CHRISTIAN MARSHALL
Special Agent
Bristol
Summary
Current Law Enforcement Investigator with 8+ years of experience leading complex felony, misdemeanor, and administrative cases across state corrections and municipal policing. These cases span a wide range of criminal activity, including fraud schemes, financial crimes, theft, narcotics violations, violent offenses and weapon-related offenses. Advanced proficiency in investigative interviewing and interrogation (FBI Interviewing Strategies; Reid Interview Techniques), crime scene processing, evidence management, and end-to-end case management. Proven ability to evaluate information from multiple sources, apply investigative strategies, and deliver objective findings while maintaining legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL AGENT
Office of Law Enforcement Services (VADOC)
Richmond
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct criminal and administrative investigations involving staff, inmates, contractors, and visitors.
- Interview subjects, witnesses, and complainants to establish facts, timelines, and credibility.
- Collect, preserve, and analyze physical, digital, and documentary evidence.
- Prepare detailed investigative reports summarizing findings and recommended actions.
- Ensure compliance with legal standards, agency policy, and evidentiary procedures.
- Manage multiple investigations simultaneously while maintaining organization and confidentiality.
- Identify policy violations, criminal conduct, and deceptive practices through objective analysis.
DETECTIVE/POLICE OFFICER
Bristol Virginia Police Department
Bristol
07.2017 - 04.2024
- Conducted complex investigations involving fraud, theft, financial crimes and crimes against persons using structured investigative methodologies and analytical techniques.
- Collected, examined, and interpreted evidence from interviews, public records, forensic sources, and surveillance to determine facts and support conclusions.
- Prepared detailed and accurate investigative reports summarizing findings and recommended actions for prosecution and partner review.
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects to obtain reliable statements and corroborate information relevant to case integrity.
- Applied knowledge of statutes, legal procedures, and evidentiary requirements to maintain compliance and ensure admissibility of evidence.
- Collaborated with prosecutors, external agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate efforts and enhance investigation effectiveness.
- Organized and prioritized a large case load with attention to detail, objective assessment, and timely completion of deliverables.
Education
Virginia State Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement Basic School
Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy
07.2017 - 11.2017
Virginia High School
Bristol, VirginiaSkills
- Criminal investigation
- Report writing
- Interviewing and interrogation
- Financial crimes investigation
- Case management
- Time management
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Virginia Law Enforcement Officer
- Certified Field Training Officer
- The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques
- FBI Interviewing and Interrogation training
Timeline
SPECIAL AGENT
Office of Law Enforcement Services (VADOC)
04.2024 - Current
Virginia State Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement Basic School
Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy
07.2017 - 11.2017
DETECTIVE/POLICE OFFICER
Bristol Virginia Police Department
07.2017 - 04.2024
Virginia High School