Michael K Balcom Email & Phone Number

Springfield District Court Trial Unit

Investigator for the Springfield District Court Division of the Public Defender....Conduct defense investigations in the Springfield,Holyoke and Westfield jurisdictions...Investigations involve but are not limited to serious Felonies and Misdemeanors. Locate, interview witnesses and clients; Conduct investigations required by CPCS Attorneys for defense of clients.prepare and present oral and/or written reports to attorneys;photograph, videotape, and sketch alleged crime/incident scenes;testify in court; network and maintain personal contact with individuals in various agencies (e.g., police departments, hospitals, ambulance services, courts) to facilitate access to witnesses and records; advise Attorneys regarding changes and developments in investigative tools and techniques; develop familiarity with Massachusetts law as it relates to crimes, evidence, and the rules of criminal procedure;participate in training programs for attorneys as well as investigators.

Massachusetts

locate information, people and things,utilize computers, public records, informants and other resources to conduct research.... visit specific places in order to search for or verify clues and to determine additional avenues to explore......Gather facts or prove suspicions ... include monitoring people, places, or situations to observe what happens.....InterviewWitnesses who frequently provide critical information when the appropriate questions are asked......Sometimes utilize a false identity is necessary to hide true intent while conducting surveillance or trying to gain access to relevant people, information, or places

Egremont, Ma

Design, manage oversee and evaluate all law enforcement activities within the Town of Egremont. Report directly to the Board of Selectmen.....Directly supervised a department of law enforcement professionals consisting of Patrol Officers..School Crossing Guards and an Animal Control Officer. Assigned work schedules, oversee employees' job performance and had the responsibility for the selection, performance evaluation, training, and discipline of the department’s staff. Had final authority for decisions pertaining to law enforcement...Applied the thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police administration and police methods. Applied the knowledge of state statutes and codes, federal guidelines and protocols, and local ordinances relating to law enforcement.. Applied the knowledge of the standards by which the quality of police service is evaluated and the use of police records and their application to police administration. Preparation and Knowledge of budgetary practices and procedures

Nys Columbia County

Undercover investigator/law enforcement worker performing investigation procedures and arrest of persons of interest who are suspected of the illegal sale or use crack cocaine.. performed skilled investigation work to apprehend and start the procedure of getting a conviction for the unlawful use of drugs..IE Crack/CocaineIn conjunction and as a team member of The DA/Sheriff Drug Task Force. Make contact, Investigate and purchase Illegal Drugs (crack cocaine) from suspects selling illegal drugs. Compiled identifying information on suspects via surveillance and research. Obtain DA/police funds required to make purchase. Submit written report containing charges, available facts, and evidence to DA/Courts to authorize search warrant or wire tap. Purchase illegal Drugs... Observe, Video and photograph purchase transaction to compile evidence and protect undercover investigations and Identity. Obtain statements for prosecution of offenders and appeared in court and before Grand Jury to give evidence as witness..

Delhi, New York 13753

As a Deputy Sheriff I worked in partnership with the County to maintain law and order, protect members of the public and their property, prevent crime, reduce the fear of crime and improve the quality of life for all citizens of Delaware County.

Sidney, New York 13838

Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases

Associate'S Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Major Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration