Michael Clear Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

As a Supervisory Special Agent with the DEA, I lead a High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force in Phoenix, overseeing multi-agency efforts to combat large-scale drug trafficking and organized crime. With a focus on collaboration, I manage operations between federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to target and dismantle major drug trafficking organizations.**Leadership & Coordination:** Oversee strategic planning and execution of task force operations, ensuring seamless collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies.**Investigation Oversight:** Direct complex investigations into narcotics trafficking, organized crime, and money laundering, using advanced investigative techniques and intelligence gathering.**Strategic Planning:** Develop proactive strategies to address emerging drug trafficking trends, contributing to the overall mission of reducing criminal activity in the Phoenix area.**Personnel Management:** Lead and mentor a multi-jurisdictional team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure the highest standards of law enforcement practices.**Budget & Resource Management:** Manage the task force’s budget, resources, and compliance with HIDTA funding requirements, ensuring operational efficiency.**Liaison Role:** Serve as a key liaison between the DEA and various law enforcement agencies, community stakeholders, and the media, promoting the task force’s mission and achievements.**Skills & Expertise:**- Multi-Agency Task Force Leadership- Complex Investigations (Narcotics, Organized Crime, Money Laundering)- Strategic Planning & Threat Assessment- Personnel Development & Supervision- Interagency Collaboration & Communication- Budget and Resource Management

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

ATP AMEL / Typed in CL-601/604/605/650; CE500; & BE300. Aircraft Commander/Senior Special Agent/Chief International Jet Pilot/Regional Safety Officer/Remote Pilot-sUAS/FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit; First Class Medical Certificate; FAA Aerospace Physiology (PROTE Chamber); Aviation Water Survival and Egress; Valid U.S. Passport (Exp. 04/2031)Captain - Challenger 650; Challenger 601; Citation Bravo, & King Air 350*CL-650 (08-2022-Current); CL-601 (03/2020-08/2022); CE-550 (04/2018-Current); & BE-350 (01/2017-01-2021)First Officer - Citation Bravo (06/2017-04/2018)*Developed International Operations Manual. Contents include FAA/ICAO regulation/procedures, customs overflight requirements, quick reference checklist, and required aircraft/crew documentation, and coordination with ground handlers.*Mentor First Officers on international operations, flight planning, customs/immigration documentation requirements * Conduct and supervise DEA Aviation Operations in Central/South America and the Caribbean * Manage and direct Foreign Extradition Team, aviation personnel, and aircraft management * Regional Safety Officer *Manage flight and ground personnel, coordinate maintenance, & schedule flights*Conflict Resolution, Personal Recovery, Tactical Flight Operations/Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance (ISR) Mission Supervisor

Lima, Peru

First Officer - King Air 350 (BE300 PIC Single Pilot Type)* Conducted FAR Part 91 US Government/Military flights throughout South America* Coordinated international flights; Completed Customs/Overflight Permits and Established ground support networks* Created monthly aircraft utilization, financial and operating expense reports for submission to the chief pilot* Performed Pre/ Post Flight inspections; loaded/unloaded cargo/ baggage; and verified passenger catering/amenities

Laredo, Texas

Aircraft Commander - C206/C210 Surveillance Pilot & SRT Tactical Team Leader * First Officer - King Air 350 (10/2014)* Federal Law Enforcement Surveillance Pilot (FAR Part 91/Public Use)* Conduct and supervise aviation (IFR/VFR) operations on the US/Mexican Border* Coordinated and conducted extraditions

Panama City, Florida

SRT Tactical Team; Clandestine Laboratory/Tactical/Site Safety InstructorAs a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), I am dedicated to safeguarding public safety by investigating and disrupting illegal drug trafficking networks. With a focus on national and international narcotics enforcement, I work alongside federal, state, and local agencies to target and dismantle drug trafficking organizations and related criminal enterprises.**Investigative Operations:** Conduct complex investigations into drug trafficking, money laundering, and related organized crime activities, utilizing undercover operations, surveillance, wiretaps, and intelligence analysis.**Interagency Collaboration:** Collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to develop joint operations and share intelligence for strategic enforcement efforts.**Arrests & Seizures:** Lead or participate in high-risk enforcement actions, including arrests, search warrants, and seizures of illegal drugs, weapons, and proceeds from criminal activity.**Intelligence Gathering:** Analyze criminal trends and gather actionable intelligence on narcotics networks, identifying key figures and methods used by drug organizations. **Legal Compliance:** Ensure all investigative and enforcement activities comply with federal laws, DEA policies, and legal standards, safeguarding constitutional rights during operations. **Skills & Expertise:**- Complex Criminal Investigations- Undercover Operations & Surveillance- Drug Trafficking & Money Laundering Expertise- Interagency Coordination & Task Forces- Intelligence Gathering & Analysis- Tactical Operations & Arrests

Grand Junction, Colorado

Certified Drug Recognition Expert; Clandestine Laboratory/Site Safety Certified/Instructor

Grand Junction, Colorado

Certified Drug Recognition Expert/DUI/SFST

Grand Junction, Colorado

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Special Agent Basic Training, Federal Law Enforcement Academy, Quantico, Va

Colorado Post Peace Officer Certification, Law Enforcement