Dorian Merlina
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
I have been employed by the PA State Department for 6 years. Within those 6 years, I was promoted from a PCI to a BEI Supervisor. Previous to that, I was employed by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for 25 years. Within those 25 years I have spent 20 years as a Narcotics Investigator, with 15 years working as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration. I am an experienced investigator adept in conducting thorough investigations and producing comprehensive Reports of Investigation. Proficient in various aspects of investigations, including surveillance, interviews, interrogations, and evidence acquisition. Skilled in drafting Federal and State Affidavits of Probable Cause and providing testimony in both Federal and State Court.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Conduct Investigator I
PA State Department - BEI
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Performed investigations on cases involving breaches of professional and occupational licensing regulations.
- Conducted interviews to gather information
- Collected and organized relevant supporting documentation.
- Generated comprehensive reports outlining the findings of various investigations.
Professional Conduct Investigator Supervisor
PA State Department - BEI
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2021 - Present
- Supervised a team of 9 Professional Conduct Investigators
- Assigned cases to all PCI's and provided assistance with any case related issues
- Reviewed and analyzed investigative reports
- Conducted employee interviews, facilitated onboarding, and provided training for new hires
- Conducted employee evaluations
Detective
Pittsburgh Police
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions
- Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials
- Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects
- Presented evidence at criminal trials
- Collaborated with federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF and IRS
- Conducted arrests and documented all relevant actions pursuant to the investigation
- Planned and conducted financial and organized crimes investigations
- Organized and executed 100's of undercover surveillance operations using electronic recording equipment.
HVAC Technician
TUDI Mechanical Systems
McKees Rocks, PA
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
Education
1833- Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crew Chief E-4 (Corporal) worked as a first line platoon leader -
United States Marine Corps
Unknown, UnknownAct 120 Certification: Police Recruit -
Pittsburgh Police & Fire Training Academy
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAssociates Degree in Specialized Technology : HVAC -
Triangle Tech
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Money laundering investigations
- US Government Security Clearance
- Cellular phone call data analysis
- Search and seizure procedures
- Surveillance techniques
- Court testimony
- Evidence processing
- Interrogation techniques
- Detailed report writing
- Drug laws expert
- Covert investigations
- Court preparation
- Video surveillance systems
- Criminal law knowledge
Awards
- Letter of Recognition from The FBI
- Certificate of Appreciation from the DEA (4th Award)
- 2014 LEAD Investigative Team Award
- DEA Administrator's Award for Outstanding Group Achievement
- Outstanding Police Performance Award from PA Narcotic Officer Association
- Units Citation Award from PA Narcotic Officer Association
- Proclamation Award from Pittsburgh City Council
- Pittsburgh Police Officer of the Month Ribbon (2nd Award)
- 2003 Pittsburgh Police Officer of the Year Ribbon
- Pittsburgh Police Meritorious Service Ribbon (2nd Award)
- Pittsburgh Police Certificate of Commendation Ribbon (2nd Award)
- Pittsburgh Police Good Conduct Ribbon
- Pittsburgh Police Safe Drivers Ribbon
- High Honors Triangle Tech (4th Award)
- Deans List Triangle Tech
- Honorable Discharge from the USMC
- Good Conduct Medal from USMC
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon from USMC (2nd Award)
- Riffle Expert Badge from USMC
- Meritorious Mast from USMC
Training
- Heroin Epidemic and Investigation Techniques
- Financial Investigations Techniques
- Computer Crimes Awareness
- Electronic Surveillance (Class "A" Certification)
- Interview and Interrogation
- DEA Investigators School
- Dignitary and Witness Security
- Drug Interdiction
- Additional upon request
Timeline
Professional Conduct Investigator Supervisor
PA State Department - BEI
10.2021 - Present
Professional Conduct Investigator I
PA State Department - BEI
08.2018 - 10.2021
Detective
Pittsburgh Police
HVAC Technician
TUDI Mechanical Systems
1833- Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crew Chief E-4 (Corporal) worked as a first line platoon leader -
United States Marine Corps
Act 120 Certification: Police Recruit -
Pittsburgh Police & Fire Training Academy
Associates Degree in Specialized Technology : HVAC -
Triangle Tech
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