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• Creation of detailed maps using GIS programs in order to assess problem areas and county-wide trends• Prepare gang-related pre-tactical reports with aerial photos and valuable case information to gang unit officers• Liaising with analysts to acquire and disseminate gang-related information• Briefing commanders on gang-related activity and suspects• Review of current scholarly writings on problem-solving police tactics in order to relate pertinent information to gang unit officers in both formal and informal media• Maintenance and organization of existing gang-related crime data in preparation for monthly reports of current gang-related activity and trends• Preparation of linkage analysis presentations on local active gangs for gang unit detectives• Creation and maintenance of a database housing gang-related events and crimes to aid in the analysis of current trends and problem areas within the county• Monitor current events relating to crime, police work and gangs worldwide for dissemination among gang unit officers

• Research topic areas and provide a concise overview to supervisors• Assist with organizing various meetings with top law enforcement officials across the nation including the Violent Crime Summit of 2008 and the Economic Crisis Summit of 2009• Conduct searches for specific facts, figures, and trends via various electronic resources, books, scholarly journals and studies• Diffuse large amounts of data into manageable formats including tables, charts and outlines• Conduct literature reviews of national policing and criminal justice issues• Participate in research efforts through processing online surveys

• Create and maintain filing system for supervising attorney• Create first drafts of legal documents including Loan Agreements, Cash Management Agreements, Signature Pages, Estoppels• Prepare and edit presentations• Organize and update electronic calendars• Arrange client meetings, conference calls and training seminars• Prepare and send professional correspondence

• Support enrolling students by providing extensive information regarding the enrollment process, degree programs and admission requirements• Self-initiate contact to possible students in an effort to contribute to the growth of the university

Masters, Forensic Psychology

Activities and Societies: • Current member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology • Admittance and participation.

Bachelor, Criminal Justice With Minor In Forensic Science