Darren PALANEE

Detective constable

Metropolitan Police Service

London, City of London

01.2008 - Current

Prepared thorough, accurate case files to support investigations and facilitate arrests.
Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.
Searched restricted-access databases for vehicles or outstanding warrants.
Supported victims throughout investigations through listening to concerns and acting on requests.
Stayed up-to-date on the latest laws, procedures and investigation best practices through training.
Completed extensive risk assessments when conducting investigations.
Secured charges against suspected criminals, gaining desired outcomes for victims and communities.
Attended court hearings to testify, provide evidence and support witnesses or victims.
Liaised with prosecution partners to manage processes around court proceedings.
Worked on various drug trafficking, violence and robbery cases.
Acquired and served warrants for arrests, searches or other purposes.
Testified in courts to support case evidence and findings and secure convictions for suspects.
Interviewed suspects and witnesses to gather evidence.
Collected evidence at crime scenes following proper protocol to reduce evidence contamination.
Assessed threat, harm and risk from intelligence reports and selected management or dissemination options.
Directed investigators and other law enforcement personnel at crime scenes.
Obtained victim and witness statements, documenting evidence to support investigations.
Planned and participated in large-scale criminal raids.
Collected intelligence using open sources and monitoring phone calls.