MARK BLACKWELL
Alexandria,Virginia
Summary
Currently the supervisor of the Crime Scene Investigations section of the Alexandria Police Department for two and a half years and a supervisor in the Patrol Operations Bureau for four years.. Skilled at working under pressure and adapting to new situations.. Excellent in managing and deploying resources, counseling, and problem-solving. Integrity is above reproach. Often assist in the duties of a Commander by conducting roll call duties, which include reviewing the watch log, assigning beats to officers, and evaluating calls for service as the Watch Commander.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crime Scene Investigations Supervisor
Alexandria Police Department
Alexandria, VA
05.2020 - Current
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.
- Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory analysis and DNA testing.
- Guided, mentored and supervised 9 subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Assigned schedules and coordinated leave time to maintain optimal coverage.
Police Officer IV
Alexandria Police Department
3600 Wheeler Avenue Alexandria,, Virginia 22304
04.2006 - 05.2020
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Secured 27 crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Deputy Sheriff II
Arlington County Sheriff\'s Office
1425 North Courthouse Road Arlington, Virginia 22201
01.2002 - 03.2006
- Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.
- Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.
- Protected level 5-secured compound with office space for 24 employees.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for 11 cases
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 70 inmates and guards
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
Fort Myer, Virginia
10.1985 - 09.2001
- Led platoon of over thirty soldiers during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $100,000.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Encouraged and assisted 9 fire team leaders to become squad leads and 4 squad leaders to become promoted to platoon sergeants in their careers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VirginiaSkills
- Exemplifies Integrity
- De-escalation Techniques
- Calm In Emergency Situations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Planning and Coordination
- Cultural Awareness
- Organization and Time Management
- Crime Trend Analysis
- Crisis Intervention Specialist
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Training and Development
- Team Building
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
Crisis Intervention Team Member, Patrol Training Officer, Force Science Certification, Intoxylizer EC/IR II Certification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Completed Field Training Officers Course July 1 -July 15, 2005.
- Completed General Instructors Course November 9-November 13, 2009.
- Completed the Crisis Intervention Team Course December 13 - December 2010.
- Completed Force Science Certification Course December 9 - December 13, 2013.
- Completed Five Stages of Successful Interviews and Interrogations March 7 - March 11, 2016.
- Completed What Makes A Leader Great September 26 - September 28, 2017.
- Completed Leadership Essentials Module 4 October 10 - October 11, 2017.
- Completed Leadership Essentials Module 5 February 13 - February 14, 2018.
- Completed Internal Affairs Course October 14 - October 18, 2019.
- Completed Advanced Supervision and Management November 19 - November 20, 2019.
- Completed Internal Affairs Course November 16 - November 20, 2020.
- Completed FBI Leeda Trilogy March 26, 2021.
Timeline
Crime Scene Investigations Supervisor
Alexandria Police Department
05.2020 - Current
Police Officer IV
Alexandria Police Department
04.2006 - 05.2020
Deputy Sheriff II
Arlington County Sheriff\'s Office
01.2002 - 03.2006
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
10.1985 - 09.2001
High School Diploma -
Northern Virginia Community College
Crisis Intervention Team Member, Patrol Training Officer, Force Science Certification, Intoxylizer EC/IR II Certification
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