Iris Johnston
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Area of Expertise: Articulate Oral and Written Communication; Highly Organized and Strong Analytical Skills; Excellent at Problem Solving and Decision Making Leadership, Training and Team Building
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Fraud Bureau Detective
Peel Regional Police
04.2018 - Current
- Maximize performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Conduct up to 10 yearly performance reviews and prepare and submit
- Prepare and recommend short-term and long-term plans for development of departmental personnel.
- Commencement or coordination of investigations into organized crime or multi-jurisdictional fraud occurrences involving manufacturing, forgery and distribution of payment cards, currency and other valuable instruments.
- Major fraud investigations involving organized fraudulent marketing schemes including variety of cash or prize winnings, advance fee loans, cheque cashing schemes and other similar scams targeting general public
- Coordinate multi-law enforcement pooling of resources and investigators to facilitate extensive investigations, which included Competition Bureau of Canada, Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services, Ontario Ministry of Revenue, Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Detective
Peel Regional Police
12.2010 - 04.2018
- Analyzed criminal complaints and identify crime patterns
- Investigated complaints brought forth by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence
- Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates
- Assigned schedules and coordinated leave time to maintain optimal coverage
- Provided environment fostering open communication and positive work experience. Strong supporter of officers through commendations, endorsements for lateral transfers and nominations for awards.
Police Constable
Peel Regional Police
12.1990 - 04.2010
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Protected life and property through enforcement of regulations and laws.
Education
Diploma - Forensic Accounting And Fraud Investigations
Algonquin College
2022
Certificate in Advanced Leadership -
University of Waterloo
2016
Certificate in Supervision - undefined
University of Waterloo
2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Guelph
1988
Skills
- Supervising team
- Community policing
- Criminal law proficiency
- Knowledge judiciary system
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Report writing
- Leading team operations
- Fraud investigation
Volunteering
Critical Incident Response Team - Peel Regional Police
2015 - present (100 hours/year)
Provide on scene and debriefing support of high stress or high risk incidents
Work with members to reduce emotional and physical impact of an issue.
Regular training from International Critical Incident Foundation
Legal Appeals Committee
2010-present (100 hours per appeal)
The Membership Legal Committee is mandated by the Association’s Constitution and By- Laws to hear appeals of decisions of the Board in relation to a Member’s Application for Legal Assistance under the Association’s Legal Assistance Plan. I have been selected to sit on four significant appeals and chaired two of the appeals. I have authored reports that have resulted procedural changes to the Constitution and Bylaws.
Niagara Dog Rescue
2021 - present (25 hours/month)
Conduct background interviews of dog adoption and foster applicants
Conduct reference checks for adoption/foster applicants
Attend meet and greets and facilitate dog transports to adopters
Conduct reference checks for adoption/foster applicants
Attend meet and greets and facilitate dog transports to adopters
Timeline
Fraud Bureau Detective
Peel Regional Police
04.2018 - Current
Detective
Peel Regional Police
12.2010 - 04.2018
Police Constable
Peel Regional Police
12.1990 - 04.2010
Diploma - Forensic Accounting And Fraud Investigations
Algonquin College
Certificate in Advanced Leadership -
University of Waterloo
Certificate in Supervision - undefined
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Guelph
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