions for AFIS (automated fingerprint identification system) potential. Scan and evaluate fingerprint impressions into the AFIS system. Manually compare developed fingerprint impressions to known suspect ten print (rolled fingerprint) cards.
- Agency TCIC/NCIC terminal coordinator: Operate the law enforcement telecommunications system: TLETS including driver records, vehicle registration and stolen checks, wanted / missing person information, criminal histories. Law Enforcement property / evidence room management to include inventories / audits, release / return to owners, submission to outside lab for criminal physical evidence analysis, narcotics destructions.
- Senior Crime Scene Investigator: Respond to crime scenes at request of patrol officer in charge, supervisor or case investigator. Photograph, video documentation of crime scenes; identify, protect, document, analyze and collect items of evidentiary value from the scene. Transfer evidentiary items to the police department for analysis in the in-house latent lab, submission to an outside criminal lab or storage in the department's evidence room.
0-5 years of experience
- Analyzed images and videos of evidentiary value for details such as personal identification, clothing, footwear, suspect's handedness, vehicles and other background information.
- Responded to a wide range of crime and traffic fatality scenes; recorded physical description of the scene, photographed, and collected evidence. I examined evidence for potential fingerprints and DNA using various methods such as powders, chemicals, photography and the use of an alternate light source.
- Effectively handled field and office environments which required working with highly sensitive material on a day to day basis. Occasionally experienced personal danger, which included exposure to hazardous chemicals, materials, fumes and smoke, as well as potentially hostile environments with suspects still on scene.
- Proficient in downloading surveillance video from businesses’ and residences’ DVR systems in proprietary and avi formats. Converted video file formats, (i.e. H264, and .exe) daily to a viewable file with the use of specific codecs and players.
- Testified in Superior Court as a certified Forensic Technician for the City of Fayetteville. Attended all pre-trails with defense and District Attorneys and assisted in evidence reviews in preparation for court testimony.
- CSI coach for South View High School’s CSI competition team, earned first place in the North Carolina’s Regional Competition.
6-10 years of experience
Investigation and Collection of Evidence
- All manners of Death Investigations (Homicide, Suicides, Natural, i.e.)
- Rape/ Sexual Assault Scenes
- Both Residential & Commercial Breaking and Entering Crime Scenes
- Auto Thefts, Robberies, Air Crash Scene Investigations.
- Motor Vehicle Accident/Fatality Reconstruction Investigations.
- NC DCI/NCIC Certified
- Detailed Report Writing Skills
- Courtroom Experience
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Instructor
0-5 years of experience
- Collaborated with a team of investigators and forensic technicians to analyze and interpret crime scene evidence; to include ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, document/analysis, and electronics to interpret evidence and ensure safety in the community.
- Reviewed Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) and various local investigative databases to identify potential suspects related to the criminal incidents.
- Collected and composed written/verbal memorandums, informational seminars and presentations for organizational awareness regarding community policing initiatives
0-5 years of experience
- Responds to crime scene calls
- Collects, processes and safeguards valuable evidence from crime scenes
- Collects biological samples for analysis
- Complete rough and final diagrams/sketches
- Digital photographs, and digital video recordings of crime/accident scenes
- Processes physical evidence for latent fingerprints
- Prepares investigative reports
- Prepares for and testifies in local, state, federal court
- Maintains files and filing systems
10+ years of experience
instructor, Supervision, and Management
- Functioned as a Patrol Officer completing all duties associated with this job functions to include but not limited to patrolling a specific geographical area to suppress crime, traffic investigation and enforcement, criminal detection and apprehension, first responder, proactive crime reduction, public relations, report writing, prosecution and court testimony, and the training of new officers of the above listed job functions.
- As an Investigator my primary assignment included the investigation of white-collar crimes or property crimes such as burglaries. I was the only investigator during this time period investigating counterfeit trademark items such as clothing, shoes, and jewelry. A 100 percent conviction rate of this crime and a seizure rate of over an estimated one (1) million dollars in counterfeit products.
- Crime Scene Investigations included processing crime scenes for material evidence, photographic documentation, and the collection of latent/patent fingerprints. The task of comparing latent prints to known prints was completed upon returning to the lab environment. During this period I served as the second in command of this Crime Scene Unit and in the absence of the Unit Commander I became the acting commander.
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