Paola Perez

Forensics Investigations Coordinator
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Paola Perez

Forensics Investigations Coordinator
Forensic Technician

Responsible for managing the chain of custody during evidence transfers to Speckin Forensics for analysis or testing. Duties include collecting various types of forensic evidence such as DNA, handwriting samples, and fingerprints for analysis. Properly packaging and labeling all items to ensure integrity. Trained under Michael J. Sinke with over 30 years of experience in latent print processing, identification and collection for analysis.

Collect handwriting samples, to perform document processing using electro-static detection apparatus (ESDA) to visualize latent impression that are generally left when information is written on a page. Trained under Erich Speckin with over 20 years experience.

Forensics Investigations Coordinator

Tasked with maintaining detailed forensic case files, tracking case statuses, while serving as the primary point of contact for client communication throughout the investigative process.

Court Testimony
  • TX v Mathews George – Testified on scene processing, sample collections and chain of custody. April 2025
Education

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (B.A, Cum Laude) December 2022 – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Associate of Arts in Criminology (A.A) December 2020 – Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL

Training
  • Tritech Forensics Fingerprint Evidence Processing, Collection & Photography Course – 40 hours IAI Certified.
  • Delta Forensics Basic Fingerprint Examination Course – 40 hours IAI Certified.
  • Tritech Forensics Analysis for Orientation and Searching of Latent Prints – 4 hours IAI Certified.
  • Forensic Unit Intern – Alachua County Sheriff’s Office – Trained in photography, fingerprint processing, and DNA processing, evidence sample collections and packaging.

    Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Suite, and Statistical analyzes in software packages SPSS.

    Language: English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent).