Shalene Krause
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented Investigator with strong leadership skills dedicated to public health and safety through thorough, unbiased investigations. Offering exceptional communication skills and adept at partnering with colleagues and outside agencies to gather investigative data.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medicolegal Investigator
Brown County Medical Examiner's Office
10.2022 - Current
- Supervises 8-10 Medicolegal Investigators and ensures compliance with the office policies, procedures, and values. Maintains and improves the quality and efficiency of the Investigators’ work product.
- Provides consultation, guidance, and day-to-day coaching to Investigators. Develops training and encourages personal growth opportunities.
- Manages the Investigators’ payroll and scheduling, ensuring 24/7, 365 coverage for Brown, Door, and Oconto Counties.
- Aids in maintaining investigative staffing by participating in the recruitment process and interviews.
- Assists the Chief Medical Examiner and Director of Operations with preparation of employee evaluations.
Deputy Lead Medicolegal Investigator
Brown County Medical Examiner's Office
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducts daily case review to ensure standardized, thorough death investigations are performed.
- Assists in training the Medicolegal Investigator staff.
- Assists the Medicolegal Investigators with simultaneous call coverage and provides general on-call backup coverage for the investigative staff.
- Assures the general compliance with State statutes and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains office equipment and property utilized by investigative staff.
FTE/LTE Medicolegal Investigator
Brown County Medical Examiner's Office
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Receive notification of deaths and conduct investigations to determine jurisdiction as authorized by Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 979.
- Responded to death scenes; Examined the body and scene for evidence to determine cause of death; Documented the scene through photographs; Identified and preserved evidence; Maintained control and chain-of-custody over the decedent and coordinated transportation of the body to morgue or funeral home.
- Investigate deaths in order to determine cause and manner of death, as well as, contributing factors in conjunction with the Medical Examiner.
- Worked cooperatively with local physicians, healthcare facilities, funeral homes, donation organizations, and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure an optimum standard of investigation is upheld and all necessary information has been obtained.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with family members, neighbors, and witnesses.
- Identified and located legal next of kin and notified them of the involvement of the Medical Examiner’s Office. Advised family members of case circumstances and the cause and manner of death. Provided explanation of processes and procedures of the Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Prepared comprehensive written investigative reports in a timely manner.
- Appeared in court to offer credible testimony relative to death investigations.
Intern
Winnebago County Coroner’s Office
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Shadowed and assisted the Deputy Coroners in performing their daily duties, which included: conducting death investigations, scene documentation using photography, retrieval/transportation of the deceased, aiding in the completion of autopsies, and preparation of the deceased for viewings with family members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Investigation
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Emphasis in DNA
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI06.2018
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System Courses: IS100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, IS-800. Spring 2023
Timeline
Lead Medicolegal Investigator
Brown County Medical Examiner's Office
10.2022 - Current
Deputy Lead Medicolegal Investigator
Brown County Medical Examiner's Office
09.2021 - 10.2022
FTE/LTE Medicolegal Investigator
Brown County Medical Examiner's Office
09.2018 - 09.2021
Intern
Winnebago County Coroner’s Office
05.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Investigation
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Emphasis in DNA
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
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