Amanda Gilson
Criminalist IV / Supervisor-Latent Evidence Unit at Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation- Claim this Profile
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Amy Smathers
Amanda is an excellent instructor who brought a plethora of knowledge to the team with her experience as a Crime Scene Investigator. She is very passionate about her work in the field of forensics and it shows in her teaching style. She explains things in a way that everyone not only understands, but enjoys learning. She is not, however, an "easy" instructor. She holds her students to the same level of accountability as she holds herself. Her students have the greatest respect for her because she is fair and she knows what she is talking about. She would be an asset to any college or forensics team.
Amy Smathers
Amanda is an excellent instructor who brought a plethora of knowledge to the team with her experience as a Crime Scene Investigator. She is very passionate about her work in the field of forensics and it shows in her teaching style. She explains things in a way that everyone not only understands, but enjoys learning. She is not, however, an "easy" instructor. She holds her students to the same level of accountability as she holds herself. Her students have the greatest respect for her because she is fair and she knows what she is talking about. She would be an asset to any college or forensics team.
Amy Smathers
Amanda is an excellent instructor who brought a plethora of knowledge to the team with her experience as a Crime Scene Investigator. She is very passionate about her work in the field of forensics and it shows in her teaching style. She explains things in a way that everyone not only understands, but enjoys learning. She is not, however, an "easy" instructor. She holds her students to the same level of accountability as she holds herself. Her students have the greatest respect for her because she is fair and she knows what she is talking about. She would be an asset to any college or forensics team.
Amy Smathers
Amanda is an excellent instructor who brought a plethora of knowledge to the team with her experience as a Crime Scene Investigator. She is very passionate about her work in the field of forensics and it shows in her teaching style. She explains things in a way that everyone not only understands, but enjoys learning. She is not, however, an "easy" instructor. She holds her students to the same level of accountability as she holds herself. Her students have the greatest respect for her because she is fair and she knows what she is talking about. She would be an asset to any college or forensics team.
Credentials
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Certified Latent Print Examiner
International Association for IdentificationAug, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
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Law Enforcement
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100 - 200 Employee
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Criminalist IV / Supervisor-Latent Evidence Unit
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Senior Criminalist, Latent Evidence Unit
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2023
Analyze and compare latent print and footwear evidence.Process evidence for latent prints.Respond to crime scenes.Respond to morgue calls for printing/identification of deceased individuals.Provide reports and courtroom testimony.
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University of Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
Completed Master's Degree in Forensic Science through the University of Florida. Completed Master's Degree in Forensic Science through the University of Florida.
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DNA:SI
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Burlington, NC
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Intern/Lab Assistant
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Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
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Johnston Community College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Huskins Latent Evidence Instructor
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Jul 2008 - Jun 2011
Hired to enhance the program with real-world crime scene investigation experience, support the educational advancement of instructors, and deliver updated, engaging courses for students. Taught 3+ online/traditional college courses per day each semester covering Crime Scene Processing, Fingerprint and Footwear Analysis, Trace Evidence, Criminology, and Substance Abuse. Prepared course materials, lab exercises, and exams. Counted on as the primary liaison between the college and 3 adjunct instructors at a satellite location. Show less
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Warner Robins Police Department
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Warner Robins, GA
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Crime Scene Investigator/Criminalist
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Jul 2005 - Apr 2008
Supported a 150-member police department serving a community of about 70,000 as a CSI/Criminalist. Executed advanced technological and investigative skills in processing, documenting, reporting, and testifying. Used scientifically approved methods for handling and processing items of physical evidence on scene/in lab, for trace evidence and fingerprints. Supported a 150-member police department serving a community of about 70,000 as a CSI/Criminalist. Executed advanced technological and investigative skills in processing, documenting, reporting, and testifying. Used scientifically approved methods for handling and processing items of physical evidence on scene/in lab, for trace evidence and fingerprints.
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Education
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2009 - 2012
University of Florida
MS, Forensic Science -
2001 - 2005
Baylor University
BS, Forensic Science
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