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Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Accountable for patrol of assigned area for traffic and criminal violations, respond to citizen calls, complaints, and requests for information. Conducted witness, victim, and suspect interviews; provided detailed reports and prepared cases for successful prosecution.Select Accomplishments: ✔ Awarded Life Saving Award in recognition for saving the life of an unresponsive infant found in a pool upon arrival to scene

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Direct all aspects of training for department of 400+ and manage a budget of $350K. Analyze training needs and evaluate current curriculum to identify gaps requiring development of new programs or improvements/modifications to existing practices. Evaluate instructor performance and provide direction on instructional techniques and course management. Select Accomplishments: ✔ Subject Matter Expert (SME) in firearms training and lead taser instructor; facilitates all new hire training including firearms, taser, active shooter response, and building searches✔ Completed Master Taser Training program enabling agency to certify additional internal trainers while ensuring current techniques and procedures are maintained✔ Organize and lead active shooter training for all local businesses✔ Partnered with FBI and Department of Homeland Security to deliver community active shooter presentation✔ Tailors bi-monthly firearms training sessions to address deficiencies observed in prior classes; commended by leadership for outstanding participant feedback regarding firearm manipulation and clearing techniques and enhancing overall knowledge and level of expertise

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

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.Select Accomplishments: ✔ Played a key role in homicide investigation involving illegal narcotics; efforts resulted in: 👉20+ arrests including a witness to the murder 👉Subsequent identification and arrest of 5 additional people charged with committing the homicide✔ Served as Agency liaison for the DEA Task Force street level unit; coordinated DEA funded target investigations/operations✔ Selected to oversee unit and manage operation funding during Sergeant absence based upon superior leadership and organizational abilities

Kissimmee, Fl

Adjunct instructor for FDLE, Law Enforcement Training Academy; conduct 4 – 6 classes (28 cadets each) per year on topics including criminal procedure law, defensive tactics, firearms, vehicle operations, and building searches.Select Accomplishments: ✔ Credited with improving firearm qualification results by recommending the Glock 17 (9mm) as the standard duty weapon after conducting tests and confirming it allows the most versatility and best accuracy across all users; provided significant cost savings in ammunition and equipment ✔ Coordinated and implemented joint agency action plan to improve response time during active shooter incidents by coordinating with fire departments, hospitals, and local colleges to expedite critical care to injured victims and minimize loss of life✔ Contract external trainers on a regular basis to provide comprehensive tailored training techniques and expertise while encompassing a broad range of needs for all trainees✔ Developed vision and obtained approval to establish an Agency Mentorship Program to champion engagement and ongoing career and tactical development