Detective
Sebastian Szpara
BARRINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sycamore,IL
1
Language
11
years of professional experience
Law enforcement professional with more than 10 years of experience across three police departments, including investigative, school safety, and Internet Crimes Against Children assignments. Extensive hands-on experience examining, reviewing, and analyzing mobile-device data using Cellebrite, as well as conducting digital and social-media investigations, developing investigative leads, preparing legal process, and assessing potential threats. Skilled at gathering and evaluating information, documenting findings, and communicating actionable investigative results.
Work History
Detective
4 Years 10 Months- Assignments: Police Detective; School Resource Officer; Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigator; Therapy Dog Handler
- Conduct criminal investigations, develop leads, interview involved parties, gather and preserve evidence, and prepare detailed investigative reports.
- Perform hands-on mobile-device data examinations using Cellebrite, including review and analysis of extracted data and electronically stored information.
- Conduct digital and social-media investigations to identify subjects, relationships, communications, timelines, and investigative leads.
- Prepare search warrants and obtain subpoenas and other legal process to acquire relevant records and evidence.
- Evaluate investigative information for patterns, suspicious activity, and potential threats; document findings for supervisors, prosecutors, and partner agencies.
- As a School Resource Officer, coordinate with school personnel and law enforcement partners on school safety, incident response, and threat-related concerns.
- As an ICAC Investigator, investigate internet-facilitated offenses involving child exploitation, conduct online inquiries, and examine digital evidence.
- Investigated complex criminal cases using interviews, surveillance, and evidence analysis.
Police Officer
1 Year 1 Month- Performed patrol and public-safety duties, responded to calls for service, and conducted preliminary criminal investigations.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed witnesses, documented findings, and prepared reports.
- Identified suspicious activity and coordinated with fellow officers and outside agencies.
Police Officer
5 Years- Performed law-enforcement and public-safety duties in a major metropolitan environment.
- Responded to emergency calls, conducted preliminary investigations, enforced criminal laws, and documented investigative findings.
- Gathered information and evidence and worked with fellow officers and investigative units to address criminal activity.
Education
Associate of Arts
High School Diploma
Skills
Security Intelligence & Threat Assessment
Criminal Investigations
Cellebrite Mobile-Device Examination
Digital Evidence Review & Analysis
Digital & Social-Media Investigations
OSINT
Intelligence Gathering
Search Warrants & Subpoenas
Evidence Preservation
Investigative Reporting
Risk Identification
Employee background check
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- More than 10 years of law-enforcement experience
- Extensive hands-on Cellebrite experience
- Bilingual: English and Polish
Personal Information
Title: Security Intelligence Investigator | Law Enforcement | Digital Investigations
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Detective
BARRINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Police Officer
SYCAMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Police Officer
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2015 - 12.2020Read More
College of DuPage
Associate of Arts
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Ridgewood High School
High School Diploma
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