Christian Portalatin
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dynamic Criminal Investigator with extensive experience at the Town of Webster, excelling in evidence collection and inter-agency collaboration. Proven track record in conducting thorough investigations and delivering impactful courtroom testimony. Adept at training oversight and fostering team building, ensuring high standards in criminal case management and community safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Investigator
Town Of Webster
Webster, NY
12.2013 - 09.2021
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- 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.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Collaborated with federal agencies, including FBI, DEA, ATF and IRS.
- Investigated numerous violent crimes each year, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, child abuse and domestic violence.
- Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends and suspects and documented all investigative findings.
- Performed background investigations for personnel.
- Conducted arrests and documented all relevant actions pursuant to investigation.
- Developed presentation and training materials to educate colleagues and community about local gang activity.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
City Of Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support numerous criminal cases.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with business owners and citizens, to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Accompanied recruits during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve any incorrect behaviors.
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding criminal investigations and incidents to determine course of action.
- Dispensed tickets to offenders for such crimes such as traffic violations and lower level criminal offenses.
- Developed efficient organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Policed assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
Public Safety Officer
Utica College
Utica, NY
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Applied principles of law enforcement and fire protection.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Supervised crowds at busy events, including sporting events and special holiday.
- Answered calls from students, faculty and staff for situations and emergencies.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents and accidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Attended public gatherings to maintain order.
- Patrolled college campus to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to student/faculty/staff requests for assistance and provide public safety.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork for job related incidents and accidents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05.2017
High School Diploma -
Thomas R Proctor High School
Utica, NY06.2005
Skills
- Security officer development
- Investigations
- Incident reports
- Training oversight
- Customer service
- Supervision
- Project organization
- Team building
- First Aid/CPR
- Evidence collection
- Inter-agency collaboration
- Surveillance operations
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Interviewing techniques
- Courtroom testimony
- Self-defense techniques
- Interrogation tactics
- Crime prevention
- Undercover investigations
Certification
- NYS Security Guard License
- Police Crime Scene & Evidence Specialist Course
- Emotionally Disturbed Persons Response Team Course
- Tactics in Traffic Course
- Latent Print Processing Course - Level 1
- Advanced Latent Print Training Course - Level 2
- Basic Investigative Photography Course
- Law Enforcement Bicycle Patrol Course
- Basic Course for Police Officers
- Search Warrant Preparation Course
- Interview and Interrogation Course
- Police Field Training Officer Course
- Heroin Current Trends & Danger Course
- Radar/Lidar Operator Course
- Breath Analysis Course
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Criminal Investigator
Town Of Webster
12.2013 - 09.2021
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
City Of Binghamton
03.2012 - 12.2013
Public Safety Officer
Utica College
07.2008 - 03.2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Monroe Community College
High School Diploma -
Thomas R Proctor High School