Johnny Perez
Irvine
Summary
Accomplished Detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, specializing in complex investigations of sex crimes, child abuse and human trafficking. Expert in evidence collection and critical thinking, I have successfully managed high-stakes cases, collaborated with multiple agencies, and provided compelling court testimony, ensuring justice for victims while fostering community relations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff, Detective
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Whittier
02.2002 - Current
- Specialized in investigating complex sex crimes against children, sex crimes against adults, child abuse, and human trafficking.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with my investigations.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to law enforcement practices.
- Collaborated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional operations or investigations.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain additional information regarding incidents under investigation.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Interviewed victims and suspects using appropriate techniques in order to collect accurate information about the incident.
- Analyzed evidence collected from crime scenes to identify potential suspects.
- Served warrants for individuals, property, electronics, and social media accounts.
- Assisted prosecutors with trial preparation by providing expert opinion on matters related to the case.
- Advanced POST Certificate.
- I attended a 40-hour course on sexual assault investigations, 40-course on child abuse, and a 40-hour course on analytical interviewing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2001
Skills
- Evidence collection
- Criminal investigation
- Report writing
- Interview techniques
- Data analysis
- Case management
- Court testimony
- Victim advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Cybercrime Knowledge
- Conducting investigations
- Covert investigations
- DNA swabs
- Community relations
- Supervising investigations
- Excellent communication
- Crime scene management
- Witness interviews
- Professionalism
- Undercover experience
- Crime prevention
- Criminal law knowledge
- Adaptability
- Interrogation
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Reliability
- Continuous improvement
- Relationship building
- Logical reasoning
Certification
- Advanced POST certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff, Detective
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
02.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Fullerton