David Shaw
Cobourg,ON
Summary
Experienced police officer with an accomplished twenty year law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and above average clearance rates. Smoothly collect statements and evidence by following both traditional and contemporary investigatory strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective Constable
Durham Regional Police Service
Oshawa, ON
12.2016 - Current
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and court purposes.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Thoroughly investigated Criminal and Provincial Acts.
- Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory analysis and DNA testing.
- Adherence to confidentiality during investigations.
- Guided, mentored and supervised members skills augmentation to improve job performance and case clearance rates.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and ensured continuity.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue direct evidence.
- Used open source and police databases to locate relevant case evidence.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments including lifestyle and associates.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
Police Officer, Uniformed Patrol
Durham Regional Police Service
Oshawa, ON
05.2003 - 12.2016
- Enforced Traffic Laws and Ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Enforced Automobile Insurance Act, Trespass To Property Act, Child And Family Services.
- Worked with AGCO in plain clothes with enforcement of Liquor License Act
- Engaged members of public with problem solving techniques aimed at By Law requirements, Landlord And Tenant Act, navigating Civil Court including Family Law and Small Claims.
- Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
Education
Diploma With Distinction - Corrections
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON06.1995
Skills
- Case Report Development
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Investigating Crimes
- Conducting Computer Checks
- Evidence Gathering
- Suspect Interviewing
- Professional Integrity
- Investigative Procedures
- Warrant Writing
- Case Reviews
- Criminal Law Proficiency
- Evaluating Crime Scenes
Accomplishments
Primary Investigator Homicide Cold Case.
Advanced Sex Assault Investigator.
Advanced Fraud Investigator.
Major Case Management File Coordinator on Attempt Murder Investigation.
Advanced Death Investigator.
Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation.
Extensive Contacts with Business and Community Partners.
Anti Discrimination and Diversity Training.
Mental Health Response Officer.
Advanced Warrant Writing.
Investigator on Several Homicide Investigations.
Utilized as an Acting Sergeant and Detective to lead team members.
Received Several Commendations for Outstanding Performance.
Instructor on the Sex Assault Response Officer Course.
Trained and Mentored New Officers.
Implemented an Investigative Template for Investigators and Road Sergeants.
Well versed in Computer Applications and Open Source Searches.
Assisted in the Coordination and Contingency Planning during Major Incidents.
Certification
Ontario Police College Sex Assault Investigations.
Ontario Police College Fraud Investigations.
Ontario Police College Major Case Management.
Durham Regional Police General Investigative Techniques.
Canadian Police College Using the Internet As An Investigative Tool.
Ontario Police College Outlaw Motorcycle Enforcement.
Durham Regional Police Advanced Search Warrant.
First Aid/CPR.
Valid G license.
Timeline
Detective Constable
Durham Regional Police Service
12.2016 - Current
Police Officer, Uniformed Patrol
Durham Regional Police Service
05.2003 - 12.2016
Diploma With Distinction - Corrections
St. Lawrence College
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