Kris Martin
New Castle,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Crime Scene Investigator with strong leadership skills and history in security management. Offering exceptional communication skills and network of community resources. Well-versed in assisting law enforcement in cases.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant Crime Scene Investigator
Indiana State Police
05.2015 - Current
- Identified and collected latent fingerprints, tire impressions, tool marks and other biological and physical evidence for investigation.
- Documented crime scenes with diagrams and photography to reveal relationships between pieces of evidence.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Thoroughly documented blood spatter, ballistics and trajectory analysis to support crime scene investigations.
- Prevented evidence contamination by maintaining proper chain of custody and utilizing proper packaging techniques.
- Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
- Collaborated with local, county, and federal agencies on investigations.
- Testified in court during criminal proceedings and trials.
- Investigated over 321 crime scenes and over 150 death scenes
State Trooper
Indiana State Police
12.2000 - 05.2015
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Drafted daily reports detailing patrol activities, observations and arrests.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Promoted public safety and facilitated vehicular flow by directing traffic during emergency and congested situations.
- Performed high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
- Conducted investigations into Illegal drugs trade, gun trafficking and organized crime.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared as witness to testify in court.
- Directed suspects on field sobriety tests and performed tests using portable breath test equipment.
- Identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN08.2000
Skills
- Processing Procedures
- Action Planning
- Evidence Preservation
- Organizational Systems
- Court Testifying
- Warrant Execution
- Team Collaboration with Multiple Jurisdictions
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Incident Report Creation
- Crime Lab Procedures
- Data Review
- Data Integrity
- Continuous Improvements
- Lab Work
- Crime Scene Preservation
- Summary Writing
- Courtroom Procedures
- Information Documentation
- Investigative Procedures
- DNA Collection
- Contamination Prevention
- Forensic Science
- Homicide Investigations
- Photographic Evidence Collection
- Case Consulting
- Time Management
- Missing Persons Investigations
- Detailed Report Writing
- Blood Spatter Patterns Documentation
- Ballistic Trajectory Documentation
Certification
Certified Indiana Crime Scene Investigator
Certified Indiana Law Enforcement Instructor
Timeline
Sergeant Crime Scene Investigator
Indiana State Police
05.2015 - Current
State Trooper
Indiana State Police
12.2000 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Indiana University East
Certified Indiana Crime Scene Investigator
Certified Indiana Law Enforcement Instructor
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