Victoria E. Suarez-Meeks
Ramsey,NJ
Summary
Law enforcement professional with progressive experience in emergency dispatch, patrol support, and investigative work. Background includes evidence handling, crime scene documentation, CJIS/NCIC records management, chain-of-custody control, and Spanish/English communication in field and intake settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Teaneck Police Department
Teaneck, NJ
01.2010 - Current
- Crime Scene & Investigative Support: Responded to calls for service, conducted preliminary investigations, processed initial crime scene information, gathered pre-indicators of violence, and preserved critical evidence to support ongoing investigations.
- Evidence & Property Handling: Maintain proper chain of custody for seized evidence, weapons, narcotics, and recovered property; ensure meticulous tagging, logging, and secure storage according to department and state guidelines.
- Reporting & Documentation: Authored detailed, courtroom-ready incident reports, investigative summaries, and evidence transfer documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- System Operations: Utilize CJIS, ALPR, and law enforcement databases to query warrants, record searches, and criminal background information.
- Language & Inter-Agency Support: Served as primary Spanish/English translator for investigative interrogations, victim intakes, and multi-agency female prisoner processing, facilitating effective communication and support for diverse populations.
Public Safety Telecommunicator
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Provided emergency dispatch and bilingual translation services to assist callers and walk-in citizens in critical situations.
- Managed CAD systems and radio communications to support efficient response for police, fire, and emergency medical calls.
- Conducted queries and cross-checks across DMV, ACS, ATS, MARS, NCIC, SCIC, and NJLETS systems to ensure accurate information for dispatch.
Kickboxing Instructor
Club KO Fitness Gyms
01.2004 - 01.2013
Secretary to Administrative Clinician
UMDNJ / UBHC Extended PH Adult
01.2003
Administrative Assistant to Senior VP
The MVW Group, Inc.
01.2002
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Degree Studies, Psychology, Spanish
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ01-1998
Skills
- Evidence Management & Handling: Chain of custody maintenance, property inventory, secure handling of evidence, document fraud verification
- Technical & Database Systems: CJIS Terminal Operator, NCIC/SCIC, NJLETS, CAD Systems, ATS/ACS, ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition), Criminal Intelligence Systems (28 CFR Part 23)
- Crime scene processing
- Evidence management
- Investigative Support: Fingerprint/identification basic workflows, drug trends identification, interview/interrogation support, thorough report writing
- Communication & Languages: Fully bilingual (English/Spanish translation & interpretation), emergency dispatch, public relations
- Incident reporting
Custom
Bilingual: English & Spanish
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
- (Organized in Reverse Chronological Order: Most Recent to Earliest)
- Emergency Medical Dispatch Training Program Certification – State of New Jersey (Valid through March 2028)
- BLS Provider (CPR/AED) – American Heart Association (2026 – 2028)
- Alcotest 9510 Certification – Dept. of Law & Public Safety (Jan 2026)
- Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (28 CFR Part 23) – BJA / U.S. Dept. of Justice (Jan 2026)
- AG Directive 2022-12: Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) – NJ Learn (Dec 2025)
- Patrol Officer Tactical Response – The Tomahawk Institute (Nov 2024)
- ALCOTEST 7100 MKIII-C Operation Recertification – Dept. of Law & Public Safety (2018, 2020, 2022, 2024)
- ICAT / ABLE / Resiliency Training – Bergen County Public Safety Institute (Apr 2022)
- 9-1-1 Officer – NECI 911 (Feb 2022)
- Elder Abuse Investigations Training – NCALL (Aug 2021)
- Women in Leadership – Janet Davis & Associates (Aug 2021)
- RADAR Operator & Evaluation – Teaneck Police Department (2010, 2017, 2020)
- Police Pursuits Training – Teaneck Police Department (2019)
- Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) / NJCJIS Terminal Operator – Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute / NJSP (2003, 2012, 2019)
- Methods of Instruction – County of Bergen (Apr 2018)
- Advanced Interview & Interrogation – Trap Find LLC (Sep 2018)
- Pro-Active Patrol and Street Smart Cop Training – NJ Criminal Interdiction LLC (Sep 2016)
- Revision to A.G. Supplemental Policy on Conducted Energy Devices – NJ Division of Criminal Justice (Apr 2016)
- Physical Restraint System Training – Warning Order, LLC (Mar 2016)
- Effects of Domestic Violence on Children – PREP (Mar 2016)
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray Proficiency Training – Teaneck PD (2010, 2016)
- Body Language and Pre-Indicators of Violence – Jersey City Police Dept (Jan 2016)
- Criminal Interview and Interrogation – Office of the Bergen County Sheriff (Nov 2015)
- Naloxone (Narcan) Administration Education Program – Bergen County Law Enforcement (Feb 2015)
- Courtroom Testimony Training – Bergen County Prosecutor (Nov 2014)
- TASER CEW User Certification – Taser Training Academy (Jul 2014)
- Prevention of Domestic Violence Act Training – State of New Jersey (2013, 2014)
- Response to Active Threat Incidents – KAPAP Academy & NJ-OPS (Aug 2013)
- Cultural Diversity for Police Officers – Bergen County Prosecutor (Dec 2012)
- Hazmat Awareness Refresher & Bloodborne Pathogens – State of New Jersey (2012)
- Document Fraud and Related Crimes for Law Enforcement – NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (Oct 2012)
- Work Zone Safety for NJ Police Officers – State of New Jersey (Jul 2012)
- Advanced Tactics for Criminal Patrol – St. Petersburg College / MCTFT (Jul 2012)
- Verbal Intervention & Violence Assessment – NY/NJ HIDTA (Feb 2012)
- DWI / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) – New Jersey State Police (2010, 2011)
- Arrest, Search, and Seizure & Drug Trends – Bergen County Prosecutor (2011, 2014)
- Defensive Tactics & ASP Tactical Baton – County of Bergen (2010, 2011)
- Basic Course for Police Officers (Police Academy) – County of Bergen Law & Public Safety Institute (June 2010)
- Certificate of Commendation – Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders / Sheriff’s Office (June 2010)
Timeline
Police Officer
Teaneck Police Department
01.2010 - Current
Kickboxing Instructor
Club KO Fitness Gyms
01.2004 - 01.2013
Public Safety Telecommunicator
01.2003 - 01.2010
Secretary to Administrative Clinician
UMDNJ / UBHC Extended PH Adult
01.2003
Administrative Assistant to Senior VP
The MVW Group, Inc.
01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Degree Studies, Psychology, Spanish
Ramapo College of New Jersey