David Ritchie

David Ritchie

Security Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Training and Instructional Design Manager - SoundThinking

  • Education

    • University of Houston-Downtown

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    • Community College of the Air Force

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  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Jan 1986 - Jan 1991
      Security Specialist

      Performed duties as a Security Flight Leader, Convoy Response Force member, Custody Agent, Area Supervisor, Security Controller, Security Police Armorer, Sentry, Flight Trainer, and Squad Leader

    • Harris County Sheriff's Office

      Oct 1991 - now

      Current assignments include:Sergeant of the Technical Operations Unit - Responsible for all technical aspects of law enforcement investigative functions, including covert surveillance equipment, trackers, drones, license plate readers, and all technical investigative platforms such as Motorola’s (Vigilant Solutions) LEARN database, Flock, ShotSpotter, ClearView AI, and BriefCam.ShotSpotter Agency Administrator - Managed the implementation of the ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection system for Harris County. This included writing agency policy, overseeing the layout of the targeted areas, ensuring a smooth rollout for the agency, and ensuring all personnel received the proper training.Automated License Plate Reader Agency Administrator - Oversee all aspects of the agency’s use of ALPR technology. This includes helping to write agency policy, purchasing new equipment, building mobile LPR kits, performing agency administrative duties over the LEARN platform, troubleshooting issues with equipment, and conducting training to ensure agency personnel are properly trained. sUAS (Drone) Operations - Lead all sUAS operations for the Criminal Investigations Bureau of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. This includes helping to write agency policy and ensuring the Harris County Sheriff’s Office conducts operations within the laws and parameters set forth in 14 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 107 and Chapter 423 of the Texas Government Code. Agency Supervisor Over Installation of Covert Devices - This includes hard wired, wireless, mobile, or hand-held devices and fixed devices in a high voltage environment. Also responsible for maintaining and operating the agency surveillance platforms. Buildout of Covert Vehicles (Bait Vehicles) - Tasked with the buildout of covert vehicles (bait vehicles) designed as a tool to combat auto theft. Show less

      • Law Enforcement Instructor

        Jan 1994 - now
      • Police Sergeant

        Oct 1991 - Aug 2023
    • SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter)

      Aug 2023 - now
      Senior Traing and Instructional Design Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TCOLE Certified Peace Officer

      Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
      Jan 1993
    • Certified Technical Investigator

      NATIA
    • TCOLE Certified Police Firearms Instructor

      Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
    • TCOLE Certified Instructor

      Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
    • Master Peace Officer Certification

      Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to David Ritchie
      2 Outstanding Unit Awards Harris County Sheriff’s Office
    • Awarded to David Ritchie
      Commendation Medal for Bravery Harris County Sheriff’s Office
    • Awarded to David Ritchie
      Distinguished Graduate Award, USAF NCO Preparatory Course United States Air Force
    • Awarded to David Ritchie
      Honor Graduate Award. USAF 840th Missile Support Squadron Missile Security Training Course United States Air Force
    • Awarded to David Ritchie
      Officer of the Year Award Humble Chamber of Commerce
    • Awarded to David Ritchie
      Outstanding Patrol Deputy Award Texas Senator Jon Lindsay
    • Awarded to David Ritchie
      USAF Achievement Medal United States Air Force
    • Awarded to David Ritchie
      USAF Commendation Medal United States Air Force
    • Awarded to David Ritchie
      USAF Good Conduct Medal United States Air Force