Matthew A. Feterick
Frankfort
Summary
Dynamic digital forensics expert with extensive experience at the Lafayette Police Department, adept at utilizing OSINT analysis and critical thinking to uncover vital evidence in child exploitation cases. Proven track record in evidence collection and case management, ensuring thorough investigations that support successful prosecutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Investigator
Lafayette Police Department High Tech Crime Unit
- Forensically collect, examine, and analyze digital evidence from mobile devices and computers
- Commonly use digital forensic tools; Cellebrite Premium, UFED4PC, Physical Analyzer, Magnet Axiom, FTK, X-ways, and Paladin
- Investigate cases including interviewing suspects and victims of child exploitation
- Review, triage, and investigate all Cyber Tips as part of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
- Including Bittorrent Peer-to Peer (P2P) investigations
- Utilize OSINT to identify victims, suspects, and persons of interest in criminal cases
- Also used in conjunction with law enforcement sources to verify information or develop a pattern of life
- Document and collect evidence at crime scenes
- Maintain chain of custody for all evidence items
Digital Forensic Analyst
Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Forensically collect, examine, and analyze digital evidence from mobile devices and computers
- Commonly use digital forensic tools; Cellebrite Premium, UFED4PC, Physical Analyzer, Magnet Axiom, FTK, X-ways, Forensic Express (FEX), and Paladin
- Investigate cases of possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material as part of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
- Including Bittorrent Peer-to-Peer (P2P) investigations
- Utilize OSINT to identify suspects and victims in online child exploitation investigations
Detective Sergeant
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Providing testimony in numerous criminal and civil court proceeding both as and through written probable cause affidavits for obtaining search warrants
- Cell phone forensics utilizing Axiom Software by Magnet Forensics and Paraben
- Downloading, storing, and analyzing evidence gathered from digital downloads to identify crucial evidence and present to prosecution for use in trial
- Investigate felony criminal cases including working in conjunction with other members of law enforcement, prosecutor’s office, Department of Child Services, and other stakeholders
- Extensive use of OSINT to identify suspects and establish pattern of life
- Interviewing victims and suspects
- Work with investigators with other local agencies in narcotics investigations including
- Supervising informants, setting up and participating in controlled buys, execution of search warrants
- Search warrants, cell phone data downloads, and overseeing criminal cases
Patrol Sergeant
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Mentoring and supervising deputies assigned to A-squad and handling day to day operations
- Responsible for the training and development of new deputies through the field training officer program
- Served as a member of the hiring board and was involved in background investigations and interviews of potential candidates
- Served as supervisor for A-squad during times that Lieutenant was off duty
- Maintained schedule for proper road coverage
Deputy Sheriff
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Providing police services to Clinton County not limited to traffic enforcement, accident investigation, calls for service, and investigating criminal activity
- Serving process including warrants, writs, and civil papers
- Providing transport for inmates when requested from the jail
Corrections Officer
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Responsible for the daily supervision of inmates in the Clinton County Jail
- This includes booking new arrests, conducting searches of cells, escorting inmates to and from various programs, enforcing jail rules and regulations, maintaining the safety and security of inmates and staff
- Provide security when inmates were transported outside of the facility
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies with a concentration in Criminal Intelligence Analysis
American Public University
08.2020
Basic Class -
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
01.2007
Associates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Vincennes University
01.2003
Skills
- Digital forensics
- OSINT analysis
- Critical thinking
- Interviewing witnesses
- Computer forensics
- Due diligence
- Case management
- Evidence collection
Certification
- Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
- Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)
- Law Enforcement Officer - Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Training
- Open Source Intelligence - NW3C
- Evidence Technician - OPOTA
- Photography I - OPOTA
- Mac OS Forensics - NW3C
- Bittorrent Investigations Training - Fox Valley Technical College
- Undercover ICAC Chat Operations - Fox Valley Technical College
- Cellebrite Premium Training - Cellebrite
- Basic Computer Forensic Examiner - IACIS
- Cellebrite Certified Operator/Physical Analyst CCO/CCPA - Cellebrite
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Training
- Reid School of Interview and Interrogation
- Street Level Drug and Narcotics Investigation - PATC
- Detective and New Criminal Investigator School - PATC
- Desert Snow Drug Interdiction
- Indoor Marijuana Grow School - Indiana Drug Enforcement Association
- Prescription Drug Diversion Training - Indiana Drug Enforcement Association
- Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation - IPTM
- At Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation - IPTM
- Traffic Accident Reconstruction School - IPTM
- Vehicle and Pedestrian Accident Training - Indiana Association of Certified Crash Investigators
- Leadership in Challenging Times - PATC
- Mastering Leadership Skills - PATC
- Field Training Officer School
- Basic Jail Officer School
Accomplishments
- Life Saving Award- Clinton County Sheriff's Office
- Merit Award- Clinton County Sheriff's Office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Digital Forensic Analyst
Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit
01.2021 - 01.2023
Detective Sergeant
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
01.2015 - 01.2021
Patrol Sergeant
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
01.2011 - 01.2015
Deputy Sheriff
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
01.2007 - 01.2011
Corrections Officer
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
01.2004 - 01.2007
Forensic Investigator
Lafayette Police Department High Tech Crime Unit
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies with a concentration in Criminal Intelligence Analysis
American Public University
Basic Class -
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Associates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Vincennes University
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