Hughie D. Lawson
Rochester,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Investigator specializing in felony complaint analysis and evidence preservation. Achieved successful case outcomes through effective coordination with detectives, attorneys, and victims, while preparing comprehensive affidavits and reports for courtroom presentations. Focused on thorough research of relevant laws and meticulous documentation to enhance prosecutorial strategies.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Proecutor'S Investigator
Fulton County Prosecutor's Office
Rochester, IN
04.2001 - Current
- Investigated felony complaints for county prosecutor case files.
- Collected witness statements and preserved evidence for prosecution review.
- Coordinated with detectives, attorneys, and victims on active investigations.
- Subpoenaed records and verified information for prosecutor case strategy.
- Reviewed police reports, records, and court documents for trial preparation.
- Prepared affidavits, summaries, and exhibits for courtroom presentation.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative activities and results.
- Researched relevant laws pertaining to active investigations.
Patrolman First Class
Plymouth Police Department
10.2000 - 03.2001
- Arrested suspects and completed booking paperwork at Plymouth Police Department.
- Investigated complaints and gathered witness statements for police reports.
- Investigated criminal activity by interviewing witnesses and suspects, taking photographs, collecting evidence, and preparing detailed reports.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests for violations of state laws or local ordinances.
- Patrolled Plymouth Police Department neighborhoods and enforced state and local laws.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided scene security for incidents.
- Directed traffic and managed accident scenes for public safety.
- Prepared detailed reports and maintained accurate departmental records.
Patrolman/Investigator
Rochester Police Department
Rochester, IN
02.1996 - 10.2000
- Patrolled Rochester neighborhoods and enforced state and local laws.
- Investigated complaints and gathered statements from victims and witnesses.
- Wrote detailed reports and maintained accurate police records.
- Performed searches of buildings, vehicles and individuals when warranted by law.
- Investigated complaints, conducted interrogations and collected evidence.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Ancilla College
Ancilla, INSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Vincennes University
Vincennes, INSkills
- Case investigation
- Evidence preservation
- Witness interviews
- Records subpoenaing
- Trial preparation
- Criminal law
- Report preparation
- Court testimony
- Interrogating suspects
- Interview techniques
- Crime scene analysis
- Action planning
- Critical judgment
- Undercover operations
- Case consulting
- Witness interviews
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy active certification.
Timeline
Proecutor'S Investigator
Fulton County Prosecutor's Office
04.2001 - Current
Patrolman First Class
Plymouth Police Department
10.2000 - 03.2001
Patrolman/Investigator
Rochester Police Department
02.1996 - 10.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Ancilla College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Vincennes University