Stephanie Tatton
Summary
Experienced leader with a proven track record in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives with measurable results.
Knowledgeable in organizing successful events and coordinating logistics seamlessly.
Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective communication skills.
Excels in developing efficient processes, policies, and procedures, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.
Exhibits strong problem-solving skills, confidentiality, and effective communication in high-pressure and sensitive environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Officer Part Time
Weber State University
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Detected potential security threats through diligent observation and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Maintained order during special events, ensuring a safe environment for attendees and participants.
Background Investigator Part Time
Weber County Sheriff's Office
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other individuals.
- Documented information and submitted detailed reports.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive personal information during investigations, adhering to privacy regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Cultivated productive working relationships with local law enforcement agencies to facilitate access to critical resources during investigative processes.
- Identified potential risks within applicant backgrounds through careful examination of financial records, criminal history, and employment records.
Medicolegal Death Investigator II
State of Utah Medical Examiner's Office
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Evaluated new technologies for potential application within the field of death investigation, increasing overall effectiveness and efficiency of investigative procedures.
- Developed effective stress management techniques to maintain emotional well-being while handling the challenges inherent within the role of a death investigator.
- Enhanced death investigation accuracy by meticulously examining scenes, collecting evidence, and documenting findings.
- Streamlined communication with law enforcement agencies for efficient information exchange during investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
Civilian Investigator
Ogden City Police Department
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and submitted digital evidence.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Conducted Forensic Interviews and completed report narratives.
- Planned and organized standard operating procedures for new position. Collected statistical information to improve tracking of cases.
Patrol Sergeant, Detective, Patrol Deputy
Weber County Sheriff's Office
05.2000 - 01.2021
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on proper police procedures and promoting professional growth.
- Oversaw day-to-day law enforcement operations within Weber County
- Handled high-stress situations calmly under pressure while making critical decisions to protect public safety.
- Evaluated officer performance during shifts, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for continuous development.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Acted as a liaison between the detective division and community members, fostering trust and strengthening communication channels for improved crime reporting.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Weber State University
Ogden, UTNo Degree - Criminal Justice With Law Enforcement Focus
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubensville, OHPOST Category I LEO Certification - Law Enforcement Certification
Utah Peace Officer Standards And Training
Taylorsville, UT07-2004
POST Category II Certification - Special Functions, Basic Corrections Officer
Utah Peace Officer Standards And Training
Taylorsville, UT07-2000
High School Diploma -
Minot High School
Minot, ND05-1988
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Staff Supervision
- Partnerships and alliances
- Conflict Resolution
- Operations oversight
- Special events planning
- Budget Management
- Fundraising
- Program administration
- Volunteer Coordination
Certification
- Sexual Assault Investigator Certification – International Association of Chiefs of Police(IACP), End Violence Against Women International(EVAWI)
- Child Abuse Investigation Techniques Course Completion Certificate – Fox Valley Technical College, National Criminal Justice Training Center
- Lead Homicide Investigator, specializing in Child Death and Homicide
- NICHD Forensic Interviewer
- Statement Analysis
- Mid-Level Management
Awards
Weber County Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Year, 2012
Certificate of Commendation, Weber Morgan Narcotics Strike Force, 2014
Utah Children's Justice Center Multi-Disciplinary Team Member of the Year, 2015
KSL/ Larry H. Miller "Beyond the Badge", 2016
Timeline
Event Officer Part Time
Weber State University
07.2023 - Current
Medicolegal Death Investigator II
State of Utah Medical Examiner's Office
12.2022 - 11.2023
Background Investigator Part Time
Weber County Sheriff's Office
02.2022 - Current
Civilian Investigator
Ogden City Police Department
01.2022 - 11.2022
Patrol Sergeant, Detective, Patrol Deputy
Weber County Sheriff's Office
05.2000 - 01.2021
No Degree - General Studies
Weber State University
No Degree - Criminal Justice With Law Enforcement Focus
Eastern Gateway Community College
POST Category I LEO Certification - Law Enforcement Certification
Utah Peace Officer Standards And Training
POST Category II Certification - Special Functions, Basic Corrections Officer
Utah Peace Officer Standards And Training
High School Diploma -
Minot High School
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