A Criminalist/DNA Analyst assigned to the Forensic Biology Unit of the Santa Clara County Crime Laboratory. My primary responsibilities at the Crime Laboratory include assisting law enforcement in processing crime scenes for physical evidence, performing forensic DNA analysis and providing expert witness testimony in court. I have provided analysis and expert testimony in various cases involving violent homicides, sexual assault investigations, property crimes and cold cases.
In addition to having the opportunity to work on criminal cases from the crime scene to the crime laboratory, I also teach as an Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Science at local colleges in San Jose and often provide Forensic Science training to professionals in the law enforcement and legal communities.
Professional Memberships
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
California Association Of Criminalistics
American Academy of Forensic Science
Recommendations
"Jeremiah is the ultimate professional. He is dedicated, thorough, and always looking for the next challenge. His energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and you feel his passion when he lectures and shares his knowledge and expertise – a job he truly enjoys. My organization used Jeremiah in a recent workshop, and the reviews from the attendees were excellent. His delivery is engaging, and you always wish you could keep asking more questions. I always think of Jeremiah when I need an expert in the field of criminalistics."
Frank Torres, Associate Instructor
West Valley College
"Jeremiah has provided our Department with experience and professionalism. Mr. Garrido adds credibility to our Criminal Justice Department and is a tremendous addition to our staff. He is a pleasure to know and teach alongside."
Robert Rullan
Consultant, Fire Investigator
"Genuinely Great Professor!! Really funny, kind & helpful. Very understanding & very knowledgeable (works in the field)! ... Forensic science is the greatest class I've ever taken! Activities/labs are awesome(fingerprinting,shoeprint molds, bloodspatter)!"
Anonymous
Honors & Awards
2013 Excellence in Instruction
California P.O.S.T Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigation (ICI) / South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium
2013 Crime Laboratory Achievement of Excellence Award / Lowell W. Bradford Award
Santa Clara County District Attorney Crime Laboratory
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
1996-1999 University of New Haven
Crime Scene...
Lab...
Court Room!
Certifications
Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) Auditor
FBI
ASCLD/LAB-International Technical Assessor
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors / Laboratory Accreditation Board