Laura Nelson Haas

Sergeant/Lieutenant Commander, Detective Squad

Warren County Sheriff's Office

Front Royal, VA

09.1996 - 02.2023

Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
Performed searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
Collaborated with local businesses or organizations seeking assistance with internal investigations involving employee misconduct.
Drafted search warrants for court approval based on probable cause findings from investigations.
Participated in undercover operations when necessary in order to gain access to confidential information or individuals associated with a case.
Managed all aspects of an investigation from initial report through final resolution.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to criminal investigations.
Monitored security cameras to identify suspicious activity and investigated any incidents that were reported.
Supervised a team of investigators in the collection of evidence, surveillance operations and interrogations.
Provided training sessions for subordinates on investigative techniques, procedures and protocols.
Evaluated new technologies that could be utilized by investigators in the field such as body cameras or drones.
Reviewed legal documents such as arrest warrants, indictments or subpoenas prior to execution or service by officers.
Prepared detailed reports of investigations, outlining all facts uncovered during the course of an investigation.
Developed innovative strategies to investigate cases effectively and efficiently.
Responded quickly and professionally to emergency situations requiring investigation at any time of day or night.
Developed effective working relationships with prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and other stakeholders involved in criminal justice system.
Attended court proceedings as needed to provide testimony regarding investigations conducted under my supervision.
Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies to share information related to ongoing investigations.
Analyzed case data to develop investigative plans for complex cases and provided guidance to junior staff members on how best to proceed with their assigned tasks.
Organized large amounts of data gathered during an investigation into concise summaries that could be used by prosecutors in court proceedings.
Conducted investigations into criminal activities, including interviewing witnesses and suspects, gathering evidence and preparing reports.
Analyzed financial records related to cases being investigated in order uncover potential fraud or money laundering schemes.
Assessed crime scenes for potential evidence collection and ensured proper chain of custody was maintained for all collected items.
Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
Developed case plans and conducted comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain necessary evidence.
Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations.
Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing, and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
Eliminated process discrepancies by accurately investigating organized crime, homicide, fraud and other major crime cases while preparing, submitting, and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for criminal prosecutory case logs, records, reports, and agendas.
Created process to capture, integrate, and maintain data supporting field information applications.
Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

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Sergeant/Lieutenant Commander, Detective Squad

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Sergeant/Lieutenant Commander, Detective Squad

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