Mike Asbury
Rocky River,OH
Summary
Experienced Detective with a focus on criminal investigations using cellular technologies, cellular forensics, and vehicle forensics. Proficient in modern data collection, analytics, preservation of data, forensic techniques, processes and approaches. Experienced in working large scale multi-jurisdictional cases. Experienced in providing testimony and testifying in various types of cases. Skilled at identifying, locating, and apprehending fugitives and suspects of crimes. Experienced and skilled in preparing complex and detailed search warrants.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Rocky River Police Department
2015.01 - Current
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Conducted thorough investigations including cases that resulted in RICO criminal complaints and charges filed.
- 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.
- Prepared, obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory analysis and DNA testing.
- Investigated narcotics cases that resulted in both State and Federal cases.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Federal, State and Local cases.
- Prepared reports to detail investigation findings involving cellular record analysis using ZetX and Google Earth.
- Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed detailed vehicle forensic reports using Berla Vehicle Forensics software and hardware.
- Prepared and testified in Federal court proceedings to cellular records and mapping.
Patrol Officer
Euclid Police Department
2013.11 - 2015.01
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Conducting initial interviews for complex incidents such as robberies, felonious assaults, burglaries, attempted homicides and more.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Vehicle Forensics
Berla Vehicle System Forensics Course
Olympia, WA09.2023
Vehicle System Forensic Examiner Certification - Vehicle Forensics
Berla Vehicle Forensics
Olympia, WA09.2023
Vehicle Systems Forensic Technician Certification - Vehicle Forensics
Berla Vehicle Forensics
Olympia, WA09.2023
Vehicle System Forensic Operator Certification - Vehicle Forensics
Berla Vehicle Forensics
Olympia, WA09.2023
Subject Matter Expert Course Attendance - Call Detail Records And Geolocation Analysis
Lexis Nexis Cellular Technologies SME
Tempe, AZ05.2023
Certificate of Completion - Cellular Investigative Techniques
Lexis Nexis Fugitive Mission Planning
Scottsdale, AZ03.2023
Certificate of Completion - Criminal Investigations And Cellular Technologies
Lexis Nexis Cellular Technologies- 40 Hour
Gaithersburg, MD01.2023
Certificate of Completion - Firearms
Glock Armorer's Course
Avon, OH11.2022
Certificate of Completion - Interviewing Techniques
Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing
Lorain, OH06.2022
Certificate of Completion - Interviewing Techniques
Reid Technique of Advance Interrogation
Lorain, OH06.2022
Certificate of Completion - Firearms
AR15/M16/M4/AR308 Armorer Course- 16 Hours
Rocky River, OH04.2022
Instructor Certification - Patrol Tactics
Axon Taser Instructor School
Parma, OH03.2022
Certificate of Completion - Sex Crimes Investigations
Sex Crimes For Patrol And New Investigators
North Royalton, OH05.2021
Certificate of Completion - Social Media Investigations
Social Media Trends And Investigations
London, OH03.2021
Certificate of Completion - Criminal Investigation
Core Criminal Investigation- 40 Hour
Richfield, OH02.2021
Certificate of Completion - Instructional Skills
Instructional Skills- 80 Hours
Richfield, OH05.2019
Unit Instructor Certification - Basic Police Academy Instructor
OPOTC- Basic Academy Unit Instructor
London, OH05.2019
Certificate of Completion - Trauma Care
Bleeding Control Basic V. 1.0 Course
Rocky River, OH12.2018
Certificate of Completion - Special Weapons And Tactics
OTOA Advanced SWAT School- 30 Hours
Warrensville Heights, Ohio11.2018
Certificate of Completion - Firearms
Combat Pistol
London, OH10.2018
Certificate of Completion - Firearms Training
Pistol Diagnostics
London, OH10.2018
Instructor Certification- Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun - Firearms And Training
Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
Portage County, Ohio09.2018
Instructor Certification - Patrol Tactics
Expandable Baton Instructor Training
London, OH08.2018
Certificate of Completion - Tactical Training
Active Killer Interdiction
Sandusky, OH06.2018
Instructor Certification - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
CTS Impact Munitions Instructor Certification
Sandusky, OH06.2018
Certificate of Completion - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
Hostage Rescue
Sandusky, OH06.2018
Certificate of Completion - Patrol Tactics
High Threat CQB- Patrol Instructor- 40 Hour
Ravenna, OH05.2018
Instructor Certification - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
High Threat Vehicle Engagements Instructor
Amherst, OH04.2018
Certificate of Completion - Special Weapons And Tactics
Basic SWAT/Tactical Operator- 40 Hours
Cleveland, OH07.2017
Certificate of Completion - Special Weapons And Tactics
OTOA Tactical Breaching
Sandusky, OH06.2017
Certificate of Completion - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
Counter Ambush Tactics
Sandusky, OH06.2017
Certificate of Completion - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
Analyzing Attacks On VIP's And Dignitaries
Sandusky, OH06.2017
Certificate of Completion - Crime Scene And Investigations
Evidence Technician- 80 Hours
London, OH12.2016
Certificate of Completion - Crime Scene And Investigations
Crime Scene Photography I- 40 Hours
Richfield, OH10.2016
Certificate of Completion - Firearms Training
Combat Marksmanship Skills
London, OH10.2016
Field Training Officer Certification - Patrol Tactics And Training
Field Training Officer Program
Richfield, OH05.2016
Certificate of Completion - Crime Scene And Investigations
Photography For Investigators
Richfield, OH02.2016
Certificate of Completion - Criminal Investigations
Criminal Patrol Baseline Awareness
Cleveland, OH11.2015
Certificate of Completion - Impaired Driving Detection
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
Richfield, OH03.2015
User Certification - Patrol Tactics
NHTSA Radar And Lidar Training- 40 Hours
Elyria, OH12.2014
Certificate of Completion - Basic Police Academy
Peace Officer Basic Training Program
Elyria, OH01.2014
Certificate of Completion - Impaired Driving Detection
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Elyria, OH12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05.2007
Skills
- Chain of Custody
- Case Reviews
- Personnel Training
- Crime Solving
- Evidence Collection
- Judicial Procedures
- Witness Interviewing
- Interrogating Suspects
- Report Writing
- Leading Team Operations
- Evaluating Crime Scenes
- Training Proficiency
- Report Preparation
- Preparing for Court
- Criminal Law Proficiency
- Fugitive Location and Apprehension
- Locating Individuals
- Researching Skills
- Scene Processing
- Conducting Investigations
- Analyzing Details
- Interviewing Skills
- Issuing Bulletins
- Firearms Knowledge
- Blood Spatter Patterns Analysis
- Video Surveillance Systems
- Testifying Skills- Have testified in Federal, State, and Local court cases
- Controlled Tactical Operations
- Debriefing Informants
- Evidence Control
- Collecting Statements
- Criminal Investigation Coordination
- Surveillance Procedures
- Arrest and Search Warrants
- Investigation Strategy
- Missing Persons Investigations
- GPS Tracking Services
- Undercover Surveillance
- Warrant Execution
Additional Information
In addition to working as a Detective for the Rocky River Police Department, I am also the cellular records and geolocation coordinator for the Westshore Enforcement Bureau, which consists of six police departments. I provide call detail record analysis, mapping and testimony for these agencies. I also provide the same service for various other agencies for a variety of cases including, homicides, aggravated robberies, vehicle theft, assaults, missing persons, etc... In totality, I investigate and analyze approximately 50 cases per year for outside agencies that includes cellular record analysis and geolocation records.
Cases of Note:
- RICO case involving a group of men who committed multiple armed robberies and carjackings.
- An armed robbery/carjacking of an Uber driver and airline pilot.
- Call detail analysis and geolocation analysis for a suspect in multiple armed robberies of Burger King restaurants.
- Call detail analysis and geolocation analysis in a case where a man's body was discovered in a backyard of a home which lead to identification of the suspects and confessions.
- Call detail analysis and geolocation analysis for a rape suspect that committed a "Stranger" rape at a local store, which lead to the apprehension of the suspect a day later.
Timeline
Detective
Rocky River Police Department
2015.01 - Current
Patrol Officer
Euclid Police Department
2013.11 - 2015.01
Certificate of Completion - Vehicle Forensics
Berla Vehicle System Forensics Course
Vehicle System Forensic Examiner Certification - Vehicle Forensics
Berla Vehicle Forensics
Vehicle Systems Forensic Technician Certification - Vehicle Forensics
Berla Vehicle Forensics
Vehicle System Forensic Operator Certification - Vehicle Forensics
Berla Vehicle Forensics
Subject Matter Expert Course Attendance - Call Detail Records And Geolocation Analysis
Lexis Nexis Cellular Technologies SME
Certificate of Completion - Cellular Investigative Techniques
Lexis Nexis Fugitive Mission Planning
Certificate of Completion - Criminal Investigations And Cellular Technologies
Lexis Nexis Cellular Technologies- 40 Hour
Certificate of Completion - Firearms
Glock Armorer's Course
Certificate of Completion - Interviewing Techniques
Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing
Certificate of Completion - Interviewing Techniques
Reid Technique of Advance Interrogation
Certificate of Completion - Firearms
AR15/M16/M4/AR308 Armorer Course- 16 Hours
Instructor Certification - Patrol Tactics
Axon Taser Instructor School
Certificate of Completion - Sex Crimes Investigations
Sex Crimes For Patrol And New Investigators
Certificate of Completion - Social Media Investigations
Social Media Trends And Investigations
Certificate of Completion - Criminal Investigation
Core Criminal Investigation- 40 Hour
Certificate of Completion - Instructional Skills
Instructional Skills- 80 Hours
Unit Instructor Certification - Basic Police Academy Instructor
OPOTC- Basic Academy Unit Instructor
Certificate of Completion - Trauma Care
Bleeding Control Basic V. 1.0 Course
Certificate of Completion - Special Weapons And Tactics
OTOA Advanced SWAT School- 30 Hours
Certificate of Completion - Firearms
Combat Pistol
Certificate of Completion - Firearms Training
Pistol Diagnostics
Instructor Certification- Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun - Firearms And Training
Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
Instructor Certification - Patrol Tactics
Expandable Baton Instructor Training
Certificate of Completion - Tactical Training
Active Killer Interdiction
Instructor Certification - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
CTS Impact Munitions Instructor Certification
Certificate of Completion - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
Hostage Rescue
Certificate of Completion - Patrol Tactics
High Threat CQB- Patrol Instructor- 40 Hour
Instructor Certification - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
High Threat Vehicle Engagements Instructor
Certificate of Completion - Special Weapons And Tactics
Basic SWAT/Tactical Operator- 40 Hours
Certificate of Completion - Special Weapons And Tactics
OTOA Tactical Breaching
Certificate of Completion - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
Counter Ambush Tactics
Certificate of Completion - Patrol And SWAT Tactics
Analyzing Attacks On VIP's And Dignitaries
Certificate of Completion - Crime Scene And Investigations
Evidence Technician- 80 Hours
Certificate of Completion - Crime Scene And Investigations
Crime Scene Photography I- 40 Hours
Certificate of Completion - Firearms Training
Combat Marksmanship Skills
Field Training Officer Certification - Patrol Tactics And Training
Field Training Officer Program
Certificate of Completion - Crime Scene And Investigations
Photography For Investigators
Certificate of Completion - Criminal Investigations
Criminal Patrol Baseline Awareness
Certificate of Completion - Impaired Driving Detection
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
User Certification - Patrol Tactics
NHTSA Radar And Lidar Training- 40 Hours
Certificate of Completion - Basic Police Academy
Peace Officer Basic Training Program
Certificate of Completion - Impaired Driving Detection
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Lorain County Community College
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