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RESUME

	Catherine Vesey Edwards Owner/Manager/Licensed Investigator
Education	5/94 - Graduated University of Houston with Cum Laude honors; Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Completed (1) year internship with the Houston Police Department, training with the Homicide Division (Crime Scene Unit), Fox Unit (Air Patrol) and Street Patrol Division.
Certifications	8/94 - Graduated UH-D Police Academy with honors; Certification of Basic Peace Officer. Currently holding Advanced Peace Officer Certification.
Training	A minimum amount of training hours is required annually for both a private investigator license and a peace officer license. Present training completed may include, but is not limited to: Surveillance Techniques & Concerns; Basic Crime Investigation; Civil Process; Overview of Drugs; Rural Organized Crime; Identity Theft; Surreptitious Interception of Wire & Oral Communications; Fraud Investigations; Interviewing Techniques; Investigation of Personal Injury Claims; Sexual Assault; Asset Forfeiture; Family Violence; Racial Profiling; Emergency Response to Terrorism; Use of Force; Arrest, Search & Seizure; Crime Scene Search; Cultural Diversity & Special Investigative Issues; Investigation of Child Abuse; Texas Civil Law; Handgun Training Certification Sex Offender Characteristics All training is provided by the Harris County Sheriff Department, the Harris County Constable Department, government agents or seasoned investigators.

Experience

5/94- Graduated University of Houston with Cum Laude Honors; Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. (Degree Attached) Completed (1) year internship with the Houston Police Department, training with the Homicide Division (Crime Scene Unit), Fox Unit (Air Patrol), and Street Patrol Division.

8/94 - Graduated UH-D Police Academy with Honors; Certification of Basic Peace Officer.

9/94 - Peace Officer license commissioned with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (T.C.L.E.O.S.E.); currently commissioned with Harris County Constable Department - Special Investigations Division. Prior assignments include Dispatch, Juvenile Division, and Tactical Unit. Received Intermediate Peace Officer Certification 02/97. Received Advanced Peace Officer Certification 09/00

2/95 - Parker Private Investigations; Houston, TX; Investigator for worker’s compensation fraudulent claims.

2/95 - Fugitive Recovery Operations; Houston, TX; Owner and Bail Enforcement Agent.

9/95 - Edwards Enterprises (private investigations); Houston, TX (and surrounding area); Owner/Manager/Investigator; full service investigation firm.

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