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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Cleveland Police Department
Cleveland, United States
11.2019 - Current
Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory analysis and DNA testing.
Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests.
Collected and used forensic evidence to solve crimes such as Buccal Swabs.
Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
School Police Officer
Cleveland Police Department
Cleveland, OH
05.2018 - 11.2019
Conducted school security inspections.
Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
Patrol Officer
Cleveland Police Department
Cleveland, OH
05.2009 - 11.2019
Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Patrolled sector location to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.
Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Strongsville, OH
Skills
Patrol Procedures
Public Safety
Patrolling Areas
Investigation Documentation
Law Enforcement Information Databases
Timeline
Detective
Cleveland Police Department
11.2019 - Current
School Police Officer
Cleveland Police Department
05.2018 - 11.2019
Patrol Officer
Cleveland Police Department
05.2009 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
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