Troy Taylor
Nocona,Tx
Summary
Experienced senior-level investigator with a strong background in death investigation. Collaborates effectively with law enforcement agencies, court officials, prosecutors, and families to achieve successful outcomes. Demonstrates a proven track record of delivering results.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Investigator
Tarrant County Medical Examiners District
09.2007 - 08.2020
- Oversee staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed properly;
- Manage department budget;
- Perform liaison duties for Medical Examiner contract between Tarrant and Denton Counties;
- Schedule Staff to cover 24/7/365
- Oversaw the recruitment and selection process for new investigators and administrative staff ensuring a talented pool of professionals on the team.
- Conducted thorough reviews of closed cases, identifying areas for improvement in future investigations.
- Secured necessary resources for successful investigations, including personnel, equipment, and budget allocations.
- Mentored junior investigators through challenging cases, providing guidance on best practices and techniques.
- Presented key findings from complex investigations at conferences and seminars, contributing to industry knowledge sharing efforts.
- Collaborated with legal teams on murder cases;
- Established effective partnerships with external agencies, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Attend staff meetings with other senior level officials to ensure employees are up to date on current in forensic science;
- Trouble shoot any problems that may arise within my scope of responsibility;
- Deal with grieving families at a time of extreme stress;
- Establish new policies / procedures;
- Provide instructions per 49.25 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure for Peace Officer Certification Classes;
- Present education instruction to youth in court mandated drunk driving programs;
- Teach intermediate crime scene procedures for local law enforcement in reference to death investigation;
Investigator
Tarrant County Medical Examiners District
01.1990 - 09.2007
- Travel to various death scenes in district and investigate per Texas State Law;
- Notify next of kin, remove property, photograph death scene, work in conjunction with Federal, State, and Local law enforcement;
- Prepare detailed account of all investigations and investigative activity;
- Testify in court as needed;
- Deal with grieving families at a time of high stress
Education
Criminal Justice / Psychology
University of North Texas
01.2003
Psychological Profiling School
Texas Christian University
01.1995
Medico-Legal Death Investigator Training -
Medico-Legal Training
Albuquerque, New Mexico01.1991
Criminal Justice / Psychology
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas01.1990
High School Diploma -
Breckenridge High School
Breckenridge, Texas01.1986
Skills
Investigative skills
Communication
Presentation
Professionalism
Detailed report writing
Calm in crisis situations
Legal knowledge
Technology adaptation
Interview techniques
Evidence analysis
Crime scene management
Certification
Certificate of Private Investigations, A18937, expired/retired, Texas Department of Public Safety / Security Bureau
Hobbies and Interests
- Outdoors
- Family
Timeline
Chief Investigator
Tarrant County Medical Examiners District
09.2007 - 08.2020
Investigator
Tarrant County Medical Examiners District
01.1990 - 09.2007
Criminal Justice / Psychology
University of North Texas
Psychological Profiling School
Texas Christian University
Medico-Legal Death Investigator Training -
Medico-Legal Training
Criminal Justice / Psychology
Tarleton State University
High School Diploma -
Breckenridge High School
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