Brian Costanza
Coweta,OK
Summary
Highly accomplished State Trooper with extensive experience in high-risk operations and undercover assignments, notably with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Demonstrated leadership as a Tactical Team Leader, excelling in firearms instruction and strategic planning. Skilled in fostering team cohesion and executing operations with precision, contributing to a safer community.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Trooper
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
06.2002 - Current
- Currently assigned to the U.S. Marshals Fugitive task force
- Performed over 700 undercover operations for fugitive apprehension
- Oversaw over 1,000 tactical team operations that included high risk search/arrest warrants, barricaded subjects, hostage rescues, manhunts, dignitary protection, and riot control.
- Conducted mobile and stationary surveillance on subjects of fugitive investigations.
- Overseeing monthly tactical team training which included, but not limited to, firearms training, building entry, night vision operations, breaching, open air takedowns, defensive tactics, high risk warrant planning, and hostage rescue techniques.
- Conducted investigations into Illegal drugs trade, gun trafficking and organized crime.
- Identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
- Administered security detail for governor and other officials both at their residences and during travel.
- Performed high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared as witness to testify in court.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Police Officer
Okmulgee Police Department
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
Bank Teller
Commercial Federal Bank
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
- Sold and cross-sold bank products to new and existing customers.
- Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
- Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
- Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2001
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Connors State College
Warner, OK05-1998
High School Diploma -
Morris High School
Morris, OK05-1996
Skills
- US Marshals Fugitive Task Force
- Tactical Team Team Leader
- Firearms Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
Accomplishments
- High Risk Fugitive Apprehension (H.R.F.A.) course
- National Tactical Officer's Association Basic Swat course
- National Tactical Officer's Association Advanced Swat course
- National Tactical Officer's Association Hostage Rescue course
- Protective Security Operations course
- Long Range Rifle course
- Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Air Assault Course
- Night Vision Operator Course
- I.C.S. 100, 200, 300 Course
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
- United States Practical Shooter's Association competitive shooter
Certification
- Firearms Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Full-Auto Instructor
- Active Shooter Instructor
- Field Training Trooper
- Intermediate Law Enforcement
Awards
- 2021 OHP Tactical Team Operator of the Year
- 2018 Oklahoma Sheriff's Association Award Receipt
- 2017 Oklahoma Rifle Association Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
- 2016 Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year
- 2016 International Association of Chiefs of Police Trooper of the Year (Southern Region)
- 2016 National Criminal Enforcement Association Medal of Valor
- 2016 Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association Street Warrior Award
- 2016 Committee of 100 Medal of Valor Recipient
- 2016 Elks Lodge Trooper of the Year
- 2012 FBI Shield of Bravery Recipient
- 2012 Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year
- 2012 Committee of 100 Medal of Valor Recipient
- 2012 Oklahoma Sheriff's Association Award Receipt
- 2008 Elks Lodge Trooper of the Year
- 2007 Buckledown Award Winner
- 2005 Sertoma Trooper of the Year
- 2004 Buckledown Award Winner
Timeline
State Trooper
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
06.2002 - Current
Police Officer
Okmulgee Police Department
09.2001 - 06.2002
Bank Teller
Commercial Federal Bank
08.1999 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
East Central University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Connors State College
High School Diploma -
Morris High School
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