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Selina Herrera

Medicolegal Death Investigator
Tucson,AZ

Summary

Highly experienced professional in forensic investigations with a strong aptitude for analysis. Skilled in gathering evidence, conducting data analysis, and collaborating seamlessly with law enforcement and medical teams. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, and a results-driven mindset. Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent communication skills crucial for high-stakes environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Medicolegal Death Investigator

Pima County Office Of The Medical Examiner
Tucson, Arizona
09.2011 - Current
  • Duties include those listed below for Forensic Field Agent, as well as inspecting decedents and property for evidence to aide in identifying unidentified individuals
  • Determining jurisdiction of death
  • Providing complete and accurate reports to forensic pathologists
  • Conducting follow-up interviews with family, law enforcement, medical personnel, and various professionals or witnesses
  • Schedule cases with law enforcement, and coordinate with Donor Network of Arizona
  • Also assist new Medicolegal Death Investigators with professional development

Forensic Field Agent

Pima County Forensic Science Center
Tucson, AZ
07.2010 - 09.2011
  • Responsible for the transportation of decedents and any property or evidence under strict chain of custody to the Forensic Science Center
  • Obtain basic information on the decedent and scene to provide to the pathologists so that a cause and manner of death may be determined
  • Photographed death scenes for documentation
  • Release decedents and property to funeral homes and mortuaries by verifying information and maintaining a chain of custody

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

ITT-Technical Institute
Tucson, AZ
09.2006 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Alamogordo High School
Alamogordo, NM
08.1998 - 05.2002

Skills

Enhanced case resolution by meticulously examining death scenes and collecting pertinent evidence

Maintained detailed records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information

Participated in relevant training programs to stay current on best practices within the field of death investigation

Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, providing vital information for criminal investigations

Affiliations

  • American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI), Certification # 1883, Diplomate-Registered Medicolegal Death Investigator
  • National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), Member, Affiliate-Investigator
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Member, Associate Member
  • Arizona Homicide Investigators Association, Member

Professional Development

  • 02/01/24, AAFS-76TH Annual Scientific Meeting, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Denver, CO
  • 11/01/18, SEHIA Conference, Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association, Baton Rouge, LA
  • 06/01/15, UND School of Medicine Death Investigation Forensic Pathology, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND, Online Course
  • 02/01/15, AAFS-67TH Annual Scientific Meeting, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Orlando, FL
  • 10/01/12, Basic Training for the Medicolegal Death Investigator, New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator, Albuquerque, NM
  • 05/01/05, Hazardous Materials and Waste Handler’s Course, United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine-Pacific (CHPPM-PAC), South Korea
  • 01/01/03 - 10/01/10, Various Field Training Exercises, United States Army

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 10/07/83

Awards

  • Received 3 Army Commendation Medals
  • Received 2 Army Achievement Medals
  • National Technical Honor Society
  • Graduated from ITT-Technical Institute Highest Honors list

Military Service

  • 05/01/07, Graduate, United States Army Drill Sergeant School, Ft. Benning, GA
  • 02/01/03, Operation Iraqi Freedom Deployment, Kuwait, Iraq
  • 12/01/02, Graduate, United States Army Chemical School, Ft. Leonard Wood, MI
  • 10/01/02, Completion, United States Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Leonard Wood, MI

Certification

American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators

Timeline

American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators

08-2012

Medicolegal Death Investigator

Pima County Office Of The Medical Examiner
09.2011 - Current

Forensic Field Agent

Pima County Forensic Science Center
07.2010 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

ITT-Technical Institute
09.2006 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Alamogordo High School
08.1998 - 05.2002
Selina HerreraMedicolegal Death Investigator