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Monica Albino

Public Safety
Aberdeen,MD

Summary

Successful managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment as law enforcement officer for 18 years. Advanced skills in crime prevention, evidence preservation and witness interview techniques. Experienced with community outreach, event planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Utilizes strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate successful community programs. Knowledge of building and maintaining community partnerships to support organizational goals and foster community growth. Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Missing Persons Detective

Baltimore City Police Department
Baltimore, MD
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Ensuring that a reported missing person is not the victim of foul play
  • Determining if the person is designated a high-risk missing person or child
  • Contacting the appropriate state agencies to request assistance and determine whether a cooperative effort is necessary
  • Interviewing the reporting person
  • Investigating the potential crime scene and interviewing witnesses
  • Identifying the circumstances of the disappearance
  • Ensuring that the missing person information is entered into all the missing persons database, state and nation wide
  • Obtaining items that may contain DNA (when applicable)
  • Utilizing media outlets ; National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Local News
  • Initiate Search and Rescue Measures
  • Initiate and Facilitate Recovery and Reunification Measures

Gun Violence Enforcement Division(GVED)

Baltimore City Police Department
Baltimore, MD
02.2016 - 03.2018
  • Assisting Baltimore City States Attorney with upcoming trials
  • Identifying Violent Repeat Offenders (VRO)
  • Ensured compliance with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services
  • Writing and executing search and seizures DNA warrants with inmates at Baltimore City Detention Center
  • Providing transportation for victims and or witness
  • Acting as mediator and liaison while ensuring quality of ongoing gun cases are properly prepared for court
  • Attending weekly team meetings

Surveillance Officer

Baltimore City Police Department
Baltimore, MD
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Title 3
  • Monitored security camera system day and night to protect lives and property
  • Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports
  • Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events during each shift
  • Conducted administrative and investigative services with Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • Conducted mobile and surveillance on subjects involved in drug distrubution and other felony activites
  • Completed detailed background checks using investigation skills, courthouse research, and other databases such as Clear, Links, NCIC and Dashboard
  • Worked with multi-jurisdicton to determine relevancy of investigations as related to priority intelligence requirements

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Powell Recovery Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
  • Assessed and treated patients through SAMSHA addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
  • Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
  • Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.

Patrol Officer

Baltimore City Police Department
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
  • Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
  • Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
  • Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.

Public Integrity Detective

Baltimore City Police Department
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
  • Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
  • Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.

Police Sergeant

Baltimore City Police Department
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on best practices for policing techniques and career advancement opportunities.
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
  • Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
  • Conducted internal investigations, addressing both ethical violations and procedural discrepancies among officers.
  • Evaluated department performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective action plans.

Education

Applied Psychology

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
2003

Addiction Counseling

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
05.2000

Skills

  • Ethical and honest
  • Calm in crisis situations
  • Report preparation
  • Detailed report writing
  • Video surveillance systems
  • Interrogation skills
  • Cellular phone call data analysis
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Interviewing witnesses

Timeline

Police Sergeant

Baltimore City Police Department
06.2023 - 07.2025

Public Integrity Detective

Baltimore City Police Department
10.2022 - 06.2023

Patrol Officer

Baltimore City Police Department
10.2021 - 10.2022

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Powell Recovery Center
03.2021 - 08.2021

Missing Persons Detective

Baltimore City Police Department
07.2019 - 01.2020

Gun Violence Enforcement Division(GVED)

Baltimore City Police Department
02.2016 - 03.2018

Surveillance Officer

Baltimore City Police Department
02.2016 - 02.2018

Applied Psychology

Coppin State University

Addiction Counseling

Baltimore City Community College
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