Crestanea Munroe
Nassau
Summary
I am a highly qualified law enforcement professional with extensive POST training, and significant supervisory experience. I excel in report writing, implement data-driven strategies, and establish strong community relations. As a results-oriented investigator, I am skilled at coordinating investigations, conducting thorough reviews of case files, and performing impactful interviews. My resourceful leadership enables me to maintain an alert and open perspective during investigations, while my expert problem-solving skills allow me to unlock complex cases effectively. I am a dedicated police officer and a newly admitted counsel and attorney at law, ready to tackle any challenges in the field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counsel And Attorney at Law
Office of The Attorney General (Police Legal Office)
Nassau
09.2023 - Current
- Interpreted laws and regulations in non-complex terminology to educate individuals.
- Attended continuing education courses and professional development seminars regularly.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring all relevant information was organized, accessible, and maintained in strict confidentiality.
- Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis on various aspects of civil and criminal law to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of legal trends, court decisions, and best practices in the legal field.
- Assisted in drafting and negotiating commercial leases, real estate agreements, and facilitating property transactions with attention to legal and financial details.
- Liaised with government agencies, other attorneys, and parties involved in legal proceedings, maintaining professional relationships to facilitate case progress.
- Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
Police Inspector
Royal Bahamas Police Force
Nassau
08.2007 - Current
- Reviewed case reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with departmental standards.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and regulatory agencies to support criminal investigations and legal proceedings.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Interacted with victims, witnesses, suspects, attorneys, judges, other law enforcement agencies and public officials during investigations or court proceedings.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to reduce crime in assigned area.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws by monitoring officer activities while they are on duty.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Inspected and evaluated the performance of officers under my command.
- Coordinated with prosecutors in the preparation of criminal cases for trial.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure it was functioning properly.
Education
Legal Education Certificate - Law
Eugene Dupuch Law School
Nassau N.P The Bahamas09-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of The Bahamas
Nassau N.P. The Bahamas04-2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of The Bahamas
Nassau N.P. The Bahamas04-2007
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Report writing
- Evidence collection
- Team leadership
- Patrol procedures
- Research skills
- Traffic control
- Crime scene photography
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal communication
- Training development
- Strategic planning
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Word
- Written communication
Accomplishments
- Best in Law Office Management, Accounting & Technology (LOMAT) for the 2022/2023
- e-Evidence Programme for Prosecutions Training Certificate organized by the INTERPOL General Secretariat
- Pan American Development Foundation Resistance and Prevention Program Trainer
- First Female Police Road Traffic Media Liaison, 2018
Certification
- Traffic Homicide Reconstructionist/Draftsman
- Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation
- At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation
- Prolaser Gun Operator/Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counsel And Attorney at Law
Office of The Attorney General (Police Legal Office)
09.2023 - Current
Police Inspector
Royal Bahamas Police Force
08.2007 - Current
Legal Education Certificate - Law
Eugene Dupuch Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of The Bahamas
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of The Bahamas
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