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Michael Walker

Spring,Texas

Summary

Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum. Subject matter expertise derived from twenty-one years in law enforcement, including investigative, supervisory, and administrative roles that included a teaching element.



Work History

Crime Scene Instructor

Houston Police Department Academy
  • Five years experience teaching on crime scene subjects (basic/intermediate crime scene, death investigations, bloodstain analysis) at the Houston Police Department Academy
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plan and syllabus for Introduction to Bloodstain Analysis and instructed the class at the Houston Police Academy
  • Have instructed both the Intermediate Crime Scene Class and Interview and Interrogation at Houston Community College
  • Instructed both Basic and Intermediate Crime Scene at the Houston Police Academy
  • Co-instructed Basic Bloodstain Analysis at the Texas Department of Public Safety Academy.

Community Relations Supervisor

  • Directly supervised four community police storefronts
  • Gave presentations in Positive Interaction Program (PIP) meetings and to other civic groups
  • Participated in several Tax Incremental Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) district meetings with community stakeholders
  • Attended a variety of community meetings in various formats as Administrative Lieutenant of both the Central Division Command and the Southeast Division Command and as Lieutenant – Shift Commander of the Southwest Division Command.

Lead Investigator

  • Led press conferences in murder cases as lead investigator, including Crimestoppers press conferences
  • Frequently provided on-air statements to media regarding on-scene murder investigations
  • Also see above under community relations for additional public speaking experience
  • Provided frequent testimony in Harris County District Court in murder trials as lead investigator, as well as providing expert testimony as a bloodstain analysis expert/crime scene reconstructionist.

Supervisor

  • Supervised a squad of homicide investigators (twelve direct reports)
  • Assigned cases
  • Completed correspondence to the Chief of Police on officer-involved shootings
  • Responded to officer-involved shooting scenes to supervise preliminary investigations
  • Responded to major homicide-related scenes as needed to provide support
  • Supervised active kidnapping investigations
  • Reviewed offense reports to ensure quality control standards
  • Supervised officers of Investigative First Responder Unit (ten direct reports)
  • Evaluated and assigned case work
  • Assisted investigations with advice as required
  • Reviewed and critiqued offense reports
  • Coordinated arrests/warrant runs
  • Performed other supervisory duties of a sergeant (reviewing work cards, completing performance evaluations, and administrative functions as required; provided guidance or counseling to officers)
  • Supervised Houston Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit under the Houston Forensic Science Center (eighteen officers)
  • Moved unit toward accreditation under ISO 17020
  • Developed training manual, new report writing format compatible with evidence submission/analysis system.

Homicide Investigator

  • Six years investigating homicides and active kidnappings: liaison with other agencies both local and federal
  • Wrote lengthy chronological reports documenting the course of long investigations, conducted static and rolling surveillance
  • Five years processing complex crime scenes (murders, suicides, equivocal deaths, and other major crimes) for evidence documentation and collection
  • Testimony in district court regarding chain of custody.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies-Government

The University of Houston At Clear Lake
12.1993

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Public Speaking, Written and Verbal Communications
  • Community Relations
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Expertise in subject matter
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Criminal Investigations

City

Texas

Zip

77345

Ranks

  • Cadet, 11/1994, Graduated first in class academically
  • Police Officer, 05/1995
  • Sergeant, 03/2006, Ranked third on promotional list
  • Lieutenant, 04/2009, Ranked ninth on promotional list

Street

Kingwood

Timeline

Crime Scene Instructor

Houston Police Department Academy

Community Relations Supervisor

Lead Investigator

Supervisor

Homicide Investigator

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies-Government

The University of Houston At Clear Lake

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