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Kathryn Lechner

Lilydale,Australia

Summary

Empathetic 16 year Victoria Police Officer changing career.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Crime Scene Examiner

Victoria Police
09.2013 - 10.2024
  • Identified and collected latent fingerprints, tire impressions, tool marks and other biological and physical evidence for investigation.
  • Reinforced case integrity by maintaining strict chain-of-custody procedures while transporting evidence between laboratories and storage facilities.
  • Promoted public awareness on crime prevention strategies and forensic science advancements through participation in community outreach events and educational programs.
  • Prevented evidence contamination by maintaining proper chain of custody and utilizing proper packaging techniques.
  • Contributed to team success by mentoring junior investigators on best practices in forensic science methodologies and techniques.
  • Advanced forensic knowledge by attending professional development courses, workshops, and conferences regularly.
  • Enhanced overall case management by maintaining organized records of all evidence, ensuring ease of retrieval for future reference or court proceedings.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies for effective communication and coordination during criminal investigations.
  • Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
  • Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Managements of member welfare regarding attending traumatic events and incidents
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on new laws, policies, and procedures within the profession.
  • Testified in court during homicide proceedings and trials.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Recreated crime scenes to establish relationships between pieces of evidence.
  • Minimized contamination risks at active crime scenes through adherence to stringent safety protocols when collecting biohazardous materials such as blood samples and bodily fluids.

Constable and Senior Constable

Victoria Police
10.2008 - 09.2013
  • Constable duties at Moe and Boronia.
  • Attending and investigating neighbourhood disputes, Traffic, Family Violence & Crime incidents, assisting other emergency services, preparing briefs of evidence for Magistrates County and Coroner Courts of Victoria
  • Senior Constable duties at Mooroolbark and Lilydale.
  • Mentoring Constables during above duties
  • Stolen Motor Vehicle and Illicit Drug Manufacture Investigations from surveillance to affidavits for Search Warrants through to interviewing offenders and processing at court.

Education

Certificate IV - Disability

McCarthy Learning
Dandenong

Advanced Diploma of Public Safety - Forensic Investigation

Victoria Police
01-2017

Diploma of Public Safety (Forensic Investigation) -

Victoria Police
01-2014

Diploma of Public Safety Policing -

Victoria Police
01-2010

Bachelor of Biomedical Science -

Deakin University
Burwood, VIC
06-2006

VCE -

Highvale Secondary College
Glen Waverley, VIC
01-2001

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership skills
  • Patience

References

Retired Sergeant Shane Johnson, Last direct line manager as Sergeant at Lilydale Police Station, 0414689418

Kate Stephenson, Pathways to Employment Coordinator, Interchange Outer East, 0418565220

Hobbies and Interests

  • I have a 10 year old son named Mason and an 8 year old daughter named Kenzi.
  • They attend school within a close distance of my residence.
  • We have a 2 year old Golden Retriever named Maggie.
  • When not having fun with my kids I enjoy pilates and socialising with friends.

Timeline

Crime Scene Examiner

Victoria Police
09.2013 - 10.2024

Constable and Senior Constable

Victoria Police
10.2008 - 09.2013

Certificate IV - Disability

McCarthy Learning

Advanced Diploma of Public Safety - Forensic Investigation

Victoria Police

Diploma of Public Safety (Forensic Investigation) -

Victoria Police

Diploma of Public Safety Policing -

Victoria Police

Bachelor of Biomedical Science -

Deakin University

VCE -

Highvale Secondary College

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