Steve Ware
Summary
With a distinguished career at the City Of Redding Police Department, I've honed my expertise in digital forensics and excelled in high-pressure environments, ensuring public safety and justice. My adeptness in digital forensics and effective communication skills have significantly contributed to solving complex cases, showcasing my ability to blend technical acumen with interpersonal effectiveness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
High Tech Crimes Investigator
City Of Redding Police Department
09.2010 - 10.2020
Forensic search, download and processing of data from computers, cell phones and other electronic storage devices. Provide expert testimony for court proceedings related to criminal cases. Member of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) out of Sacramento office regarding child exploitation cases.
Police Officer
Redding Police Department
01.1997 - 10.2020
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Neighborhood Police Unit from 2005 to 2008.
Deputy Sheriff
Yuba County Sheriff's Department
01.1994 - 12.1996
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Deputy Coroner handling all deceased cases within county including homicides
Education
No Degree - Police Academy
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-1993
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Shasta College
Redding, CA01-1992
Skills
- H-11 Digital Forensics - Advance JTAG Forensics and Cellphone Repair
- Magnet Forensics- Axiom Transition Course & Practical Skills Assessment (PSA)
- California District Attorneys Association- Cell Phone Forensics & Tower Tracking
- California Department of Justice- Cell Phone Forensics/Investigations
- Cellebrite- Certified Cellebrite UFED Mobile Device Examiner Course
- Cellebrite- Certified Cellebrite UFED Physical Examiner Course
- California Department of Justice- Computer Crime/Internet Investigation
- California Department of Justice- Computer Digital Evidence Recovery
- Search- Core Skills Investigation of Cellular Devices
- NW3C, Inc- Cyber-Investigation 105 (BCPI)
- NW3C, Inc- From Crime to the Courtroom
- Magnet Forensics- IEF Essentials Training Course
- California Department of Justice- PC Forensics/Advanced Investigations
- California Department of Justice- PC Forensics/Specialized Investigative Tools
- Search- Peer-to-Peer Investigations
- Susteen- Secure View 3 Mobile Forensics Examiner
Timeline
High Tech Crimes Investigator
City Of Redding Police Department
09.2010 - 10.2020
Police Officer
Redding Police Department
01.1997 - 10.2020
Deputy Sheriff
Yuba County Sheriff's Department
01.1994 - 12.1996
No Degree - Police Academy
Butte College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Shasta College
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