Todd Giacona
Metairie,LA
Summary
Seasoned Detective with decorated career in law enforcement dedicated to solving criminal cases. Hardworking and conscientious with high integrity and good clear rates. Skillfully obtain evidence and statements with both modern and traditional policing techniques.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office
Harvey, LA
03.2004 - Current
- Interviewed suspects, informants, and witnesses to gain clearer picture of criminal acts and collect statements.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- While working in a specialized division, developed working relationships with members of the community.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Has trained, guided and has shown leadership to junior detectives.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Worked with numerous other agencies, establishing open communications with those departments.
- As acting supervisor, handled and distributed calls to other detectives.
- Worked with other divisions inside the Sheriff's Office on numerous investigations.
- Worked multiple off-duty assignments at major retailers to stop theft and handle internal investigations.
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office
Harvey, LA
03.2001 - 03.2004
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Patrolled neighborhoods, conducted business checks and interacted with the public.
- Handled initial investigations, made arrests and worked in tandem with Investigators.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
New Orleans Police Department
New Orleans, LA
12.1999 - 03.2001
- Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
- Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports and testified in courtroom hearings.
- Patrolled neighborhoods, conducted business checks and interacted with the public.
Security Officer Supervisor
Methodist Hospital
New Orleans , LA
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Responded to alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
- Acted as first-responder for medical emergencies, incoming calls and code red situations prior to arrival of paramedics and law enforcement.
- Shift supervisor, who was responsible for day to day operations at the Hospital.
- Established good relationships with the Departments and personal in each of the Departments at the Hospital.
Education
Criminal Justice
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LAHigh School Diploma -
Brother Martin High School
New Orleans, LA05.1997
Skills
- Conducting investigations
- Report preparation
- Analyzing details
- Criminal law knowledge
- Interviewing skills
- Community relations
- Defensive tactics
- Deadline and results-oriented
- Crime prevention
- Research skills
- Skilled in computer research on research programs like CLEAR, TLO, Leads Online, Lexisnexis and Watchdog
Training
- New Orleans Police Department Academy, graduated July of 2000
- International Academy of Public Safety at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, January of 2015
- Dynamic Warrant Service Training at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, July of 2016
- Active Shooter training at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, July of 2011
- National Academy for Professional Driving at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, April of 2013
- Certified in using the Cellebrite terminal to access smart devices
- Completed Interview and Interrogation training at John E. Reid
- Completed Surveillance training at the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy in Meridian, Mississippi
- Certified in the use of AED and CPR, from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
- Certified in Police Bicycle Patrol from the Xaiver Police Department
- Completed several training courses with communication and deescalation tactics
- Trained in using Clear, TLO and Lexis-Nexis data search engines
Timeline
Detective
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office
03.2004 - Current
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office
03.2001 - 03.2004
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
New Orleans Police Department
12.1999 - 03.2001
Security Officer Supervisor
Methodist Hospital
01.1998 - 12.1999
Criminal Justice
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
Brother Martin High School
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