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Mount Vernon, Washington, United States

Commander of the Skagit County Multi-Agency Investigations Team Leading a team of over thirty detectives, support and command staff to conduct highly visible, technical, complex and sensitive investigations into officer involved deadly force investigations and mass casualty incidents. Organized all aspects of ongoing team training, development of team policy and procedures to ensure contemporary best practices were used. Worked with non-law enforcement community representatives assigned to monitor team compliance with State Law to ensure all investigations were conducted thoroughly and impartially with credibility being a core principle in all aspects of team operations. Reported directly to an executive board to advise and report on complex and highly sensitive matters.

Mount Vernon, Washington, United States

Commander - Inter-local Drug Task Force. I was given the opportunity to command a nearly defunct, bankrupt and severely understaffed task force in 2019. Through collaboration and relationship building with legal staff, law enforcement executives, Federal partners and remaining task force staff we worked hard and lead the team through rebuilding and re-imagining the task force as a contemporary and relevant tool valued by local, state and Federal law enforcement partners and regional community stakeholders. With renewed confidence in “the mission”, member agencies re-committed staff making the task force one of the largest and most accomplished in the State of Washington to combat the effects of violent cartel activity impacting the Western United States. These efforts were affirmed and recognized by the Western States Information Network when they named the task force the 2022 Task Force of the Year for our region.

Mount Vernon Wa

Administrative & Executive Leader Professionally trained and extensive experience mentoring, motivating, collaborating and innovating Bureau-wide to ensure all team members feel valued, equipped, capable and inspired to complete complex criminal and administrative investigations professionally, proficiently, ethically, timely, and within budget. Internal Auditing/Compliance Monitor/Professional AccountabilityConducts regular audits, non-scheduled compliance checks, and general accounting of all Bureau-wide operations including evidence and property room operations, undercover task force peer review and in-house audits, petty cash and confidential informant management and compliance checks, and general investigation procedural and policy compliance. Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs and Professional Accountability Leader. Trained and experienced expert in conducting internal affairs investigations involving Sheriff’s Office employees accused or suspected of misconduct that have led to both the exoneration and affirmation of allegations through fair, thorough, credible and detailed oriented investigations. Worked collaboratively with human resources, legal and risk management staff on all internal investigations through resolution.Policy and Procedure AdministratorProud to have ushered the Sheriff’s Office through the largest and most complex law enforcement reform legislation passed in the nation in 2021 as project manager assigned to policy development and management. Worked with legal staff, human resources, labor representatives and regional law enforcement executives to ensure compliance with over 100 pieces and thousands of pages of highly complex and technical legislation with high liability components enacted with tight deadlines. Retained general policy management and authoring authority over all Sheriff’s Office policy and procedures collaborating, receiving input and advice from agency experts, legal advisors and risk management staff.

Mount Vernon Wa

Squad SupervisorLead, managed, and ensured the safe and efficient operation of a patrol squad team made up of five to ten patrol deputies responding to emergency calls and other critical incidents.Agency Training ManagerEnsured all Sheriff’s Office staff received required and requested training on time and within agency training budgets. Completed regular agency-wide training audits. Marine Unit SupervisorEnsured 24/7 operational readiness for one of the largest marine units in Washington State. Ensured all vessels regularly serviced and safe for rescue operations, implemented and updated safety standards and training requirements for all crew members. Planned, coordinated and executed regular patrols, homeland security operations, special events, and rescue missions. Managed all aspects of the marine unit budget to include state and federal grant funding and activity reporting.Contract City Acting Chief of Police (Town of La Conner WA) Entrusted to the position of Acting Chief of Police for a small contract city with a large tourist population and business owners reliant on a safe and enjoyable community for their livelihood. Worked with and reported to the city council and mayor regularly to solve complex public safety concerns. Worked closely with the local school district and neighboring tribal reservation serving one of the most diverse communities in Skagit County to develop partnerships, trust, and credibility ensuring a safe community for all. Unmanned Aerial Chief Pilot and Unit SupervisorFounded one of the first cutting edge Unmanned Aerial Systems unit in Washington State. Worked closely with public and private partners to acquire public trust, support and backing for this unit that has since saved multiple lives, kept officers and suspects safe with alternative options for complex scenarios. The unit is relied on to this day as an expert in the region on responsible operations, policy, procedure, and training.

Mount Vernon Wa

Lead investigator for a wide array of complex, serious and felony level criminal investigations including complex fraud, financial crimes, misconduct, officer involved deadly force, mass casualty, homeland security threats, homicides, robberies, serious property crimes, and a myriad of other circumstances. I am proud that I will be able to share with my kids (and eventually grandkids) several high-profile investigations that have been memorialized on national level media including Discovery, CBS 48 Hours, NBC Dateline and others for the good work done by the team and I.

Mount Vernon Wa

GGeneral duty patrol deputy responsible for responding to 911 calls for service ranging from simple property crimes to in-progress serious and violent emergency calls. Above and beyond basic patrol duties I also endeavored to improve my expertise and knowledge through several specialty assignments to include serving in the marine patrol unit, search and rescue, field training, recruiting and tactical support team. These specialties required countless hours of specialized training and increased responsibility but was worth the opportunity to serve my community’s unique needs.

Bellingham Wa

Served as a general duty corrections deputy for the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office jail overseeing the safe operations of the jail and 100-200 inmates.

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