PATRICK WACHIRA
Kerugoya
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Additionally, I am highly skilled in criminal investigations and detective work, with a background that encompasses various aspects of law enforcement. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at gathering evidence and solving complex cases. Known for ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments to achieve positive outcomes. Contributed to significant reductions in local crime rates through effective investigation techniques and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homicide Detective
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
NAIROBI, KENYA
02.2016 - Current
- Attended autopsies conducted by medical examiners to determine cause of death in suspicious deaths.
- Developed search warrants for obtaining additional evidence related to homicides.
- Drafted affidavits for arrest warrants based on the facts gathered during an investigation.
- Coordinated with medical examiners and forensic scientists to collect evidence from crime scenes.
- Assisted patrol officers in responding quickly to violent crimes or situations involving potential suspects.
- Collaborated with prosecutors to prepare cases for trial or plea bargaining negotiations.
- Identified possible connections between different homicide cases that may have been committed by the same perpetrator.
- Analyzed physical evidence such as fingerprints, DNA samples, and ballistics.
- Interviewed family members of victims who may be able to provide insight into their loved one's death.
- Participated in stake-outs of suspected criminals or locations related to homicides.
- Obtained search warrants from judges authorizing searches of homes, businesses, or vehicles connected with a homicide case.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings regarding criminal investigations and findings.
- Reviewed police reports, court documents, and other records to identify leads in investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology(Criminal Justice Option)
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
Kakamega12-2013
Skills
- Evidence collection
- Crime scene investigation
- Autopsy attendance
- Forensic analysis
- Case management
- Expert testimony
- Report writing
- Physical fitness
- Covert surveillance
- Firearms proficiency
- Team leadership skills
- Critical thinking
Certification
- competent driver and a holder of driving license class B, C1 & C
Accomplishments
- Recognition from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), U.S. Department of Justice for leading and conducting competent investigations and a successful extradition of a fugitive criminal to the U.S.
Timeline
Homicide Detective
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
02.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology(Criminal Justice Option)
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
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