LARRY BRANDENBURG
Tehachapi
Summary
Strengths include strong investigative skills, strategic thinking, and ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations. Previous work includes Lead Investigator on 150-200 Homicides, Including officer involved shootings and the murder of Peace Officers.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Crime Analyst/Criminal Investigator
City Of Arvin
12.2024 - Current
- Analyzed crime data to identify patterns and trends impacting community safety.
- Maintained detailed records of investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Supported high-profile investigations through meticulous examination of evidence, leading to successful case resolutions using sophisticated techniques such as wire taps.
- Assisted in solving complex criminal cases with thorough research and analysis of relevant information.
- Provided valuable insights on potential threats by monitoring social media platforms for criminal behavior indicators.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and support case development.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Managed caseload efficiently while prioritizing high-risk situations to protect public safety effectively.
- Prevented future criminal activity by identifying and apprehending dangerous suspects in a timely manner.
- Testified in court during preliminary hearings, motions and trials.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
Crime Analyst/Investigator
California City Police Department
05.2019 - Current
- Analyzed crime data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
- Maintained organized records of investigations and case files.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings related to criminal cases.
- Performed quality assurance checks on collected evidence before submitting it for further processing or review.
- Drafted comprehensive reports on the results of investigations.
- Helped law enforcement agencies with different jurisdictions transcend boundaries with evidence-based reports.
- Shared confidential investigative and intelligence information with different law enforcement agencies to achieve criminal justice goals.
- Developed links between criminals and crime groups involved in diverse and sustained criminal conduct.
- Established wide network of routine contacts with relevant agencies to promote timely and consistent exchange of law enforcement information.
- Reviewed video surveillance footage to identify individuals and support investigations.
- Investigated and assessed unsolved murder cases
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
12.1982 - 03.2017
- Academy
- Custody
- Patrol
- Uniformed Gang Enforcement Team
- Gang Detective
- FBI Gang Task Force
- Homicide Detective 20+ Years
Military
United States Marine Corp
11.1974 - 11.1976
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MISome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
East LA College
Skills
- Surveillance techniques
- Intelligence Gathering
- Pattern Recognition
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Analytical Thinking
- Report Writing
- Organizational Skills
Affiliations
- California Homicide Investigator Association member for 27 years
- On the Board of Directors of CHIA for 10 years
- Military - USMC
Timeline
Crime Analyst/Criminal Investigator
City Of Arvin
12.2024 - Current
Crime Analyst/Investigator
California City Police Department
05.2019 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
12.1982 - 03.2017
Military
United States Marine Corp
11.1974 - 11.1976
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
East LA College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Henry Ford College
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