Nancy Harkin
Trinidad,CO
Summary
Colorado P.O.S.T.-certified peace officer with over six years in law enforcement. Expertise in conducting thorough investigations, managing evidence, preparing cases for prosecution, and providing courtroom testimony that supports successful prosecution outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer
Trinidad Police Department
Trinidad, USA
06.2020 - Current
- Investigate criminal offenses from the initial report through prosecution by conducting interviews, collecting evidence, preparing search warrants, and completing comprehensive case reports.
- Work closely with prosecutors, victim advocates, forensic laboratories, and partner agencies to ensure thorough investigations and successful case outcomes.
- Review digital evidence, surveillance footage, and other investigative materials to identify suspects and develop investigative leads.
- Prepare cases for prosecution and testify in court regarding investigative findings.
- Maintain organized case files, evidence records, and investigative documentation while managing multiple active investigations.
Detective
Trinidad Police Department
Trinidad, USA
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Investigated felony offenses including domestic violence, sexual assault, fraud, crimes against children (ICAC), and property crimes.
- Interviewed victims and witnesses to obtain crucial information for investigations.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Collected, preserved, and analyzed evidence such as fingerprints, weapons, documents, drugs.
- Sex offender registration
Police Officer Trainee / Field Training
Trinidad Police Department
Trinidad, USA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Successfully completed the department's field training program.
Emergency Dispatcher
City of Trinidad
Trinidad, USA
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Dispatched police, fire, and EMS personnel using CAD while monitoring officer safety and unit status.
- Prioritized calls for service based on nature and urgency, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to critical incidents.
- Maintained communication with responding personnel, relaying real-time updates as incidents evolved to ensure effective response.
- Answered emergency and non-emergency calls while remaining calm under pressure and gathering critical information from callers.
- Assisted public by providing critical information, coordinating resources, and directing callers to appropriate agencies for timely response.
- Entered warrants, protection orders, stolen property, and other law enforcement information into state and national databases.
Education
Associate of Arts (A.A.) -
Eastern Gateway Community College
06-2023
Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy -
Adams County Sheriff's Academy / FLATROCK Regional Training Center
06-2020
High School Diploma -
Primero Highschool
06-2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Trinidad State College
01-2016
Skills
- Community policing strategies
- Investigative techniques
- Evidence collection
- Court testimony
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Case management
Professional Certifications And Training
- Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification,
- Intoxilyzer 9000 Operator Certification
- Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
- Southern Police Institute – Homicide Investigation
- Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation
- Domestic Violence Response & Investigation
- Sexual Assault Response & Investigation
- Criminal Intelligence Systems Basic Course
- Desert Snow Criminal Interdiction Workshop
- Women in Command
- Peer Support for Emergency Responders
- FOP National Conference – Recruitment & Retention
- FOP National Conference – Conflict at the Fence: Strategic Adaptations for the Future of Policing
- Sex Offender Registration Course
Timeline
Detective
Trinidad Police Department
10.2022 - 12.2023
Patrol Officer
Trinidad Police Department
06.2020 - Current
Police Officer Trainee / Field Training
Trinidad Police Department
06.2020 - 09.2020
Emergency Dispatcher
City of Trinidad
12.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts (A.A.) -
Eastern Gateway Community College
Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy -
Adams County Sheriff's Academy / FLATROCK Regional Training Center
High School Diploma -
Primero Highschool
Some College (No Degree) -
Trinidad State College