Investigator
Metropolitan Police Department
05.2002
- Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
- Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports and testified in courtroom hearings.
- Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
- Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
- Adhered to safety protocols and properly handled equipment, weapons and materials.
- Made arrests for violations of criminal laws and conducted background investigations.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas.
- Responded to calls related to DWI, felonies, misdemeanors, domestic abuse and animal rescue.
- Directed and controlled crowds at parades, funeral processions and sporting events.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Communicated with subjects and witnesses to acquire and verify information relevant to roadway accident investigations.
- Wrote, reviewed and approved reports entered in county database.
- Responded to civil unrest, search and rescue operations.
- Inspected squad vehicle and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special maintenance.
- Conducted field sobriety tests and used portable breathalyzers to perform tests.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crime scenes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Questioned and consulted with subjects and witnesses for information pertaining to criminal cases.
- Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques.
- Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
- Interviewed officers eligible for promotions and trained new hires in detective unit.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.