Andrew Taylor
Selma,TX
Summary
Strategic Security Manager with extensive experience leading emergency response efforts and enhancing safety standards. Proven success in developing emergency action plans and conducting risk assessments to mitigate vulnerabilities. Collaborates effectively with law enforcement and public safety agencies to ensure operational efficiency during high-risk incidents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traffic Unit Manager
New Braunfels Police Department
New Braunfels, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Served as operational leader during high-risk incidents and major public events, ensuring strategic problem-solving.
- Coordinated traffic control and crowd movement strategies, facilitating effective interagency communication for safe execution of events.
- Developed comprehensive emergency action plans and evacuation procedures, enhancing safety protocols for large public events and city-wide operations.
- Led complex investigative operations and coordinated emergency response efforts across rapidly growing Texas region.
- Oversaw investigations of vehicle crashes, safety incidents, and policy violations, ensuring thorough documentation compliance to support accountability.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management personnel during sensitive incidents.
- Conducted operational risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities affecting personnel safety and organizational liability.
- Managed relationships with external vendors and city departments to ensure compliance with service delivery standards.
Traffic Investigator / Special Event Coordinator
New Braunfels Police Department
New Braunfels, Texas
03.2019 - Current
Served as trusted operational leader during high-risk incidents and major public events, facilitating rapid decision-making.
Coordinated law enforcement, fire departments, and legal teams during high-profile incidents to ensure unified response efforts.
Developed emergency action plans and evacuation procedures for large public events, improving preparedness and safety.
Executed traffic control operations and interagency communication plans to ensure safe event execution.
Led complex investigative operations and coordinated emergency response efforts in Texas's rapidly growing regions.
Conducted investigations involving vehicle crashes, safety incidents, and policy violations while ensuring strict documentation compliance.
Identified vulnerabilities through operational risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to improve preparedness.
- Managed relationships with external vendors and city departments to ensure accountability and meet service delivery standards.
Education
Basic Peace Officer License - Federal and State Laws
SAC Law Enforcement Training Center
San Antonio , TX 01.2001 - 01.2002
Skills
- Security operations globally
Corporate investigation expertise
ICS proficiency (incident command system)
Emergency preparedness and management
Workplace violence strategies
Risk assessment and mitigation
Event security management
Crisis coordination expertise
VIP and executive protection support
Physical security management
Coordination with law enforcement agencies
Policy development and implementation
Management of investigations processes
Threat evaluation and assessment
Planning for emergency actions
Leadership in operations management
Collaboration across functions
evidence handling and chain of custody oversight
governance compliance strategies
overseeing vendors and contractors
general public safety initiatives
evaluating security measures
traffic control and crowd management strategies
developing operational plans
effective stakeholder communication - Emergency action planning
- Investigative operations
- Risk assessment
- Traffic management
Awards
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Multiple Letters of Commendation from all agencies
- Certificate of Commendation and Award (NBPD)
- Life Saving Award (X2) (NBPD)
- Field Training Officer (NBPD)
- TCOLE Master Peace Officers License Proficiency (NBPD and TCOLE)
Extracurricular Volunteer Activities
- Assist with Operation Intervention through NBPD
- Assisted in planning and hosting Autistic Children Tour NBPD
- Enjoy Hunting, Fishing, and watching hockey
- Member of CBC in San Antonio, TX
Significant Accomplishments
- Chosen and certified as a Field Training Officer in 2013 in the state of Texas; trained new officers on policies, procedures, and how to do the job
- Certified as a 'TIM' Instructor (Traffic Incident Management)
- Certified as a Police Instructor in the State of Texas in 2024
- Certified as an Intoxilyzer Operator in the State of Texas
- Certified Auto vs Pedestrian (Texas A&M University TEEX's)
- Certified Accident Reconstructionist (Texas A&M University TEEX's)
- Certified Intermediate Accident Investigations (Texas A&M University TEEX's)
- Certified Basic Accident Investigations (Texas A&M University TEEX's)
Certification
- Master Peace Officer (State of Texas)
- Auto Pedestrian Reconstructionist (TEEX's A&M Engineering)
- Accident Reconstructionist (TEEX's A&M Engineering)
- Advance Accident Investigation (TEEX's A&M Engineering)
- intermediate Crash Investigations (TEEX's A&M Engineering)
- TIM (Traffic Incident Management Instructor (TxDOT)
- ICS 100 to 400, 700, 800, 900 (FEMA)
- Police Instructor (State of Texas)
- Field Training Officer (State of Texas)
- Background Investigator (State of Texas)
- Basic Criminal Investigations (TEEX's)
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Service Medal
- (2) Life Saving Awards
- Certificate of Police Commendation
- Multiple letters Commendation
- City of New Braunfels ISPY award for top employee performer
Timeline
Traffic Unit Manager
New Braunfels Police Department
08.2024 - Current
Traffic Investigator / Special Event Coordinator
New Braunfels Police Department
03.2019 - Current
Basic Peace Officer License - Federal and State Laws
SAC Law Enforcement Training Center
01.2001 - 01.2002