ERIC M. MEZA
Farmingdale,NY
Summary
To secure a security guard position utilizing experience as an NYPD Detective.
Member of the Elite NYPD Narcotics Division, Warrants Division and Crime Scene Unit. Highly effective analytical, organizational, observational and communicative skills
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective - Investigator
NYPD Crime Scene Unit
05.2017 - 03.2023
- Prevented evidence contamination by maintaining proper chain of custody and utilizing proper packaging techniques.
- Conducted blood spatter, ballistics and trajectory analysis to support crime scene investigations.
- Prepared demonstrative aides to be used at evidentiary hearings and trials.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Testified in court during Homicide proceedings and trials.
- Collaborated with local and out of state agencies on investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
Detective - Investigator
Brooklyn North Warrant Squad
04.2010 - 05.2017
- Investigator on The J.A.W.S (Joint Absconder Warrant Squad) Team which located and arrested parole absconders wanted for major and violent crimes
- Responsible for the apprehension of fugitives utilizing all aspects of plainclothes operations; maintained an extremely high capture rate for all cases
- Unit was assigned thousands of 'wanted cards' in an attempt to apprehend New York City's most violent fugitives
- Executed hundreds of arrest, search and bench warrants, conducted telephone interceptions and extraditions of fugitives to jurisdictions throughout the United States, New York City and to federal and continuing to look for new evidence in attempt to solve cases.
- Assisted other Detective Squads throughout New York City with all areas of criminal investigation when necessary
- Utilized computer technology to access federal and state databases to acquire information and track activities of perpetrators
- Maintained contact with resident criminals; developed informants
- Reviewed all acquired data, background files and criminal records to develop possible leads such as previous addresses and aliases.
- Responsible for escorting prisoners all over New York State from other jurisdictions and state prisons to court for trial, sentencing and other proceedings
- Solved many outstanding 'closed case' warrants, apprehending violent felons
- Assisted in organizing and maintaining paperwork for warrant squad; dealt daily with other departments to provide information regarding warrants
- Worked with out of state law enforcement agencies in the investigation and apprehension of wanted felons.
Detective - Undercover Investigator
Organized Crime Control Bureau
05.2004 - 04.2010
- Worked undercover operations as street level buyer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Conducted undercover operations brought by members of community by acting as primary undercover investigator with hundreds of felony buys leading to felony convictions.
- Conducted multiple felony narcotic case buys leading to search warrants and felony convictions.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in felony narcotics and felony firearms cases.
Patrol Officer
24 Pct
03.2000 - 05.2004
- Responded to multiple domestic incidents, assaults in progress and suspects with weapons.
- Responded to radio calls and intervened during emergencies.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up officers onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
Skills
- Case Report Development
- Preparing for Court
- Collecting Evidence
- Interrogation Skills
- Defensive Tactics Training
Specialized Training
- Criminal Investigators Course
- Methodical Structure Clearing
- Homicide Investigators Course
- Anti-Terrorism Training
- Dignitary Protection
- Disorder Control Training
- ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1
- Computer / Technology Training
Specialized Training
Criminal Investigators Course
Homicide Investigators Course
ALERTT Active Shooter Training
Air Marshall In Flight Shooter Training
Timeline
Detective - Investigator
NYPD Crime Scene Unit
05.2017 - 03.2023
Detective - Investigator
Brooklyn North Warrant Squad
04.2010 - 05.2017
Detective - Undercover Investigator
Organized Crime Control Bureau
05.2004 - 04.2010
Patrol Officer
24 Pct
03.2000 - 05.2004
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