Robert Odgers Jr.
Mehoopany,PA
Summary
Conscientious criminal investigator with 6 years of achievement in evidence collection, suspect interviews and case documentation. Vigilant, meticulous and systematic in gathering data and following leads. Skillfully build rapport and thoroughly analyze encounters and scenes to support criminal prosecution of Narcotic and Sexual Assault cases.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
Dallas Township Police Department
Dallas, PA
10.2020 - 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.
- Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
Police Officer
Dallas Township Police Department
Dallas, Pennsylvania
08.2006 - Current
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Field Training Officer
Dallas Township Police Department
Dallas, PA
04.2017 - 01.2022
- Coordinated and conducted various training, such as firearms, report writing.
- Escorted and transported inmates to court and other required appointments.
- Identified training needs and planned shift time accordingly.
- Monitored day-to-day activities of 6 company and employees, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification.
Narcotics Investigator
Luzerne County Drug Task Force
Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania
12.2016 - 10.2020
- Operated undercover to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
- Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers.
- Trained patrol officers in methods for spotting drug transport vehicles and low-level operatives.
- Testified in court about drug activity and related crimes such as murder and robbery.
- Planned high-risk raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
- Responded to traffic stops to assess drugs found and coordinate strategic responses focused on securing information on higher-level individuals involved in drug trade.
Education
Act 120 Police Academy Certification - Law Enforcement
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA01.2004
Skills
- Preserving crime scenes
- Supervising investigations
- Knowledge judiciary system
- Evidence control
- Community policing
- DNA Swabs
- Collecting statements
- Investigating crimes
- Witness interviews
- Affidavits
- Interrogation
- Undercover Investigations
- Report writing
Certification
Northeast Pennsylvania Detective School ( FBI )
Basic Crime Scene Investigation ( FBI )
Wiretap "A" Certification
Top Gun PA-21
Basic Narcotic Investigator
Active Shooter Level 1 instructor
Armed Vehicle Defense Instructor
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Instructor
Crime Scene Processing Current trends
Nark II Instructor
Field Training Officer
Reid Technique Advanced Interview and Interrogation
Background Investigation for Police Applicants
Timeline
Detective
Dallas Township Police Department
10.2020 - Current
Field Training Officer
Dallas Township Police Department
04.2017 - 01.2022
Narcotics Investigator
Luzerne County Drug Task Force
12.2016 - 10.2020
Police Officer
Dallas Township Police Department
08.2006 - Current
Act 120 Police Academy Certification - Law Enforcement
Lackawanna College