T.J. Coffield

Experience

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  Elgin IL Police Department

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2023

  ● Collect and preserve digital multimedia evidence from security cameras at residences and businesses for forensic purposes. ● Assist investigators in playing back and deriving investigative leads from security camera video. ● Install, maintain, and service the City of Elgin Real-Time Information Center, a city-wide networked camera system composed of hundreds of security cameras spanning a city area of 38-square miles.● Monitor the City of Elgin Real-Time Information Center during large-scale special events.● Instruct department-wide trainings regarding new technology including Axon Evidence.com, Genetec Security Desk, Box Cloud Storage, and digital multimedia evidence collection workflow processes. ● Capture and produce department personnel photographs using Adobe Photoshop and produce community relations video projects using Adobe Premiere.● Conduct background investigations for police department applicants. Show less

  • Detective, Technical Investigations Unit

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2023

  • Police Officer, Patrol

    Mar 2011 - Dec 2017
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  Electric Eye Tech

  Jul 2018 - now

  Business Owner & Operator

  ● IT Consulting and project planning security camera installations for business and residential.● Internet and network services for home and business.● Forensic video technician services.● Ethernet and coaxial wiring.

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  Elgin Community College

  Aug 2018 - now

  Adjunct Instructor, Intro to Forensic Science

  ● Instruct Intro to Forensic Science class including in-person and online learning environments.● Develop curriculum and lab exercises to help students learn various forensic techniques including evidence collection, photography, crime scene diagrams, blood spatter evidence, fingerprints, footwear, and toolmark impressions.● Coordinate with other organizations to provide students with real-life learning experiences. Field trip visits have included the Kane County Coroners Office to observe an autopsy or role-playing in police department training exercises. Show less

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  City of St. Charles, Illinois

  Jul 2023 - now

  Police Officer, Patrol

  ● Enforce state laws and local ordinances, prevent illegal activity, and protect the community.● Build and maintain positive relationships with community members.● Respond to calls for service, complete police reports, and conduct follow up investigations.● Collect evidence and process crime scenes as a certified evidence technician.● Collect and preserve digital multimedia evidence as a certified forensic video technician.