Andres Salgado

Patrol 2016-2023

• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations and life-threatening situations.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Made arrests in compliance with state law and department policy.
• Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for hazardous violations.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Trained new officers on department policies and procedures as a Field Training Officer
• Testified effectively in court in state and federal court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
• Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
• Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
• Managed crowd control during events in the entertainment district.
• Maintained physical fitness standards and firearms proficiency.

Special Weapons and Tactics Jan 2022 -

• Entry Team Member
• NIJ Level IV Armored Caterpillar Multi-Terrain Loader Vehicle (ROOK) Operator
• Sniper Team Member In-Training
• Respond citywide to requests for assistance from patrol and specialized units for warrant service, armed barricaded subjects, hostage rescue, large venue overwatch, ROOK operations, active attack, mass-casualty events, as well as mutual aid requests from surrounding agencies 24/7
• Daily team training consisting of tactical entry, sniper operations, firearms, warrant service, hostage rescue, active shooter, aerial use of force, rotary wing aircraft operations, area search, aircraft/train/bus assault, waterborne operations, tactical rappelling, vehicle based tactics, defensive tactics, physical fitness, and combat medicine, on a rotating schedule.
• Conduct department-wide training in firearms, emergency entry, vehicle based tactics, mechanical breaching.

Department Training and Certifications

• Basic Peace Officer Course (2016) 643 hours
• Peace Officer Field Training (2016) 160 hours
• Spanish Interpreter (2016)
• Basic Patrol Rifle Handler Course (2017)
• Police Bicycle Course (2018)
• Basic SWAT School (2018)
• Counter Assault Strike Team (2021)
• Basic TCOLE Instructor (2021)
• ALERRT Level 1 (2021)
• Field Training Officer (2022)
• NHTSA - ARIDE (2022)
• Basic Sniper School (2022 - Prescott, AZ)
• Basic Sniper School (2023 - Austin, TX)
• TCOLE Firearms Instructor (2023)
• Texas Class B License Class A Endorsement (2023)
• 1911/2011 Handler Course (2023)
• CTS Distraction Device Instructor (2024)
• CTS Impact Munitions Instructor (2024)
• Ballistic Breaching (2024)
• Executive Protection (2024)

Total Professional and TCOLE Course Hours

• 4248

• Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
• Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
• Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
• Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
• Conducted pat downs of inmates to prevent contraband from entering facility.
• Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
• Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
• Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
• Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
• Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
• Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
• Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
• Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
• Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
• Corrections Tactical Unit

Department Training and Certifications

• Basic County Jail Course (2012)
• Field Training (2012)
• Less Lethal Electronic Control Device (2013)
• ALERRT Level 1 (2014)

• Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
• Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
• Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.