Daniel Cross
Coconut Creek,FL
Summary
Accomplished Police Officer/Detective with a proven track record at Coconut Creek Police Department, adept in narcotics investigations and crisis intervention. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, enhancing cross-functional communication and community trust. Demonstrated expertise in search and seizure operations and tactical policing, significantly contributing to case resolution and safety enhancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer / Detective
Coconut Creek Police Department
10.2019 - Current
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath Traffic and Narcotics cases.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
Deputy Sheriff
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Education
Law Enforcement State Certification - Law Enforcement
St. John's River State College
Saint Augustine, FL04.2015
High School Diploma -
CACLI
Sao Paulo - Brazil12.2000
Skills
- Integrity and Honesty
- Search and seizure warrants
- Narcotics Investigative skills
- Surveillance expert
- Cross-Functional Communication - Tri-Lingual (English/Portuguese/Spanish)
- Drug enforcement
- Surveillance and covert operations
- Tactical policing
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
Certification
Drugs and Dangerous Narcotics.
Undercover Surveillance Techniques.
Speed Measurement.
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement.
Breath Test Operator (Intoxilyzer® 8000).
Field Training Officer.
Timeline
Police Officer / Detective
Coconut Creek Police Department
10.2019 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
04.2018 - 10.2019
Law Enforcement State Certification - Law Enforcement
St. John's River State College
High School Diploma -
CACLI
Drugs and Dangerous Narcotics.
Undercover Surveillance Techniques.
Speed Measurement.
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement.
Breath Test Operator (Intoxilyzer® 8000).
Field Training Officer.
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