David Cates

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps Reserves

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1997

  Corporal (E-4)

  Field Wireman (2512), Communications Platoon, Headquarters & Service Company, 1st Batallion/24th Marines Regiment, 4th Marine Division.

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  Tucson Medical Center

  Feb 1997 - Aug 1998

  Security Officer

  · Protected buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism or illegal entry. · Patrolled the facility to determine that possible entry points were secure. · Provided protection to ensure a safe workplace for employees, patients and the public when on hospital property. · Responded to employee calls for assistance.

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  Shadow Investigations, Inc

  Sept 1998 - Jan 1999

  Investigator

  · Investigated alleged fraudulent insurance claims. · Conducted covert static and mobile surveillance. · Cooperated with local, state, and federal law enforcement to pursue perpetrators of insurance fraud.

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  Arizona Department of Public Safety

  Feb 2002 - now

  Oversees and manages an urban law enforcement district comprised of 27 State Troopers and Police Assistants in two metropolitan areas (Phoenix and Tucson) whose primary mission is to ensure the safety of Arizona State Capitol visitors, employees and legislators, protect State property, and regulate traffic and parking around the Arizona Capitol Mall.The Capitol Patrol District strives to provide professional police services for everyone who enters their jurisdiction, including more than 30,000 school children who visit the Capitol Mall every year as part of school field trips and special functions. Show less Highway Patrol District Commander who plans, schedules, coordinates and supervises the work of sworn sergeants and officers and civilian supervisors and employees. Reviews the work of assigned personnel to ensure compliance with Departmental policies and procedures. Inspects and evaluates organizational operations, plans and programs. Maximizes the utilization of resources to achieve the highest degree of productivity. Oversees investigations into citizen or internal complaints against the Department or its employees in order to make recommendations. Show less The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigates all critical incidents in the Department which may involve death or serious physical injury. The SIU also provides investigative support to other units during the investigation of less serious critical incidents.The SIU investigates alleged criminal misconduct by departmental employees and alleged public official and employee misconduct for political subdivisions throughout Arizona. In addition, the SIU investigates critical incidents and allegations of criminal misconduct involving employees of city, county, state, tribal and federal agencies.The SIU assists city, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies by providing investigative support into serious crimes occurring within their communities, as well as providing support to the Highway Patrol Division, to include investigations involving aggravated assault, homicide, hit-and-run collisions, and narcotic interdiction. Show less Plans, schedules, coordinates and supervises the work of ten sworn officers.Reviews the work of assigned personnel to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.Evaluates employee performance and identifies deficiencies and/or training needs.Assists in the development, implementation, and attainment of Department goals and objectives in assigned area.Directs investigations into citizen or internal complaints against employees of the Department.Works with other law enforcement agencies in planning and coordinating task force operations or other multi-agency special events and activities.Participates in community activities and makes verbal presentations to diverse audiences.Serves as acting commander when required. Show less · Lead and assisted complex criminal and administrative investigations, including homicide, aggravated assault, public official and employee misconduct, sexual misconduct, perjury, theft and criminal damage. · Managed crime scenes, to include identifying, collecting and packaging items of evidentiary value. · Efficiently prepared detailed reports for review by prosecutors, courts and administrative review boards. · Wrote, submitted and served search warrants and court orders in support of criminal and administrative investigations. · Coordinated and cooperated with city, county and federal law enforcement agencies by providing investigative support into serious crimes occurring within their jurisdictions. · Facilitated advanced training for law enforcement officers, providing instruction in critical incident and crime scene management. Show less · Conducted more than 200 criminal investigations, including cases in negligent homicide, aggravated assault, endangerment, narcotics violations, alcohol violations, impaired driving and criminal traffic violations. · Investigated more than 450 traffic collisions, including traffic fatalities, commercial vehicle collisions and hazardous materials incidents. · Patrolled state highway systems, enforced traffic laws and controlled movement of traffic. · Accepted additional responsibility through appointment as Terrorism Liaison Officer for eastern Maricopa County and served as point-of-contact between line officers and Arizona Counter-Terrorism Information Center. · Responded to calls and complaints involving traffic collisions, misdemeanors, felonies and public calls for assistance. · Efficiently stabilized emergency situations, secured accident and crime scenes, and administered first aid as a first responder. · Arrested, transported and booked criminal and traffic law offenders, employing appropriate use of force. · Analyzed data and prepared detailed reports on police-related activities. · Prepared court cases and testified as a witness. · Trained, mentored and evaluated newly appointed officers as a Field Training Instructor. 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  • Captain, Major Crimes District

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Captain, Processing & Compliance Section

    Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Captain, Highway Patrol

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Captain, Operations Staff, Highway Patrol Division

    Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Captain, Capitol Patrol District

    Feb 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Captain, Highway Patrol

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Sergeant, Special Investigations

    May 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Patrol Sergeant, Highway Patrol

    Feb 2014 - May 2015

  • Detective, Intelligence Investigations

    Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Detective, Special Investigations Unit

    May 2007 - Mar 2011

  • Trooper, Highway Patrol

    Feb 2002 - May 2007