David Tortorello
Sr. Account Manager
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Skilled communicator, overseeing investigations and preparing cases for court. Knowledgeable about resolving staffing issues, training junior detectives and improving team performance with hands-on coaching and assessments.
Experienced Sergeant 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. Dedicated Police Supervisor with proven success at building high-performing teams and controlling crime. Productive and positive communicator with public and other law enforcement. Transforms crises into orderly solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Sergeant
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (CFE)
09.2024 - Current
- Investigations of fraudulent financial transactions
- Interviewing victims; confirming the offense and venue
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Led crisis negotiation teams during hostage situations or standoffs with barricaded subjects, resolving incidents peacefully without loss of life or injury to officers or civilians involved.
- Managed budgets for undercover operations and equipment procurement, ensuring responsible allocation of funds while maintaining operational readiness.
- Implemented new procedures for evidence preservation and chain-of-custody documentation, reducing the potential for mishandling or tampering during investigations.
- Leveraged data analytics tools for crime trend analysis, enabling more effective deployment of resources throughout the jurisdiction.
- Oversaw complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating resources across departments for successful outcomes.
- Negotiated with informants and undercover operatives to obtain crucial information, leading to breakthroughs in high-priority investigations.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Guided, mentored, and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Enhanced case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing advanced interrogation techniques.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
- Testified effectively in court proceedings as an expert witness, securing convictions in numerous high-profile cases.
- Mentored junior detectives, providing guidance on investigative techniques and procedures, resulting in improved performance and career growth.
- Conducted surveillance on high-risk individuals, gathering vital intelligence that contributed to successful arrests and convictions.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses, schools, and community groups to foster cooperation in addressing crime issues.
- Improved community relations through participation in public events and forums to discuss safety concerns and gather feedback from residents.
- Coordinated multi-agency task forces targeting organized crime networks, dismantling criminal enterprises through collaborative efforts.
- Increased interdepartmental collaboration through regular communication with other law enforcement agencies for information sharing and joint operations.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Tracing funds derived from the fraudulent transaction via search warrants & subpoenas for account records
- Cataloging & analyzing data (subscriber records, video footage, transaction statements, wire data, online banking activity & IP address logs) to confirm that the account holder is indeed the user of the suspect account
- If funds have been transferred to secondary accounts (almost always) repeat the process, identifying additional accounts used by the offender or accounts used by co-offenders
- Investigations that lead to positive identification of offender(s): Draft an investigative summary detailing the offense, victim(s), witness(es), evidence and offenders that easily understood from the reader’s perspective
- By written & verbal affidavit, obtain arrest warrants from Magistrate or Superior Court Judge
- Effective communication with the District Attorney’s Office, warrant service personnel and other agencies to facilitate the arrest and extradition of offenders
- Conduct admission seeking interviews; also seek to locate proceeds, identify additional offenders, obtain an explanation of the hierarchy of the criminal organization
- Preparation for and execution of courtroom testimony
- If the investigation leads to the identification of an account that holds funds derived from the fraudulent transactions, serve a seizure warrant on the financial institution
- Draft forfeiture summary, similar to the investigation summary, but particularly focused on the fraudulently obtained funds, any comingled funds and the related statute authorizing forfeiture
- Effective communication with the District Attorney to ensure that facts of the case for forfeiture are understood
- Mentor Investigators with less experience, less established processes and little, if any, contacts
- Influence policies and procedures for the advancement of fraud investigations.
Detective Financial Crimes Unit
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
11.2016 - 09.2024
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in [Type] and [Type] cases.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
Investigator
Riverdale Police Department
02.2012 - 11.2016
- Same responsibilities as above
- Primarily responsible for major felonies.
Education
CFE Designation (1009030) -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
09.2022
POST Certification Program – PBLE2011O064360 -
Reinhardt University
12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration -
Northeastern University
08.2007
Skills
- Very strong communication and interview skills Good interview skills are vital to any investigation The Criminal Investigator must be a good listener and have the ability to read body language
- Ability to use various forms of equipment or technology Criminal Investigators use technology to assist in discovery & documentation of their investigations (equipment varies according to the type of investigation
- Thorough knowledge of the law
- Honesty and good ethics
- Critical thinking, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness and problem-solving skills Position requires strong problem-solving skills Critical thinking is requited to look past the obvious and to objectively analyze evidence
- Investigations of fraudulent financial transactions
- Strong writing & presentations skills Production of investigative summary detailing the offense, victim(s), witness(es), evidence and offenders that are easily understood from the reader’s perspective
- Effective communication with the District Attorney’s Office, warrant service personnel and other agencies to facilitate the arrest and extradition of offenders
- Mentor Investigators with less experience, less established processes and little, if any, contacts
- Influence policies and procedures for the advancement of fraud investigations
Timeline
Detective Sergeant
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (CFE)
09.2024 - Current
Detective Financial Crimes Unit
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
11.2016 - 09.2024
Investigator
Riverdale Police Department
02.2012 - 11.2016
CFE Designation (1009030) -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
POST Certification Program – PBLE2011O064360 -
Reinhardt University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration -
Northeastern University
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