Scot VanSolkema
Investigator
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Talented Fraud Investigator bringing 17 years of experience and expertise in both digital and field investigations. Highly observant and detail-oriented with strong follow-through and analytical approach. Ready for new challenge in long-term position in the public sector.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
City Of Lowell Police Department
Lowell, MI
08.2020 - Current
- Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques and video evidence collection.
- Conducted hundreds of interviews with witnesses, suspects and victims.
- Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
- Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
- Planned and conducted dozens of financial and organized crimes investigations.
Police Officer
City Of Lowell Police Deparment
Lowell, MI
10.2004 - 08.2020
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Procured over $200,000 of surplus US Military equipment for police department and city at very little taxpayer expense.
- Starred in viral video "Christmas Surprise Traffic Stop with Lowell Police," that garnered positive international exposure for department and city.
- Go-to technology researcher, purchaser, installer and problem solver, saving Lowell money and time.
- Served in detective position twice for combined total of over 6 years.
- Resolved numerous embezzlement and credit card fraud cases.
- Solved several cases involving social media fraud, abuse and stalking.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIMCOLES Certificate - Police Academy
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MISchool of Police Staff And Command -
Northwestern University
Skills
Video surveillance systems
Evidence processing
Interrogation skills
Report preparation
Detailed report writing
Calm in crisis situations
Records management
Cellular phone call data analysis
Technology-savvy
Credit card fraud
Interviewing witnesses
Legal Knowledge
Verbal and Written Communications
Community Policing
Timeline
Sergeant
City Of Lowell Police Department
08.2020 - Current
Police Officer
City Of Lowell Police Deparment
10.2004 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
MCOLES Certificate - Police Academy
Grand Rapids Community College
School of Police Staff And Command -
Northwestern University