1. JERAMIAH JAMES MENDEZ
8739 CONTEE ROAD APT. 304 LAUREL MD 20108
CELL#202-215-9207
EMAIL: JERAMIAHMENDEZ2448@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION:
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts in Business GPA 3.40
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Administration GPA 3.10
White Oak High School (Jacksonville N.C.)
High School Diploma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Current Employment Metropolitan Police Department Washington D.C. 4/2004-Present
Detective Second Grade
Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D.C., Detective, 2013 - Present
• Respond to and investigate facts and circumstances (including witness testimony and physical
evidence) of recent crime scenes for multiple felony and misdemeanor crimes. Assignments:
o Homicide Branch, September, 2014 – Present
Investigations related to homicides and assaults which are likely to result in death.
o District Detective Unit, February 2013 – September 2014
Investigations related to burglary, robbery, various types of assaults, and theft.
• Plan and conduct all aspects of investigation for ongoing caseload of multiple crimes.
• Collaborate with other detectives to accomplish multiple preliminary and ongoing investigations.
• Interview crime victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Write reports of investigative efforts and case results, and provide regular updates on investigative
progress to supervisors.
• Present case findings to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for review and potential prosecution.
• Assist U.S. Attorney’s Office in preparing witnesses for grand jury and trial testimony.
• Testify on behalf of the government in grand jury and trial proceedings.
• Build and maintain investigative case files.
• Research local, regional, and national databases for information pertaining to victims, witnesses,
suspects, and property.
• Prepare and execute search and arrest warrants.
• Member of Special Threat Action Team (STAT), an emergency hazardous materials response team.
o Narcotics and Special Investigations Division, Strike Force Unit, 9/2011– 12/2012:
Conducted Narcotics and gun interdiction operations through stops, searches, and
surveillance city and area wide
Interviewed and maintained contact with confidential informants.
Prepared and executed search warrants.
Conduct undercover operations in support of narcotics purchases and investigations
o Fifth District Vice (Narcotics) Unit , 3/2006 – 9/2011
Conducted Narcotics and gun interdiction operations through stops, searches, and
surveillance.
Interviewed and maintained contact with confidential informants.
Prepared and executed search warrants.
Conduct undercover operations in support of narcotics purchases
2. Conducted covert surveillance in targeted areas in order to detect and deter robberies
and other crimes.
Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D.C., Officer, 4/2004 – 3/2006
• Responded to emergencies and calls for police service including crime scenes, medical emergencies,
traffic accidents, and reports of suspicious activity.
• Conducted preliminary investigations into various criminal violations of the D.C. and U.S. criminal
codes (including homicide, drug crimes, weapons-related offenses, assaults, thefts and robberies,
burglaries, and various others) by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects and collecting
physical evidence.
• Conducted comprehensive investigations of drug and weapons-related crimes, including
interviewing suspects and witnesses, preparing and executing search warrants, arresting suspects,
and testifying in the prosecution of suspects located through such investigation.
• Arrested individuals for violations of D.C. and U.S. criminal laws.
• Presented case findings to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for review and potential prosecution.
• Testified on behalf of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in numerous criminal cases.
• Participated in protective and security efforts for large-scale local, national, and international events
in the District of Columbia, including presidential inaugurations, meetings of international
organizations, visits of foreign dignitaries, marches, protests, and sporting events.
• Member of STAT (emergency hazardous materials response team).
• Performed specific duties in connection with special details, including:
United States Navy 11/1996-04/2004
• Master at Arms Second Class (DD214 attached)
ADDITONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Investigator
• Interview and Interrogation
• Hazardous Materials Technician – (and recertification on annual basis)
• PCP Handling and Sampling Certification
• Confidential Informant Cultivation and Management
• Undercover Operations
• Vehicle Hidden Compartments and Contraband Concealment
• Narcotics recognition and field testing
• D.C. Law Enforcement Officer (Metropolitan Police Academy, including training regarding D.C.
criminal code, constitutional law, court procedure and testimony, physical fitness, defensive tactics,
officer street survival, pistol qualification, and vehicle skills) - July 2006 (and recertification on
annual basis)
• Law Enforcement Apprentice U.S. Navy
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Available upon request
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
DOB: May 3, 1978
SSN: 245-55-0756