ELIUD RODRIGUEZ JR.
Rochester,NY
Summary
Accomplished Police Detective with the Rochester Police Department, renowned for leading investigations that closed over 500 felony cases. Expert in criminal investigation and collaboration, I enhanced interagency efforts, resulting in significant crime reduction and successful prosecutions. My attention to detail and strong case management skills have consistently delivered justice and community safety.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Detective
Rochester Police Department
Rochester, NY
04.1993 - Current
- Company Overview: Investigative Success: Led investigations resulting in the successful closure of over 500 felony cases, including homicides, robberies, and violent crimes
- Crime Scene Management: Supervised and processed over 1,000 crime scenes, ensuring the accurate collection and preservation of evidence for prosecution
- Arrest Record: Directly contributed to the arrest and conviction of hundreds of violent offenders, improving community safety and reducing crime rates
- Testimonies & Case Support: Provided expert testimony in thousands of court cases, playing a key role in securing convictions through strong case preparation and credibility
- Leadership & Training: Trained and mentored 50+ junior officers and detectives, enhancing departmental investigative skills and procedural efficiency
- Crime Reduction: Member of the Non-Fatal Shooting Team that contributed to a reduction in violent crime and in the significant increase of successful prosecutions of serious assaults and weapons possessions within the Rochester Police Department
- Efficiency & Case Management: Streamlined investigative procedures, reducing case resolution time, improving clearance rates and operational effectiveness
- Investigative Success: Led investigations resulting in the successful closure of over 500 felony cases, including homicides, robberies, and violent crimes
Lead Detective
Rochester Police Department
Rochester, NY
04.1993 - Current
- Effectively coordinated a multi-agency task force to apprehend the suspects and end their criminal activities
- As the lead investigator, I coordinated a multi-agency task force involving federal, state, and local law enforcement to end a home invasion robbery crime spree operating across multiple jurisdictions
- Over several months, I spearheaded surveillance operations, conducted undercover work, and built strong cases against key perpetrators
- Our efforts resulted in the arrests of several suspects, and the seizure of critical evidence leading to multiple convictions in state and federal courts
- The operation not only brought justice to the victims but also strengthened interagency collaboration with ATF, FBI and the Rochester Police Department
- The case set a precedent for future investigations and enhanced public trust in law enforcement’s commitment to combating organized crime
Education
Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation-At Scene Course -
Monroe Community College
02.2003
Advanced Latent Print Training - Level II -
Monroe Community College
01.2003
Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist Course -
Monroe Community College
03.2002
Latent Print Processing Course - Level I -
Monroe Community College
03.2002
Crime Scene Video and Photography Course -
Monroe Community College
03.2002
DWI Detection and SFST Course -
Monroe Community College
06.2001
Police Juvenile Officers Basic Course -
Monroe Community College
11.1998
Police Field Training Officer Course -
Monroe Community College
05.1996
Basic Course for Police Officers -
Monroe Community College
01.1994
Courses, Training, Seminars and Programs - Criminal Justice
Monroe Community College
04.1993
Skills
- Criminal Investigation
- Interviewing and Interrogation
- Surveillance Techniques
- Forensic Analysis
- Knowledge of Guns and Ballistics
- Case Management
- Report Writing and Documentation
- Legal Knowledge
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Photographer
Certification
- Basic Course for Police Officers, Monroe Community College, 04/15/93, 01/26/94
- Police Field Training Officer Course, Monroe Community College, 05/06/96, 05/10/96
- Police Juvenile Officers Basic Course, Monroe Community College, 11/02/98, 11/06/98
- DWI Detection and SFST Course, Monroe Community College, 06/04/01, 06/07/01
- Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist Course, Monroe Community College, 03/18/02, 03/29/02
- Latent Print Processing Course - Level I, Monroe Community College, 03/18/02, 03/29/02
- Crime Scene Video and Photography Course, Monroe Community College, 03/18/02, 03/29/02
- Advanced Latent Print Training - Level II, Monroe Community College, 01/13/03, 01/16/03
- Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation-At Scene Course, Monroe Community College, 01/27/03, 02/07/03
- Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation-Advanced Course, Monroe Community College, 03/03/03, 03/14/03
- DNA Evidence Recognition, Collection & Preservation, Monroe Community College, 03/11/09
- Instructor Development Course - General Topics, Monroe Community College, 01/11/10, 01/22/10
- Supervisors School (Sergeant Class), Monroe Community College, 09/05/11, 09/23/11
- Social Media Investigations Fundamentals, Monroe Community College, 11/18/19, 11/19/19
- New York Law Enforcement and the Law-Updates, Practices and Procedure, Monroe Community College, 11/20/19
- Saving Data from Social Media Sites, Monroe Community College, 03/09/22
- Distracted Driving Enforcement / Adult Protective Services and Law Enforcement / Domestic Incident Reporting, Monroe Community College, 08/17/23
- De-escalation Training Techniques, Monroe Community College, 08/18/23
- Juvenile Law and Procedures for Law Enforcement, Monroe Community College, 08/18/23
- 2018 Naloxone Update Training, Monroe Community College, 08/18/23
- Understanding and Responding to Child Abuse - Child Abuse Investigations and First Responding Law Enforcement, Monroe Community College, 08/21/23
- Use of Force Online Training - DCJS Use of Force In-Service Training, Monroe Community College, 08/21/23
- Ignition Interlock Devices Training, Monroe Community College, 08/21/23
- Crime Analysis Center Training, Monroe Community College, 08/21/23
- Course Director Orientation & Training, Monroe Community College, 12/27/23
Affiliations
- Professional photographer with a strong eye for detail and a passion for capturing moments.
- Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom to enhance and perfect images.
- Graphic Design
Timeline
Police Detective
Rochester Police Department
04.1993 - Current
Lead Detective
Rochester Police Department
04.1993 - Current
Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation-At Scene Course -
Monroe Community College
Advanced Latent Print Training - Level II -
Monroe Community College
Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist Course -
Monroe Community College
Latent Print Processing Course - Level I -
Monroe Community College
Crime Scene Video and Photography Course -
Monroe Community College
DWI Detection and SFST Course -
Monroe Community College
Police Juvenile Officers Basic Course -
Monroe Community College
Police Field Training Officer Course -
Monroe Community College
Basic Course for Police Officers -
Monroe Community College
Courses, Training, Seminars and Programs - Criminal Justice
Monroe Community College
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