Chris Gortz
Solon,OH
Summary
Experienced investigator with confident interpersonal communication skills. Effective at writing concise reports and affidavits with attention to detail. Conducts thorough sexual assault and domestic violence investigations with patience and credibility. Able to work effectively with assistant prosecutors and other investigators.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
University Heights Police Department
01.2014 - Current
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
Patrol Officer
University Heights Police Department
04.1997 - 01.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Investigated and gathered evidence for felony and misdemeanor offenses including assaults, sex offenses, theft offenses, drug offenses, and domestic violence incidents
- Collaborated with municipal and county prosecutors to ensure proper evidence collection and case documentation was maintained for case submission
-Presented over two hundred cases to the Grand Jury
- Used various techniques to interview and interrogate suspects, victims, and witnesses including Computer Voice Stress Analysis
Additional Information
United States Marine Corps Veteran
Married for thirty-three years and father of three young adult children.
Timeline
Detective
University Heights Police Department
01.2014 - Current
Patrol Officer
University Heights Police Department
04.1997 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cleveland State University
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