Jared Abby
Lake Oswego,OR
Summary
Accomplished Criminalist with a proven track record at the Portland Police Bureau, enhancing forensic accuracy and aiding in secure convictions. Expert in evidence analysis and crime scene photography, coupled with exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills. Expert latent print collection, analysis and comparison skills. Advanced professional knowledge through continuous education, significantly contributing to successful criminal investigations and fostering inter-agency coordination. Resourceful Crime Scene Investigator with almost 3 years of crime scene analysis experience. Adept at using scientific equipment to preserve and inspect evidence. Observant, dependable and skillful in coping with complex situations. Communicative Police Officer with over 13 years of experience, successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminalist
Portland Police Bureau
01.2017 - Current
- Recreated crime scenes to establish relationships between pieces of evidence.
- Assisted in securing convictions by providing detailed forensic reports and expert testimony in court proceedings.
- Advanced forensic knowledge by attending professional development courses, workshops, and conferences regularly.
- Enhanced evidence collection by implementing meticulous crime scene documentation and photography techniques.
- Contributed to the successful identification of suspects by accurately collecting and preserving critical forensic evidence.
- Enhanced fingerprint identification accuracy by meticulously analyzing and comparing fingerprints.
- Assisted law enforcement agencies by providing accurate and timely fingerprint analysis for criminal investigations.
Section Chief
Oregon National Guard
02.2010 - 02.2022
- Evaluated employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Improved communication between sections, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Increased efficiency in equipment management, conducting inventory and maintenance checks on assigned communication assets.
- Expanded professional knowledge base by attending advanced courses in satellite communications systems and emerging technologies.
Police Officer
Reading Police Department
07.2011 - 11.2016
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH02.2025
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Forensic Chemistry
- Contamination prevention
- Investigative Reports
- Evidence analysis
- Crime scene photography
- Court testifying
- DNA collection
- Detailed report writing
- Latent Print Examination
- AFIS Operation
Certification
- Crime Scene Certification – CSI - International Association for Identification.
Timeline
Criminalist
Portland Police Bureau
01.2017 - Current
Police Officer
Reading Police Department
07.2011 - 11.2016
Section Chief
Oregon National Guard
02.2010 - 02.2022
- Crime Scene Certification – CSI - International Association for Identification.
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
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