JEFFREY W. KOPEC
MARCY
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, excelling in digital forensics and evidence collection. Proven ability to manage complex investigations and engage communities effectively. Recognized for strong communication skills and a commitment to public safety, ensuring compliance with New York State laws and enhancing community trust.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
POLICE OFFICER (PART-TIME)
Fort Plain Police Department, Ft Plain, NY/Whitestown Police Department
Ft Plain
07.2013 - 10.2023
- Patrolled and maintained order within the Village of Ft. Plain and the Town of Whitestown boundaries.
- Enforce New York State and local ordinances.
- Engage in community policing with residents and solve open criminal cases.
- Trained recruits post-academy as a Field Training Officer.
- Provided security and guidance as a Fort Plain School District Security Officer and School Resource Officer.
- Provided security and counseling at the House of the Good Shepard campus for at-risk youth.
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Madison County Sheriff’s Office
Madison
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Patrolled and maintained order within the County of Madison.
- Enforce New York State and local ordinances.
- Engage in community policing with residents and solve open criminal cases.
- Member of the Computer Crimes Unit.
INVESTIGATOR (PART-TIME) (Computer Crimes Unit)
Oneida County Child Advocacy Center
Utica
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Conduct incident responses including forensic previews and gather potential digital evidence.
- Completed forensic examinations of digital media.
- Drafted and executed search warrants at locations suspected of possessing child exploitation evidence.
- Administered Computer Voice Stress Analysis test for honesty.
- Conducted online undercover operations to combat internet crimes against children.
- Completed community presentations on internet safety to middle and high school students.
SIU FIELD INVESTIGATOR
Insight Group (ISG), Danvers, MA, and Innovative Claims Investigators
Albany
12.2011 - 10.2015
- Headed surveillance operations on suspected fraudulent claims such as Workers' Compensation.
- Managed cases from a home office and traveled throughout New York State.
- Used video and audio equipment for surveillance in various climates to gather evidence.
- Interviewed people to develop information and analyzed reports for fraud.
- Conducted background checks on insurance fraud claimants.
- Completed scene and accident diagrams.
- Developed information for fraud prosecution through communication skills and undercover investigative means.
TROOPER
State of New York
Herkimer
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Actively enforced New York State Penal, Vehicle/Traffic, and Criminal Procedure Laws.
- Effectively managed potentially volatile situations, displaying effective communication skills to diffuse the situation before a crisis occurred.
- Patrolled county and city street neighborhoods to deter crime and apprehend violators in marked vehicles.
- Offered verbal counseling to crime victims.
- Maintained physical security for local businesses by establishing a trusting rapport with business owners.
- Completing detailed incident reports with evidence collection.
- Interviewed claimants and witnesses to obtain statements.
POLICE OFFICER
City of Utica
Utica
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Responsible for enforcement of New York Penal, Vehicle/Traffic, and Criminal Procedure Laws in an urban environment.
- Member of the Forensic Identification Unit as a patrol Evidence Technician, which included processing crime scenes.
- Assisted various Community Policing and Criminal Investigation Divisions with investigation.
- Obtained evidence by interviewing, observing suspects, and analyzing records for trial use.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Economic Crime Financial Investigation
Utica College of Syracuse University
Utica, NY05.2011
New York State Police Academy
Albany, NY08.2007
Mohawk Valley Police Academy
Utica, NY08.2005
Skills
- Law enforcement expertise
- Digital forensics
- Evidence collection
- Search warrant execution
- Report writing
- Interview techniques
- Customer service excellence
- School safety management
- Criminal investigation techniques
- Supervisory and managerial skills
- Certified school resource officer
- Juvenile interviewing proficiency
- Hostage negotiation tactics
- Field investigation capabilities
- Computer forensics knowledge
- New York State law familiarity
- Interview and interrogation skills
- Evidence collection and surveillance
- Report writing and documentation
- Policy compliance oversight
- Time management proficiency
- Initiative and multitasking abilities
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Crime scene photography
Awards
Recipient of the Utica Police Department Certificate of Commendation for Honorable Service, Awarded the Squad Commanders Commendation for Service., Recipient of the Troop D Major Letter of Commendation., Recipient, Mid-State EMS Life Saver Award., Recipient of Whitesboro Police Department Life Save Award.
Training
- The National Insurance Crime Training Academy (NICTA) (Workers’ Compensation Investigation Training)
- Field Training Officer, NYDCJS
- Basic Evidence Technician Course, NYSDCJS
- Terrorism Surveillance & Detection Training Course, U.S. Homeland Security
- Incident Command Training, U.S. Homeland Security
- Basic Firefighter Course, NYS Fire
- Animal Cruelty Investigation Course, ASPCA
- Conducting Complete Traffic Stops, Highway Interdiction Course, Northeast Advanced Law Enforcement Training
- Interview and Interrogation, NYDCJS
- Forensic Accounting Training
- Certified Cellebrite Mobile Forensic Operator and Analyst
- Computer Voice Stress Analysis Certified Examiner with NITV Federal Services
- School Resource Officer and Threat Assessment Training
- NYS Juvenile Officer Certified
- FBI Hostage Negotiator
- Child First Interviewer Certified
- NYS DCJS Supervision Certificate
- NYS DCJS Instructor Developmental Course
Timeline
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Madison County Sheriff’s Office
02.2020 - 02.2021
INVESTIGATOR (PART-TIME) (Computer Crimes Unit)
Oneida County Child Advocacy Center
02.2016 - 08.2018
POLICE OFFICER (PART-TIME)
Fort Plain Police Department, Ft Plain, NY/Whitestown Police Department
07.2013 - 10.2023
SIU FIELD INVESTIGATOR
Insight Group (ISG), Danvers, MA, and Innovative Claims Investigators
12.2011 - 10.2015
TROOPER
State of New York
08.2007 - 08.2010
POLICE OFFICER
City of Utica
08.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science Degree - Economic Crime Financial Investigation
Utica College of Syracuse University
New York State Police Academy
Mohawk Valley Police Academy
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