Brian Szymanski
Ramona,CA
Summary
Results-driven investigator bringing 25+ years of experience in law enforcement. Specializing in a wide range investigative operations and proficient in undercover work and surveillance.
Skilled at reviewing reports, overseeing investigations and preparing cases for court. Knowledgeable about resolving staffing issues, training junior detectives and improving team performance with hands-on coaching and assessments.
Experienced investigator with accomplished law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and above average clearance rates. Smoothly collect statements and evidence by following both traditional and contemporary investigatory strategies.
Effective at writing reports and affidavits, interviewing witnesses and gaining informants by applying persuasive communication skills and understanding of the law. Proven investigator with a self-motivated and flexible style.
Ethical Detective committed to protecting public and uncovering case details through diligent investigation. Analytical and intelligent with belief in fair administration of justice. Proficient in modern collections and forensic techniques, processes and approaches.
Resourceful investigative professional uses evidence analysis and advanced interviewing techniques to illuminate complex cases. Performs thorough collection procedures for informing accurate investigative direction. Detailed examiner of crime scenes and reports using intense review process to uncover concrete evidence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
San Diego Sheriff's Office
02.2021 - Current
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
Homicide Detective
San Diego Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Area Detective
San Diego Sheriff Office
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in [Type] and [Type] cases.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Deputy Sheriff
San Diego Sheriffs Office
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Police Officer
San Diego Community College District
02.2004 - 10.2014
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Education
No Degree - Law Enforcement
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CASkills
- Serving search warrants
- Testifying skills
- Interrogation skills
- Community policing
- Supervising investigations
- Controlled tactical operations
- Criminal law proficiency
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Firearms expertise
- Interviewing witnesses
- Locating individuals
- Debriefing informants
- Collecting statements
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Collecting evidence
- Conducting computer checks
- Issuing bulletins
- Criminal activity prevention
- Evidence control
- Event surveillance
- Preserving crime scenes
- Interrogation
- Evaluating crime scenes
- Affidavits
- Preparing for court
- Defensive tactics training
- Witness interviews
- Researching skills
- Personnel training
- Team leadership skills
- Case reviews
- Surveillance techniques
- Evidence collection
- DNA swabs
- Interrogating suspects
- Chain of custody
- Blood spatter patterns
- Report preparation
- Negotiation tactics
- Information gathering
- Innovative
- Criminal law
- Crime solving
- Ballistics
- Community relations
- Motivational interviewing
- Analyzing details
- Conducting investigations
- Maintaining compliance
- Leading team operations
- Firearms proficiency
- Interviewing skills
- Case report development
- Firearms
- Logical reasoning
- Covert surveillance
- Judicial procedures
- Patience and persistence
- Scene processing
- Training proficiency
- Report writing
- Interview techniques
- Incident investigation
- Writing reports
- Courtroom testimony skills
- Witness interviewing
Timeline
Detective
San Diego Sheriff's Office
02.2021 - Current
Homicide Detective
San Diego Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 02.2021
Area Detective
San Diego Sheriff Office
01.2016 - 01.2017
Deputy Sheriff
San Diego Sheriffs Office
10.2014 - 01.2016
Police Officer
San Diego Community College District
02.2004 - 10.2014
No Degree - Law Enforcement
San Diego Miramar College