Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Excellent Police Duty NYPD
Languages
Meritorious Police Duty NYPD
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Joseph Donza

Whitestone

Summary

With a distinguished career at the Westchester County Police Department, I excel in conducting investigations and fostering community relations. My expertise in collecting evidence and negotiation tactics has led to successful prosecutions in high-profile cases. Demonstrating team leadership, I've mentored officers and collaborated with federal task forces, significantly enhancing investigative outcomes.

Professional investigator with strong track record in solving complex cases and uncovering critical information. Skilled in surveillance, evidence gathering, and data analysis, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations. Strong team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, consistently achieving results in dynamic environments. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and effective communication.

Diligent Detective with strong foundation in investigative techniques and case management. Proven track record in solving complex cases and successfully collaborating with law enforcement agencies. Demonstrated expertise in gathering evidence and conducting interviews with precision and integrity.

Experienced with investigative techniques critical to uncovering facts and solving cases. Utilizes keen analytical skills to identify patterns and connections. Track record of maintaining high ethical standards while gathering evidence and conducting interviews.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detective 1st Grade

Westchester County Police Department
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Presented case updates to law enforcement agencies for coordination.
  • Developed strategies to approach complex cases by evaluating available evidence.
  • Conducted thorough interviews with witnesses and suspects to gather crucial information.
  • Worked alongside other law enforcement agencies including participating in federal task forces to share information and resources.
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
  • Utilized forensic technology to analyze evidence and enhance investigations.
  • Successful investigation and prosecution of Homicides, Sex Offenses, Assaults, Larcenies, Identity Theft, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Narcotic Offenses.
  • Plainclothes Narcotics enforcement including participation in a Federal Task Force focusing on Money Laundering,


Detective

Mount Kisco Village/Town Police Department
01.2011 - 06.2015
  • Worked alongside other law enforcement agencies to share information and resources.
  • Conducted thorough interviews with witnesses and suspects to gather crucial information.
  • Developed strategies to approach complex cases by evaluating available evidence.
  • Presented case updates to law enforcement agencies for coordination.
  • Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Successful investigation and prosecution of Homicides, Sex Offenses, Assaults, Larcenies, Identity Theft, Prostitution, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Narcotic Offenses.
  • Utilized forensic technology to analyze evidence and enhance investigations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.

Police Officer

Mount Kisco Village/Town Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Prepared detailed reports by documenting incidents and observations during patrols.
  • Taking statements, preparing accusatory instruments, gathering evidence to successfully prosecute cases against perpetraitors.
  • Developed crime prevention strategies with community input to reduce local crime rates.
  • Fostered strong relationships with community members by attending local events and meetings.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
  • Mentored junior officers to enhance skills and promote professional growth within the department.

Police Officer

NYC Police Department
12.1997 - 01.2003
  • Prepared detailed reports by documenting incidents and observations during patrols.
  • Developed crime prevention strategies with community input to reduce local crime rates.
  • Fostered strong relationships with community members by attending local events and meetings.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
  • Mentored junior officers to enhance skills and promote professional growth within the department.
  • Worked plain clothes in a precinct level Special Operations Unit addressing quality of life issues, enforcing NYS Alcohol Beverage Control Board Laws, street level narcotics enforcement and street level prostitution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Queens College
Flushing, NY
09-2001

High School Diploma -

St Francis Prepatory
Fresh Meadows NY
06-1993

Skills

  • Interview techniques
  • Team leadership skills
  • Information gathering
  • Collecting evidence
  • Interrogation skills
  • Evidence control
  • Interviewing skills
  • Conducting investigations
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Community Policing

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of two other investigators in the successful investigation and prosecution of three individuals who committed a homicide.
  • Participated in the investigation and prosecution of dozens of individuals who committed sex offenses including rape in which several involved children being the victim,
  • Conducted multiple investigations which led to the successful prosecution of multiple individuals for felonious assaults and firearm possession offenses.
  • Led multiple investigations which led to the successful prosecution of multiple property related felonies including Burglary, Grand Larceny, Identity Theft,
  • Conducted investigations with due diligence resulting in innocent suspects being cleared of wrong doing. All my cases where conducted with the notion that it is more important to exonerate the innocent then to condemn the guilty,

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • CPR/AED Certification

Excellent Police Duty NYPD

Receved Excellent Police Duty

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Meritorious Police Duty NYPD

Received a Meritorious Medal for the immediate arrest of a subject who had held a female victim at gunpoint while proceeding to rob her of her personal property, Subject was apprehended and disarmed without incident by the undersigned

Timeline

Detective 1st Grade

Westchester County Police Department
06.2015 - 05.2021

Detective

Mount Kisco Village/Town Police Department
01.2011 - 06.2015

Police Officer

Mount Kisco Village/Town Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2011

Police Officer

NYC Police Department
12.1997 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Queens College

High School Diploma -

St Francis Prepatory
Joseph Donza