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RICHARD ALVAREZ

Haverstraw,NY

Summary

NYPD Detective with extensive experience in conducting thorough investigations, mentoring junior detectives, and collaborating with multiple law enforcement agencies. Skilled in surveillance, evidence collection, and courtroom testimony. Bringing strong investigative techniques and a proactive approach to solving complex cases and enhancing community safety.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NYPD DETECTIVE

NYPD
06.1998 - Current
  • 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.
  • Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
  • Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
  • Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
  • Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
  • Acted as a liaison between the detective division and community members, fostering trust and strengthening communication channels for improved crime reporting.
  • Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
  • Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
  • Coordinated crime scene searches methodically for comprehensive evidence collection ensuring no critical elements are missed.
  • Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Appeared in court and testified under oath in [Type] and [Type] cases.
  • Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
  • Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
  • Performed extensive research on criminal backgrounds and patterns using various databases for accurate suspect profiling.
  • Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
  • Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new developments in forensic science and investigation methodologies.
  • Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
  • Managed surveillance operations effectively, contributing towards timely apprehension of offenders before further crimes were committed.
  • Provided expert testimony in court proceedings, contributing to successful convictions in numerous cases.
  • Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
  • Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
  • Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
  • Conducted undercover operations to infiltrate criminal organizations, resulting in successful dismantling of illegal activities.
  • Improved inter-departmental collaboration, sharing intelligence and resources across agencies.
  • Led undercover operations to infiltrate criminal organizations, resulting in significant arrests and convictions.
  • Mentored junior detectives, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance their investigative skills.
  • Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
  • Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
  • Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
  • Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
  • Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
06-1998

Skills

  • Interview techniques
  • Team leadership skills
  • Collecting evidence
  • Interrogation skills
  • Conducting investigations
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Preparing for court
  • Preserving crime scenes
  • Witness interviews
  • Writing reports
  • Criminal law proficiency
  • Chain of custody
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Undercover operations
  • Courtroom testimony skills
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Debriefing informants
  • Scene processing
  • Judicial procedures
  • Evidence collection
  • Serving search warrants
  • Detailed report writing
  • Crime scene photography

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • [State] Driver's License

Timeline

NYPD DETECTIVE

NYPD
06.1998 - Current
  • First Aid Certification
  • [State] Driver's License

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
RICHARD ALVAREZ