Matthew Seamans
Newcastle,PA
Summary
Ethical Detective with accomplished law enforcement career committed to protecting public and uncovering case details through diligent investigation. Analytical and intelligent with belief in fair administration of justice. Proficient in modern collections and forensic techniques, processes and approaches.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
County Detective
Lawrence County District Attorney's Office
01.2024 - Current
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Performed extensive research on criminal backgrounds and patterns using various databases for accurate suspect profiling.
Police Officer
Neshannock Township Police Department
10.1989 - 01.2024
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- 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.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Education
Act 120 - Police Academy
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PAAssociate Degree in Police Science - Criminal Justice
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHHigh School Diploma -
Shenango High School
New Castle, PASkills
- Interview techniques
- Detailed report writing
- Criminal Investigations
- Computer Voice Stress Analysis
- Courtroom testimony skills
- Collecting statements
- Interrogation
- Interrogation skills
- Conducting investigations
- Witness interviewing
- Report Writing
- Incident Investigation
Certification
- Advanced Computer Voice Stress Analysis Examiner
- Class "A" Certification from PA State Police
- Advanced training in sexual assault and child pornography investigations
- Advanced training in financial crime investigation
- Advanced training in interview and interrogation
Timeline
County Detective
Lawrence County District Attorney's Office
01.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Neshannock Township Police Department
10.1989 - 01.2024
Act 120 - Police Academy
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Associate Degree in Police Science - Criminal Justice
Youngstown State University
High School Diploma -
Shenango High School
- Advanced Computer Voice Stress Analysis Examiner
- Class "A" Certification from PA State Police
- Advanced training in sexual assault and child pornography investigations
- Advanced training in financial crime investigation
- Advanced training in interview and interrogation
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