Galo Gutierrez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Detective with the Chicago Police Department, skilled in criminal law and expert in interrogation techniques. Proven track record of securing convictions through meticulous evidence collection and clear courtroom testimony. Adept at event surveillance and building community trust, ensuring public safety through proactive engagement.
Effective at writing reports and affidavits, interviewing witnesses and gaining informants by applying persuasive communication skills and understanding of the law. Proven investigator with a self-motivated and flexible style.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
10.1995 - 04.2006
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Traffic Crash Investigator
Chicago Police Department
04.2006 - 04.2015
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Testified in court during preliminary proceedings and trials.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in great bodily harm and reckless homicide cases.
Detective
Chicago Police Department
10.1995 - Current
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in violent crime and homicidecases.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
Skills
- Event surveillance
- Controlled tactical operations
- Interrogation skills
- Defensive tactics training
- Evaluating crime scenes
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Witness interviews
- Interrogation
- Conducting computer checks
- Interviewing witnesses
- Testifying skills
- Preparing for court
- Serving search warrants
- Criminal law proficiency
- Firearms expertise
- Undercover experience
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Writing reports
- Witness interviewing
- Scene processing
Certification
- PCI - Professional Certified Investigator - Lead Homicide Investigator
- PCI - Professional Certified Investigator - Lemart
- PCI - Professional Certified Investigator - Traffic Crash Investigator
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Traffic Crash Investigator
Chicago Police Department
04.2006 - 04.2015
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
10.1995 - 04.2006
Detective
Chicago Police Department
10.1995 - Current