Madelyn Addison
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with background in conducting death investigations, photography, evidence collection, scene processing, and documentation. Self-motivated and willing to take on added responsibilities to assist co-workers in a team-like manner.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Services Technician
Peoria Police Department
Peoria, Arizona
05.2023 - Current
- Responded to various types of crime scenes and accident scenes including homicides, aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, child abuse, armed robberies, and some property crimes.
- Documented scenes through photographs, notes, sketches.
- Identified, collected, and processed evidence including fingerprints, impression evidence, biological evidence, and other physical evidence.
- Processed various types of evidence for latent fingerprints in the laboratory using different methods.
- Prepared accurate and thorough reports.
- Worked on on-call status during out-of-office hours.
- Testified in criminal court.
Forensic Services Technician Assistant
Peoria Police Department
Peoria, Arizona
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Responded to various types of crime scenes and accident scenes including homicides, aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, child abuse, armed robberies, and some property crimes under the supervision of a supervisor or trainer.
- Documented scenes through photographs, notes, sketches under the supervision of a supervisor or trainer.
- Identified, collected, and processed evidence including fingerprints, impression evidence, biological evidence, and other physical evidence under the supervision of a supervisor or trainer.
- Processed various types of evidence for latent fingerprints in the laboratory using different methods under the supervision of a supervisor or trainer.
- Prepared accurate and thorough reports under the supervision of a supervisor or trainer.
- Worked on on-call status during out-of-office hours under the supervision of a supervisor or trainer.
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Received notifications of death from different agencies and outside parties and determined jurisdiction.
- Conducted on-scene investigations including outdoor scenes, homes, hospitals, crime scenes, accident scenes, etc.
- Documented and photographed scenes and evidence on scenes.
- Performed external bodily exams on scenes to document any injuries or other physical findings.
- Conducted investigations through interviews, record reviews, and prepared written reports of investigations
- Interviewed witnesses, physicians, health care agencies, police officers/detectives, and family members to obtain facts concerning deaths and decedents
- Assisted with unidentified cases by searching records for information, locating possible identification materials on scene, and documenting tattoos through photographs.
Investigations Intern
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Completed cremation reviews- reviewed death certificates, medical records, conducted next-of-kin interviews and law enforcement contact to make a jurisdictional decision.
- Photographed bodies at the office for cases that did not require a scene response.
- Performed nasal swabs and vitreous collections on deceased.
- Completed donor authorizations.
- Communicated with law enforcement, healthcare, and funeral home personnel.
- Completed thorough reports and included review of medical records.
Education
B.S. Anthropology -
Baylor University
Waco, Texas01.2020
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication
- Evidence processing and collection
- Problem-Solving
- Calm Under Pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Assisted grieving families by providing timely and compassionate communication regarding investigation process and results
- Participated in relevant training programs to stay current on best practices within the field of death investigation
- Enhanced case resolution by meticulously examining death scenes and collecting pertinent evidence
Additional Information
Certified Arizona Peace Officers and Training Board General Instructor
- Instructed multiple forensic and crime scene investigation courses at the West Valley Law Enforcement Training Academy
- Created presentations and teaching material for the academy
Awards
Achievement Award - 2022- Peoria Police Department
Timeline
Forensic Services Technician
Peoria Police Department
05.2023 - Current
Forensic Services Technician Assistant
Peoria Police Department
05.2022 - 05.2023
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner
10.2021 - 05.2022
Investigations Intern
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner
07.2021 - 10.2021
B.S. Anthropology -
Baylor University