Colleen O'Hearn
Itasca,TX
Summary
Experienced Detective with accomplished law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and above average clearance rates. Smoothly collect statements and evidence by following both traditional and contemporary investigatory strategies. Effective at writing reports and affidavits, interviewing witnesses and gaining informants by applying persuasive communication skills and understanding of the law. Proven investigator with a self-motivated and flexible style.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Detective
Joshua, TX PD
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Delivered professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Deputy Sheriff
Hill County, TX
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Hill County, TX
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
Education
Police Certificate - Police Work
Navarro County Police Academy
Corsicana, TX06.2015
High School Diploma -
Itasca High School
Itasca, TX06.2007
Skills
- Personnel Training
- Report Preparation
- Preparing for Court
- Report Writing
- Community Relations
- Incident Investigation
- Field Training Officers License
- Mental Health Peace Office License
- New Detective Training License
Certification
Property Crimes and crimes against persons
Internet Crimes
Sexual assault response
Ried Technique of Investigative Interview
Timeline
Lead Detective
Joshua, TX PD
10.2021 - 09.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Hill County, TX
05.2018 - 10.2021
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Hill County, TX
10.2015 - 05.2018
Police Certificate - Police Work
Navarro County Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Itasca High School
Property Crimes and crimes against persons
Internet Crimes
Sexual assault response
Ried Technique of Investigative Interview
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