Christopher Bay
Carmel,IN
Summary
Highly decorated Detective with extensive experience at Carmel Police Department, adept in criminal investigation coordination and possessing keen intuition. Excelled in preserving crime scenes and was honored as Investigator of the Year in 2021. Proven mentor and expert in criminal law, consistently outperforming peers and leading high-profile cases to court.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Carmel Police Department
Carmel , Ind
01.2013 - Current
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in the community.
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
- Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Monitored suspect activities through use of electronic devices or physical surveillance.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Assisted prosecutors with trial preparation by providing expert opinion on matters related to the case.
- Honored as Investigator of the Year in 2021 by Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office for outstanding investigative achievements.
Police
Carmel Police Department
Carmel , IN
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Instructed new employees on departmental guidelines, methods, and strategies.
- Conducted investigations of fatal crashes and pursued charges against responsible parties.
- Consistently outperformed peers in various patrol activities including arrests and traffic stops.
Crew Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Glendale =, Arizon
12.2006 - 12.2012
- Conducted detailed troubleshooting of complex mechanical issues using specialized tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Coordinated with other departments and crews to synchronize efforts on large projects or initiatives.
- Recognized as Airman of the Quarter by the 756th Maintenance Squadron.
- Received Below the Zone Promotion to E-4 outperforming hundreds of squadron airmen.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11-2011
Skills
- Preserving crime scenes
- Collecting statements
- Interrogation skills
- Preparing for court
- Researching skills
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Criminal law proficiency
- Intuition and instinct
- Report preparation
Timeline
Detective
Carmel Police Department
01.2013 - Current
Police
Carmel Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2021
Crew Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2006 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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