Kevin Goodspeed

Detective First Grade, Homicide Squad

New York City Police Department

07.2002 - 07.2024

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.
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.
Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
Acted as a liaison between the detective division and community members, fostering trust and strengthening communication channels for improved crime reporting.
Performed extensive research on criminal backgrounds and patterns using various databases for accurate suspect profiling.
Managed surveillance operations effectively, contributing towards timely apprehension of offenders before further crimes were committed.
Provided expert testimony in court proceedings, contributing to successful convictions in numerous cases.