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Skills

  • DNA Swabs
  • Lead detective experience
  • Advanced interrogation techniques
  • Advanced investigative techniques
  • Firearms expertise
  • Investigating crimes
  • Community policing
  • Cold case resolution
  • Criminal law proficiency
  • Preparing for court

Work Experiences

  • Achieved results in three years.
  • Achieved improvements in 2018.
  • Achieved 31% decrease in violent crime rates.
  • Collaborated with prosecutors.
  • Provided written reports, evidence, and oral testimonies at 11 court hearings per three years.
  • Apprehended suspects in under one year.
  • Conducted complex investigations.
  • Closed cold cases in under 18 months.
  • Successfully completed 9 narcotics investigations, yielding system in 2019.
  • Achieved a 77% reduction in inaccurate witness statements.

Summaries

  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.
  • Assisted law enforcement agencies.
  • Detective with experience conducting and overseeing all investigations and major incidents in Atlanta.
  • Achieved forensic breakthroughs.
  • Lean and ITIL certified.
  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
  • In stressful and tense situations, responsible and reliable with the ability to remain calm and professional.
  • Adept in digital forensics.
  • Achieved unparalleled success managing high-volume crime scene processes while adhering to legal mandates and enhancing case timelines.
  • 29% of testimony led to successful convictions.

Accomplishments

  • Trained 8 officers on advanced homicide investigation techniques, improving crime scene management skills across the department.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved metric which led to system.
  • Worked closely with district attorneys to ensure seamless case handoffs between investigators and prosecutors, leading to an increase in conviction rates.
  • Partnered with technology firms to integrate QuickBooks into casework, improving forensic analysis and reducing suspect identification times.
  • Collaborated with digital forensics experts, allowing for the resolution of a multi-jurisdictional case that had remained unsolved since 2020.
  • Served as a liaison between the department and external forensic labs to resolve complex homicide cases using cutting-edge forensic technology.
  • Acted as lead detective in a serial homicide case that spanned 2 jurisdictions, ultimately securing the suspect's arrest and conviction.
  • Investigated and resolved over 13 homicides annually, maintaining a case closure rate of 72%.
  • Testified in complex murder cases, with over 76% of testimonies contributing to successful judgments in federal courts.

Affiliations

  • National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)
  • Interpol's Homicide Working Group
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) - OSHA
  • Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit (LEIU)
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA)
  • National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
  • Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

Certifications

  • Certified Criminal Investigator (CCI) - Beacon Labs
  • Post-Blast Investigation Certification - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
  • Digital Crime Scene Mapping Certification - Adobe Creative Suite
  • Genealogical Investigative Techniques Certification - Vantage
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Advanced Crime Mapping Certification - National Institute of Justice
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Salesforce
  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect

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