Paula Hamill

Strategic investigative and protection professional with 38 years of progressive law enforcement experience, including 28+ years leading complex homicide investigations. Proven expertise in case management, operational coordination, intelligence analysis, and multi-agency enforcement collaboration. Extensive experience authoring legally sound documentation and providing sworn testimony in local, state, and federal courts.

Recognized for operational discipline, risk assessment capabilities, and the ability to manage sensitive investigations in high-pressure environments. Seeking to transition investigative leadership and enforcement coordination expertise into a Brand Protection Specialist – Investigations & Operations role.

Homicide Detective - Montgomery County Department of Police - Gaithersburg, Maryland

(1986-12 - 2025-12)

Led high-profile and complex homicide investigations from initial incident response through prosecution and courtroom testimony.

• Directed end-to-end investigative operations, coordinating detectives, forensic teams, prosecutors, and federal partners.
• Managed multiple active cases simultaneously, ensuring accurate documentation, status tracking, and timely investigative updates.
• Conducted in-depth intelligence analysis to identify leads, establish investigative strategies, and support enforcement action.
• Authored comprehensive investigative reports, affidavits, and search/arrest warrants meeting strict legal standards.
• Prepared case summaries and investigative briefings for command staff and State's Attorney's Office.
• Testified extensively in local, state, and federal courts as lead investigator.
• Ensured evidence integrity and compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Mentored and trained newly assigned detectives in investigative techniques, documentation standards, and case management protocols.
• Precision case tracking and documentation management
• Interagency collaboration and enforcement coordination
• High-liability investigative oversight
• Strategic escalation and investigative prioritization

Executive Protection Specialist - Boyce Executive Protection Company - Greenbelt, Maryland

(2022-01)

Provide protective services and operational security support for high-profile and at-risk clients in dynamic environments.

• Conduct advance threat assessments, site surveys, and route planning to mitigate security risks.
• Develop and implement protective security plans for travel, events, and executive movements.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and venue security to ensure seamless operational coverage.
• Monitor open-source and situational intelligence to proactively identify potential threats.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional discretion in high-visibility settings.
• Prepare operational documentation and after-action reports to evaluate risk posture and recommend improvements.

Salisbury State University