Matthew Cartwright
Conshohocken
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience in forensic investigation, evidence management, and advanced investigative technologies. Expertise in crime scene analysis, DNA forensics, and investigations to support complex criminal investigations. Adaptable team player with a strong work ethic, excellent resource management skills, and a genuine passion for the field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Investigator
Montgomery County Detective Bureau
10.2021 - Current
- - Investigator for evidence collection, logging, and preservation at homicides, police shootings, and search warrants.
- - Manage chain of custody for high-profile cases, ensuring integrity of all forensic materials.
- - Conduct firearms testing preparation and DNA swab collection to support prosecutions.
Cybergenetics
Cordinator
05.2024 - Current
- - Applied probability genotyping to interpret complex DNA mixtures from firearms and crime scenes.
- - Generated actionable investigative intelligence linking offenders to evidence.
Local DNA
Coordinator
05.2023 - Current
- - Implemented and manage a local DNA database pilot program to streamline arrestee DNA processing.
- - Coordinated rapid DNA testing and database uploads, delivering investigative leads within hours.
Courthouse Security
Montgomery County Courthouse
06.2021 - 09.2021
- - Conducted patrols and monitored for illegal activity, threats, and safety hazards.
- - Resolved conflicts and de-escalated situations in a high-security environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Digital Forensics
DeSales University
Central Valley, PA01-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05.2021
Skills
- Aids in Criminal Investigations & Interrogations
- Crime Scene Reconstruction
- Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody
- DNA Analysis & Forensic Technology
- Firearms & Ballistics Processing
- Leadership & Team Coordination
Certification
- Police Academy Graduate – Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy (2025), Class Sergeant, leadership in inspections and discipline.
- Crash Data Retrieval System Course – Vehicle event data extraction and crash reconstruction (2025).
- On-Scene & Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation (2023).
- FARO Focus 3D Scanning – Advanced crash and crime scene reconstruction (2022).
- Sirchie Evidence Collection & Processing – Crime scene evidence handling and preservation (2022).
- Bode Technology Certification: Solving Gun Crimes – DNA and firearms crime analysis (2022).
Timeline
Cybergenetics
Cordinator
05.2024 - Current
Local DNA
Coordinator
05.2023 - Current
Forensic Investigator
Montgomery County Detective Bureau
10.2021 - Current
Courthouse Security
Montgomery County Courthouse
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
West Chester University
Master of Arts - Digital Forensics
DeSales University
Forensic Case Work Statistics
Montgomery County Detective Bureau 2021-2025, Homicides: 14, Officer Involved Shootings: 3, Investigations of Death: 3, Homicide by Vehicle: 5, Evidence Submissions by Municipal Departments: 1500+
Notable Experience & Recognition
- Hosted Inter-County Detective School for detectives and officers across jurisdictions (2024).
- Presented Gun Violence Reduction Task Force Training to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office (2023).
- Awarded Forensic Services Unit Commendation for excellence in evidence collection and analysis (2023).