Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
SELECTED QUALIFICATIONS
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Timeline
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Emilee Wilson

Utica

Summary

Investigative leader with nearly 20 years of experience conducting complex, victim-centered investigations involving child sexual abuse, exploitation, and violent crime. Brings deep expertise in digital evidence analysis, legal process for electronic records, investigative strategy, and multidisciplinary collaboration across law enforcement, prosecutors, child advocacy organizations, and federal partners. Recognized for sound judgment, analytical problem-solving, and leading sensitive investigations from initial report through successful prosecution. Currently expanding technical capabilities through coursework in Google Data Analytics, SQL, and Python to support technology-driven investigations at scale.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Investigative Supervisor Special Victims Unit

Dearborn Police Department
01.2021 - Current

Lead the department's Special Victims Unit supervising 15 detectives responsible for investigations involving child sexual abuse, criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, domestic violence, violent crime, and homicide.

Supervise approximately 150 investigations annually, ensuring timely, thorough, and victim-centered investigations.

Selected accomplishments include:

  • Manage multiple simultaneous high-priority investigations involving vulnerable victims.
  • Reviewed digital evidence, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM), to identify offenders and victims, preserving evidentiary integrity and supporting successful prosecutions.
  • Developed investigative strategies and reviewed search warrants, arrest warrants, subpoenas, and investigative reports to enhance case outcomes and ensure legal compliance.
  • Collaborate with prosecutors, Children's Advocacy Centers, forensic interviewers, medical providers, and partner agencies.
  • Coordinate with federal law enforcement partners during human trafficking investigations.
  • Provide investigative leadership by mentoring detectives, reviewing complex investigations, and helping build thorough, victim-centered cases that meet legal and prosecutorial standards.
  • Present investigative findings and provide courtroom testimony during trial.

Senior Criminal Investigator Special Victims & General Crimes

Dearborn Police Department
01.2011 - 01.2021

Investigated child abuse, criminal sexual conduct, child exploitation, violent crime, arson, and death investigations from initial report through prosecution.

Highlights include:

  • Conducted forensic interviews involving child victims and vulnerable individuals.
  • Authored and executed electronic search warrants for digital evidence, cellular records, and online accounts.
  • Worked closely with prosecutors throughout charging decisions and trial preparation.
  • Successfully investigated multiple child sexual assault cases resulting in felony convictions.
  • Testified extensively in district and circuit court.
  • Utilized LexisNexis and other investigative resources to identify suspects, victims, and investigative leads.

Police Officer

Dearborn Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Conducted criminal investigations, collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, and responded to emergency incidents.
  • Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety in community.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance to citizens.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of criminal activities and collected evidence.

Education

Associate Degree -

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
11-2007

High School Diploma -

F.J. Brennan Catholic High School
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
06-2003

English with Honors

University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Skills

  • Digital Evidence Review
  • Search warrants
  • Social Media Investigations
  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Case coordination
  • Data analytics
  • SQL (In Progress)
  • Python (In Progress)
  • LexisNexis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Analytical thinking
  • Complex problem solving
  • Workflow management
  • Deadline and results-oriented
  • Effective communication
  • Report writing

SELECTED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Nearly 20 years of investigative and law enforcement experience
  • Lead and mentor 15 Special Victims detectives
  • Oversee approximately 150 felony investigations annually
  • Extensive experience investigating child sexual abuse and exploitation
  • Review Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) as part of criminal investigations
  • Digital evidence analysis and legal process for electronic evidence
  • Collaborate with federal partners during human trafficking investigations
  • 100+ courtroom testimonies in felony proceedings
  • Multiple successful child Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) convictions
  • Executive Board Member, Kids Talk Childrens Advocacy Center

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

  • Leadership experience spanning eight years as a supervisor, including patrol and investigative operations, with responsibility for leading teams, mentoring investigators, and managing complex, high-impact criminal investigations.
  • Executive Board Member, Kids Talk Children's Advocacy Center
  • Member, Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Review Team
  • Frequently entrusted with complex, high-profile investigations requiring cross-agency coordination and investigative leadership

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

  • Commendation, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, for investigative excellence
  • Successfully investigated multiple child Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) cases resulting in felony convictions
  • Selected for promotion to Detective Sergeant and entrusted with leadership of the Special Victims Unit

Timeline

Investigative Supervisor Special Victims Unit

Dearborn Police Department
01.2021 - Current

Senior Criminal Investigator Special Victims & General Crimes

Dearborn Police Department
01.2011 - 01.2021

Police Officer

Dearborn Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2011

Associate Degree -

Schoolcraft College

High School Diploma -

F.J. Brennan Catholic High School

English with Honors

University of Windsor
Emilee Wilson