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Robert Overmyer

Ellicott City,MD

Summary

I am a dedicated law enforcement officer with twenty five years of experience and dedication in solving criminal cases. Hardworking and conscientious with high level of integrity and good clear rates. I have experience in supervising colleagues and working hand in hand with federal and local agencies. Wide array training in both modern and traditional policing techniques.

Overview

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Work History

Criminal Investigator

Metropolitan Police Department
Washington, DC
04/26/99 - Current
  • Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
  • Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
  • Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
  • Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
  • Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
  • Maintained contact with victims throughout the course of an investigation for support purposes.
  • Utilized computer databases to research individuals associated with cases being investigated.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims and suspects to obtain information relevant to investigations.
  • Investigated felony-level [Type] crimes in support of district attorney prosecution cases.
  • Attended meetings with prosecutors and other officials involved in legal proceedings.
  • Reviewed case files and documents to identify potential leads in investigations.
  • Participated in stakeouts and raids when necessary to apprehend suspects or collect evidence.
  • Assisted in the execution of search warrants at properties related to criminal activities.
  • Developed relationships with informants to gain insight into criminal activities.
  • Prepared detailed reports of criminal activity for use in court proceedings.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving possible criminal activity or threats of violence.
  • Interviewed law enforcement personnel regarding ongoing investigations.
  • Adhered to all departmental policies, procedures, laws, regulations and ethical standards while performing duties.
  • Coordinated the collection of physical evidence from crime scenes for further analysis.
  • Collaborated with other agencies in joint task forces to investigate complex crimes.
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement departments on multi-jurisdictional cases requiring collaboration between agencies.
  • Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
  • Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
  • Developed case plans and conducted comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain necessary evidence.
  • Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
  • Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
  • Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
  • Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations.
  • Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
  • Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing, and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
  • Conducted multi-jurisdictional investigations to identify and dismantle criminal organizations.
  • Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
  • Compiled and analyzed information regarding gang members and activities.
  • Patrolled area undercover to combat organized burglary ring.
  • Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
  • Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
  • Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
  • Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
  • Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
  • Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
  • Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Skills

  • Surveillance techniques
  • First Aid Training
  • Interview techniques
  • Legal knowledge
  • Physical Fitness
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Undercover operations
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Evidence collection
  • Investigative research
  • Crime lab procedures
  • Missing persons investigations
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Records handling
  • Fugitive location and apprehension
  • Report Preparation
  • Interrogation skills
  • Undercover Investigations
  • Insurance fraud
  • Homicide investigations
  • GPS tracking services
  • Evidence collection and preservation
  • Report Generation
  • Witness interviews
  • Deadline and results-oriented
  • Research skills
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Court Testimony
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Report Development
  • Due diligence
  • Research abilities
  • Crime Prevention
  • Interrogating suspects
  • Data review
  • Federal, state, and local laws knowledge

Affiliations

I thoroughly enjoy running, swimming and biking as well as watching sports.

Accomplishments

I have received countless departmental awards and commendations as well as awards from the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia. I have received written commendations from the United States Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and Maryland State Police.

Certification

Basic Interview and Interrogation Techniques.

WALES/NCIC

LinX NCR

TLOXp

Accurint Trax

ISO ClaimSearch

CASTViz

Pen Link (Pen Register)

CPR

ICAT (Integrating Communications, Assessment and Tactics)

ABLE ( Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement)

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Criminal Investigator

Metropolitan Police Department
04/26/99 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Montgomery College

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