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Bill Riggan

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dedicated Public Safety Officer offering over 30 years of progressive public safety, and law enforcement experience. Always goes above and beyond job requirements to make lasting impact on public. Exceptional integrity, leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Supervisor / Officer

Apex Security Group
10.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw event logistics, ensuring seamless execution of operational aspects.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas of improvement for continuous enhancement of future events.

Police Officer

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
09.2000 - 01.2021
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support 100s of criminal cases.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.

Police Sergeant

Mohave County Sheriff's Office
02.1990 - 09.2000
  • Mitigated risks by accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal prosecutory information, including complaints, citations and search warrants while processing crime scenes for district attorney and magistrate office case preparation.
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.

Education

NV POST Certification - Police Science

Las Vega Metro Police Academy
Las Vegas, NV
09.2000

AZ POST Certificate

Phoenix Police Academy
Phoenix Az
12.1989

High School Diploma - Required Curriculum

Maryvale High
Phoenix, AZ
05.1975

Skills

  • Traffic laws
  • Civil laws
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Domestic violence prevention
  • Special task forces
  • Interrogation techniques
  • Emergency planning
  • Safety and security
  • Evidence collection protocols
  • Criminal laws
  • Court testimony
  • Crime Prevention
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Communication skills
  • Traffic Control
  • Self-defense training
  • Report writing
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Team Leadership
  • Community-oriented policing
  • Court preparation
  • Crisis intervention and deescalation
  • Criminal law
  • Emergency Response
  • Emergency Management
  • Search and seizure procedures

Certification

Currently have the following certification:

NV POST ( Until Jan 2026)

NV PILB guard card R-2021-10939

NV PILB armed guard card- same#

CCW 1789650 expires 04/09/2026


During my time with LVMPD and MCSO I received training and certification in emergency management, active shooter, EMT CPR, training and lesson plans along with numerous annual continuing training. I have let most of these certifications laps, but could easily get these reinstated if needed.

Timeline

Event Supervisor / Officer

Apex Security Group
10.2021 - Current

Police Officer

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
09.2000 - 01.2021

Police Sergeant

Mohave County Sheriff's Office
02.1990 - 09.2000

NV POST Certification - Police Science

Las Vega Metro Police Academy

AZ POST Certificate

Phoenix Police Academy

High School Diploma - Required Curriculum

Maryvale High

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