MCKENNA HARCHOL
Poway
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with experience in evidence collection, preservation and photography. Detail oriented and outside the box thinking skills in various investigative scenarios. Hard working and passionate about the crime scene and forensic science, hoping to contribute to a team effort in solving a diverse array of crimes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Investigator
National City Police Department
04.2025 - Current
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Handled case work on a daily basis; identifying suspects, collection and reviewing video surveillance, writing reports, utilizing various law enforcement databases, writing arrest warrants and submitting cases to the district attorney.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Responded to fatal traffic collisions, search warrants, attempted homicide and homicide cases while on shift and on an on call basis.
- Photographed crime scenes, collected evidence, maintained chain of custody, collected latent fingerprints on scene and impounded evidence from crime scenes.
Sheriff's Fingerprint Examiner
San Diego County Sheriff's Office
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Performed detailed comparison and identification of inked and live scanned fingerprints taken from individuals in custody
- Identified deceased individuals for the County Medical Examiner by utilizing CAFIS, DOJ, DMV and FBI records for comparison
- Maintained accurate records of fingerprints stored in San Diego County's CAFIS database
- Assisted outside agency's in identifying detainees
- Conducted DMV investigations by comparing a series of prints to make a positive identification
Humane Law Enforcement Officer
San Diego Humane Society
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Conducted investigations of animal cruelty and neglect, collected evidence, wrote detailed reports and submitted cases
- Made arrests and seized animals in both misdemeanor and felony Animal cruelty cases
- Assisted Police, Fire and EMS with containment of animals on active scenes without disrupting the crime scene
- Performed routine park patrols, issued citations and testified in court regularly
- Completed SDHS academy, Taser certification, defensive tactics courses and PC 832 arrest and firearms course
- Led the Dangerous Dog Task Force, overseeing over 20 active declared dangerous dogs in lower San Diego County, reviewing bite submissions from officers and presenting for a hearing officer on numerous cases
Lead Customer Service Agent
Alaska Airline
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior staff members as they developed their skillsets
- Utilized problem solving skills to resolve complex customer issues quickly and accurately
- Coordinated scheduling for customer service agents and ensured all inbound and outbound flights were covered
- Utilized deescalation and communication skills to calm high stress situations involving airline passengers
- Regularly contacted and communicated with airport police to assist with airport guest issues
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA06-2027
Skills
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Legal Documentation and Court Testimony
- Calm in crisis situations
- Records Management
- Crime scene analysis
- Evidence collection and preservation
Timeline
Police Investigator
National City Police Department
04.2025 - Current
Sheriff's Fingerprint Examiner
San Diego County Sheriff's Office
04.2023 - 04.2025
Humane Law Enforcement Officer
San Diego Humane Society
04.2022 - 02.2025
Lead Customer Service Agent
Alaska Airline
03.2020 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Palomar College
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
San Diego Miramar College