Steven L.

Fishburn
960 Pineridge Street
Upland, California 91784
909-234-5167
sf10e1ec0@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS
* Over 33 years of strong and diverse experience in Law Enforcement
- 11 years as a Police officer
- 22 years of Investigation experience
- 21 years as a Forensic
- 21 years as a Specialist in Crime Scene Investigation
* Specialization in Crime Scene Investigation includes:
- Evidence collection and presentation
- Evidence processing and development
- Extensive reporting
- Court appearance at all levels
- Acting Supervisor of 9 Forensic Specialist during absence of Supervisor
* Attained rank of Corporal and Senior Line Officer.
* Originated and developed the Fontana Police Department Crime Laboratory
and brought to a high level of operation.
* Interview and take statements from victims, suspects and witnesses.
* Work with fingerprints, photographs and videotapes; employ chemical laboratory
techniques.
* Interact well with other agencies, FBI, San Bernardino Sheriff's Scientific In
vestigation Division, Upland Police Department, CAL-ID and other related agencie
s and offices; easily win confidence of staff at all levels and outside agencies
.
* Responsibilities also include standard patrol and investigative duties; respon
d to emergency calls.
* Reinforced extensive public relations for K-9 program; personally worked with
K-9's as needed.
* Able to deal firmly with hardened criminals, but interact in a professional an
d caring manner with victims and citizens.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
2006 - Present CITY OF ONTARIO POLICE DEPARTMENT, Ontario, CA
Lead Forensic Specialist
* Perform technical and lead work dealing with collection and preservation of ph
ysical evidence
* Oversee the scheduling and work of the Forensic Specialist staff
* Review crime scene reports
* During absence of Forensic Supervisor, schedule and oversee the work of assign
ed crews
* Train employees in the methods and procedures of evidence collection and prese
rvation
* Supervise the use, care and operation of the forensic equipment
* Assume control of the crime scene as a field supervisor; assist Forensic Speci
alists in specialized or difficult work
* Act as lead of laboratory operations as needed
* Perform technical and/or administrative review of crime scene reports
* Train, issue and maintain 25 IBIS units assigned to department
* Participate in oral review board for Forensic Specialist ( in-house and outsid
e agencies )
* Evaluate and review equipment requests and purchases
* Process Destruction Order for Evidence Disposition ( review and execute )
* Member of the Standards and Uniform Committee
* Attendee of the LA County Forensic Supervisors Group
* Instructor for Senior Mentor Program at Lutheran High School
* Continue to perform all Forensic Specialist duties as described below
1992 - 2006 CITY OF ONTARIO POLICE DEPARTMENT, Ontario, CA
Forensic Specialist
* Make fingerprint comparisons and identifications
* AFIS Cogent system coordinator/operator/trainer
* FBI IAFIS coordinator/operator/trainer
* Operate/Maintain 60 minute processor
* Digital Crime Scene image coordinator/operator
* Assist outside agencies in major crime scene investigations
* Use specialized computer programming for fingerprint imaging, composites, and
perform computer aided drafting on CAD for crime scene sketching
* Intoximeter Operator/Maintenance
* Experienced in darkroom processing and development
* Laser reconstruction of bullet trajectory
* Blood Pattern Documentation and Interpretation
* Representative of the California State Division International Association of I
dentification Laws and Legislative Committee
* Present demonstrations of forensic unit for varied audiences
* FTO for new hired Forensic Specialist
* Organize specialized training classes for Ontario Police Department and outsid
e agencies ( 11 to date )
* Assist in teaching Colony High School biology class in Forensic Science
* Assist in teaching photography section for Fatal Accident Reconstruction class
at SBSO Academy
* Assist in teaching Criminology and Crime Scene Investigation class at Westwood
College Upland, Ca.
* Other duties remain the same as in Fontana
1989-1992 FONTANA POLICE DEPARTMENT, Fontana, CA.
Police Evidence Technician
* Interview victims, suspects and witnesses to locate and collect physical
evidence
* Processed and compared fingerprints
* Photographed and videotaped crime scenes and evidence; prepared accurate and d
etailed reports
* Process evidence using a wide variety of chemical processes:
* Submit evidence to specialized division for further analysis
* Analyzed test results to determine nature of substance collected as evidence
* Assisted the Investigation Bureau in the follow up investigation, contacting v
ictims to gather information
1988-1989 SOUTH-EAST AREA ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY, Downey,CA
Investigator
* Investigated all federal, state and municipal code and violations for the pro
tection and well being of all animals
* Operated animal shelter in the absence of the Operation Manager
* Prepared and presented monthly operations statistics for 8 city areas covered
by animal shelter service
* Position required heavy contact with citizen for front counter assistance
* Investigation included interviewing victims and suspects and preparing detaile
d reports with photographs
* Gathered evidence, researched information and presented as testimony in court
* Supervised and monitored work of 12 Animal Control Officers
* Maintained fleet of 15 vehicles
1977-1988 SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT, South Bend, IN
Corporal [ Senior Line Officer ]-(1977-1988)
* Respond to in-progress calls; coordinated required units at crime scenes; pref
ormed follow up investigations with suspects and victims; process crime scene.
* Conducted K-9 handling and reinforced police law enforcement as needed; provid
ed information for citizens on K-9 services at public relations events
* Fingerprint suspects and performed other general law enforcement duties
1974-1977 SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT, South Bend, IN
Police Cadet
* Worked 20 hours per week while attending college full time
* Assigned to various divisions of the South Bend Police Department including Un
iform, Traffic, Booking and Investigations
Training History of Steven L. Fishburn
1974-1977 Indiana University ( South Bend Campus ) 61 semester units
1977 Ind. Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)State of Indiana450hrs.
Basic Photography ILEA 40 hrs.
Emergency Medical Tech EMT-AInd. Vocational College85 hrs.
Traffic School SBPD 40 hrs.
Rappelling and Exercise Elkhart Co. FD 16 hrs.
1978 10 Print Card Identification ILEA/FBI 40 hrs.
Survival Tactics ILEA 80 hrs.
1979 Traffic Crash Investigation ILEA 80hrs.
Search and Seizure SBPD 8 hrs.
K-9 "Buddy" Training Edelheim Kennel 160 hrs.
Obedience Attack & Tracking
1980 Robbery Seminar SBPD 8 hrs.
EMT-A Refresher Course Ind. Vocational College 16 hrs.
NASDS Diving Certification Norris Dive Shop 45 hrs.
1981 Auto Theft Seminar SBPD 16 hrs.
Police Response to Severe Weather SBPD 8 hrs.
Canine Scent Detection IPD 16 hrs.
Sexual Assault Crimes SBPD 8 hrs.
Homicide Investigations SBPD 8 hrs.
1983 EMT Refresher Course Ind. Vocational College 16 hrs.
Skeletal Reconstruction Indiana University 8 hrs.
1984 Officer Survival Tactics I Caliber Press 16 hrs.
Homicide Investigation SBPD 8 hrs
 K-9 " Magnum" Training Good K-9 Training 160 hrs
Obedience, Attack & Tracking
Police K-9 Seminar Niles, Michigan PD 24 hrs.
Gang Crimes Seminar SBPD 8 hrs.
Robbery Seminar SBPD 8 hrs.
1985 Officer Survival Tactics Traffic Institute 16 hrs.
Motorcycle Training SBPD 8 hrs.
1986 Officer Survival Tactics II Caliber Press IPD 24 hrs.
Overview of Drug Operation DEA 8 hrs.
Officer Survival IPD 8 hrs.
Terrorism IPD 8 hrs.
1987 River Rescue Throw Bag Training SBPD 4 hrs.
River Rescue Training SBPD 16 hrs.
1988 PC 832 Level III Rio Hondo College 24 hrs.
1989 Basic Field Evidence Training Cal State Long Beach 120 hrs.
1990 Advance Field Evidence TrainingCal State Long Beach40 hrs.
1991 Crime Scene Video Taping National Police Video 8 hrs.
Training
Blood Pattern Interpretation International Law 8 hrs.
Enforcement Training
Advance Latent Print Comparison DOJ / FBI 40 hrs.
1992 CPR Recertification American Red Cross 4 hrs.
PC 832 Level III Rio Hondo College 24 hrs.
Advance Laser Techniques Omni Chrome 8 hrs.
Advance Latent Fingerprint Comparison Arizona DPS40 hrs.
1993 Arson Photography School OFD 8 hrs.
Clandestine Lab Investigations OPD / DOJ 8 hrs.
1994 Latent Print Technology DOJ 40 hrs.
Homicide Investigators School Orange Co. Sherif f40 hrs.
1995 Recertification First Aid / CPR OPD / OFD 8 hrs.
IAI Training Conference Costa Mesa, Ca. 40 hrs.

Latent Print Photography DOJ / FBI 40 hrs.

1996 Palm Print Symposium Ron Smith 24 hrs.
Basic Crime Scene Investigation Sacramento Co. 60 hrs.
Sheriff's Academy
Latent Fingerprint Comparison DOJ / Orange Co 38 hrs.
Wild Land Fire Investigation Seminar So. Cal. Arson 16 hrs.
Investigators Assoc.
1997 California State Division of the IAI L.A. California 8 hrs.
California Assoc. of Criminalists L.A. California 8 hrs.
Advanced Ridgeology Workshop R.C.M.P. 16 hrs.
First Aid / CPR Update OPD 6 hrs.
Less than full Access ( DOJ-NCIC ) OPD 4 hrs.
1998 International Users Conference "Cogent" System 32 hrs.
1999 Advanced Officers Course OPD 8 hrs.
First Aid / CPR Update OFD 4 hrs.
Cult. Div.Tools of Tolerance Museum of Tolerance 8 hrs.
2000 Driver Awareness Update San Bernardino Sheriff's 8 hrs.
Training Facility
2002 Blood Spatter Documentation Sacramento PD 24 hrs.
Weaponless Defense for Non Sworn OPD 8 hrs.
Report Writing Guidelines OPD 2 hrs.
Digital Crime Scene Program OPD 2 hrs.
CSD IAI Training Conference 32 hrs.
Blood Spatter Interpretation Sacramento PD 40 hrs.
Overview, Blood Spatter Interpretation OPD 2 hrs.
S&K Video- DNA: The Genetic Link OPD 1 hr
Latent print processing with RTX OPD 2 hrs.
2003 Ethics OPD 2 hrs.
PhotoShop 7.0 Intro Executrain 8 hrs.
PhotoShop 7.0 Advance Executrain 8 hrs.
2004 Buried Bodies and Surface Remains Lane Co.Sheriff 20 hrs.
Eugene, Or.
2005 Supervisory skills for the front line Pomona Ca. 8 hrs.
 supervisor / manager
2006 FBI Post Blast Investigator School SBSO Academy 34 hrs
International Association of Identification 40 hrs.
National Conference Boston, Ma.
IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator
2007 FEMA (National Incident Management System)
2008 The Crash Zone / The Crime Zone Diagram Program24 hrs.
Online Purchase Requisition Training 5 hrs.
City Sponsored Supervisor Training " Liberty, Cassidy and Whitmore "
* Evaluation and Discipline 4 hrs.
* Performance Management: Evaluation, Documentation
and Discipline 4 hrs.
* Preventing Workplace Harassment, Discrimination and
Retaliation 4 hrs.
* Managing the Marginal Employee 4 hrs.
* Issues and Challenges Regarding Drug and Alcohol
In the Workplace 4 hrs.
2010 International Association of Identification 40
hrs.
National Conference Spokane, Wash.
AWARDS AND
COMMENDATIONS
South Bend Police Department
53 Letters of Commendation for Service
Fontana Police Department
14 Letters of Commendation for Service
3 Awards for Employee of the Month
Award for Employee of the Year (1991)
Award for Officer of the Year Latino Police Officers Association (1992)

Ontario Police Department

9 Letters of Appreciation from citizens and outside agencies
12 Letters of Appreciation for Service
11 Letters of Commendation for Service
Employee of the Month
Employee of the Quarter ( 2005 )
3 Unit Excellence Awards
Individual Excellence Award
Chaffey Joint Union High School District
Community Service Award