Orlando F. Almanzar
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with over 30 years of combined military and civilian service, including over a decade as a Homicide Detective with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Demonstrated expertise in complex case investigation, cellphone data analysis, and courtroom testimony, with an 80% clearance rate on homicide cases. Strong background in crime scene management, interview and interrogation, and forensic collaboration. Military-trained with a commitment to discipline, accuracy, and justice.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homicide Detective – Violent Crimes Division
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
01.2015 - Current
- Lead investigator on high-profile homicide cases; achieved 85% clearance rate.
- Conducted in-depth cellphone data analysis, including tower mapping, intercepts, and forensic examination.
- Managed all aspects of casework: crime scene management, development of probable cause to arrest suspects, evidence analysis, suspect interviews and trial preparation.
- Worked in coordination with local, state and federal agencies on joint investigations.
Detective – Criminal Investigations Division
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Investigated violent crimes including shootings, robberies, and aggravated assaults and batteries, carjackings and kidnappings.
- Served as primary or supporting investigator on violent criminal cases.
- Reviewed evidence, interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspects, as well as compiled case files for prosecution.
Police Officer
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Patrolled assigned areas, enforced laws, and responded to emergency and criminal incidents.
- Frequently first on scene for violent crimes, securing evidence and providing detailed initial reports.
Security Forces – Staff Sergeant
United States Air Force
09.1994 - 10.2002
- Conducted base law enforcement, threat assessments, and security operations at multiple domestic and overseas installations.
- Provided force protection for high-value assets and coordinated with civilian law enforcement during joint missions.
- Earned commendations for leadership and operational effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland
01.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Security Administration
Community College of the Air Force
01.2000
Skills
- Homicide & Violent Crime Investigations
- Cellphone & Digital Data Analysis
- Crime Scene Management
- Interview & Interrogations
- Evidence Handling & Chain of Custody
- Courtroom Testimony
Certification
- Cellphone & Digital Investigations
- (Selected Highlights — 248 total training hours, full list available upon request)
- FBI CAST Training, Hawk Analytics, Pen-Link Advanced
- Basic Cellphone Investigations, Cellphone Data Mapping
- Cell Tower Analysis, Intercepts of Secure Communications, Forensic Recovery
- Communication Analysis, Cellular Technology & Mapping Analysis
- Connected Cars Investigations
- Homicide & Death Investigations
- Practical Homicide Investigations
- Injury & Death Investigations
- Blood Spatter Analysis
- Child Death & Homicide
- Officer-Involved Shootings
- Underwater Death Investigations
- Child Abduction and Exploitation
- Interview & Interrogation
- Reid Technique of Interviews and Interrogations (Basic & Advanced)
- Wicklander-Zulawski Advanced Workshop on Interviews and Interrogations
- Kinesics Interviews
- Miranda & Investigative Interviews
- Additional Training
- Crime Gun Intelligence (DOJ)
- Firearms Protocols
- Facial Recognition & Comparison
- Internet Investigations
Awards & Honors
Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year – U.S. Department of Justice, 2016, Officer of the Month – Fort Lauderdale Police Department, February 2005 & February 2014, Outstanding Security Forces Flight Airman of the Year – 24th Security Forces Squadron, Howard AFB, Panama, 1998
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Homicide Detective – Violent Crimes Division
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
01.2015 - Current
Detective – Criminal Investigations Division
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
01.2009 - 01.2015
Police Officer
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
01.2002 - 01.2009
Security Forces – Staff Sergeant
United States Air Force
09.1994 - 10.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Security Administration
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland
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