Michelle Keefer
Union Springs,AL
Summary
Retired law enforcement officer with 23 years of experience in investigations, researching and reviewing case files and conducting interviews. The last eight years of service was as a Detective in the Special Investigations Unit. I was a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit for four years and the next four years as a Detective in the Sexual Offender Unit. I have initiated, investigated and charged hundreds of cases. I established a working relationship with the United States Marshal Service and developed and taught Detectives in Central Florida the techniques for the investigation, case development and prosecution of Sexual Offenders.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
Osceola County Sheriff's Office
01.1996 - 05.2022
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations
- Communicated information on proper procedures, judicial processes and successful strategies for criminal investigations
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Education
Vocational Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding -
Troy University
Troy, AL11.2022
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
UNIVERSITY of CENTRAL FLORIDA
Orlando, FL05.2018
Skills
- Report preparation
- Conducting computer checks
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Case reviews
- Conducting investigations
- Criminal law knowledge
- Interviewing skills
- Analyzing details
- Community relations
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Apprentice
- Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer - Retired
Professional References
- Lt. Donald MacAllaster, 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL, 34744, 407-348-2222, Donald.Macallaster@osceolasheriff.org
- Major Wiley Black, 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL, 34744, 407-348-1150, Wiley.Black@osceolasheriff.org
- Senior Inspector Ebenezer Paikai IV, 401 W. Central Blvd. #2300, Orlando, FL, 32801, 239-887-2531, Ebenezer.Paikai@usdoj.gov
Timeline
Detective
Osceola County Sheriff's Office
01.1996 - 05.2022
Vocational Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding -
Troy University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
UNIVERSITY of CENTRAL FLORIDA
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