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Theresa Carolyn Brewer

Ridgecrest, China Lake,CA

Summary

Organized Lead Officer (Sergeant) with 18 years of experience. Extensive knowledge of Law Enforcement with advanced training in interviewing and investigation techniques. Expert in evidence processing and inventory management.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Police Officer / Sergeant

07.2016 - Current
  • Salary: 34.21 USD Per Hour Hours per week: 40 Series: 0083 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 8/10, As a Patrol Sergeant, I am responsible for insuring subordinate employees use the appropriate methods and procedures for protecting military installations and enforcing Naval and local regulations.
  • Patrol by vehicle or on foot and respond to pursuits and apprehension of offender’s civilian or military involved in crimes ranging from minor infractions to serious felonies.
  • I have obtained my personnel qualification standard PQS training up to Watch Commander.
  • Supervise multiple Officers and Guards who perform gate sentry duties which require controlling access of vehicles and personnel to military installations and areas.
  • Assign or conduct investigations which require interviews and knowledge of constitutional rights, application of laws rules and regulations.
  • Testify in administrative criminal and civil court proceedings.
  • I am responsible for upholding morale on my assigned shift and assist other shifts if needed.
  • As a Lead Officer I can work independently performing police officer duties and the ability to exercise command decisions when required to do so.
  • I conduct equipment inventories, shift briefings, guard mount inspections, publish watch bills.
  • Also, review desk journals, case reports, citations, evidence processing to ensure accurate and timely completion.
  • I am also proficient in the use of Criminal Information Inquiries Criminal Justice Information System National Information Inquiry System, Missing and Unidentified Person(s) system.
  • I implemented my knowledge on a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, techniques and responsible for maintaining order and protecting life and property.
  • Delegating and assigning workload; providing instruction, training, and guidance to other police officers in law enforcement tactics, weapons, force methodology, crime prevention, etc.
  • And record keeping.
  • Applying law enforcement procedures to instruct on Federal and local laws, traffic laws, established rules, regulations, and legal authorities; Preparing instructional methods and theories used in a Police Officer's training environment; Instructing investigative procedures, techniques, and methods to resolve crimes and other incidents; and Developing course materials and techniques to train law enforcement personnel.
  • This also includes being able to assure the officer under instruction can qualify with their firearms.
  • Under the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968 and the trainee is required to sign the DD-form-2760.
  • I am responsible for confirming each officer has a valid carry card on their person as I conduct shift change over, issuing weapons.
  • Issue active duty member complete their packet to keep their personal firearms in the armory for safe keeping.
  • Instruct Officers on special tasks and provide guidance and technical direction as necessary for accomplishing the work.
  • Report to supervisor on employee performance, progress and training needs, and disciplinary problems to correct inappropriate conduct or performance.
  • Manages on-going investigations to ensure that cases are adequately investigated and that all necessary supporting documents are submitted.
  • Also involve Officers in training scenarios with the Installation Team, Anti -Terrorism Team and during the shift when time is allotted to do so.
  • I proposed numerous training plans to my chain of command on topics which would be beneficial to the officers to include cross training with other law enforcement agencies.
  • This includes maintaining training records for each officer and submitting their information into DHART.
  • These training plans consisted of outlined course material, costs, timeline and a needs assessment.
  • This includes completing SF -182 forms and once approved, completing, and issuing travel orders.
  • I have obtained a certificate as a POST Training Manager and can submit training courses to the State POST program for approval.
  • I have submitted and instructed a course on Sexual Assault for approximately 50 law enforcement officers from various law enforcement agencies.
  • I have coordinated numerous training classes recently and have maintained a positive working relationship with outside agencies including Fleet and Family Support Center as a member of the Incident Decision Committee Naval Criminal Investigative Services Federal Bureau of Investigations and Homeland Security Child Protective Services and the Kern County District Attorney’s Office and POST representatives.
  • My collateral duties include assisting our Anti-Terrorism Training Team and our Installation Training Team, attend meetings with the District Attorney as part of the Sexual Assault Response Task Force for Kern County and maintain my proficiency as a Superior Court recognized expert witness in Domestic Violence and Drug Influence cases.
  • I also have extensive training in Sexual Assault Domestic Violence and Crimes against Children to include obtaining the State Required training to conduct criminal investigations in this area.
  • Supervisor: Captain Chris Potten (760-939-3172) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes.

Field Training Officer

China Lake Police Department
Ridgecrest, United States, CA
04.2003 - 07.2016
  • Salary: 0.00 USD Bi-weekly Hours per week: 40 Series: 0083 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 07, (This is a federal job, I have a Profound knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws, Complete and issue State and Federal (1408 & 1805) citations, In-depth knowledge of investigative procedures in law enforcement.
  • Assigned Watch Commanders duties (Conduct Briefing, Supervise Patrol/guards, Schedules, and report to my chain of command regarding major incidents).
  • Assigned as Incident Commander on training drills.
  • Testify on criminal and non-criminal matters in court.
  • Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make sound judgments, move quickly and forcefully in response to unexpected situations.
  • Ability to operate patrol vehicles in emergency mode.
  • Performed duties of prevention and detection of crimes by performing routine patrols of assigned area.
  • Responded to and assumed control of crime scenes and provided medical, fire and other emergency assistance.
  • Maintain crime scene log and search area for evidence of an alleged crime.
  • Complied evidence, obtain photographs and provide deposition to chain of command.
  • Process evidence for latent or partial prints, package evidence properly for further examination or to be booked into evidence room.
  • Enforced base regulations regarding personnel, visitor behavior, unauthorized person(s), badge requirements and stood watch at all sentry posts.
  • Compiled incident and activity reports and detained suspects.
  • Detained accused persons for committing infringement of law.
  • Planned and conducted initial investigations of suspicious activities, security breaches and crimes.
  • Subdued and disarmed people committing violent acts make arrest and complete the booking process (Including taking Latent Prints and 10 print fingerprint cards).
  • Complete field interviews and communicate with the public daily.
  • Assigned to extra patrol details, conducting surveillance in remote areas of the installation.
  • Obtain information on person(s) for reports or to check for wants/warrants through NCIC, California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System and CLEOC.
  • Check for wants and warrants through National Criminal Information Center, Criminal Information Inquires and Criminal Justice Information System.
  • Provide CLETS messages when needed.
  • Conduct vehicle inspections in search of any suspicious items (contraband, illegal weapons, and explosives).
  • I was appointed as School Resource Officer in 2008, for all childcare facilities and schools aboard NAWS China Lake.
  • Maintain a professional working relations hip with school administrative officials and local law enforcement to include Child Protective Services.
  • Conduct alleged child abuse or sexual abuse field interviews with juveniles.
  • Make appropriate notifications regarding alleged abuse to Naval Criminal Investigative Services and my chain of command.
  • Complete reports in CLEOC in a timely manner to be reviewed by Kern County Juvenile Probation Department.
  • I was appointed as Field Training Officer in 2008.
  • As a Field Training Officer, I have trained new officers in the field on how to handle themselves in a professional manner to the general public, peers and upper management, complete tasks as assigned, complete equipment log books, how to conduct calls for service and maintain officer safety while doing so.
  • Trainees are taught Department of the Navy Issuances (OPNAV Instructions), policies and procedures, forms to complete and maintain a daily log sheet on assigned trainees.
  • Also teach them how to complete different types of reports in CLEOC.
  • Review hands on Handcuff techniques, arrests, field notes, Traffic accidents, assist medical as a first responder and traffic stops.
  • I was appointed as Family Advocacy Committee Member and Case Review Committee Member by Commanding Officer Jeffrey Dodson in November of 2010.
  • As a Committee Member, I have received training on Domestic Violence, Sexual assaults, Crimes against juveniles, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD, and the reporting process.
  • I was also selected to partake in the security team for the Secretary of Defense during his tour of NAWS China Lake.

Supervisor

China Lake Police Department
Ridgecrest, CA
12.2001 - 04.2002
  • Robert Hall ((305) 471-2970) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes, Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes, Salary: 0.00 USD Bi-weekly Hours per week: 40.

Fingerprint Identification Technician

05.2018
  • I was able to locate and develop latent prints on ten print cards or on evidence.
  • Operational knowledge of photographic and digital imaging equipment and software.
  • Skilled in operating Automated Fingerprint Identification System AFIS.
  • Skilled in operation Live Scan System, Ability to work efficiently and compatibly on a team.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Obtained fingerprint cards via mails, live scan printers and fax machines.
  • Verified fingerprints quality and discarded incomplete fingerprint cards.
  • Entered fingerprint cards into Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
  • Inquired about fingerprint database from AFIS Fingerprint Workstation.
  • Utilized AFIS electronic image, image system records and microfilm to Identify and evaluate fingerprints of candidates.
  • Entered information of positive classification of fingerprints into criminal records.
  • Compared fingerprint and verified duplicate fingerprints records in dossier.
  • Safely placed fingerprint cards in Master file.
  • Checked SID numbers in candidate and criminal CCH files.
  • Processed fingerprints of deceased person(s) as submitted to spot victims.
  • Obtained information and presented evidence to court to include testifying on the chain of custody.
  • Educated groups on obtaining inked fingerprints and submitted it to ISS and FBI processing.
  • Obtain Latent Fingerprints or partials off Crime Scenes or Person(s) for identification.
  • Package and process evidence obtained at Crime Scenes.

Guard / Dispatcher

Day & Zimmerman Services
Ridgecrest, United States, CA
04.2001 - 04.2002
  • My duties, accomplishments and related skills as a Department of Defense Guard and Emergency Response Dispatcher were primarily to maintain the security for NAWS China Lake.
  • I conducted vehicle inspections, searches were for illegal contraband, explosive ordinance.
  • Conduct perimeter fence line checks and security checks of facilities on the installation.
  • Public relations and field interviews of person(s) without proper authorization to be on the installation.
  • Use multiple phones lines and answer multiple 9-1-1 lines.
  • Ability to multitask to handle calls in a timely manner.
  • Keep a log of all calls for service.
  • Dispatch Fire, Medical, Police units and Agency assist to calls for service.
  • Run subjects through National Crime Information Center, Criminal Information Inquiries, California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System, Criminal Justice Information Center for Driver's License status, wanted person(s), outstanding warrants, weapons registrations, and vehicle registration information.
  • Verify with other law enforcement agencies for warrant information to include obtaining court information.
  • Communicate in a professional manner during emergency and non-emergency calls.
  • Handle lobby traffic and make notifications when needed to chain of command, Naval Criminal Investigative Services and Chief of the Day.
  • Salary: 0.00 USD Bi-weekly Hours per week: 40.

Computer Operator II

Brawley Police Department
Brawley, CA
03.2000 - 12.2000
  • I worked as a Dispatcher for emergency services (9-1-1 phones lines, Police, Fire, EMS and assisted with inflight emergencies).
  • I had to maintain daily call logs for service, take phone calls on business lines as well as 9-1-1 telephone lines with proficiency.
  • Ability to handle high volume of stress and high priority calls within critical timelines.
  • I also assisted with the lobby traffic for office personnel or conducted intake interviews to dispatch law enforcement officers too.
  • I am proficient in National Information Inquires, submitting Criminal Information Inquires to the Department of Justice, running Driver’s License Checks, wanted person(s) checks and submitted missing or unidentified persons reports.
  • I also did vehicle inquiry checks and weapons checks when requested by patrol.
  • Communicated with Immigration, probation and or Parole Officers when in contact with Parolees, Persons on supervision or illegal aliens.
  • Supervisor: Helen Avery ((760)375-9503) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes, Salary: 0.00 USD Bi-weekly Hours per week: 40.

Evidence Technician

Evidence
Doral, United States, FL
01.1995 - 07.1996
  • As an, Technician my primary priority was the handling / process of evidence from crime scenes.
  • I was able to be proficient and methodical in the handling, storing, wrapping, packaging, and shipping.
  • Ability to develop and maintain logical inventory and filing policies and procedures.
  • Ability to apply interpret laws to specific situations and to prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to present court testimony effectively Skilled in Automated Case Support Systems.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking skills, professional communication and writing skills.
  • Provided advanced expertise in evidence matters and authoritative assistance.
  • Provided extensive advice and guidance for the Special Agents and support staff on all aspects of evidence processing and procedures.
  • Assisted deputies in the collection of evidence and transporting of oversized items.
  • Retrieved releases and secured the return of evidence to and from the Evidence Control Room or other approved storage locations.
  • Automated history of evidence using the Automated Case Support System.
  • Ensured accuracy and propriety of all material seized to facilitate tracking and location of evidence for investigative and court purposes.
  • Identified and separated items for auction or transfer.
  • Maintained a clean environment in the secured vault for storage of evidence.
  • Received and maintained custody of evidence.
  • Submitted evidence for Sheriff's Office laboratory analysis.
  • Transported evidence to Colorado Bureau of Investigation for lab analysis and arranged.
  • Transported evidence to private laboratories for analysis.
  • Responded to inquiries from District Attorney’s Office, Superior Court or the public regarding property and evidence.
  • Instructed and assisted deputies in the packaging and submission of evidence for presentation in court.
  • Attended court and presented evidence and testimony regarding chain of custody.
  • Supervisor: LT.
  • Robert Kuhn (Acting Police Chief) ((760) 344-2411) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes Miami Metro Dade County Sheriff's Department, Salary: 0.00 USD Bi-weekly Hours per week: 40.

Liaison Officer

California Peace Officer Standardized training Center
01.2008 - 02.2019
  • Training ;Central California Intelligence Center;02/2019 - 8 Hour – Human Trafficking ; Antelope Valley Forensic Unit; 04/2018 - 8 Hour - Human Trafficking for patrol officers; Orange County HT Task Force; 03/2018 - 8 Hour – Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Forensic Evidence Class; 06/2018 - 4 Hour – Critical Intendent Team training; Negotiations for critical incidents; Kern County Sheriff’s Department; Crisis Intervention Team; 05/2018 - 4 Hour – DUI & DUI/ Drugs update to include Report Writing 7/2018 – Kern County District Attorney’s Office - 2 Hour – Kern County Crime Lab training for DUI cases.

Education

Courtroom Testimony - POST Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 2 /2020 Student Learning Outcomes - POST Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

9 .2019

Best Practices of Good Training - POST Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 8 /2019 Training Administrator Course - POST Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 3 /2019 Domestic Violence - Update Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 3 /2019 Terrorism Liaison Officer - Basic Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 2 /2019 Kern County Sheriff's Office - Sexual Assault Investigator Course Bakersfield, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

8 .2018

-18-001 Kern County Crime Labratory - Legal Updates DUI Bakersfield, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

5 .2018

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

4 .2018

California Peace Officer Standardized Training Fresno, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

4 .2018

Training Management Coordinator Class - California POST CNIC Navy Security Forces Training Course - Police Academy China Lake, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

9 .2015

Command Navy Region Southwest - Rescue Task Force Instructor China Lake, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 4 /2015 Credits Earned: 40 Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: Rescue Task Force - Instructor Course Naval Criminal Investigative Service - Active Shooter Response Course China Lake, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

6 .2014

Active Shooter Response Course Naval Criminal Investigative Services - Surveillance Detection Course Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

6 .2014

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

11.2012

Technical or Occupational Certificate Credits Earned: 40 Cerro Coso Communtiy College - PC 832 Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

American Institute of Applied Science - Forensic Science
3 .2002

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Robert Morgan High School
11.1995

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

6 .1995

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Central California Intelligence Center
2 .1995

CCN - undefined

5 .1991

Skills

  • Relevant Coursework, Licenses and
  • Terrorism Liaison Officer Training for the State of California
  • Job Related Training:
  • 12 Hour - TAC Training Management Coordinator Class;
  • Language Skills:
  • Language
  • Spoken
  • Written
  • Read
  • English
  • Advanced
  • Advanced
  • Advanced
  • Administrative, Materials, Supervision
  • Agency, Meetings, Supervisor
  • Attorney, Access, Technician
  • Basic, Office, Telecommunications
  • Bi, Weapons, Telecommunication
  • Excellent communication, Naval, Telephone
  • CA, Navy, Phone
  • Concise, Needs assessment, Phones
  • Criminal Justice, Negotiations, Warrants
  • Critical thinking, Packaging, Written
  • Database, Personnel, Writing skills
  • Digital imaging, Police
  • Direction, Policies
  • English, Printers
  • Fax machines, Progress
  • Filing, Public relations
  • Forensic Science, Quality
  • Forms, Read
  • Image, Record keeping
  • Instructor, Report
  • Instruction, Writing 7
  • Instructing, Reporting
  • Inventory, Risk Management
  • Law Enforcement, Safety
  • Legal, San
  • Law, Shipping
  • Notes, Sound
  • Supervision
  • Team management
  • Process improvement
  • Relationship development

Accomplishments

  • Certifications:, 3/2015 ~ Received a Special Act or Service Award on 4/2014 ~ Received a Special Act or Service Award on 9/2011 ~Appointed as Family Advocacy Committee Member and Case Review Committee Member by Commanding Officer Jeffrey Dodson in 11/2010 ~ Received a Special Act or Service Award on 7/2010 ~ Voted Officer of the Year on 2008 ~ Received a Special Act or Service Award on 3/2008 ~ Appointed as a Field Training Officer in 2008 ~ Appointed School Resource Officer in 2008.

Certification

Terrorism Liaison Officer Training for the State of California Job Related Training: - 12 Hour - TAC Training Management Coordinator Class;, Spoken Written Read English Advanced Advanced Advanced

Affiliations

  • CAPTO California Association of Training Officers - Member References: (
  • Indicates professional reference

Timeline

Fingerprint Identification Technician

05.2018

Lead Police Officer / Sergeant

07.2016 - Current

Liaison Officer

California Peace Officer Standardized training Center
01.2008 - 02.2019

Field Training Officer

China Lake Police Department
04.2003 - 07.2016

Supervisor

China Lake Police Department
12.2001 - 04.2002

Guard / Dispatcher

Day & Zimmerman Services
04.2001 - 04.2002

Computer Operator II

Brawley Police Department
03.2000 - 12.2000

Evidence Technician

Evidence
01.1995 - 07.1996

Courtroom Testimony - POST Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 2 /2020 Student Learning Outcomes - POST Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Best Practices of Good Training - POST Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 8 /2019 Training Administrator Course - POST Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 3 /2019 Domestic Violence - Update Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 3 /2019 Terrorism Liaison Officer - Basic Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 2 /2019 Kern County Sheriff's Office - Sexual Assault Investigator Course Bakersfield, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

-18-001 Kern County Crime Labratory - Legal Updates DUI Bakersfield, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

California Peace Officer Standardized Training Fresno, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Training Management Coordinator Class - California POST CNIC Navy Security Forces Training Course - Police Academy China Lake, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Command Navy Region Southwest - Rescue Task Force Instructor China Lake, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 4 /2015 Credits Earned: 40 Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: Rescue Task Force - Instructor Course Naval Criminal Investigative Service - Active Shooter Response Course China Lake, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Active Shooter Response Course Naval Criminal Investigative Services - Surveillance Detection Course Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Technical or Occupational Certificate Credits Earned: 40 Cerro Coso Communtiy College - PC 832 Ridgecrest, CA United States Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

American Institute of Applied Science - Forensic Science

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Robert Morgan High School

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Central California Intelligence Center

CCN - undefined

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