Experience

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  City of monterey park police department

  May 1994 - Apr 2007

  Serving as the Acting Captain for the Department during absence of Line Operations and Support Captains for a population of 60,000 residents, I supervised initial stages of hiring process, including oral examinations and background investigations for police force consisting of 72 sworn officers and 46 civilian personnel. In this role, I administered the budget for Professional Standards Bureau, Training Bureau, Jail, Technical Services and Communications, and Computer Services, in addition to coordinating Internal Affairs Investigations. Highlights of my experience in this role include…• Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures. Oversaw staff, finances, equipment purchasing, contracts, and daily activities of Jail and Training Bureau. Managed Technical Services Division, including Radio Communications, Mobile Technology, and Special Equipment needs. • Selected by Chief of Police to lead $500K remodeling of Communications Center; identified needs and facilitated purchase and installation of new radios, workstations, computers, and other equipment, interfaced with and scheduled activities of outside vendors, and developed dispatcher training. Completed project within six months.• Directed $1.8M Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management system redesign as overall project manager. Show less Gaining an additional responsibility as Division Commander for Computer Services Division, June 2003, I concurrently served as Sergeant, Investigations Bureau from 10/03 to 10/04. My administrative responsibilities included scheduling and evaluating personnel, preparing budgets, maintaining intelligence records, and achieving Bureau goals and objectives. In this role, I oversaw all operations pertaining to Department computers – Dispatch, Records, Administration, Traffic, Investigations, and other network systems. I also oversaw the purchase, maintenance, and conversion of police vehicles, assignment of vehicles, and researching and writing purchase specifications for the budget.Highlights of my experience in this role include…• Received “go ahead” from Chief of Police in 2003 to research all aspects of installing Mobile Data Computers (MDC) into police vehicles. Obtained grant money and donations of services and equipment saving City $182K. Presented proposal to City Council and gained approval. Authored applicable policies and procedures and chaired MDC Committee Group.• Commendation for “activities resulting in the arrest and conviction of Asian Organized Crime Gang Members” – Federal Bureau of Investigation.• Department’s Commendation specifically requested by subordinates for “exceptional team building skills, professionalism, and attention to duty Show less Overseeing and supervising investigations, I performed surveillance, wrote and served arrest and search warrants, prepared reports, and assisted in investigating complaints against Department personnel. In this role, I served as Acting Bureau Supervisor in absence of Detective Sergeant, Acting Jail Supervisor in absence of Jail Manager, Training Officer for newly appointed detectives, and Administration and Investigations Fleet Manager.Highlights of my experience in this role include…• Executed and administered Department’s In-Car Camera Program; wrote policy and procedures to ensure integrity of tapes, developed cataloging system, and managed court testimony related to tape use. Success of program recognized by serving as a model for numerous agencies.• Spearheaded multi-agency task force to combat violent crimes by Hispanic gang members in San Gabriel Valley; efforts resulted in more than 40 arrests and convictions for various crimes, including murder, robbery and burglary.• Received multiple awards and commendations including Fire Chief’s “Award of Excellence” for role as Arson Investigator, “Public Safety Employee of the Year,” Eastside Optimist “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year,” “Employee of the Month,” FBI Commendation for undercover role in joint investigation, and Commendation and Certificate of Appreciation by City of Monterey Park and California Peace Officers Association, respectively, for participation on multi-agency Task Force. Show less

  • Police Lieutenant, Professional Standards Bureau

    Nov 2005 - Apr 2007

  • Police Sergeant, Crime Impact Team

    Sept 2002 - Nov 2005

  • Police Agent, Lead Detective for Investigations Bureau

    May 1994 - Sept 2002
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  City of sierra madre

  Apr 2007 - Dec 2016

  Leading the City’s Police and Fire Departments, I protected life and property for a diverse community of 10,000+ residents and business owners. In this role, I hired, trained, and supervised team of 84, including Fire and Police Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Corporals, Detectives, Officers, Firefighters, Dispatchers, and Compliance Officers. I also instituted crime prevention, intervention, and enforcement programs. Analyzed calls for service, crime patterns, and emergent community issues to allocate resources efficiently and effectively. Highlights of my experience in this role include…• Provided leadership, training, and planning to both departments; managed budgets and scheduling, controlled inventory, purchased equipment, and improved training plan. • Established and instituted protocols to promote public safety. Issued new policy directives, negotiated contracts with neighboring and county fire departments, and guided organizational restricting.• Exceptional performance as Police Chief resulted in promotion to Director of Public Safety by City Council. Show less Planning, coordinating and directing operational activities and functions for 24 full-time and several part-time employees and volunteers, I executed decision making responsibility regarding hiring, disciplining, and terminating 18 sworn personnel. In this role, I prepared and presented agenda items at City Council meetings, interfaced with other Department heads, and maintained high level of visibility with business owners and residents.Highlights of my experience in this role include…• Designed and launched program addressing need for continued coverage and lack of overtime funds. Hired Police Officers, employed full-time with other agencies, to serve Sierra Madre on part-time basis. Recognized for increasing capacity while decreasing overtime costs, the only City in LA County to institute such a process. • Spearheaded reorganization of Department’s Records Section; assessed needs and developed solutions, including creation of new full-time Records Manager position.• Received Sierra Madre Police Chief’s Award of Excellence Show less Overseeing daily operations, I collaborated with the Chief on departmental polic while managing a $3.6M bi-annual budget. I also managed the purchase of equipment and supplies and secured and administered contracts. Highlights of my experience in this role include…• Researched emerging security technology; selected and implemented in-car video cameras and belt audio recorders for all Department personnel.• Integrated technology to streamline efficiency; Established Bio-Metrics time keeping system within Department which was adopted city wide.• Redesigned and updated police property and evidence room. Show less

  • Director of Public Safety

    Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Police Chief

    Nov 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Police Captain

    Apr 2007 - Dec 2011
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  City of san dimas

  Apr 2017 - now

  Executive Chair to the Committee with the responsibility to advise the City Council on matters relating to law enforcement including but not limited to, policing, crime prevention and emergency services. In addition we represent the views of the citizenry relating to law enforcement plans, programs, and future needs. Partnership with professional staff in the development of law enforcement programs and to enlist community interest in, and support for, the City’s law enforcement programs. Most importantly we work with the citizens, elected and appointed officials, and professional staff to support the work of law enforcement, crime prevention and emergency services officers and deputies. Show less

  • Public Safety Commisioner

    Mar 2017 - now

  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

    Apr 2017 - now
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  Los angeles county arboretum and botanic garden

  Feb 2022 - now

  Special project manager