• Dynamic Leader who offers a background in Law Enforcement, Multi-Unit Management, Team Building / Training, Budget / Expense Control, Investigations, Records Management, Compliance, Communications, and Community Relations and exhibits an ability to see the big picture while actively considering the interest of the organization and impact on stakeholders during decision-making.
• Top Performer who boasts above-average career results, and leads teams by example and with integrity while making operational decisions in alignment with a department s vision, value, and goals.
• Excellent Communicator who builds and sustains synergistic relationships with public- / private-sector officials, law enforcement agencies, the media, and the community to meet critical objectives.

Master s Degree in Management Saint Thomas University

Professional Training Drug Recognition Expert ￨ Field Training Officer ￨ Line Supervision

Fraternal Order of Police ￨ Xxxxxx-Dade Police Benevolent Association

Kappa Gamma Pi (National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society)

United States Coast Guard Reserve Petty Officer 3^rd Class (1980 1989)

  Received Unit Commendation from the City Commission in 2011.

  Achieved several Special Victims Unit honors in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

  Recognized for job excellence with numerous department and section Unit Awards.

  Spearheaded multiple DUI checkpoints and saturations involving impaired driver apprehension.

  Successfully coordinated investigation and apprehension of two adults who kidnapped and sexually battered an elementary school student and fled to New Orleans to escape their arrest.

  Coordinated and commanded transportation and temporary detention of FTAA protest arrests.

Commanding Officer (2001 Present)

Property Fleet Unit (2015 Present) ￨ Special Victims Unit (2007 2015) ￨ Burglary Unit (2006 2007)

Domestic Violence Unit (2005) ￨ Auto-Theft Economic Crime Unit (2004 2005) ￨ Patrol Section (2001 2004)

Police Sergeant Enforcement Unit (1997- 2001) ￨ Police Sergeant Patrol Section (1994 1997)

Certified Drug Recognition Expert (1990 1994) ￨ Police Officer Patrol Section (1989 1994)

  Utilize broad scope of law enforcement experience to direct high-pressure department operations, including ensuring security and proper documentation of confidential records and / or items, as well as objectively mentoring and managing a top-performing team of investigative and patrol unit staff.

  Contribute sharp analytical abilities toward cost-effectively managing multiple investigative unit budgets, including managing the purchase of uniforms and equipment for 1,100 sworn police officers.

  Capitalize on the opportunity to work in multiple assigned roles from Patrol to Sergeant to Lieutenant.

  Coordinate and manage successful investigation and apprehension of high-profile cases throughout the years, including guaranteeing safety of high volumes of illicit drugs, firearms, and U.S. currency.

  Expertly lead multiple criminal investigations / operations involving burglary and auto theft rings.