An experienced and skilled police officer with over 5 years experience in criminal investigations as a detective. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communicator and ability to work collaboratively.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Constable
Ottawa Police Service
Ottawa, Ontario
06.2019 - Current
conduct investigations, gather evidence and manage files for various criminal code offences such as assaults, criminal harassment, sexual assaults, fraud, theft
conduct investigations and attend scenes relating to sudden deaths as per policy including all suspicious deaths, suicides, and drug overdose deaths
prepare and provide complete court briefs to the Provincial Crown Attorney and assist in the court process including attending court and testifying
prepare and execute search warrants and production orders
develop and maintain open and cooperative working relationships within the community, outside police agencies, and other partners within the judicial system
assist victims of crime
conduct interviews of witnesses, victims, and accused persons
remain current and relevant on case law, charter issues and other matters arising from the courts that impact on related investigations
provide support to frontline operations
Constable-Patrol Officer
Ottawa Police Service
Ottawa, Ontario
09.1999 - 06.2018
performed general patrol duties maintaining order responding to emergencies, enforcing the Criminal Code of Canada and Provincial Statutes
attend court to present evidence
completed court briefs
performed duties as a School Resource Officer
Constable-Power Case Management (temp Assignment)
Ottawa Police Service
Ottawa, Ontario
01.2018 - 02.2018
participated as a member of an investigative team in major case investigations
participated in functions and processes of Major Case Management Software (Power Case)
performed duties of PowerCase including incident creation, personnel entry and role authorization, etc.
ensured investigative information is entered and maintained on PowerCase software
index, power index and registered documents and identifying potential links in major cases and communicate as per policies
fielded calls from the public on tip line and entered into PowerCase
Constable-Patrol Officer
Ontario Provincial Police
Ottawa, Ontario
05.1996 - 07.1999
performed general patrol duties
completed reports, investigated and enforced the Criminal Code of Canada and Provincial Statutes
attended court to present evidence
Education
Ontario Police College
Aylmer, ON
08-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Law/Anthropology
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
06-1994
Skills
Working knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Coroners Act of Ontario, and Major Case Management
Interviewing witnesses
Report preparation
Researching skills
Judicial procedures knowledge
Criminal investigation coordination
Courses
General Investigative Techniques Ontario Police College March 2011
Investigative Interview and Interrogation Strategies Ottawa Police PDC June 2016
Ontario Major Case Management (MCM) Ontario Police College November 2018
Search Warrant Course Ottawa Police Service PDC March 2019
Child Interviewing Course Ottawa Police Service PDC January 2023
Underwater Death Investigation Ottawa Police November 2023