ANTHONY SCOMA
Huntington,NY
Summary
Investigation professional with solid foundation in uncovering and analyzing evidence to resolve cases effectively. Known for high standard of teamwork and results-driven approach, adaptable to changing requirements. Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving, with reputation for reliability and collaborative efforts. Well-rounded Investigator with exceptional analytical, innovative and imaginative problem-solving skills. Hardworking with insight and experience in various types of investigations. Advanced training in firearms, tasers and specialized law enforcement equipment. History working alongside uniformed law enforcement, court officials and prosecutors on criminal cases. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Professional with strong background in investigative work, adept at gathering and analyzing information to uncover key insights. Known for collaborative teamwork and reliability, consistently adapting to evolving requirements to achieve desired outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator / Liaison
Corrections Intelligence Center
01.2023 - Current
- To Establish a comprehensive network of Corrections agencies (locally, regionally, nationally and internationally) to build relationships that result in the sharing of necessary information to ensure safety within correctional facilities and communities they serve
- Provide correction-based intel assisting criminal cases for local, state, and federal agencies
- Suffolk County Sheriffs Office, Yaphank NY
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Assisted in the development of investigative strategies, resulting in more efficient case resolutions.
- Identified trends in criminal activities, allowing for proactive measures to be taken against future threats.
Investigator
New York City Dept. of Correction
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Conduct investigations pertaining to NYS penal law, as well as actions that have a direct impact on the quality of life within the system and day to day operations of the department and its personnel
- Conduct arrest on non-security risk groups within the system, whose activity if allowed to continue, undermines the effectiveness and good order of the department and its ability to maintain proper care, custody and control of the inmate population
- Assigned to high intensity drug trafficking area (Chelsea Market, NYC, 2013); Liaison to outside agencies to bring awareness to events that happen within the confines of the City of New York, and make proper recommendations for inmate separation and placement within the system in an effort to minimize adverse reaction within the inmate population and staff
- Assist outside agencies in gang prosecutions and undercover operations
- Successfully processed 1500-2000 arrests
- Executed arrest warrants
- Performed courtroom testimony
- Opened fugitive cases and assisted the US Marshal Regional Fugitive Task Force in successful apprehension of escaped and erroneously discharged inmates
- Successfully apprehended discharged inmates who have open cases with the Department of Corrections by the use of I-CARDS
- Utilized various databases: PIMS, E-Justice, E-Raps, IIS, Parole Lookup, CRIMS, Accurint
- Completed swearing out of warrants for: arrests, search and seizure, phone and social media
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
Investigator
New York City Dept. of Correction
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Work alongside facility staff to gather intelligence regarding SRG activity that may affect the safety and security of the institution for the inmate population as well as safety of staff
- Work alongside facility staff to develop intervention strategies to respond to security risk groups and their misconduct
- Maintain a professional partnership with outside agencies to track activity of security risk groups who are not incarcerated and whose activity may affect the function and security of correctional facilities
- Gather intelligence by using sources of information and confidential informants to track illegal activity inside the facility, as well as gather information which will aid outside agencies with unsolved criminal activity and cold cases
- HIDTA Fusion Center, 1606 Hazen Street, Rikers Island NY
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Identified trends in criminal activities, allowing for proactive measures to be taken against future threats.
Correction Officer
New York City Dept. of Correction
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Objective: To supervise inmates in detention facilities in a specific area of assignment within the corrections/detention system in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations
- Maintain order within the facilities
- Supervise, escort and transport inmates
- Inspect assigned areas for safety hazards, equipment and security
- Control contraband and prevent escape
- Ensure safety of inmates and staff
- Assist fellow officers
- Prepare logs, reports and other documents
- Maintain peace officer status and professionalism in correctional setting as well as off duty
- Special Assignments: Special Search Team, Ceremonial Unit
Education
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05.2005
A.A. - Liberal Arts & Science
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.1996
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Due diligence
- Calm in crisis situations
- Court testimony
- Top secret US government security clearance
- Report writing
- Criminal investigations
- Interview techniques
- Ethical and honest
- Continuous improvement
- Emergency safety plans
- Fugitive location and apprehension
- Courtroom testimony
Certification
- HIDTA I Advanced Narcotics Training Course
- Gang Prosecution Techniques and Elements of Conspiracy
- NYPD Homicide Course
- NYPD Criminal Investigations Course
- OCCB Search Warrant Training Course
- NYS Armed Guard
- Human Trafficking Training
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of NYPD Detectives and FBI Agents in the development of Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Cases.
- Assisted in the recovery of female adult and minor victims held against their will.
- Provided Federal Court Testimony.
- Collaborated with the Bronx District Attorneys office and NYPD on the largest apprehension of former persons in NYC custody who had arrest warrants for crimes committed while in custody successfully arresting 30 subjects.
- Collaborated with the Bronx District Attorneys office Narcotics Bureau and NYPD on a long-term investigation named Operation Jail Mail targeting subjects attempting to mail contraband narcotics into correctional facilities successfully apprehending 22 subjects.
- Headed several fugitive investigations successfully apprehending escaped and erroneously discharged persons in custody.
- Collaborated with the NY/NJ U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehending wanted suspects including the extradition of a wanted suspect from South Carolina returning to New York.
- Conducted surveillance on Federal, State, and local cases and long term investigations.
- President: NYC Department of Correction Columbia Association 2015-2024.
- Elected Chairperson: 2024 Union Board Election Correction Officers Benevolent Association.
- Union Delegate: Correction Officers Benevolent Association 2019-2024.
- Rapid Response Delegate: Correction Officers Benevolent Association 2024 – Present.
Internship
U.S. Marshal NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force, Gathered intelligence from various agencies to assist case agents in the apprehension of fugitives on a federal, state and local level. Completed databases input. Maintained top secret security clearance.
Awards
- 2020, United States Attorney Directors Award for Outstanding Performance by a Litigative Team
- 2017, Investigator of The Year — Corrections Intelligence Bureau
- 2017, Man of The Year – NYC Department of Corrections Desi Society
- 2016, Investigator of The Year – NYC Department of Corrections Guardians
- 2012, National Council of Columbia Associations in Civil Service — Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
- 2012, New York State Assembly — Citation
- 2012, Intelligence Unit — Certificate of Achievement
- 2011, New York State Assembly — Certificate of Merit
- 2011, Arturo Meyers Member of the Year Medal - Awarded by the Corrections Officers Benevolent Association for outstanding acts of gallantry at the time of imminent hazard to life
- 2011, Metropolitan New York and New Jersey Detectives Crime Clinic — Awarded for outstanding law enforcement professional
- 2008, Employee of the Month — Otis Bantum Correctional Center
- 2008, Letter of Appreciation — Otis Bantum Correctional Center
Timeline
Investigator / Liaison
Corrections Intelligence Center
01.2023 - Current
Investigator
New York City Dept. of Correction
01.2013 - 01.2023
Investigator
New York City Dept. of Correction
01.2011 - 01.2013
Correction Officer
New York City Dept. of Correction
01.2005 - 01.2011
A.A. - Liberal Arts & Science
Nassau Community College
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Molloy College
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