Anthony Vigil
El Paso,TX
Summary
Master Peace Officer licensed, with 29 years and 6 months experience, in law enforcement. Currently assigned as the Down District Investigator for HIDTA and Task Force, (due to being assigned as an under cover officer for HIDTA/Task Force while I was with the Sheriff's office).
Skilled in handling high-stress situations and dealing with general public. Knowledgeable in search and seizure procedures, interrogation techniques and investigative tactics. Committed to maintaining order and public safety and efficiently responding to emergencies to protect people and property. Skilled in fire arms training, with hand gun and AR 15 patrol rifle.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
District Attorney Investigator
El Paso District Attorney's Office
El Paso, Hudspeth, And Culberson Counties, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Coordinated with investigators and law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence used in hearings.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
- Searched for and examined public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.
- Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
Police Investigator
El Paso Independent School District
El Paso, TX
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in the community.
- Achieved 100% case clearance by efficiently managing investigations, interrogations and evidence collections.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Served warrants for individuals and property searches.
- Liaised with legal staff, District Attorney's office and other federal law enforcement agencies to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper departments.
- Evidence Custodian for EPISD Police Services
Deputy Sheriff (retired)
El Paso County Sheriffs Office
El Paso, TX
01.1994 - 03.2017
- Served over 1000 civil process documents over 7 year period, including subpoenas.
- Drove patrol vehicle to monitor 62-square-mile area for dangers and hazards safely for 10 years.
- Reduced process lags through Field Training programs and trained over 8 officers on best practices and protocol.
- Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for criminal prosecution case logs, records, reports and agendas.
- Drafted hundreds of reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness by updating tactical plans and maintenance schedules for equipment and weapons.
- Boosted community safety, performing motor vehicle accident investigations including DUIs and fatal crashes.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Conducted debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
- Stepped in to handle Sergeant's responsibilities during absences to maintain smooth operations.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Accurately analyzed and evaluated criminal prosecution information while processing crime scenes.
Education
Detective Advanced Training
El Paso Police Department Academy
El Paso, TX09.2020
Peace Officers Training Academy - Law Enforcement
El Paso County Sheriffs Office
El Paso Sheriffs Academy02.1994
Associate of Applied Science - LawEnforcement
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX06.1992
High School Diploma -
Andress High School
El Paso, TX05.1989
Skills
- Proficient in Texas law
- Report preparation
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Researching skills
- Undercover experience
- Defensive tactics training
- Interviewing witnesses
- Conducting computer checks
- Controlled tactical operations
- Debriefing informants
- Event surveillance
- Firearms knowledge
- Serving search warrants
- Interrogation skills
- Preventing crimes
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Testifying skills
- Locating individuals
- Evidence collection
- Inventory management
- First Aid/CPR
Accomplishments
- Trained over 8 new officers as Field Training Officer (FTO).
- Served as lead investigator for Internal Affairs section,'
- Served as lead investigator Crimes Against Children, all cyber crimes for El Paso Independent School District
- Currently hold Master Police Officer license
- TCLOE certified Instructor
Timeline
District Attorney Investigator
El Paso District Attorney's Office
06.2021 - Current
Police Investigator
El Paso Independent School District
03.2017 - 06.2021
Deputy Sheriff (retired)
El Paso County Sheriffs Office
01.1994 - 03.2017
Detective Advanced Training
El Paso Police Department Academy
Peace Officers Training Academy - Law Enforcement
El Paso County Sheriffs Office
Associate of Applied Science - LawEnforcement
El Paso Community College
High School Diploma -
Andress High School