Derek Trouard II
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Skilled and diligent professional involved with both the policy-oriented facet of political science and the practical application of political science in my role as an investigative analyst, both as an in-office policy researcher and as a criminal investigator. Trained in cellular forensics, intra-agency communication between different law enforcement and judicial entities for the purposes of prosecutorial efficacy, and creating presentations of crime statistics by year and jurisdiction for the purpose of informing the public.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigative Analyst
East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Developed investigative reports summarizing evidence, findings, and case progress.
- Analyzed large sets of data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
- Interacted with law enforcement personnel to coordinate investigations.
- Gathered relevant documents and records from various sources for use in investigations.
- Performed background checks on suspects involved in criminal cases.
- Assisted in the preparation of court proceedings related to criminal cases.
- Collaborated with prosecutors to ensure that all available evidence was presented during court proceedings.
- Researched legal precedents applicable to criminal cases being investigated.
- Attended meetings with law enforcement personnel and other stakeholders involved in criminal investigations.
- Respond to Homicide Scenes for the purposes of acquiring contemporaneous information and case details as law enforcement scene processing occurred.
Pollster
LSU Public Policy Research Lab
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted interviews with people to gather their opinions on various topics.
- Communicated survey procedures and objectives to interviewees.
- Verified that interviewees completed survey fully before concluding interview.
Team Member
Jack in the Box
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Education
Political Science and Government
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2021
Skills
- Investigative tools
- Computer forensics
- Intelligence Gathering
- Research proficiency
- Evidence collection
- Homicide investigations
- Calm in crisis situations
- Ethical and honest
- Federal, state, and local laws knowledge
- Data review
- Background Checks
Affiliations
- Blue Belt in Brazilian Jujitsu
- Committee Member of the Kid's Chance Program Louisiana Chapter
- LSU Philosophy Club Participant
- LSU EthicsBowl Participant
Accomplishments
- LSU's Spring 2021 Dean's List
- LSU's Spring 2021 President's Honor Roll
- LSU's Fall 2020 Dean's List
- LSU's Spring 2020 Dean's List
- LSU's Fall 2019 Dean's List
Certification
- 40-hour LexisNexis Cellular Forensics Course
- LexisNexis Fugitive Tracking Course
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Investigative Analyst
East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office
08.2021 - 10.2024
Pollster
LSU Public Policy Research Lab
07.2020 - 08.2020
Team Member
Jack in the Box
06.2017 - 08.2017
- 40-hour LexisNexis Cellular Forensics Course
- LexisNexis Fugitive Tracking Course
Political Science and Government
Louisiana State University
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