Ashlyn Dyer
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Skilled Crime Analyst with experience in criminal intelligence, forensic data analysis, and pattern identification. Strengths include strong investigative skills, strategic thinking, and ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations. Previous work impacts include improved prediction accuracy of crime trends, enhanced inter-agency communication, and implementation of effective crime prevention strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crime Analyst
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Lake Charles, LA
01.2020 - Current
- Analyzed crime data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
- Developed analytical models for predicting future crime trends.
- Gathered information from public records, databases, surveillance footage, and other sources.
- Created detailed reports of findings for law enforcement personnel.
- Collaborated with police officers to provide intelligence-led policing strategies.
- Identified potential suspects based on evidence analysis.
- Monitored news outlets for relevant information related to ongoing cases or investigations.
- Attended training sessions related to intelligence gathering or crime analysis techniques.
- Shared confidential investigative and intelligence information with different law enforcement agencies to achieve criminal justice goals.
- Collected statistics throughout the agency to assist senior personnel in determining if assets are being used effectively.
Investigative Assistant
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Lake Charles, LA
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in the preparation of investigative reports and summaries for review by supervisors.
- Conducted research using various databases and public records resources to locate individuals or verify facts related to cases under investigation.
Fingerprint Analyst
SWLA Crime Laboratory
Lake Charles, LA
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Used various techniques including powders, chemicals, lasers, photography, and alternate light sources to develop latent print evidence.
- Assisted with the collection of fingerprints from live subjects using ink cards or electronic scanners.
- Attended court proceedings as a fingerprint expert witness to present testimony regarding analysis results.
- Provided technical assistance to detectives on crime scene procedures related to the recovery of latent prints.
- Maintained detailed records of all work performed including case numbers, names of suspects and victims, dates, times and locations.
- Identified discrepancies between two or more sets of fingerprints; determined whether they belong to same person or not.
- Participated in meetings with prosecutors and defense attorneys prior to trial proceedings involving cases involving fingerprint analysis.
- Packaged and properly stored evidence for use in cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2016
Associate of Science - Sociology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2016
Skills
- Investigative techniques
- Pattern Recognition
- Surveillance techniques
- Intelligence Gathering
- Attention to Detail
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Highest Scholastic Award - 126th Basic Training Academy (2021)
- Marksmanship (2021)
Certification
- Basic Fingerprint Comparison and Interpretation (2017)
- Completed Fingerprint Processing Training Program (2017)
- International Association for Identification (IAI)- Louisiana Division (2017)
- International Association for Identification (IAI)- International Conference (2017)
- Developing Latent Prints on Firearms and Cartridges (2017)
- Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Autism and Law Enforcement (2022, 2024)
- Investigating Threats Made on Social Media (2022)
- Penlink (2022)
- Gangs and the Transnational Drug Threat: Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (2023)
- NCIC (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Timeline
Crime Analyst
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - Current
Investigative Assistant
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
11.2019 - 12.2019
Fingerprint Analyst
SWLA Crime Laboratory
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Basic Fingerprint Comparison and Interpretation (2017)
- Completed Fingerprint Processing Training Program (2017)
- International Association for Identification (IAI)- Louisiana Division (2017)
- International Association for Identification (IAI)- International Conference (2017)
- Developing Latent Prints on Firearms and Cartridges (2017)
- Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Autism and Law Enforcement (2022, 2024)
- Investigating Threats Made on Social Media (2022)
- Penlink (2022)
- Gangs and the Transnational Drug Threat: Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (2023)
- NCIC (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
McNeese State University
Associate of Science - Sociology
McNeese State University
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