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Sheri Watts

Mesa,Arizona

Summary

Dynamic and analytical, I excel in uncovering crucial evidence and providing real-time intelligence, honed at the City of Tempe. Skilled in investigative procedures and critical thinking, I've significantly contributed to solving crimes through advanced research and information analysis, while also mentoring new team members for enhanced departmental efficiency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Investigative Assistant

City Of Tempe
06.2023 - Current


  • Utilized advanced research techniques to uncover hidden connections between suspects or persons of interest.
  • Contributed to a successful investigation by providing crucial evidence obtained through detailed fact-finding efforts.
  • Provide real-time intelligence updates to investigators in the field.
  • Conduct research for background investigations for police employment purposes and contractors.
  • Train new employees.
  • Use of ACJIS, open sources and other investigative databases to work on warrants and research information for detectives.
  • Maintain and update Gang Member Identification Criteria including security access to they system.
  • Assist Intel Tactical Analyst with projects, maintaining spreadsheets with updated information for crime types and identifying possible crime patterns.
  • Read, log and disseminate all tips from citizens and other agencies that pertain to crimes occurring in the City of Tempe.
  • Send out bulletins pertaining to Repeat Offenders, subjects with warrants and gang probation terms.
  • Research similar crimes, criminal activity by a suspect, and/or local and national police trends to support investigative, proactive, and operational tactics to solve, predict, and prevent crimes.
  • Perform comprehensive records checks of persons involved in criminal cases; compile criminal history packets which include collecting photographs, fingerprints and reports from a variety of agencies.
  • Gather and review felony in-custody information

Dispatcher II

City Of Tempe
09.2002 - 06.2023
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Created locater posters for Amber Alert situations.
  • Monitored incoming calls for service and dispatch available units to calls using CAD system on a multi screen console.
  • Monitored several radio channels on Motorola MCC 7500
    console
  • Entered, updated and retrieved information from teletype networks and computerized data systems on wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration and stolen vehicles.
  • Pass Terminal Operator Certification every two years.
  • Received and prioritize calls for service. Including, relating calls that are similar in nature or involving same parties. Advising officers of similar crimes that may be related due to proximity or method of operation.
  • Notified appropriate Sergeants, Lieutenants and other departments of possible crime trends, potential public safety issues and patterns from monitoring calls for service.
  • Utilized ACJIS, RMS and other databases to identify possible addresses and phone numbers for investigative leads or suspects for in-progress calls.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
12.2001

Skills

  • Investigative procedures
  • Background Checks
  • Gathering information
  • Developing relationships
  • Analytical mindset
  • Information Analysis
  • Checking facts
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Understand criminal vs civil situations and basic crime elements
  • Able to complete and start new tasks with little instruction

Timeline

Investigative Assistant

City Of Tempe
06.2023 - Current

Dispatcher II

City Of Tempe
09.2002 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Arizona State University

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