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Elaina Carter

Townsend

Summary

Accomplished Police Detective and Corrections Officer with a total of 26 years of service. Knowledgeable in surveillance techniques and fostering community trust. Skilled in courtroom testimony and incident investigation, my approach enhanced public safety and justice.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corrections Officer

Hudson County Prosecutor's Office
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
  • Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
  • Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.

Police Officer/ Detective

Jersey City Police Department
02.1998 - 07.2023
  • Assisted victims of crimes by providing resources for support services and ensuring their rights were protected throughout the investigation process.
  • Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on high-profile cases, resulting in successful arrests and convictions of dangerous criminals.
  • Solved complex criminal cases by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing critical thinking skills.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Maintained comprehensive case documentation to ensure seamless prosecution.
  • Conducted surveillance operations for intelligence gathering, leading to successful apprehension of suspects.
  • Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness, providing accurate and detailed accounts of investigations conducted.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
  • Developed strong relationships with community members, promoting trust and cooperation in law enforcement efforts.
  • Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.

* Made arrest, processed actors which included pat downs, report writing, fingerprinting, and photographs. Taking statements and collecting evidence.

Education

High School Diploma -

Henry Snyder High School
239 Bergen Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07305
06.1986

Skills

  • Courtroom testimony
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Firearms training
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Writing reports
  • Undercover operations
  • Incident investigation

Certification

During my career as a law-enforcement officer/Detective, Community Relations Officer; I received a World Trade Center certificate of award, Police accommodation awards, excellent Police service awards and community relations certificates.

Timeline

Police Officer/ Detective

Jersey City Police Department
02.1998 - 07.2023

During my career as a law-enforcement officer/Detective, Community Relations Officer; I received a World Trade Center certificate of award, Police accommodation awards, excellent Police service awards and community relations certificates.

Corrections Officer

Hudson County Prosecutor's Office

High School Diploma -

Henry Snyder High School
Elaina Carter