Police Sergeant

• 2021 - Present

Promoted to oversee the Patrol Unit, consisting of 25 Uniformed Patrol Officers and 12 Civilians.✔ Initiated proactive policing in high-crime areas which led to increased captures of fugitives and violent offenders while increasing the number of illegal guns and drugs seized✔ Enhanced relationship building by implementing and encouraging community-oriented policing (COPS) and Problem-Oriented Policing (POPS) techniques; reduced the number of officer complaints and use of force reports significantly Show less

Police Detective

• Jul 2004 - Jun 2021

Investigated and acted on information, researching the circumstances of a situation to solve crimes and/or uncover details about crimes with the sole purpose of indicting/charging, arresting, and convicting the suspect(s). Ensured life safety of victims. ✔ 16X Department Commendations – Recognition of Exceptional Performance✔ 8X Department Citations – Demonstrated dedication and performance of duty characterized by exceptional skill✔ Senior Employee Award for 10+ years of Exceeding Annual Performance for 3-consecutive rating years✔ Achieved a high closure rate for Sex Assault Cases, vs. a 30% national average; above national average across the board according to the FBI Stats on all cases✔ Vetted, negotiated, and implemented new technologies to advance investigations with case management and closures✔ Introduced Information Sharing solutions, including internal portals and bi-weekly meetings, to improve visibility into cases, communications, and comradery with the Patrol and Investigations Divisions Show less

Senior Investigator

• 2010 - 2021

Lead Sex Crimes Detective

• 2010 - 2021

Will/Grundy County Major Crimes Taskforce Officer

• 2009 - 2021

Hand-picked and assigned to the WGMCTF to leverage years of experience and bi-lingual capabilities to lead team of 100+ Officers, in addition to regular case load, with responsibility for responding to requested jurisdictions to assist with violent crimes and complex homicide investigations.✔ Obtained full confession from four (4) suspects charged in murder, resulting in a 100% guilty rate through trial or plea✔ Spearheaded complex 2019 Homicide Investigation which included murder, arson, and justified homicide, resulting in closure of case with Death of Suspect/Offender Show less

Academy Instructor

• 2002 - 2006

Gang Tactical Officer

• 2001 - 2004

Performed comprehensive felony crime investigations including prostitution, human trafficking, and illegal narcotics trafficking operations. Organized and managed Confidential Informant narcotics buys and participated in undercover operations to secure introductions to key suspects.✔ Developed an informant, set up covert operations, and executed search warrants to arrest and charge two (2) men charged in ongoing Drug Sales at a local bar – resulted in guilty pleas✔ Sole Spanish-speaking Officer in the Investigations Unit – conducted numerous interviews with various positive outcomes Show less

Patrol Officer

• Jul 1999 - Jul 2001

Records Specialist

• Mar 1997 - Jul 1999

Security Director | Founder

• 2009 - Present

Founded private security company, operating as off-duty armed security, contracting Active and Retired Law Enforcement for various community events with up to 500+ attendees. Clients include local venues, vendors, restaurants, Fortune 500 companies, and more. Remain informed on Federal and Local Laws and Regulations in areas of guest, patron, and employee rights. Founded private security company, operating as off-duty armed security, contracting Active and Retired Law Enforcement for various community events with up to 500+ attendees. Clients include local venues, vendors, restaurants, Fortune 500 companies, and more. Remain informed on Federal and Local Laws and Regulations in areas of guest, patron, and employee rights.