University of Maryland University College - Criminal Justice
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Steven
O'Dell
Baltimore, Maryland Area
Sworn and civilian law enforcement experience, with expert qualifications in DNA, serology, evidence development (i.e., screening), crime scene, quality assurance, and bloodstain pattern analysis. Four (4) degrees and 2 professional Board certifications. Experience in municipal, state, and federal government, as well as private enterprise experience domestically and internationally (5 missions) in law enforcement related focus areas.
An accomplished consultant domestically and internationally with completed assessments of more than 20 different agencies for DNA, crime scene, and/or grant management. Workshops/seminars taught on technical auditing for ISO 17025:2005 standards, validation workshops and training, and DNA analysis and interpretation software trainer. International Association of Chiefs of Police instructor, leadership award winner, and subject matter expert on multiple projects.
An education professional having taught 50+ different class titles and greater than 400 courses totaling more than 1500 credit hours at 10+ accredited Colleges/Universities in-person and online. Course development, instructional design, and curriculum development experience. Experience in multiple eLearning platforms.
Executive titles/ranks held include Chief, CFO, CIO, Director
An active member of multiple professional organizations.
Change management and innovation wizard with significant project management and grant writing experience.
Public Trust Certificate (PTC) (Active, Oct 2017 - DOJ Criminal Division)
TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE (Inactive, Issued January 2013 - DOD CAF)
SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE (Inactive, last Revalidation Sept 2012 - Diplomatic Security)
ETHICS CLEARANCE OGE-450 (last Revalidation Sept 2012 - Dept of State)
Follow me at @CrimeLabBoss
Member of the Board of Directors
Member, Board of Directors
Graduate Adjunct Professor, Forensic Science
Elected: Member Faculty Council 2016-2017
Graduate student mentor
Develop and teach courses in the Graduate Program for Forensic Science and related disciplines/areas.
Certified Law Enforcement Instructor
Certified law enforcement instructor by the AR Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, specialized in forensics and crime scene.
Courses:
Fall 2018: Comprehensive Evidence and Property Management
Spring 2018: Biological and Trace Evidence (CST Program)
Fall 2017: Bloodstain Pattern Documentation
Spring 2017: Biological and Trace Evidence (CST Program)
Spring 2017: Crime Scene Investigations for Sexual Assaults
Fall 2016: Comprehensive Evidence and Property Management
Spring 2016: Bloodstain Pattern Documentation
Fall 2015: Advanced Management of Evidence and Recovered Property
Spring 2015: Crime Scene Documentation
Fall 2014: Management of Evidence and Recovered Property
Spring 2014: Bloodstain Pattern Documentation
MBA
Business
Faculty
Axia College Faculty Online. Provided online instruction in nutrion, science, critical thinking, and communication.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Forensic Science
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