Lisa Hodges
Loves Park,IL
Summary
With over two decades of law enforcement experience, including a pivotal role at the Rockford Park District Police Department, I excel in incident investigation and team leadership. My career is marked by adept evidence control, fostering teamwork, and leading high-stakes investigations, showcasing my commitment to public safety and justice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective 2021-present
Rockford Park District Police Department
06.2001 - Current
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Obtained and served warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted community outreach programs to educate public on crime prevention strategies.
- Improved inter-departmental collaboration, sharing intelligence and resources across agencies.
Police Patrol Officer 2001-2021
Rockford Park District Police Department
06.2001 - Current
- Investigated crimes by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working closely with detectives.
- Completed detailed reports on all incidents encountered during patrol shifts, ensuring accuracy and proper follow-up procedures were followed.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Testified in court cases as needed, providing accurate accounts of incidents backed up by thorough documentation.
- Conducted searches and seizures in accordance with legal guidelines to protect citizens' rights while maintaining officer safety.
- Conducted thorough background checks and interviews as part of the hiring process for new officers, ensuring a high standard of professionalism within the department.
- Reduced criminal activity through proactive policing and effective communication with community members.
Education
GED -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, ILSkills
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information gathering
- Collecting evidence
- Evidence control
- Conducting investigations
- Interviewing witnesses
- Ethical judgment
- Intuition and instinct
- Physical fitness
- Evidence processing
- Evidence gathering
Law Enforcement Officer Certification
University of Illinois
Lead Homicide Investigator
Certification
Timeline
Detective 2021-present
Rockford Park District Police Department
06.2001 - Current
Police Patrol Officer 2001-2021
Rockford Park District Police Department
06.2001 - Current
GED -
Rock Valley College
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