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HOMICIDE DETECTIVE
Professional Summary
Conscientious criminal investigator bringing more than 26 years of achievement in evidence collection, suspect interviews and case documentation. Vigilant, meticulous and systematic in gathering data and following leads. Skillfully build rapport and thoroughly analyze encounters and scenes to support criminal prosecution of violent assault and homicide cases.
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Work History
Homicide Detective, 01/2008 to Current
City Of Chesapeake Police Department – City , STATE
City Of Chesapeake Police Department – City , STATE
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Efficiently responded to major crimes to preserve scenes and avoid evidence contamination.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Followed constitutionalstandards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests.
- Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory analysis and DNA testing.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
Robbery Detective, 01/2004 to 01/2008
City Of Chesapeake Police Department – City , STATE
City Of Chesapeake Police Department – City , STATE
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Conducted thorough investigations into Robbery and Felony Assault activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
Property Crimes Detective, 10/2001 to 01/2004
City Of Chesapeake Police Departement – City , STATE
City Of Chesapeake Police Departement – City , STATE
- Conducted interviews with suspects and filed reports of findings.
- Conducted preliminary investigations to confirm violations that occurred and obtained relevant documents and testimony from involved parties.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Thoroughly investigated various criminal acts, including larcenies and vandalism acts.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol, 09/1994 to 10/2000
City Of Chesapeake Police Department – City , STATE
City Of Chesapeake Police Department – City , STATE
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/1989
Great Bridge High School - City, State
Great Bridge High School - City, State
No Degree: Police AcademyChesapeake Public Safety Academy - City
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, 09/1999
Saint Leo University - City, State
Saint Leo University - City, State
Master of Arts: Criminal JusticeSaint Leo University - City, State
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School Attended
- Great Bridge High School
- Chesapeake Public Safety Academy
- Saint Leo University
Job Titles Held:
- Homicide Detective
- Robbery Detective
- Property Crimes Detective
- Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 06/1989
No Degree : Police Academy
Bachelor of Arts : Criminal Justice , 09/1999
Master of Arts : Criminal Justice
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