Sarah L. Taylor
Centerburg
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with over 14 years of experience in criminal investigation and an extensive understanding of criminal law. Proven expertise in conducting thorough investigations, processing crime scenes, and preparing comprehensive case reports for various court proceedings. Demonstrates a strong ability to build trust among law enforcement and the community, while effectively serving the citizens of Ohio. Dynamic leader with a strong foundation in inspiring and mentoring others, dedicated to fostering positive change at BCI. Proven commitment to continuous learning and embracing challenges to enhance leadership capabilities. Strategic thinker with a focus on proactive contributions and team empowerment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
London
06.2021 - Current
- Special Agent assigned to the Major Crimes Section, Crime Scene Unit. Responsible for the investigation of officer-involved critical incidents, felony crimes, including, but not limited to homicides, questioned deaths, sexual crimes, robberies, burglaries, kidnappings, and other violent crimes.
- Oversee major crime scene management, ensuring all procedures are followed for securing the area.
- Responsible for taking calls from law enforcement agencies and providing guidance on how to properly process a scene, or preserve it prior to BCI arrival.
Detective/ Deputy Sheriff/ Officer in Charge
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
Delaware
11.2011 - 06.2021
- Responsible for supervising the shift when the sergeant was off, investigating criminal felony cases, interviewing subjects, investigating missing or endangered persons, completing background investigations, performing Certified Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) exams, processing crime scenes, performing surveillance or undercover details, preparing and presenting cases to the grand jury and at trial, obtaining and executing search warrants, and using investigative tools, including, but not limited to, Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, LexisNexis – Accurint, and Leads Online.
Criminal Investigator
The Ohio Public Defender’s Office
Columbus
01.2010 - 11.2011
- Worked on the Wrongful Conviction Project/ Innocence Project and collected data related to the death penalty.
- Responsible for administrative work, performing background checks, court record requests, detailed report writing, records collection, database input and maintenance, using LexisNexis – Accurint, investigating criminal felony cases, interviewing witnesses, victims, and potential suspects.
Intake Officer
The Summit County Juvenile Court
Akron
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Responsible for explaining the legal process to juveniles and their families, gathering information about the juvenile’s family circumstances, assessing the juvenile’s relationship with their peers and performance in school, gathering information on their mental or physical health history, making a disciplinary recommendation to the court for the juvenile, completing administrative work, and assisting in courtroom testimony and sentencing recommendations.
Education
The National Forensic Academy -
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN03-2022
Ohio Peace Officer -
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
Columbus, OH11-2013
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Criminal Justice
Kent State University
01.2011
Psychology coursework -
Malone University
01.2008
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
01.2007
Skills
- Police Executive Leadership College
- First-Line Supervisor Training
- Leadership and Conflict Management Training
- Acting Special Agent Supervisor, Officer in Charge
- Field Training Agent
- Child Abduction Response Team
- Principal Protection Training and Detail
- Case planning and management
- Critical thinking
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Experience in undercover operations
- Certified Examiners Course in Truth Verification, Senior Operator
- Remote Pilot Certification
- IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator
- International Association for Identification member
- Field Training Officer Certification
- Instrument Operator Training, Heuresis Corporation, HBI-120
Timeline
Special Agent
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
06.2021 - Current
Detective/ Deputy Sheriff/ Officer in Charge
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
11.2011 - 06.2021
Criminal Investigator
The Ohio Public Defender’s Office
01.2010 - 11.2011
Intake Officer
The Summit County Juvenile Court
01.2009 - 01.2010
The National Forensic Academy -
University of Tennessee
Ohio Peace Officer -
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Criminal Justice
Kent State University
Psychology coursework -
Malone University
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
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