Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline

Matthew Robertson

DuBois City Police Department
DuBois
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Law enforcement professional with more than 25 years of investigative and operational experience, including criminal investigations, evidence management, digital forensics, witness and suspect interviewing, and case preparation. Experienced in handling sensitive and complex matters, coordinating with prosecutors and partner agencies, and maintaining investigative integrity through thorough documentation, evidence handling, and professional case management. Proven ability to conduct fair, objective, and detail-oriented investigations involving victims, witnesses, suspects, and institutional stakeholders.

Work History

Detective

4 Years
DuBois City Police Department | 06.2022 - Current
  • Conduct felony-level investigations, including homicide, sexual assault, and other complex criminal matters
  • Prepare and execute search warrants in support of criminal investigations
  • Conduct advanced witness and suspect interviews utilizing multiple investigative interviewing methodologies
  • Analyze digital evidence using forensic tools, including Cellebrite and XRY
  • Prepare investigative case files for prosecution and provide courtroom testimony

Digital Forensic Investigator

9 Years 5 Months
DuBois City Police Department | 01.2017 - Current
  • Assist federal, state, and local investigators in the examination and interpretation of digital evidence
  • Support investigations involving homicide, robbery, sexual assault, drug trafficking, and other major offenses
  • Conduct data acquisition, extraction, and preliminary interpretation from digital devices
  • Prepare written reports summarizing recovered digital evidence and investigative findings
  • Provide courtroom testimony regarding forensic processes and evidentiary findings

Corporal

13 Years 5 Months
DuBois City Police Department | 01.2013 - Current
  • Supervise patrol officers and oversee shift operations
  • Provide leadership, training, and performance guidance
  • Review, correct, and approve investigative and incident reports for accuracy, completeness, and case readiness

Field Training Officer

DuBois City Police Department
  • Train and evaluate newly hired officers in patrol procedures, investigative practices, and departmental standards
  • Provide corrective instruction, performance feedback, and reinforcement of lawful and effective policing practices

Evidence Custodian / Manager

19 Years 5 Months
DuBois City Police Department | 01.2007 - Current
  • Manage departmental property and evidence in accordance with accepted best practices and IAPE standards
  • Maintain the integrity of chain of custody in criminal investigations and prosecutions
  • Develop and maintain an evidence manual addressing the proper collection, processing, storage, and accountability of evidence
  • Supervise evidence intake procedures and assist in oversight of additional evidence custodians
  • Coordinate with the District Attorney’s Office regarding the lawful seizure and disposition of funds for official use

Education

Act 120 - Police Academy

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) | Indiana, PA | 04-2000

Obtained Pennsylvania municipal police officer certification

Municipal Police Officer Training and Education

06-2026
Ongoing continuing education in legal updates, investigative techniques, evidence handling, and officer development

Skills

Criminal Investigations
Witness
Victim
and Suspect Interviews
Evidence Management and Chain of Custody
Digital Evidence Review and Mobile Device Forensics
Investigative Reporting and Case Documentation
Search Warrants and Case Preparation
Court Testimony and Prosecutorial Coordination
Sensitive and Complex Case Management

Affiliations

  • International Association of Property and Evidence (IAPE) – Member
  • Fraternal Order of Police, Freedom Lodge #93 – President
  • Fraternal Order of Police, Pennsylvania State Lodge – Trustee, Retirement Medical Trust
  • Clearfield County Multi-Disciplinary Investigative Team (MDIT) - Member

Certification

  • Advanced Homicide Symposium – Child Homicide Track – Pennsylvania State Police, 2026
  • Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA) – Cellebrite, 2025
  • Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) – Cellebrite, 2025
  • Advanced Homicide Symposium – Forensic Track – Pennsylvania State Police, 2025
  • Background Investigations – Law Enforcement Seminars, 2024
  • Basic Homicide Investigation – Pennsylvania State Police, 2024
  • Interview and Interrogation – Institute for Law Enforcement Education, 2023
  • Sex Trafficking Suspect Interview: Obtaining the Confession – NCJTC, 2023
  • Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation – Reid & Associates, 2022
  • Sexual Assault Investigation – Law Enforcement Seminars, 2022
  • Property and Evidence Management – IAPE, 2011 and 2022
  • Specialist Interview Course – Joe Sullivan, 2019
  • XRY Certification – MSAB, 2017
  • Secure View / Data Pilot Training, 2017
  • Act 120 Police Academy – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2001

Timeline

Detective

DuBois City Police Department
06.2022 - CurrentRead More

Digital Forensic Investigator

DuBois City Police Department
01.2017 - CurrentRead More

Corporal

DuBois City Police Department
01.2013 - CurrentRead More

Evidence Custodian / Manager

DuBois City Police Department
01.2007 - CurrentRead More

Municipal Police Officer Training and Education
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Field Training Officer

DuBois City Police Department
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)

Act 120 from Police Academy
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Matthew Robertson