Donna Washington
Chicago, IL. 60643
*********@***.***
Home: 773-***-****
Mobile: 773-***-****
EXPERIENCE:
City of Chicago-Independent Police Review Authority -
Responsible for investigating alleged Chicago police and civilian employee
misconduct for the City of Chicago. Conduct thorough investigations of
allegation by interviewing complainant, witness, victim and accused to
substantiate relevant evidence. Gather, verify and establish relationships
of all facts. Investigate using complainant information, law enforcement
tools and witness interviews. During investigations obtain forensic and
documentary evidence. Canvass. Obtain squad car (in-car) camera, POD
camera, 911 OEMC transmissions, GPS, medical records, court documents and
log scans. Check leads and NLET database. Present findings in a written
summary digest using information that was obtained during the course of the
investigation. Testify in court.
2005-2008 Campus Police Officer/Campus Police Supervisor
City Colleges of Chicago
Responsible for reporting directly to the Director of Campus Police.
Investigated incidents that occurred at the college. Articulated
information to Director of Campus Police in a timely and accurate manner.
Provided guidance to employees. Wrote incident reports, and kept track of
assign duty locations and breaks. Enforced college rules and regulations
by protecting students, administration and city property from all threats.
2004. Federal Agent/Criminal Investigator-1811
United States Postal Inspection Service
Responsible for enforcing over 200 federal laws covering title 18
violations
that adversely affect or fraudulent use of the U.S. mail or postal system.
Conducted complex investigations involving check washing schemes, check
cashing schemes. I conducted investigations of alleged bank fraud. As a
criminal investigator I was required to prepare memorandums of interview
and investigative memorandums (summaries) that were read by the U.S.
Attorney and Postal Management in order to determine disciplinary and
prosecutive actions would be taken. During investigations I obtained
documentary
evidence that was marked with an exhibit number, dated, initialed
and logged upon recovery. Conducted interviews and interrogations
of both postal employees and outside individuals. I worked independently
and collaboratively with external organizations and internal departments.
Made numerous arrest and testified in court.
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2002. Internship/Des Plaines Police Department
Worked with patrol and the drug task force on ride-a-longs. Observed the
administrative area; processing tickets and scheduling court. Observed
operators in the 911 call center.
EDUCATION
Chicago State University Chicago, Illinois
Master of Science (Criminal Justice) June 2002
Grambling State University Grambling, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science (Electronic Engineering) May 1994
TRAINING
2010 Investigation/IAD-IPRA Training
Chicago Police Academy-Training Department
2008 NCIC/NLET/Leads Training
Independent Police Review Authority
Chicago, Illinois
2008 Detective Training
Chicago Police Academy- Training Department
Chicago, Illinois
2002. Federal Basic Inspector Training
United States Postal Inspection Service Career Development Division
Potomac, Maryland
2003-2004 Firearms Training/Qualification
United States Postal Inspections Service
Chino Hill, California
2003. Internal-External Crimes Training
United States Postal Inspection Service San Francisco, California
2005 NCIC/NLET Training
United States Postal Inspection Service LosAngeles, California
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office
ORGANIZATION
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Criminal Justice Honor Society