BeaJay (Kiziak) Jacobson

Responsibilities:

-Led a Targeted Response to Auto Theft (TRAP) initiative, involving pulling over and charging subjects in stolen vehicles with appropriate offenses.
-Initiated projects focused on stolen property, stolen vehicles, and prolific offenders, actively supervising crime scenes.
-Actively supervised crime scenes related to ongoing projects.
-Conducted checks on prolific offenders to ensure compliance with release conditions.
-Sat on the detachment crime analysis board, providing valuable insights and expertise.
-Contributed to Project Pinpoint and participated in discussions on rural crime in the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities:

-Supervised a team of 4 constables and collaborated with social workers in addressing domestic violence cases.
-Reviewed high-risk domestic violence files, conducted risk assessments, authored judicial authorizations, and participated in Judicial Interim Hearings.
-Worked closely with victims on safety planning and ensured comprehensive oversight of team activities.
-Planned schedules, approved leave and overtime, and personally undertook sensitive investigations.
-Conducted incident reviews to identify better practices for future cases.
-Organized training and secured grants for necessary external training agencies.
-Led an RCMP team in participating in "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" events, raising money and awareness for domestic violence initiatives.
-Sat on a High-Risk Domestic Violence investigation board, meeting weekly to address the most serious domestic violence reports and provide a holistic approach to victims.

Responsibilities:

-Supervised a watch of 17 constables, overseeing their activities and ensuring effective response to calls for police service.

-Reviewed all calls attended by the team, as well as investigations and court packages stemming from these calls.
-Personally attended high-risk calls to ensure safe and thorough investigations by team members.
-Acted as a shift supervisor in cells, overseeing wellness checks for individuals in custody and ensuring access to legal counsel and medical attention.
-Managed scheduling and approved overtime, optimizing team efficiency.
-Ensured strict adherence to all policies and procedures within the department.
-Served as a mentor to team members, offering guidance and support in improving investigative interviewing skills.

Responsibilities:

-Specialized in National Security, engaging in witness management, physical and electronic surveillance, and investigations.
-Transitioned focus to interviewing and contributed to the National Security Interview Assistance Team.
-Conducted research and development of culturally sensitive interview techniques ensuring effectiveness and admissibility in court when necessary.
-Monitored and investigated threats to the national security of Canada and other countries.
Educated the public on recognizing risk factors related to national security threats.
-Investigated threats to infrastructure and assessed damage sustained in the surrounding area.

Responsibilities:

-Investigated high-level offences related to organized crime and associated groups as part of the Federal and Serious Organized Crime section.
-Created interview plans for proffered statements in collaboration with the RCMP and the FBI for a Canadian investigation.

-Conducted extensive research on investigation rules and interviewing techniques in both Canada and the USA.

-Became a member of the RCMP Interview Assistance Team, specializing in interview and interrogation techniques with an advanced understanding of associated laws.

-Traveled within Alberta and into British Columbia, contributing expertise in criminal areas such as drug trafficking, homicide, and national security.

Investigation Highlights:

-Led long-term investigations involving interviews, surveillance, and cooperation with the team on covert operations related to drugs, firearms, counter-proliferation, and other serious offences.

Responsibilities:

-Enforced all applicable laws and statutes, including the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, with a focus on both enforcement and public education.
-Engaged in covert meetings with individuals to ensure their safety, providing tools and knowledge for leaving unsafe situations with a safety plan.

Investigation Highlights:

-Conducted a three-year investigation in Red Deer, Alberta, into forced labor of illegally brought immigrants, rescuing them from unsafe conditions and arranging social assistance networks.
-Secured open work permits for the workers, allowing employment with other employers.
-Managed witnesses for three years, addressing day-to-day needs and providing encouragement throughout the court process.

Responsibilities:

-Investigated offences under various statutes, including Criminal Code of Canada, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Federal and Provincial statutes, and Coroner's Act.
-Acted in an acting supervisor role, identifying areas for improvement in police service.
-Recognized the need for a comprehensive guide on investigating child sexual assaults and enhancing court outcomes. Authored a step-by-step guide for detachment members, ensuring widespread availability in both electronic and paper formats.
-Served as a liaison with First Nation’s Victim’s Services, and acted as a youth liaison on the Sisika First Nation Reserve.
Supervised and recruited volunteers for the Victim Service’s Unit, providing training and support.
-Developed and coordinated a project for monitoring repeat offenders, including court-ordered release conditions and outstanding warrants. Successfully secured special funding to cover overtime costs and collaborated with guards, Crown Prosecutor, and support services for effective implementation.
-Conducted reviews on detachment police officer backup policies, identified deficiencies, and promptly addressed shortcomings after completing a comprehensive report.

Responsibilities:

-Investigated offences under Criminal Code of Canada, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Federal and Provincial statutes, and Coroner's Act.
-Documented investigations and maintained accurate records.
-Identified, seized, and processed evidence from crime scenes for court preparation.

Skills Developed:

-Proficient in investigating various types of offenses.
-Expertise in handling evidence and ensuring legal protocols are followed.
-Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities.
-Daily interaction with individuals in high-stress situations, honing skills in mediation.