Roseann Lia
VAN NUYS,CA
Summary
Extensive experience in police department administrative hearings, interviews and investigation for police use of force and the discipline process.
Extensive investigation experience both criminal and administrative.
Extensive supervisory experience both at the staff and field levels.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Representative for Police Officers
Los Angeles Police Department
09.2018 - Current
- Represents officers during administrative interviews such as complaint interviews, use of force interviews, critical incident interviews.
- Represents officers in administrative hearings including Administrative Appeals, Board of Inquiry, Liberty Interest Hearings, RMEC process.
- Prepares defense for officers in administrative hearings.
- Prepares responses to adverse administrative findings.
- Guides and supports officers during administrative procedures such as the complaint process, use of force review process, Board of Inquiry, Liberty Interest Hearings, RMEC process.
Commander's Aide
Los Angeles Police Department
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendar for police commander.
- Managed administrative office for police commander including 4 employees
- Managed, organized and completed all projects for a police bureau, including numerous branches and sections for police commander to ensure timely and accurate submission.
Aide to Chief of Police
Los Angeles Police Department
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures.
- Managed, organized and completed projects for the Chief of Police including assignments for an entire bureau.
- Processed all requests and documentation for Chief of Police.
- Reviewed and completed all correspondence for Chief of Police.
- Attended staff meetings and communicated priorities and outcomes to subordinate groups.
- Trusted with confidential information and assignments.
Internal Affairs Investigator
Los Angeles Police Department
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Questioned and consulted with subjects and witnesses for information pertaining to criminal cases.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Police Sergeant
Los Angeles Police Department
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to [Number] officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
Police Detective
Los Angeles Police Department
10.2005 - 02.2011
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
Police Officer
Los Angeles Police Department
10.1995 - 05.2005
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Thomas Aquinas College
Santa Paula, CA06.1989
Skills
- Risk Management
- Statistical Data Gathering
- Project Planning
- Data Evaluation
- Business Writing
- Office Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Employee Training
- Records Preparation
- Administrative Management
Exercise
I enjoy all types of exercise and outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, running, weight lifting. I also love to travel.
Timeline
Administrative Representative for Police Officers
Los Angeles Police Department
09.2018 - Current
Commander's Aide
Los Angeles Police Department
09.2017 - 09.2018
Aide to Chief of Police
Los Angeles Police Department
11.2015 - 09.2017
Internal Affairs Investigator
Los Angeles Police Department
03.2014 - 11.2015
Police Sergeant
Los Angeles Police Department
02.2011 - 03.2014
Police Detective
Los Angeles Police Department
10.2005 - 02.2011
Police Officer
Los Angeles Police Department
10.1995 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Thomas Aquinas College