Ryan Acevedo
Lynbrook
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented Criminal Justice student with experience supporting law enforcement investigations, background checks, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in research, documentation, identity verification, and handling sensitive information. Experienced working with municipal and county law enforcement agencies where accuracy, confidentiality, and procedural compliance are critical. Strong interest in financial crime prevention, fraud investigation, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance within financial institutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Code Enforcement / Police Aide
Lynbrook Police Department
09.2022 - Current
- Provided administrative and operational support to sworn law enforcement personnel, enhancing overall department efficiency.
- Assisted with incident documentation, record verification, and municipal code enforcement.
- Interacted professionally with public, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedural compliance.
- Supported investigations through information gathering and documentation, contributing to case resolution.
Background Investigation Intern
Nassau County Police Department
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted background investigations and verified applicant information to facilitate informed licensing decisions.
- Reviewed records and documentation to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Communicated with applicants and internal departments to verify identity and eligibility, ensuring accuracy of documentation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive personal and investigative information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY05-2026
Skills
- Background Investigations
- Identity verification
- Investigative Research
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Confidential Data Handling
- Community Safety Awareness
- Report writing
- Communication & Public Interaction
Projects
Research Methods Data Analysis Project (Molloy University 2024)
- Collected and analyzed participant data to identify trends and anomalies within a research dataset., Performed data cleaning and validation to ensure accuracy and consistency., Leveraged Excel to organize and interpret data for actionable insights., Presented findings in a structured format to support data-driven conclusions.
OSINT Data Tracking & Analysis Project, Nassau County Police Department (Pistol Licensing Section Internship), 2025
- Conducted open-source intelligence (OSINT) research using publicly available information to track and organize subject data., Collected and compiled structured data from multiple sources to support identity verification and background review processes., Utilized Excel to log, organize, and maintain records of individuals, including key identifiers and relevant details., Applied data validation techniques to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of collected information., Identified patterns, discrepancies, and potential inconsistencies across datasets through analytical review., Documented findings in a clear, organized format to support investigative and compliance-related use cases.
Awards
- Eagle Scout Award
- Dean’s List — Molloy University
- Silver Cord Award for Community Service
Timeline
Background Investigation Intern
Nassau County Police Department
01.2025 - 06.2025
Code Enforcement / Police Aide
Lynbrook Police Department
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Molloy University