Law Enforcement Instructor

• Mar 2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• 2012 - Present

Crime Control Policy Crime Control Policy

Adjunct Professor

• 2009 - Present

Juvenile Justice Criminology Introduction to Criminal Justice Principles of Policing I Principles of Policing II Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Juvenile Justice Criminology Introduction to Criminal Justice Principles of Policing I Principles of Policing II Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

Commissioner

• 2012 - 2015

Sergeant/Lieutenant - Background Investigator

• 2005 - Mar 2014

Lieutenant

• Aug 1989 - Mar 2014

Diligent work performance led to continuous promotions within the department, including leadership roles managing and mentoring 60 team members. Instrumental in leading the department into social media and promoting positive public relations through efforts in recruiting and brand management. Served on leadership team focused on recruitment and development efforts with the LPD task force to attract minority (ethnic and gender) officers to LPD. Current member of LPD’s social media task force.… Show more Diligent work performance led to continuous promotions within the department, including leadership roles managing and mentoring 60 team members. Instrumental in leading the department into social media and promoting positive public relations through efforts in recruiting and brand management. Served on leadership team focused on recruitment and development efforts with the LPD task force to attract minority (ethnic and gender) officers to LPD. Current member of LPD’s social media task force. Appointed by Governor Snyder as Commissioner of the Hispanic-Latino Commission of Michigan. Areas of expertise and competencies include: • Public Relations • Public Speaking • Community Advocacy • Budget Management • Problem Solving • Brand Management • Communication • Employee Coaching / Mentoring • Relationship Building • Organizational Strategy • Strategic Planning • Training • Leadership • Social Media • Media Relations

Lieutenant - Patrol Commander

• 2005 - 2013

* Guarantee proper application of criminal law and criminal procedures throughout investigations * Conducted officer performance evaluations and coached officers to motivate and encourage strategic planning of problem areas for crime reduction * Conducted citizen complaint investigations of alleged police misconduct and recommended discipline of officers when warranted * Led disciplinary task force that was developed to prevent discrimination * Researched implementation techniques… Show more * Guarantee proper application of criminal law and criminal procedures throughout investigations * Conducted officer performance evaluations and coached officers to motivate and encourage strategic planning of problem areas for crime reduction * Conducted citizen complaint investigations of alleged police misconduct and recommended discipline of officers when warranted * Led disciplinary task force that was developed to prevent discrimination * Researched implementation techniques for a disciplinary matrix system to reduce subjectivity * Manage over 60 direct reports, officers and sergeants * Oversaw strategic planning for reduction of crime in high crime areas of Lansing * Developed and managed patrol function budget

Lieutenant - Internal Affairs Commander

• May 2010 - Jun 2012

* Commander of the Internal Affairs Unit charged with conducting internal investigation of alleged police conduct * Regulated departmental policy and procedures * Identified, and monitored necessity for, policy changes * Direct contact with labor unions in identifying agreed-upon discipline as it relates to employee misconduct allegations/situations

Lieutenant - Public Information Officer

• May 2006 - May 2010

* Media Relations Spokesperson for LPD * Conducted interviews with television, radio and print media regarding crimes committed as well as issues related to the Police Department and public relations. * Authored numerous press releases and talking points * Co-produced and coordinated the LPD public access television show, “Join the Team”, that showcased recent public relations, community service, and community relation efforts by LPD * Conducted numerous public speaking… Show more * Media Relations Spokesperson for LPD * Conducted interviews with television, radio and print media regarding crimes committed as well as issues related to the Police Department and public relations. * Authored numerous press releases and talking points * Co-produced and coordinated the LPD public access television show, “Join the Team”, that showcased recent public relations, community service, and community relation efforts by LPD * Conducted numerous public speaking engagements representing the police department as spokesperson * Developed and chaired the LPD Recruitment and Retention Task Force * Produced and Directed two LPD recruitment videos as well as public relation videos for the department’s website * Championed brand management efforts for LPD recruitment promoting the slogan “Join the Team”

Chairman - Board of Directors

• 2013 - 2013