Todd Oczus
Beloit,WI
Summary
Highly skilled in criminal investigation and detective work, with a background that encompasses various aspects of law enforcement. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at gathering evidence and solving complex cases. Known for ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments to achieve positive outcomes. Contributed to significant reductions in local crime rates through effective investigation techniques and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
Harvard Police Department
Harvard, IL
05.2007 - Current
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Developed profiles of suspects based on evidence gathered.
- Organized surveillance operations for investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports of investigative activities and findings.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
- Identified patterns in criminal behavior that could be used for future investigations.
- Assisted prosecutors with trial preparation by providing expert opinion on matters related to the case.
- Maintained professional relationships with members of the community while conducting investigations.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UW Whitewater
Whitewater, WI06-2006
Skills
- Case Report Development
- Interviewing witnesses
- Evaluating crime scenes
- Interrogation
- Leading team operations
- Team leadership skills
- Negotiation Tactics
- Interviewing skills
Affiliations
- Wood Turning
- Avid Outdoorsman
- Veteran Advocate
Certification
- Lead Homicide Detective
- Crisis Intervention Team Member
- Serious and Fatal Crash Investigator
- Major Crimes Task Force Member
- Forensic Interviewer- Specialized in Children
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Detective
Harvard Police Department
05.2007 - Current
- Lead Homicide Detective
- Crisis Intervention Team Member
- Serious and Fatal Crash Investigator
- Major Crimes Task Force Member
- Forensic Interviewer- Specialized in Children
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UW Whitewater
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