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Ashley A

Detective

Profile

Dedicated police detective with experience in investigating youth crimes, crime scene processing, community outreach presentations, knowledgeable in criminal law. Liason between Westport Board of Education, DCF, JRB and Juvenile Court. Member of the Norwalk multidisciplinary team and Internet crimes against children Connecticut.

Key Skills & Competencies

Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to change directions and pivot focus quickly
Multitasker
Creative and adaptive
Crime scene processing
Social media manager for police department

Professional Experience

Westport Police Department, Westport, CT
-Detective, 2 years
• Collect crime scene evidence to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices
• Specialized training and experience in sexual assault investigations and crimes against children
• Conduct criminal investigations by identifying witnesses, gathering evidence, obtaining potential witness
statements to pursue remedies for violations of the Connecticut General Statues
• Prepare written reports, search and arrest warrants for court proceedings
• Investigates cyber tips provided from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
• Screen police reports concerning children and conduct appropriate inquires or provide service referrals
• Liaison with all schools within the district of Westport

-Staff Corporal , 2 years
• Accreditation Manager- responsible for the accreditation process for the agency department
• Achieved Tier 1 State Accreditation in five months
• Continuous improvement processes, including department inspections and policy review, revision and
implementation
• Responsible for security and handling of department evidence to maintain case integrity for court proceedings

-Police Officer, 6 years
• Patrol assigned areas to maintain order, prevent legal activity, enforce laws and protect the community
• Investigate criminal matters, motor vehicle accidents, issued tickets, direct traffic and respond to calls for help

Community Experience

Westport Police Athletic League Secretary
Westport Police Union Secretary/Treasurer
Former field hockey coach Staples High School

Education

Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Bachelor is Arts, Sociology

Other Experience/Awards/Publications

Investigator ribbon
Community Service Award

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