Edward Campbell

Career

Edward Campbell brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience to Polished Badge. A United States Marine Corps veteran, he led a four-member infantry team during combat operations in Iraq before beginning his law enforcement career with the New Port Richey Police Department in Florida, rising from communications officer to patrol officer to detective.

As a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division, Edward investigates homicide, violent crime, sex crimes, crimes against children, officer-involved shootings, and internal affairs. He is known for leading high-profile investigations, mentoring new detectives, and providing courtroom testimony in county and circuit court.

Areas of Expertise

• Investigative InterviewingReid Technique, cognitive interviewing, forensic statement analysis
• CVSA ExaminerComputer Voice Stress Analyzer
• Crimes Against ChildrenAdvanced Forensic Child Interviewer and ICAC Investigator
• Certified InstructorFlorida State Certified General Instructor and Field Training Officer

Recognition

A United States Marine Corps veteran and his department's Officer of the Year, Edward combines two decades of investigative experience with a commitment to training the next generation of investigators.

Courses at Polished Badge

• Crimes Against Children: Investigation and Resilience