Sgt.Det. Nichole Douglas (retd.) — Instructor Profile

About Sgt.Det. Nichole Douglas (retd.)

Professional Highlights

Criminal Investigator

Certified Act 120 (last MPOETC cert was 2020)

Certified Basic Crime Scene and Forensics

Certified Crime Scene Photography

Certified to Child First Forensic Interview

Certified Interviewing and Understanding Sexual Deviant Behavior

Certificate Child Abuse Investigation and Initial Response

Certificate Advanced Practical Homicide Investigation

Sex Trafficking Task Force

Multi-Disciplinary Response Team

Specialized In Child Abuse, Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence and Megan’s Law

Field Training Officer/Union Official FOP

Train, test and mentor newly hired Officers to ensure competency in law and policies/procedures

Develop and utilize new training aids and policies

Involved in training over 30 Officers

Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police (Liaison between City and Union)

Evidence Technician

Graduate of PA State Police Evidence School, achieving certification in multiple areas of evidence collection, processing and storage

Certified Crime Scene Photographer through MPOETC

Law Enforcement

**Forensic Interviewing and Investigative Experience**

- Conducted forensic interviews with children for various investigators, including State Police, and compiled follow-up reports.

- Involved in the investigation of various crimes, including those related to Homeland Security, DUI, domestic violence, drug law violations, homicide, and human trafficking.

- Investigated over 1,500 cases since 2013, focusing on family-related crimes.

- Involved in obtaining and executing over 100 search warrants.

- Proactively arrested over 390 felons since 2013 for child abuse and related offenses.

- Served as a guest speaker at South Hills School of Business, Penn State University, Indiana University of PA, YTI, and Family Services.

- Approved provider of the Department of Education (DOE) for training on mandated reporting and human trafficking, as well as recognizing and reporting child abuse.

- Earned 16 CLEE credits for the Advanced Child Abuse Investigations class by MPOETC.

- Completed 16 CLEE credits for the Blended Seminar on Child Abuse/Sex Crimes by MPOETC.

**Certifications and Training**

- Member of the Police Bargaining Unit, trained in response to officer-involved shootings and other critical incidents.

- Completed training through the Cambria County Coroner’s Office and the PA State Coroners Education Board.

- Received a Certificate of Training in Child Abuse Investigation.

- Certified by MDIT of Blair County in Child Abuse Investigation.

- Completed the Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse program.

- Certified in CHILD FIRST PA Forensic Interviewing in Hershey, PA.

- Earned the Advanced Practical Homicide Investigation certificate.

- Trained in interviewing and understanding sexual deviant behavior.

- Participated in a team investigation of child abuse allegations.

- Completed training in Social Networking - Law Enforcement Essentials.

- Recognized as a scholarship recipient and attendee at the EVAWI seminar.

- Served as a law enforcement liaison with B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse) and Guardians of the Children.