Transformational law enforcement executive with 30+ years of progressive leadership experience. Expert in campus public safety, compliance, risk management, and community-oriented policing.
Experienced law enforcement leader with proven track record in managing complex operations and ensuring public safety. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and adapting to evolving challenges. Skilled in crisis management, community engagement, and policy implementation. Renowned for reliability, integrity, and achieving measurable results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief of Police
UT San Antonio Police Department
07.2023 - Current
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority and ensures compliance with the Federal Clery Act.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of police service methods and procedures and recommends appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Responds to questions and information requests from the public.
• Manages services and activities of assigned functional area.
• Coordinates the activities of personnel in preserving order, protecting life and property, investigating crimes, and enforcing state laws.
• Supervises assigned staff.
• Serves as backup to the Chief of Police
• Assists in the development of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Formulates rules, procedures and standards for assigned divisions and ensures they are maintained.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Responds to requests for information from government agencies and the general public.
• Conducts and completes special projects.
• Assists in the preparation of department budget requests, monitoring and approval department expenditures
• Acts as a departmental liaison with local law enforcement and public safety agencies to facilitate a positive working relationship.
Senior Inspector
UT System Police
11.2013 - 06.2023
Provides oversight and guides the delivery of police services to the University of Texas community, its 13 institutions across the State of Texas and 300,000+ students, faculty, and staff
Manages the UT System Inspection Program-conducts inspections of institution police departments as required; evaluates and make recommendations accordingly in an articulate written report; debrief the chief of police and staff successfully
Manages the UT System Crime Scene and Evidence Unit-supplies rapidly deployable assets, advisors and resources for major crime scenes
Provides informed perspective for UTSP policy that ensures common/appropriate operating practices and processes within institution police departments; policy development; making informed recommendations on policy to ensure compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the best practices of the law enforcement profession
Conducts administrative and criminal investigations at institution police departments or elsewhere; includes the ability to successfully articulate in a written fashion the outcomes of the investigation; establish open, enduring, and productive lines of communication with assigned campuses
Creates and maintains mutually productive relationships with other federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies as well as private security enterprises and participants in the state and federal intelligence community.
Conducts protective operations for the UT System Chancellor and the Board of Regents to include threat identification and assessment, conducting advance operations, coordinating, and performing motorcade operations and other protective detail functions, designing and establishing site security and planning security at special events
Commander of the UT System Tactical Marine Unit-deploys marine vessels to transit flooded areas, rescue those stranded by flood waters, deliver emergency supplies or medicine, provide transportation to key workers or transport those requiring medical assistance
Performs risk management assessments and develops related preparedness, response and mitigation guidance to UT
Performs biennial legislative reviews to determine the fiscal and operational impact on the UT institution police departments
Continually monitors the institution police department's progress in relation to its goals and objectives, as set by the Chief of Police
Lead Sexual Assault Investigator for the UT System Police-provides support for UT institution campuses that require assistance in sexual assaults investigations
Serves as a staff instructor for the UT System Basic Police Academy and Advanced Officer Training
Patrol Sergeant
University of Texas at Houston Police Department
02.2005 - 10.2023
Responsible for supervising police personnel engaged in law enforcement duties associated with the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System.
Oversaw critical incidents, performed staff evaluations,
Oversaw the community-oriented policing program from 2010-2012
Responsible for performing in-depth examinations of campus buildings and its surrounding properties, to determine its security status, define the protection needed, and to make written recommendations to minimize criminal victimization.
Examined crime scenes and investigated criminal activity; collected and controlled evidence; interviewed victims/witnesses and determined relevant information.
Investigated internal complaints against police department employees. Coordinated and/or conducted criminal and non-criminal investigations; reviewed incident reports for clarity and completeness; maintained confidential records.
Conducted protective operations for dignitaries and other public officials who are, or may become potential targets of terrorism and/or criminal acts
Provided guidance to assist officers with meeting their law enforcement mission-related training needs and requirements.
Assisted in CALEA Accreditation Activities.
Police Officer
University of Texas at Houston Police Department
01.1999 - 08.2021
Enforce the law, provide service, information, and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System.
Police Officer
UT Medical Branch Police Department
01.1999 - 08.2021
Enforce the law, provide service, information, and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Houston
B.S. - Criminal Justice
University of Houston–Downtown
Skills
Strategic Leadership & Vision Setting
Policy Development & Accreditation (CALEA, IACLEA, Texas Best Practices)
Budget Development & Fiscal Oversight
Emergency Response & Risk Management
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Interagency coordination
Crisis management
Law enforcement operations
Excellent communication
Affiliations
International Association of Chiefs of Police
IACLEA
FBI National Association
NAWLEE
Perf
Texas Police Officers Association
Certification
Certified Public Administration
Training
FBI National Academy, Session 268 – Quantico, VA
Senior Management Institute for Police – Boston University
Police Program Specialist at City Of San Antonio/San Antonio Police DepartmentPolice Program Specialist at City Of San Antonio/San Antonio Police Department
IT Support Specialist at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio-San Antonio, TXIT Support Specialist at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio-San Antonio, TX