City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
I am proud of my work experience and my number of years service at JHB LCRC. I am proud of what I do and what I've done. And more specifically, who I have helped through my hard work. I have helped bring justice to many families. I have helped provide comfort and closure for families through my investigations that have led up to a successful conviction or identification of a suspect. I have used my passion, my dedication to my job, my patience, and my (gut) intuition, to guide me throughout my career. I conquer everything I put my mind to, and I know I am good at what I do! Working within the SAPS, we are constantly working under pressure. We have reaction times and standard operating procedures to adhere to, we have stats to fulfil, and we unfortunately many of a time, have to navigate a lack of resources, as well as to continue to serve our community. And I do. I know the importance of evidence integrity, and how continuity of possession can play a huge role in the conviction of a suspect. I know the importance of all aspects of an investigation, from crisp observational skills, to report writing, and right up to presenting evidence in court. So given a chance I can let my unique set of knowledge and experience to allow me to successfully navigate a new and challenging career. I have a solid foundation to be able to continue to build my career on, and I look forward to showing you how I can do that. Working within SAPS, I understand what it means to work under difficult circumstances, yet I still choose to continue to fulfil my duties to the best of my ability. To continue with service delivery. And I have continued to follow through with every investigation throughout my career with professionalism and objectivity. And I am proud to say, my integrity has not faulted in nearly 15 years at the South African Police Service.
• Receiving and processing cases through various Lab Admin registers • Maintaining evidence integrity and continuity of possession in terms of LCRC Policy 5/2003 • Processing cases received through various chemical investigation processes with the objective of obtaining positive cases in terms of the Fingerprint Lab Standard Operation Procedure and LCRC Policy 5/2003 • Finalising the investigation of cases through various chemical investigation processes with the objective of obtaining positive cases in terms of the Fingerprint Lab Standard Operation Procedure and LCRC Policy 5/2003 • Finalising the admin of dockets as per Fingerprints Lab Standard Operation Procedure and CRC Operational Plan 2009/2010 • Maintaining the SAP 24 register by receiving or distributing physical resources in terms of SO(S) 51 as well as regulating the use of expendable items (cleaning material, photocopy paper, stationery etc.) to Lab employees in terms of SO(S) 47(12)-(14) and Fingerprint Lab Standard Procedure • The photographing of positive cases on the Digital Capturing System (DCS) and Poliview System as per Fingerprint Lab Standard Operation Procedure and LCRC Policy 5/2003 • Maintaining equipment within the Lab Section in terms of CRC numbered letter 1/2007 and LCRC policy 5/2003 • Managing the downloading and validation of crime scene photo’s as well as photo’s taken in the lab by the technicians, as well as the printing of contact sheets for each lab docket, and burning each photo album to a Master and Working CD/DVD • Attending to crime scenes with the objective of developing (by means of powders and reagents), capturing and/or lifting fingerprints, as well as collecting exhibits for laboratory chemical investigation on the scene
• I have received In-Service training at JHB LCRC, where I am currently employed as a Fingerprint Laboratory Technician. I was instructed by experienced fingerprint experts and laboratory technicians, in the examination, collection, and capturing of fingerprints and other evidence. I work daily with finger-, palm- and/or footprints and also conduct research regarding the subject. • I have two (2) year and eleven (11) months service in the South African Police Service, where I have learnt to investigate crime scenes or objects for fingerprints/exhibits of evidential value, collection, preservation and processing thereof, as well as gathering and processing of information/documentation to ensure an effective evidential process. • I have a full one year’s experience within the safety and security industry, as well as within the financial crime investigation field. This has provided me with excellent proactive and reactive crime prevention, detection and combating skills. • I have efficient knowledge to conduct a full investigation into financial crimes such as fraud and theft. o I am always willing to work afterhours to ensure my clients get the best service. o I have the flexibility to learn and adapt quickly and enjoy a challenge. o I possess the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with excellent organisational skills. o I have the ability to work on my own and as well as a team member. o I have a positive and energetic ‘can do’ approach. • I work well with clients and always strive to ensure a good client/company relationship is maintained. I have the initiative to think out the box and often come up with new innovative ideas to benefit the business as a whole.
IRS Forensic Investigations is a registered private investigations company specialising in financial crime investigations, as well as providing safety and security at secure events and providing VIP Protection, thus my key responsibilities and deliverables are as follows; • Assisting in taking of clients statements of events (crime). • Developing close relationships with clients, remaining in full contact with client during highly sensitive stages of the investigation and managing expectations. • Handling and collecting a variety of necessary information of the client/corporate company needed to conduct an investigation. • Providing around the clock support for my clients. • Responsible for opening dockets of various (fraud/theft) criminal charges with the SAPS. • Responsible for report writing/ feedback on each individual active case for both clients and to keep on file. • Confronting of suspects and organising payment agreements between suspect and client. • Basic security event management eg. Surveillance; organisation of security guards; one-on-one protection. • Supporting team members with positive reinforcement.
First Year Criminology Tutor Key Responsibilities and Deliverables: • Providing weekly tutorial lessons to first year criminology students. • Providing consultation times for students, as well as allowing one-on-one consultations. • Providing ‘extra-lessons’ for students who were battling or did not understand. • Provide exam scopes for students. • Making up of tests and assignments for students based on coursework. • Marking of tests and assignments. • Individulating during tests and exams.