Ashley Orlowski
Kent Police Department
Orting,WA
13
years of professional experience
Experienced Evidence Custodian with a strong background in chain of custody, evidence preservation, and accurate records management. Known for careful handling of sensitive materials, strong organization, and dependable support for investigative teams.
Work History
Evidence Custodian
10 Years 8 Months- Managed evidence intake, logging, and secure storage while preserving chain-of-custody integrity.
- Cataloged property and evidence using records systems, ensuring accurate documentation and retrieval.
- Processed evidence releases, court orders, and property returns in compliance with department procedures.
- Audited evidence inventory, corrected discrepancies, and maintained organized storage areas.
- Coordinated with detectives, prosecutors, and officers to fulfill evidence requests promptly.
- Verified packaging, labeling, and sealing of sensitive items to protect evidentiary value.
- Trained new Officers and new Evidence staff on evidence handling procedures, documentation standards, and security protocols.
- Coordinated with outside agencies for the transfer of large or specialized pieces of evidence, ensuring proper handling procedures were followed.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for sensitive materials, resulting in improved preservation of evidence.
- Facilitated prompt return of personal property to rightful owners after case resolution by following established protocols.
- Handled high-profile cases with discretion, maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards at all times.
- Assisted with the disposal of expired or unneeded items, maintaining proper documentation and adhering to legal requirements.
Records Specialist
2 Years 4 Months- Managed police records processing, ensuring accurate data entry, indexing, and retrieval for daily operations.
- Reviewed case files for completeness, correcting errors and maintaining compliant documentation standards.
- Coordinated records requests from officers, courts, and public records users with timely, professional service.
- Tracked confidential files, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining strict access controls.
- Assisted staff with database searches, file audits, and record updates to support workflow consistency.
- Scanned paper records to transfer to digital filing systems.
- Assisted the public via phone and lobby walk ins.
- Fingerprinted CPL applicants
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice
Skills
Photographic evidence
Chain of custody management
Case file organization
Evidence preservation
Property handling
Crime scene processing
Evidence tracking
Team collaboration
Detail orientation
Task prioritization
Organizational management
Timeline
Evidence Custodian
Kent Police Department
03.2016 - CurrentRead More
Records Specialist
Kent Police Department
11.2013 - 03.2016Read More
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Arts from Law And Justice
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