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Cody Bailey

Mansfield,LA

Summary

Dynamic Investigator with extensive experience at DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office, adept at evidence collection and data analysis. Proven track record of enhancing conviction rates through meticulous forensic analysis and effective collaboration with prosecutors. Skilled in court testimony and training peers in advanced investigative techniques, ensuring high standards in evidence handling and case management.


Experienced with meticulous evidence collection, analysis, and case resolution. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving to uncover essential information in investigations. Track record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care.


Investigation professional with solid foundation in uncovering and analyzing evidence to resolve cases effectively. Known for high standard of teamwork and results-driven approach, adaptable to changing requirements. Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving, with reputation for reliability and collaborative efforts.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Investigator

DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
12.2009 - Current
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Interviewed suspects.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and victims.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Identified trends in criminal activities, allowing for proactive measures to be taken against future threats.
  • Testified in court during numerous proceedings and trials.
  • Uncovered critical evidence by meticulously analyzing financial records and other documents related to investigations.
  • Increased conviction rates by collaborating closely with prosecutors to build strong cases.
  • Conducted comprehensive background checks, contributing to informed hiring decisions.
  • Enhanced investigation outcomes by meticulously analyzing evidence and employing advanced forensic techniques.
  • Managed sensitive case information with utmost discretion, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all proceedings.
  • Pursued continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest investigative techniques and technologies.
  • Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
  • Appeared in court and testified under oath in Property Crimes , Violent Crimes, and Financial Crimes cases.
  • Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
  • Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
  • Analyze cell phone records to obtain evidence on suspects.
  • Analyze forensic cell phone downloads to obtain evidence on suspects.
  • Oversee Standard Operating Procedures for latent print evidence submission.
  • Train other investigators on advanced forensic techniques for evidence collection.
  • Train other investigators in basic and advanced latent print processing techniques.
  • Train other investigators in forensic photography.
  • Train other investigators in crime scene processing techniques.
  • Four years of experience in the Criminal Investigations Division

Education

High School Diploma -

Airline High School
Bossier City, LA
05-2003

Skills

  • Evidence collection
  • Interview techniques
  • Detailed report writing
  • Data analysis
  • Evidence processing
  • Court testimony
  • Search warrant acquisition
  • Critical thinking
  • Evidence collection and preservation
  • Forensic analysis
  • Crime scene photography
  • Technology-savvy

Certification

  • Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification - Louisiana POST Commission.
  • Crime Scene Certification – Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) - International Association for Identification.
  • Reid Interview and Interrogation Techniques - April/2017
  • Death and Homicide Investigations - Public Agency Training Council - October/2021
  • DNA Analysis for Agencies: Evidence Collection and Submission - North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory - September/2021
  • DNA Analysis for Agencies: DNA Analysis and Interpretation - North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory - September/2021
  • Basic/Intermediate Fingerprint Comparison - Forensic Pieces - September/2022
  • Crime Scene Investigations - Tritech Forensics - December/2022
  • Basic/Advanced Forensic Photography - Forensic Pieces - February/2023
  • Latent Print Processing - Texas A&M Forensic Science Academy - March/2023
  • Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis - Forensic Pieces - June/2023
  • CellHawk Basic - ABM Intel - October/2024

Timeline

Investigator

DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
12.2009 - Current

High School Diploma -

Airline High School

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