Andre Bruna
Miramar
Summary
After serving 4 years of active duty in the United States Marine Corps, this college educated, adaptable military veteran has been employed by the Sunrise Police Department for the past 25 years. In these 29 years of distinguished service with the government, this applicant has been honored to work for the Department of the Navy, Department of State, Department of Justice, and the Department of Homeland Security. While always striving to exceed professional goals with a proactive and team-centered mindset, this applicant has specialized training and experience supporting Criminal Investigations Sections, Internal Affairs Units, and Technological Operations Groups.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective/Technical Investigator/50+ Weekly Hours
Sunrise Police Department
01.1999 - Current
- Operated technical equipment to identify, locate, and arrest offenders of homicide, armed robbery, narcotics trafficking, and child abduction investigations
- As part of the Strategic Investigations Section, this applicant carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials from 100s of high-level investigations, interviews, and arrests
- Developed concept models for technical equipment, working collaboratively with state, local, and federal agencies to establish location data, needs, and specifications for future operations
Task Force Officer/Tech Investigator/50+Weekly Hrs
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI Miami)
04.2016 - Current
- Specialized in major investigations that target Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) involved in illicit financial bulk cash contracts and cryptocurrency transactions that damage legitimate trade and devalue the United States dollar
- Operated technical equipment to support of numerous HSI-Miami operations in concurrence with the mission statement
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to facilitate seamless coordination on joint operations.
- Established operational plans and managed complex investigations, ensuring timely completion and thorough documentation of all evidence and actions taken during enforcement operations
Task Force Officer/Tech Investigator/50+Weeky Hrs
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA Miami)
05.2009 - 04.2016
- Specialized in major investigations that targeted Drug Trafficking Money Laundering Organizations (DTMLOs) involved in narcotics trafficking and illicit financial bulk cash transactions
- Operated technical equipment to support 100s of DEA Miami operations in concurrence with the mission statement
- Prepared and testified in federal, state, and county court hearings
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the task force by encouraging ongoing professional development and knowledge sharing
Asst. Detachment Commander/Landing Support Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.1994 - 06.1998
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records, and submitted operational reports
- Oversaw security and react team training. Improved operational strategies and threat assessment techniques
- Deployed to Qatar for Operation Indigo Desert in 1995 and stationed at the United States Embassies in Bujumbura, Burundi and Bogota, Colombia ensuring safety and security for the diplomatic community from 1996 to 1998
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL04.2004
Skills
- Certified Technical Investigator (CTI) with the National Technical Investigators Association (NATIA)
- T2S2 - advanced training in high priority target locations, installation of pings, pen register data analysis, and T-III wire intercepts in support of high level criminal investigations
- Highly proficient in formulating indictments, search warrants, and probable cause affidavits with Assistant United States Attorneys and Assistant State Attorneys with specific technological verbiage pertaining to money laundering and narcotics trafficking cases
- BWC - qualification and training as user and operator of BWC and Taser in evidencecom
- Possesses excellent written and communication skills
- UAS - certified drone operator with FAA 107 license
- Extensive experience with chain of custody, handling of evidence, and discovery production
- OTA - cell site simulator operator and trainer with 19 years of experience and 100s of successful missions in support of a plethora of investigations
- Trackers - vehicle tracking device installer and trainer
- Unlimited experience with IP camera installations, audio & video support solutions, routine windows updates, trouble shooting & maintenance, and coordination with telecoms and contractors
- SWAT operator and Sniper certified with multiple tactical entries and operations
- Familiar with conversational Spanish and Kiswahili
- Radio - 800mHz assistant administrator with experience in ATAK and PTT operations
- WiFi - knowledge of exploitation and disruption of WiFi for covert operations and enforcement actions
Accomplishments
- Officer of the Year - 2008 and 2020
- Chief's Achievement Award - 2017
- Medal of Valor Award - 2006
- Certificate of Commendation (USMC - 1996)
Affiliations
- National Technical Investigators Association (NATIA) - Member / Certified Technical Investigator
- Doctors without Borders - Member / Donor
- Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) - Member / Donor
Timeline
Task Force Officer/Tech Investigator/50+Weekly Hrs
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI Miami)
04.2016 - Current
Task Force Officer/Tech Investigator/50+Weeky Hrs
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA Miami)
05.2009 - 04.2016
Detective/Technical Investigator/50+ Weekly Hours
Sunrise Police Department
01.1999 - Current
Asst. Detachment Commander/Landing Support Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.1994 - 06.1998
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
Florida Atlantic University
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