James Langford

Armed security patrols and posted at various locations within the Central Florida area to protect such locations and employees within them.

CAPID: 279357: Qualifications/Duty Positions: Aerospace Education Officer, Emergency Services Training Officer, Emergency Services Training Officer, Search and Rescue Officer, Ground Team Member 2, Cadet Programs, Mission Scanner, Flight Line Marshaller, Counterdrug, Urban Direction Finding, Mission Radio Operator and Mission Staff Assistant.

I previously served as a Senior Training Officer in 2022 and as the Food Services Officer in 2023/2024 Florida Wing Summer Encampment.

I was a Tactical Officer in 2022 and Food Services Officer in 2024 at Tamp Bay Airfest (MacDill A.F.B.). A Tactical Officer at 2022 Space Coast (Titusville) Airshow. A Tactical Officer in 2022 & Food Services Officer in 2023/2024 at Sun and Fun (Red Ace) Airshow.

I also attended the Florida Leadership Academy in 2022/2024.

Major Crimes/Homicide (Homicide Workgroup): May-Sept. 2017

· Authored search warrants and a wiretap for the three suspects involved in a double robbery/homicide investigation which lead to the arrest of three subjects.

Traffic Unit – Motor Officer: Dec. 2016-April 2019

· Reducing the number of traffic collisions. Educate the public on primary collision factor (PCF) of traffic collisions. On-call for any fatal, serious injury, on-duty police vehicle, hit and run, or vehicular manslaughter traffic collisions. Conducted DUI saturation patrols and checkpoints leading to arrests. Issued citations for various PCF violations to motorists/bicyclists/pedestrians

Detective -Ventura County Combined Agency Team (VCAT): April 2016-Dec. 2016

· Conducted and assisted with major violator investigations for large scale drug trafficking organizations. Investigative targets include manufacturers, transport groups, money laundering, lab operators, and organized crime. Utilized advanced investigation techniques, surveillance, wiretaps, and multi-agency/team collaborations. Investigate any involuntary manslaughter investigations related to heroin overdose deaths in the western portion of Ventura County.

Detective - Narcotics/Vice Unit, West County Street Team: Jan. 2012-April 2016

· Conducted all aspects of narcotics, vice, and human trafficking investigation and enforcement operations. Authored over 200 search warrants, handled dozens of confidential informants, and collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies. Serves as a recognized expert in the field of narcotics sales, prostitution, and Human Trafficking in Ventura County Superior Court. Presented several narcotic training courses to patrol officers, psychologists, medical students, and community members. Provided training and public speaking on the topic of Human Trafficking and has become a county-wide expert.

Central Business District: Jan. 2008-Jan. 2012

· Used community-oriented policing by community interaction and support. Utilized saturation, directed, vehicle, foot, and bicycle patrols along with undercover surveillance techniques. Applied CPTED and SARA philosophies to enhance safety in the downtown area. Developed operational plans for quality-of-life problems such as alcohol, narcotics, and prostitution related crimes resulting in successful prosecutions. Authored search warrants for prostitution and theft related investigations. Partnered with the Ventura County Rescue Mission staff to address quality of life issues.

Patrol Officer: July 2004-Jan. 2008

· General patrol duties: Crime scene protection, criminal and traffic investigations, criminal apprehension, report writing.

Collateral Assignments (years varied):

·Technical Support Unit (TSU), Police Academy Instructor-Report Writing, Mobile Command Post Operator, Driver Awareness Instructor, Drug Recognition Expert, Field Training Officer, Bicycle Team, Crisis Intervention Team, cross-trained as a Dispatcher and Booking Officer.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

· Chief’s Award of Excellence (2012, 2018), Officer of the Quarter (1st Quarter 2016), Commendations for narcotics investigations (2013, 2014, 2015), Letter of Commendation for traffic enforcement (2009, 2011), C.H.P. / A.A.A. “10851” stolen vehicle award recipient (2008, 2010), M.A.D.D. DUI award recipient (2009, 2010), Chief’s Letter of Recognition for outstanding performance in the C.B.D. (2009)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

· Founding member of the Ventura County Coalition Against Human Trafficking (VCCAHT), Provided Human Trafficking presentations for schools, Soroptimist International, Rotary Club, and other local venues, Provided demonstrations to cadets of the Ventura Military Explorers.

Undercover loss prevention investigations and enforcement.  I placed several persons under Citizen's Arrest for Shoplifting/Petty Theft in California.

· In Field Training for the following: general patrol duties: crime scene protection, criminal and traffic investigations, criminal apprehension, report writing.

Patrol of the Amgen Campus (Newbury Park, CA). Enforced rules and policies on campus, traffic control and investigations, responded to Emergency/Fire at various campus buildings. Dispatcher with moderate radio and phone traffic at the switchboard. Became a certified trainer for new-hires. Promoted to a shift supervisor to maintain the shifts personnel and conduct monthly evaluations. Obtained an Advanced Security Officer Certification.

CAPID: 279357: Honor Guard and Color Guard member and we performed at miscellaneous events and in various City Holiday Parades.

I became the Squadron Executive Officer and conducted promotional boards. I was also an Honor Guard instructor, Color Guard instructor and organized special events. Served at the Edwards Air Force Base Air Show (2000).

I also attended California Wing Encampment in 1999 (New/Basic) and in 2000 (NASAR/GSAR/GTM3).

Clerical assistance, assist with special events, Special Olympics bowling coach