Kelly Martin
Russell,ON
Summary
With over 24 years of experience in law enforcement, I specialize in leading and executing intricate federal investigations related to organized crime groups, drug trafficking, financial crimes, and conspiracies. I am an effective communicator and program leader, adept at managing both provincial and national initiatives, while consistently delivering impactful results. My strengths lie in fostering and sustaining positive relationships with subordinates, colleagues, supervisors, and clients, complemented by a well-established network of contacts beyond the RCMP. I have a proven track record of leadership, often being called upon to guide, mentor, and inspire others, alongside a solid understanding of human resource practices and management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Career Development and Resourcing, Central Region
04.2024 - Current
- Manage all regular member staffing actions for investigative units in Central Region, including Sensitive and International Investigations (SII), Cybercrime, Digital Forensic Sciences, Protective Intelligence Unit and Oversight and Compliance
- Consult with managers and provide guidance in addressing all staffing needs related to filling vacancies, addressing performance issues, releasing employees for other opportunities, and ensuring compliance with policies
- Draft job postings and customize according to manager’s needs to attract the most suitable candidates
- Interview current employees to discuss future goals and provide advice and guidance on career planning
- Interview prospective employees to determine preferences and suitability for various opportunities
- Record, store and manage all information in a secure, shared drive, organized by file numbers
- Maintain regular communication with managers and clients to ensure their needs are met in a timely manner
National Integrated Market Enforcement Teams (IMET) Coordinator
Federal Policing Criminal Operations- Financial Crime (FPCO-FC)
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Appointed as the National Integrated Market Enforcement Teams (IMET) Coordinator, responsibilities included: managing the federal budget; leading meetings with senior managers; addressing needs identified by the respective teams; procuring software; recruiting and hiring human resources; developing training; maintaining and updating applicable policy and protocols and ensuring compliance; and building and maintaining relationships with external partners such as financial institutions and the Provincial Securities Commissions
- Oversaw and participated in various training initiatives, including the following: revamped the online Proceeds of Crime course to reflect current legislation, policy and procedures; regularly fulfilled the role of syndicate leader on the in-person Proceeds of Crime course; and presented on the cryptocurrency tracing course
- Procured software licences at a national level for users across Canada
- Managed the CRATS Program (Currency Reading and Tracing System) nationally, responsibilities included: built and maintained relationships with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth and up-to-date program, developed training, updated policy, ensured compliance with protocols, and liaised with users to offer technical and operational support
Investigator
Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC)
10.2013 - 07.2021
- Conducted complex transnational investigations related to organized crime and fulfilled the roles of Primary Investigator, File Coordinator and Affiant. This included surveillance, interviews, execution of search warrants (overt searches) and general warrants (covert searches), arrests, evidence collection, and disclosure
- Fulfilled the role of affiant on six complex investigations relating to human smuggling, money laundering, drug importation/exportation, and conspiracies. Drafted over 50 Judicial Authorizations, including Production Orders, General Warrants, One Party Consent Authorizations and an Authorization to Intercept Private Communications. Mentored other affiants while I continued to fulfill my writing obligations within stringent timelines
- Built and maintained relationships with domestic and international partners such as the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Canada Border Services Agency and Financial Transactions and Report Analysis Centre of Canada and obtained documents from them to gather the necessary evidence for our investigations while adhering to proper protocols to ensure court admissibility
- Selected to occupy a newly created position as the sole Legal Application Support resource based on my subject matter expertise, knowledge and experience. Mentored and developed other members by assisting them with their Judicial Authorizations while ensuring consistency and compliance with applicable legislation and RCMP policies
- Led team members in identifying crucial investigative avenues that required follow-up to ensure that their Affidavits contained sufficient grounds to meet the required legal threshold to be granted by the courts
Policy Developer and Amber Alert Coordinator
BC Police Missing Persons Centre (BCPMPC)
09.2009 - 10.2013
- Policy Development: Updated the Provincial policy related to missing person investigations in BC by conducting extensive research to ensure the policy was relevant and consistent with National policy as well as the policies implemented by other police agencies
- Amber Alert Coordinator (March 2012 – Oct 2013): Managed the AMBER Alert program for the Province of BC which included liaising with several internal and external partners; Oversaw the re-creation of the web application used to disseminate Alerts to over 600 partners for which I was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the OIC Major Crime Section
- Quality Assurance: Reviewed and monitored missing person investigations in BC and coordinated investigative efforts among partner units
- Developed and Maintained Partnerships: Liaised regularly with other RCMP detachments, external police agencies in Canada and internationally as well as the BC Coroner’s Service
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04-1999
Skills
- Staffing operations
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Deadline and results-oriented
- Policy development
- Judicial authorizations
- Evidence collection
- Effective communication
- Investigative techniques
- Team leadership
Languages
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager
Career Development and Resourcing, Central Region
04.2024 - Current
National Integrated Market Enforcement Teams (IMET) Coordinator
Federal Policing Criminal Operations- Financial Crime (FPCO-FC)
07.2021 - 04.2024
Investigator
Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC)
10.2013 - 07.2021
Policy Developer and Amber Alert Coordinator
BC Police Missing Persons Centre (BCPMPC)
09.2009 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Ottawa
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