BENJAMIN PERALES
El Paso
Summary
Detail-oriented detective with over 30 years of experience in conducting thorough investigations, witness interviewing, and evidence collection. Proven ability to prepare detailed reports and collaborate effectively with law enforcement agencies.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
El Paso
08.1991 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal cases and incidents.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies for case development.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to gather information.
- Collected and analyzed evidence from crime scenes.
- Prepared detailed reports for court proceedings and legal purposes.
- Attended training sessions to enhance investigative techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of ongoing cases and evidence collected.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
- Maintained professional relationships with members of the community while conducting investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports of investigative activities and findings.
- Collected, preserved, and analyzed evidence such as fingerprints, weapons, documents, drugs.
- Reviewed police records and other information sources to obtain leads in cases.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
- Obtained search warrants and executed them to gather evidence related to a case.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
- Advised officers on proper procedures for gathering evidence at crime scenes.
- Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
- Identified patterns in criminal behavior that could be used for future investigations.
- Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
- Researched applicable laws when necessary for cases.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the department.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Assisted prosecutors with trial preparation by providing expert opinion on matters related to the case.
- Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
- Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
- Shortened criminal investigation lead time, executing operational protocol for criminal and non-criminal violations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
UTEP
El Paso, TX12-2015
Skills
- Investigative techniques
- Witness interviewing
- Case management
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization
Affiliations
- I enjoy working out and spending time with family.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- I have received and award for detective of the year.
Certification
- Master Peace Officer
Timeline
Detective
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
08.1991 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
UTEP
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