Lauren Brudenell
Yarra Glen,Vic
Summary
Meticulous Forensic Specialist ready to bring experience and knowledge of crime scene management and evidence collection and processing to a new team. Proficient in handling physical evidence with care and identifying and collecting fingerprint and DNA evidence. Accurate and detailed with sound critical thinking skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Compliance Officer
Labour Hire Authority/ Victorian Government
11.2023 - Current
- Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing effective interviewing techniques.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Assisted in the development of investigative strategies, resulting in more efficient case resolutions.
- Interviewed witnesses and subjects.
- Issued notices and request for information
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints made.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
Team Leader
The Wage Inspectorate
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Reviewed legal documents such as brief of evidence, search warrants and notices.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Crime Scene Forensic Specialist
The Calgary Police Service
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Examined crime scenes to obtain evidence for investigations.
- Coordinated activities related to crime scene collection, preservations and transportation.
- Attended autopsies
- Presented investigative analytical methods of findings in court.
- Operated photographic and video equipment to document evidence at crime scenes.
- Fingerprint analysis, comparisons and identifications using friction ridge methodology.
- Attended major scenes to process and collect physical evidence
- Footwear evidence
- Basic terminal ballistics analysis
- Crime scene drawings
- Collaborating with major crimes detectives
Police Officer
The Calgary Police Service
12.2014 - 09.2020
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Education
Government Investigations
Certificate IV in Government Investigations
KPS06.2022
Fingerprint Training in Advance Fingerprint Distor
Evolve Forensics
Calgary, AB07.2022
Basic Blood Stain Recognition
Calgary Police Service
Calgary, AB08.2021
Specialist in Forensic Identification
Canadian Police College
Edmonton, AB05.2021
Managing Bias in Friction Ridge Exams
Evolve Forensics
Calgary, AB06.2021
Forensic Crime Scene Understudy
Calgary Police Service
Calgary, AB03.2023
Adult Psychology
ICS Canada
Calgary, AB09.2020
Skills
- Compliance Monitoring
Certifications
Certified Drug Recognition Expert - The Calgary Police Service - 2017
Certified Qualified Breath Technician - The Calgary Police Service-2017
Certified Field Sobriety instructor - The Calgar Police Service - 2018
Timeline
Senior Compliance Officer
Labour Hire Authority/ Victorian Government
11.2023 - Current
Team Leader
The Wage Inspectorate
11.2022 - 11.2023
Crime Scene Forensic Specialist
The Calgary Police Service
09.2020 - 11.2022
Police Officer
The Calgary Police Service
12.2014 - 09.2020
Government Investigations
Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Fingerprint Training in Advance Fingerprint Distor
Evolve Forensics
Basic Blood Stain Recognition
Calgary Police Service
Specialist in Forensic Identification
Canadian Police College
Managing Bias in Friction Ridge Exams
Evolve Forensics
Forensic Crime Scene Understudy
Calgary Police Service
Adult Psychology
ICS Canada
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