Lorena Medina
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with a robust background at Warm Springs Police Department, adept in evidence preservation and fostering community trust. Excelled in roles requiring emergency response and interagency coordination, significantly enhancing safety and compliance. Demonstrates a solution-focused approach and skilled collaboration, ensuring effective crime scene management and positive behavior change in high-stakes environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Investigator
DigiStream Investigations
Houston, Texas
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Gathered proof of activities through video recordings, photographs, and statements.
- Utilized specialized computer software programs to track leads and analyze data collected during investigations.
- Videotaped suspect's daily activities.
- Prepared case summaries highlighting investigated findings.
- Researched computer databases, public records and legal filings to compile accurate information for investigations.
- Researched public records.
- Traveled extensively both domestically and internationally when necessary.
Police Officer
Warm Springs Police Department
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Performed rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and property damage.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered incident details to determine the best course of action.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationships with the community to build trust and improve communication.
- Observed court proceedings related to cases involving police work.
Corrections Officer
Warm Springs Police Department
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Provided direction to lower level officers regarding security procedures and policies.
- Engaged in meaningful dialogue with inmates encouraging them towards positive behavior change.
Security Officer
Indian Head Casino
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
Education
Madras High School
Skills
- Interrogation Techniques
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Technical Report Writing
- Data entry
- Project coordination
- Drug Laws Enforcement
- Evidence Preservation
- Interagency Coordination
- Emergency Response
- Skilled Collaborator
- Solution-Focused
- Rapid and Adaptive
- Document management
Accomplishments
- Oregon Police Officer - Oregon Department of Public Safety and Standards training (DPSST) - 2022
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement - Oregon State Police - 2023
- Oregon Correctional Officer - Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards Training - 2020
- First Aid & CPR - American Heart Association - 2023
- Radar/LIDAR - Oregon Department of Safety and Standards Training (DPSST) - 2022
- Intoxilyzer 8000 - Oregon State Police - 2022
- Firearms Training / Qualifications - Warm Springs Police Department - 2023
Affiliations
Jonah Moore—Wasco Sheriffs Office
Investigation Officer - Former Patrol Sergeant
(541) 460-2961
jonahm@co.wasco.or.us
Kelson Stewart—Prineville Police Department
Police Officer - Formal Co-worker
(541) 536-4378
kstewart@prinevillepd.org
Andrew Coffey—Warm Springs Police Department
Police Sergeant - Patrol Former Co-worker / Sergeant
(541) 300-0308
andrew.coffey@wstribes.org
Timeline
Private Investigator
DigiStream Investigations
09.2023 - 05.2024
Police Officer
Warm Springs Police Department
11.2020 - 04.2023
Corrections Officer
Warm Springs Police Department
08.2019 - 11.2020
Security Officer
Indian Head Casino
07.2017 - 08.2019
Madras High School
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