Joseph Dunn
Everett
Summary
Investigator with 25 years of experience in Law Enforcement. Homicide/Cold Case Investigator for 13 years. Wrote hundreds of search warrants and processed a substantial number of crime scenes. Have both conducted and have been part of hundreds of interviews, worked with crime labs, genetic genealogists and a number of individual's in the area of Forensics. Wrote the search warrants on the suspect for the first trial of its kind in the world (Genetic Genealogy Case).
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Corporate Investigator
Boeing
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Protected sensitive company information through rigorous document management procedures and secure storage solutions.
- Reduced instances of corporate espionage with the implementation of robust cybersecurity practices.
- Assisted HR departments in investigating employee misconduct claims, leading to fair resolutions and improved workplace environments.
- Enhanced company reputation by resolving high-profile cases in a discreet and timely manner.
- Uncovered fraudulent activities by conducting thorough investigations and analyzing financial records.
- Identified potential threats to company assets by monitoring employee activity and evaluating data trends.
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters related to corporate security and compliance issues.
- Streamlined investigative processes, increasing efficiency and reducing overall case resolution times.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
- Set up both auditory and visual monitoring and recording devices.
Major Crimes Detective
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
04.1999 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Acted as a liaison between the detective division and community members, fostering trust and strengthening communication channels for improved crime reporting.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
- Coordinated crime scene searches methodically for comprehensive evidence collection ensuring no critical elements are missed.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
National University
San Diego, CA06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Washington State University
Pullman, WA01.1994
Skills
Report Writing
Crisis intervention and deescalation
Criminal Investigation
Interrogation Techniques
Undercover operations
Crime scene preservation
Search and seizure procedures
Witness interviews
Evidence collection protocols
Crime scene management
Evidence Preservation
Warrant procedures
Certification
Thousands of hours of Law Enforcement Training, Certified Police Officer (WA State) and Certified Corrections Officer (WA State).
Weightlifting, golf, hiking/camping
I workout 4-6 days a week for both mental and physical health. I believe being physical fit is more than just for "the body". It's also for "the mind". I also enjoy getting out and golfing or just getting away and hiking and camping in the outdoors.
Timeline
Police Officer
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
09.2023 - Current
Corporate Investigator
Boeing
02.2022 - 09.2023
Major Crimes Detective
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
04.1999 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Forensic Science
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Washington State University