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Western District Detective of the Year 2022
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Charles Sapeta

Severn,Md

Summary

Accomplished District Detective with over 29 years of law enforcement experience, including tenure at the Baltimore City Police Department. Expert in conducting complex investigations and gathering evidence, utilizing advanced surveillance techniques. Proven leadership in team operations and a strong commitment to community policing, enhancing crime-solving efforts, and ensuring justice. Law enforcement professional with a comprehensive background in investigative procedures and criminal justice. Relied upon for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and achieving arrest and prosecution goals. Known for analytical skills and adaptability to fast-paced environments. Dedicated Criminal Investigator focused on keeping the general public safe through superior investigation of crimes and offenses. Assists fellow employees, superiors, and community leaders in complex investigations of crimes against people, property crimes, and organized crime.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Law Enforcement Investigator

Anne Arundel Police Department
04.1997 - 10.2025
  • Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and statements from witnesses.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance investigative processes and share critical intelligence.
  • Analyzed case files and reports to identify patterns, trends, and potential leads for ongoing investigations.
  • Developed comprehensive case reports detailing findings, methodologies, and recommendations for prosecution.
  • Mentored junior investigators on best practices in evidence collection and interview techniques.
  • Led complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating efforts among diverse teams effectively.
  • Implemented new investigative technologies to streamline case management and improve operational efficiency.
  • Managed complex caseloads by prioritizing tasks effectively and maintaining detailed records for easy retrieval.
  • Developed strategic initiatives to improve investigation processes and reduce case backlog.
  • Utilized crime mapping software for strategic resource allocation during investigations, increasing overall success rates.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Led team in developing predictive model that forecasted trends, informing business decisions.
  • Streamlined data collection methods to improve speed and accuracy of analysis.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

District Detective

Anne Arundel County Police Department
04.1997 - Current
  • I have been a member of the Anne Arundel County Police Department for over (29) years. I have prior service as a member of the Baltimore City Police Department from May 1993 to April 1997. During tenure, I worked as a patrol officer and was a member of the Northwest Dist. Plain Clothes Crime Unit. I separated from the Agency in good standing prior to employment with the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

Since 2019, I have been assigned to the Western District Detective Unit. I have conducted long-term investigations involving violent crimes against persons as well as private property. As a detective, I have conducted criminal investigations relating to violations of Maryland and federal statutes relating to the commission of burglaries, Shootings, life-threatening assaults, robberies, and weapon violations.

I have worked with other investigators from local, out-of-state, and federal law enforcement agencies during my career as an investigator. I have experience with covert surveillance techniques and working with confidential informants.

I have conducted investigations where I have authored numerous search and seizure warrants as a lead investigator for Data records, Vehicles, cellular devices, social media, Homes, and other property to gather items of evidentiary value for case enhancement.

I have used the following closed-source Source Investigative databases during my investigations:

Md Secure Case Search (Current)

Md. METERS (Current)

Md. Dashboard (Current)

N.C.I.C. (Current)

L.I.N.X. (Current)

CLEAR (Current)

Cell-Hawk (Current)

LEADS-On Line (Current)

Accurint Lexis-Nexis (Current)

Vigilant (Current)

FLOCK-Safety LPR (Current)

  • Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
  • Acted as a liaison between the detective division and community members, fostering trust and strengthening communication channels for improved crime reporting.
  • Coordinated crime scene searches methodically for comprehensive evidence collection, ensuring no critical elements are missed.
  • Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
  • Performed extensive research on criminal backgrounds and patterns using various databases for accurate suspect profiling.
  • Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
  • Provided expert testimony in court proceedings, contributing to successful convictions in numerous cases.
  • Improved department efficiency with meticulous case management and detailed report writing.
  • Implemented new technologies for crime scene analysis, improving evidence collection and analysis.
  • Analyzed crime patterns to predict and prevent future criminal activity.
  • Solved complex cases with thorough investigation and critical thinking.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Cattonsville Community College
800 S. Rolling Rd. Cattonsville Md 21228

High School Diploma -

Brooklyn Park High School
930 Hammonds Lane Baltimore Md 21225
01-1988

Skills

  • Interview techniques
  • Team leadership skills
  • Information gathering
  • Collecting evidence
  • Conducting investigations
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Victim support
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Preparing for court
  • Report writing
  • Report preparation
  • Incident investigation
  • Researching skills
  • Leading team operations
  • Preserving crime scenes
  • Community policing
  • Evaluating crime scenes
  • Witness interviews
  • Case report development
  • Writing reports
  • Logical reasoning
  • Undercover investigations
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Criminal law proficiency
  • DNA swabs
  • Supervising investigations
  • Interrogation
  • Collecting statements
  • Chain of custody
  • Intuition and instinct
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Criminal activity prevention
  • Undercover operations
  • Courtroom testimony skills
  • Firearms expertise
  • Case reviews
  • Ballistics
  • Stakeout planning
  • Criminal law
  • Serving search warrants
  • Crime solving
  • Covert surveillance
  • Testifying skills
  • Debriefing informants
  • Criminal investigation coordination
  • Event surveillance
  • Scene processing
  • Risk assessment
  • Case management

Accomplishments

Western District Patrol Officer of the Year

Western District Detective of the Year

2-Silver Star awards

1-Departmental Commendation Award

4-Unit Citation Awards

Certification

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Timeline

Law Enforcement Investigator

Anne Arundel Police Department
04.1997 - 10.2025

District Detective

Anne Arundel County Police Department
04.1997 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Cattonsville Community College

High School Diploma -

Brooklyn Park High School
Charles Sapeta