TED HILER
Ledziny
Summary
Dedicated forensic professional with extensive experience in crime scene investigation, digital and physical evidence analysis, and team leadership. Skilled in managing evidence from collection to courtroom testimony, with a strong focus on accuracy and legal compliance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement agencies and provide expert technical assistance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BUSINESS OWNER
Cyberexpressway
01.1998 - Current
- Web Design and Hosting
FORENSIC SUPERVISOR/COMPUTER FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR
Downey Police Department
01.1999 - 08.2020
- Leadership and Supervision: Led and managed day-to-day operations of the Forensic Unit. Coordinated, supervised, and actively participated in various investigations and evidence analysis. Provided guidance and direction to subordinate Forensic Specialists and Property/Evidence Officers. Trained, oversaw, and evaluated the performance of team members.
- Crime Scene Investigation: Responded to various crime scenes to ensure proper evidence collection and preservation. Documented crime scenes through photography, sketches and notes. Prepared detailed reports regarding investigations and evidence analysis.
- Evidence Analysis: Analyzed physical evidence collected at crime scenes using scientific methods and techniques. Carried out laboratory examinations and analysis submitted
by law enforcement and examiners. Retrieved and analyzed
data from various digital devices to support criminal and civil
investigations.
- Property and Evidence Management: Managed the property-evidence room, ensuring accurate cataloging and storage of evidence. Maintained records and documentation related to evidence handling and storage.
- Search Warrants/Court Orders: Prepared search warrants for the analysis of electronic evidence. Prepared court orders for the destruction of narcotics. Coordinated and oversaw police convoys for secure transportation of narcotics to destruction site. Ensured proper documentation and legal compliance in obtaining and executing search warrants.
- Expert Witness Testimony: Provided expert witness testimony in court proceedings.
- Liaison and Collaboration: Served as a liaison between the Police Department and other local and federal law enforcement agencies.
FINGERPRINT EXPERT/RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Long Beach Police Department
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Processing Long Beach Police Department bookings; records management entry, searching arrestees for warrants, fingerprint identification
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
European Construction Services
01.1992 - 01.1997
MINING TECHNICIAN
PRG Mysłowice (Poland)
01.1989 - 01.1992
Education
Master of Science in Criminal Justice -
CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY, CA
01.2018
Associate of Science - Geology, Exploitation of Autochthonous Deposits
MINISTRY OF MINING AND POWER ENGINEERING, POLAND
01.1989
Skills
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Physical and Digital Evidence Analysis
- Team Leadership and Training
- Property and Evidence Management
- Legal and Procedural Expertise
- Expert Court Testimony
- Technical Assistance at Crime Scenes
- Interagency Collaboration
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication Skills
Certification
- IAI CLPE - Certified Latent Print Examiner, 19219, International Association for Identification
- EnCE - EnCase Certified Examiner, 12-0612-5374, Guidance Software
- Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst, AruCBvA8EI, Cellebrite
Lecturingexperience
- Downey Citizen's Academy - Forensic Instructor
- Guest Speaker for Downey Unified School District - Crime Scene Investigation
- Guest Speaker for the European Council at Schengen Counselor Meeting in Los Angeles
Specializedtraining
- Ron Smith and Associates: Advanced ACE-V Applications
- Ron Smith and Associates: Finding Latent Evidence
- Ron Smith and Associates: Forensic Ridgeology
- Rio Hondo College: Forensic Digital Imaging
- Cognitech, INC: Digital Video and Audio Enhancement
- Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department: Analysis of Problem Latents
- Fullerton College Administration of Justice: Crime Scene Investigation
- South Bay Regional Public Safety: Homicide Investigation
- California State University, Long Beach: Field Evidence Technician
- Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department: Advanced Ridgeology
- Department of Justice: Fingerprint Pattern Recognition
- Fullerton College: Crime Scene Investigation
- Los Angeles City College: Fingerprint Classification
- Cognitech: Digital Images and Video for Surveillance Applications Certification
- California Department of Justice: Computer Digital Evidence Recovery
- California Department of Justice: Computer Crime Investigation
- CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY, CA: Guidance Software: EnCase Computer Forensics I / II
- Guidance Software: EnCase Examinations of Macs and Linux
- High Tech Crime Institute: ICAC Specialized Investigative Techniques
- Guidance Software: Advanced Internet Examinations
- California Department of Justice: Advanced Computer Forensics
- Guidance Software: EnCase Examination of NTFS
- NIJ Electronic Crime Technology Center of Excellence: Digital Evidence Collection
- Guidance Software: EnCase Portable Configuration and Examinations
- Teel Technologies: ISP (In-System Programming) Mobile Data Recovery
- Cellebrite: Certified Physical Analyst
- GetData: Forensic Explorer Certified Examiner
- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Regional Identification System: Facial Recognition
- Basis Technology: Autopsy Digital Forensics
Awards
- City of Downey Police Department Award for Outstanding Act of Service in 2008
- Masonic Lodge Award for Outstanding Service to the Citizens of Downey in 2005
- City of Long Beach Police Department Award for creating a Penal Code system, assisting the workflow of the Records Division in 1999
References
- Laurie Anderson, +1 650 533 9115, grouchy_800@hotmail.com
- Jason Lustig, + 1 310 922 0187, jason13115@yahoo.com
- Joi Dickerson, +1 661 803 0442, lawmasters1013@gmail.com
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
FORENSIC SUPERVISOR/COMPUTER FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR
Downey Police Department
01.1999 - 08.2020
BUSINESS OWNER
Cyberexpressway
01.1998 - Current
FINGERPRINT EXPERT/RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Long Beach Police Department
01.1997 - 01.1999
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
European Construction Services
01.1992 - 01.1997
MINING TECHNICIAN
PRG Mysłowice (Poland)
01.1989 - 01.1992
Master of Science in Criminal Justice -
CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY, CA
Associate of Science - Geology, Exploitation of Autochthonous Deposits
MINISTRY OF MINING AND POWER ENGINEERING, POLAND
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