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Training
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CLARE A. JEPPI

Bel Air,MD
CLARE A. JEPPI

Summary

Experienced professional investigator with a strong background in law enforcement and criminal investigations. Achieves positive outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and strategic problem-solving. Collaborative team player with adaptability and reliability, skilled in digital evidence analysis.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills, able to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, focusing on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in the investigative and digital forensics arena, with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

29
years of professional experience
4

Certifications

Work History

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Special Agent/Baltimore Field Division
01.2000 - Current

Job overview

  • In 2000, I was assigned to the Baltimore Field Division, Hyattsville Field Office, I was responsible for a variety of investigations involving firearms, narcotics trafficking and illegal firearms possession;
  • I successfully generated informants and worked on numerous armed narcotics trafficking investigations in and around Prince George's County
  • I worked numerous 'felon in possession of a firearm' investigations in support of Project EXILE- an ATF/United States Attorney's Office partnership program dedicated to taking armed violent criminals off the streets
  • In or about 2002, I applied for, and passed the firearms, physical qualifications, and interview phase to become an ATF Crisis Negotiator
  • After receiving applicable training for this assignment, I was assigned to ATF's Special Response Team to work local and nationwide callouts and high-risk operations
  • In or about 2006, I was assigned as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Baltimore Field Division where I advanced ATF's hard work and successful operations in the spotlight of the local and national media, while also meeting and advising local and DC Congressional members and staffers of ATF's accomplishments
  • In or about 2011, I was assigned to the Hyattsville I Field Office after my assignment as Public Information Officer
  • During that time, I worked several investigations regarding FFL burglaries, firearms, narcotics trafficking, and those cases involving witness intimidation in the Prince George's County and Charles County areas
  • From 2015 to 2019, I was assigned to Baltimore Group 1 (Arson and Explosives) and worked as the case agent on several arson investigations
  • I also worked alongside Certified Fire Investigators (CFIs) and Certified Explosives Specialists (CESs) with case follow-up, scene analysis and processing
  • I utilized numerous investigative techniques such as surveillance, interviews, application for and review of telephone records, and cellular data in furtherance of these investigations
  • These investigations have included commercial fires, fatal fires (homicides and accidental deaths), National Response Team callouts and explosives callouts
  • While I was assigned to this group, I served as the Primary Evidence Custodian, where I was tasked to ensure that all evidence was appropriately packaged, handled, and stored; and successfully accounted for all property items during annual audits
  • In 2017, I was trained to be one of Baltimore Field Division's Mobile Extraction Technicians (METs) in which I was responsible for the extraction of data from cellular devices, tablets, and external storage units in furtherance of Federal criminal investigations
  • Since I was certified as a technician, I have performed extractions, reports, and efforts in furtherance of extractions for an excess of eight hundred (1200) cellular phones and/or electronics devices
  • In 2018, I was assigned to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force to work investigations involving domestic/homegrown terrorists or organizations
  • For this position, I was required to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, which afforded me the opportunity to work inside a SCIF facility
  • In 2019, I was assigned to Baltimore Group VI whereby I worked firearms trafficking investigations, EXILE cases, and cases involving links developed by the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
  • I was assigned as an On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJT) for a new agents who recently graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
  • In 2019, I became the Baltimore Field Division's primary Mobile Extraction Technician (MET) whereby I became the Point of Contact for all digital evidence for ATF's Baltimore Field Division, which covers the state of Maryland and Delaware
  • In 2020, I participated and passed the Berla/IVE Vehicle Systems Forensic Course and received certifications as a Vehicle Systems Forensic Technician, and Vehicle Systems Forensic Examiner
  • This training included the removal of infotainment systems from different makes and models of vehicles, and the implementation of the specialized software on the system to generate intelligence from a user/operator
  • Upon passing this training, I was certified as a Vehicle Systems Forensic Examiner and a Vehicle Systems Forensic Technician
  • In 2021, I participated and successfully passed ATF's Digital Media Collection Specialist (DMCS) training whereby I was provided additional training in modules regarding 'Introduction to Digital Evidence Collection,' and 'Computer Acquisition Techniques.'
  • In 2021, I attended an approved intermediate level 14-hour course of study in the operation of Cellebrite UFED 4PC hardware and software as delivered by a Cellebrite Certified Instructor
  • With this training, I was certified as a Cellebrite Certified Operator
  • In 2021, I attended an approved advanced level 21-hour course of study in the operation of Cellebrite UFED Physical Analyzer series hardware and software methodology as delivered by a Cellebrite Certified Instructor
  • With this training, I was certified as a Cellebrite Physical Analyst
  • Between 2021-2022, I have successfully passed twelve (12) online courses offered by the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) which involved topics as varied as scene examination, the dark web, cryptocurrency, examination, and preservation of electronic evidence, as well as six (6) instructor led courses which included intermediate and advanced concepts regarding IOS and Android devices, acquisition, windows artifacts, and automated forensic tools
  • In 2022, I successfully passed two examinations and became CompTia A + recognized and certified (Computing Technology Industry Association)
  • In 2023, I successfully passed the Magnet Axiom AX200 Magnet AXIOM Examination course which provided knowledge and techniques to utilize and operate the Magnet AXIOM digital forensics software

United States Immigration and Naturalization Service

Immigration Agent, Philadelphia Field Office
05.1996 - 02.2000

Job overview

  • I was assigned to work as an agent in the Philadelphia Field Office to work investigations in which criminal aliens were found to be in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act
  • During my employment with the INS, I was assigned to work employer sanctions investigations, as well as the Alien Criminal Apprehension Program (ACAP) in which I would interview detained illegal aliens in the state prison system regarding their deportation options upon completing their sentence
  • These efforts were designed to streamline the deportation process and alleviate overcrowded dockets in federal Immigration Court

Education

Towson State University
Towson, Maryland

Bachelor of Science from Political Science, Biology

University Overview

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco, Georgia

Successful completion of the ATF New Professional Training Program- Agent
09.2000

University Overview

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco, Georgia

Successful completion of the Criminal Investigator Training Program
06.2000

University Overview

Skills

  • Confidential Information Management
  • Advanced Surveillance Systems Knowledge
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Crisis Resolution Expertise
  • Digital Forensic Analysis
  • Intelligence Data Analysis
  • Evidence Collection Expertise
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Digital Forensic Analysis
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Comprehensive Report Writing
  • Proficient in Task Management
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Collaborative Team Building

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Effectively utilizes skills, education, passion and personality to flourish and succeed in a career in federal law enforcement. Dedicated to the investigator position, of which hard work, long hours, dangerous situations and "unscheduled" schedules were a way of life. Succeeded in numerous efforts ranging from obtaining confessions, to negotiating situations, to flying the flag of my agency as the Public Information Officer, to receiving numerous certifications, and the skills to become a Digital Forensics Specialist.

Securityclearance

Securityclearance
Top Secret/SCI

Personal Information

Personal Information

Title: Special Agent /Digital Media Collection Specialist (DMCS)

Awards

Awards
  • Outstanding Performance Rating (numerous years)
  • Twenty-five (25) year service award, 2021
  • Letter of Appreciation, Commander, Baltimore County Police Department Training Academy, 2016
  • Letter of Commendation, Charles County State's Attorney's Office, 2016
  • Letter of Commendation, ATF Deputy Assistant Director, Laboratory Services, 2014
  • Certificate of Acknowledgement as Senior Special Agent, 2012
  • Certificate of Appreciation- Port Towns Elementary School for GREAT instruction, 2011
  • Certificate of Commendation- Baltimore City Fire Department for participation in 5-alarm fire, 2011
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Port Towns Elementary School for GREAT instruction, 2011
  • Certificate of Appreciation New Psalmist Baptist Church for instruction and participation in GREAT summer camp, 2010
  • Letter of Commendation, United States Attorney's Office, Baltimore Maryland, 2010
  • Letter of Commendation for participation in New Psalmist Church Summer Camp teaching GREAT, 2009
  • Certificate of Excellence, Deerfield Run Elementary School, 2009
  • Letter of Commendation, ATF Assistant Director, Public and Governmental Affairs, 2008
  • Letter of Commendation, United States Attorney's Office, Baltimore, Maryland, 2008
  • Letter of Commendation and United States Attorney's Office Certificate of Appreciation Washington DC, 2005
  • Superior Performance Award, Various Dates
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in the Serial Arson Task Force, 2005
  • Letter of Commendation, United States Attorney's Office, Greenbelt, Maryland, 2002
  • Letter of Commendation for 'Top Shot' in Criminal Investigator Training Program, F.L.E.T.C, 2000
  • Distinguished Graduate, New Professional Training, F.L.E.T.C, 2000
  • Superior Accomplishment Award for contributions to the humanitarian assistance effort during Operation Provide Refuge, 1999
  • Certificate of Achievement, Bronze Medalist in 1998 Excellence in Government Awards Program, 1998
  • Memorandum of Appreciation/Certificate of Appreciation, United States Attorney General for supplementing the security forces of the 1996 Olympics bombing, 1996
  • Time-Off Incentive Award (numerous dates)
  • Special Operations Division Outstanding Performance Award for augmenting the protective security operations of the U.S. Department of State, 09/01/19

Training

Training
  • Basic Computer Forensic Examiner Course, International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists, 2023
  • Basic Cyber Investigations: Cellular Records Analysis, NW3C, 2022
  • Magnet AXIOM Examination, 2022
  • CompTia A + certified, 2022
  • Basic Digital Forensic Analysis, NW3C, 2021
  • Windows Acquisition, NW3C, 2021
  • Intermediate Digital Forensic Analysis, NW3C, 2021
  • Advanced Digital Forensic Analysis: Windows, NW3C, 2021
  • Advanced Digital Forensic Analysis: ios and Android, NW3C, 2021
  • Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst, 2021
  • Cellebrite Certified Operator, 2021
  • Digital Media Collection Specialist (DMCS), 2021
  • Berla Vehicle System Forensics Course, 2020
  • Berla Vehicle System Forensic Technician, 2020
  • Berla Vehicle Systems Forensic Examiner, 2020
  • Electronic Evidence Training Seminar by USAO, 2020
  • ATF/Baltimore City Fire Department Arson Investigation Training, 2018
  • Mobile Extraction Technician (MET) Training, 2017
  • Baltimore Fire, Protection & Equipment (BFPE) Fire Alarm System Training, 2017
  • Introduction for Fire Flow Paths, CFI Exposure Training, ATF National Laboratory, 2017
  • MAGLOCLEN Terrorist Weapons, Tactics and Techniques, 2016
  • Advanced Fire & Arson Training, Alexandria Fire Department, 2016
  • MAGLOCLEN Gang conference, 2012
  • Multi-Jurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training for Interview and Interrogation, 2010
  • Gang Resistance Education and Training Program, Instructor training, Philadelphia, 2008
  • Pennsylvania National Information Officer's Association Training Conference, 2006
  • LMS/Training Coordinator, 2006
  • FBI and Baltimore County Police Department Hostage Negotiation Seminar, 2003
  • Asset Forfeiture and Seized Property Branch National Conference, 2003
  • ATF Crisis Negotiator/Special Response Training, 2002
  • Certificate of Completion for training at USDA, EEO Counseling, 1999
  • Spanish Immersion Training Course, 1996

Experttestimony

Experttestimony

State of Maryland, Circuit Court of Baltimore City, Digital download and forensics

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • FLEOA- Federal Law Enforcement Officer's Association

Certification

  • Distinguished Graduate
  • CompTIA Certification
  • Cellebrite Certified Operator Certification
  • Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst Certification
  • Vehicle System Forensic Technician Certification
  • Vehicle System Forensic Examiner Certification

Timeline

Special Agent/Baltimore Field Division
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
01.2000 - Current
Immigration Agent, Philadelphia Field Office
United States Immigration and Naturalization Service
05.1996 - 02.2000
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Successful completion of the ATF New Professional Training Program- Agent
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Successful completion of the Criminal Investigator Training Program
  • Distinguished Graduate
  • CompTIA Certification
  • Cellebrite Certified Operator
  • Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst
  • Vehicle System Forensic Technician
  • Vehicle System Forensic Examiner
Towson State University
Bachelor of Science from Political Science, Biology

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