Delinda Compton Mayes

Police Detective, Patrol & Administrative Officer

Houston Police Dept.

06.1994 - 03.2022

Conducted reactive and proactive criminal investigations, which included; proper collection and handling of all evidence needed for analysis and preservation, throughout custody.
Drafted documentation needed in complex investigations, including probable cause statements for suspects in custody, or pending arrest.
Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Entered all information gathered during investigations into all police-related databases.
Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution. Managed no fewer than twenty cases per month.
Conducted professional contact with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout investigative conclusion.
Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
Performed property documentation, related to items recovered or seized by HPD, in compliance with City Ordinance and State Law.
Identified, pursued, and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary, making no fewer than ten interactions per shift.
Responded to all dispatched calls for service, which included marked-off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.