Central Evidence Specialist, Central Evidence Unit - Department of Forensic Sciences, District of Columbia - 401 E Street, SW-Washington, DC 20024
(2012-10)
Operated NCIC System | 1987 – 1990 | Metropolitan Police Department Cadet Program
- Manage and organize evidence records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate with law enforcement and legal entities for evidence handling and processing.
- Implement and maintain evidence-tracking systems for efficient retrieval and storage.
- Oversee the preservation and storage of physical and digital evidence, adhering to legal standards.
- Conduct regular audits of evidence inventory to ensure compliance and integrity.
- Manage and maintain comprehensive evidence reports and records from various divisions including MPD, DFS, OCME, Fingerprint, Firearms, and Vehicle Intake Section.
- Handle the receipt of specimens for the DC Health Department, ensuring proper placement in bio-hazardous containers.
- Respond to and process requests from the US Attorney's Office for the release of trial-related property.
- Train and supervise junior staff in evidence-handling procedures and protocols.
- Liaise with forensic experts for specialized evidence analysis and interpretation.
- Respond to internal and external queries related to evidence status and availability.
- Prepare and present reports on evidence management activities and findings.
- Stay updated with advancements in evidence management technologies and practices.
Evidence Specialist - Department of Forensic Science
(2013)
- Collect, preserve, and document evidence from crime scenes or incidents.
- Catalog and store evidence in secure facilities, maintaining chain of custody records.
- Coordinate with law enforcement officers and investigators to process evidence.
- Utilize specialized equipment and techniques for handling and analyzing evidence.
- Testify in court regarding the handling and preservation of evidence.
- Conduct regular inventories and audits of stored evidence.
- Administer the documentation and archival of forensic evidence records, encompassing contributions from MPD, DFS, OCME, and specialized divisions such as Fingerprint Analysis, Firearms, and Vehicle Intake.
- Facilitate the secure handling and allocation of biological specimens from the Health Department, ensuring stringent compliance with bio-hazardous material protocols.
- Oversee and execute the procedural responses to requisitions from the US Attorneys' Office, pertaining to the judicial release of evidentiary assets.
Evidence Technician - Metropolitan Police Department
(1997 - 2013)
- Managed property records and evidence tracking systems for processing Metropolitan Police evidence.
- Categorized incoming evidence and property, including items for civil forfeiture, destruction, and impound.
- Coordinated loading and unloading of police district materials, maintaining property accountability.
- Operated in environments with hazardous chemicals and communicable diseases.
- Responded to citizen inquiries via phone regarding the location of personal property in the Metropolitan area.
- Carried out the daily cycle counts of warehouse inventory to verify location accuracy.
