Carlos Alvarez
Laredo
Summary
Experienced with crime prevention, public safety, and law enforcement protocols. Utilizes advanced investigative techniques and effective communication to resolve incidents. Knowledge of legal procedures and community engagement strategies to foster trust and safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Texas State Trooper III
Texas Department Of Public Safety
09.2016 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and coordinating with local agencies.
- Conducted thorough investigations of accidents and crimes, documenting findings for legal proceedings.
- Educated the community on safety regulations and crime prevention strategies through outreach programs.
- Analyzed crime trends to develop proactive strategies for resource allocation and patrol optimization.
- Collaborated with law enforcement partners to enhance inter-agency communication and operational effectiveness.
- Conducted detailed investigations, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses for successful case resolution.
Police Training Manager
The Frontline Review: American Police Training
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs for law enforcement personnel, enhancing skill sets and operational readiness.
- Engaged in roundtable discussions for best practices in police training, fostering knowledge sharing among participants.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify training needs, tailoring programs to address specific departmental challenges.
Behavioral Researcher, Graduate Research Assistantship
Texas A&M International University
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and identify relevant studies.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software to ensure research accuracy.
- Collaborated with faculty on research proposals, enhancing project scope and funding opportunities.
- Presented findings at academic conferences, improving visibility of departmental research initiatives.
Student Mentor
Laredo College
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Assisted students in academic planning and course processes.
- Collaborated with campus departments to connect students with essential services.
- Facilitated study groups, promoting collaborative learning and peer support.
- Provided resources for tutoring services, enhancing student academic performance.
- Organized workshops on effective study techniques and time management skills.
- Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12-2025
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX01.2016
Undergraduate student exchange - Advance Spanish Language
Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica01.2014
Skills
- Safety-Risk Assessment
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Strong work ethic
- Data assessments
- Quantitative research
- Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of the Texas Department of Public Safety Riot Control Unit (Governor's Office).
- Tactical Field Force Operations, Rio Grande City, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), South Texas College.
- District Response Team, Laredo, and Nuevo Laredo Migrant Border Surge Preparedness Unit. Texas Military Department Initiative. Operation Lone Star, Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Safe-Neighborhood Research Grant - $25,000. Texas Hope & Faith Victim Services.
- Invited Talk, Local Border Crime Research, KGNS News Interview.
- Keynote Speaker, State Border Infrastructure Presentation, “A Project for Tajikistan: Texas A&M International University”.
Affiliations
- Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association, 2016-01-01, present
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Law Enforcement Section, 2021-01-01, present
- Texas Lodge of Research, Researcher, 2021-01-01, present
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Scholar, 2019-01-01, present
- National Criminal Justice Honor Society, President, 2013-01-01, 2015-01-01
- National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Member, 2016-01-01, present
- Phi Kappa Phi All-Discipline Honor Society, 2014-01-01, present
- Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, 3rd Degree, 2014-01-01, present
- International Honor Sociology Honor Society, 2015-01-01, present
Certification
- Licensed Texas Peace Officer (TCOLE) - September 2016 to Present.
- Certification for Advanced Spanish and Costa Rican Culture: Spanish Language and Literature.
- Licensed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) - December 2016 to Present.
- Crime Scene Investigation Intermediate Certification - TX DPS Rangers Division
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Training Manager
The Frontline Review: American Police Training
09.2023 - Current
Texas State Trooper III
Texas Department Of Public Safety
09.2016 - Current
Behavioral Researcher, Graduate Research Assistantship
Texas A&M International University
01.2014 - 05.2015
Student Mentor
Laredo College
01.2012 - 01.2015
Undergraduate student exchange - Advance Spanish Language
Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Current Position
State Trooper III, Texas Department of Public Safety, Laredo District Highway Patrol Office, Laredo, TX, USA, 2016-01-01, present
Conference Presentations
- Delincuencia Juvenil: A Preliminary Analysis of Juvenile Involvement in Texas-Mexico Organized Crime, Alvarez, C., Garza, L., Almaraz, V., European Society of Criminology Research Conference, Eurogang Panel, Athens, Greece, 2025-09-03
- A preliminary analysis of youth border crime in Webb County, Alvarez, C., Scott, D., TAMIU College of Arts and Sciences, Criminal Justice & Public Administration Program: Local Border Crime Problems, Laredo, TX, 2024-08-29
- Border Street Gangs: A Preliminary Analysis of Police Incident Reports, Alvarez, C., Scott, D., Eurogang Program #22, Boulder, CO, 2024-06-01
- Women in Law Enforcement: A State Data Analysis, Alvarez, C., Garza, L., TAMIU Sisters in Law Enforcement Panel Discussion & Research Presentation, Laredo, TX, 2024-03-26
- Crimen en la Frontera: Exploring Texas-Mexico Border Crimes using a Geospatial Analysis, Alvarez, C., Wagner, J., Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, National Harbor, MD, 2023-03-01
- Criminal Justice Graduate Student Experience in an Online Setting, Alvarez, C., Medina, M., Frailing, K., Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference, Orlando, FL, 2015-03-01
- Criminal Justice Graduate Student Experience in an Online Setting, Alvarez, C., Medina, M., Frailing, K., Pathways Student Research Symposium, Corpus Christi, TX, 2015-10-01
- Distinguished Recognition, Secretariat for Administration and Finance: Country of Peru, Eugene Scassa Mock Organization of American States, Lafayette, LA, 2015-11-01
Research Publications
- Delincuencia Juvenil: A Preliminary Analysis of Juvenile Involvement in Texas-Mexico Organized Crime, Alvarez, C., Garza, L., Almaraz, V., Pending Research Publication Submission, 2025-01-01
- Pandillas Callejeras: A Qualitative Study on Texas-México Gangs in Semi-Rural Border Communities, Alvarez, C., Scott, D., International Journal of Rural Criminology, 9, 2, 292-329, 2024-01-01, https://doi.org/10.18061/ijrc.6271
- Crimen en la Frontera: Exploring Texas-México Border Crimes using a Geospatial Analysis, Alvarez, Carlos, Wagner, Jascha, Journal of Strategic Security, 17, 3, 2017-01-01, https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/jss/vol17/iss3/1
- Civil Liberties V. National Security: A Study of Hispanic Students Public Opinion, Alvarez, Carlos, Theses and Dissertations, 99, 2017-01-01, https://rio.tamiu.edu/etds/99
Phone - Office
+1 (956) 552-2046
Personal Information
Title: State Trooper III
Awards
- Safe-Neighborhood Research Grant, $25,000, Texas Hope & Faith Victim Services, 2025-02-01
- Award, Foster Care & Adoption Services Families, Special recognition for philanthropy in providing support for domestic violence juvenile victims, 2025-03-05
- Invited Talk, Texas-Mexico Data Analysis for Border Crimes, Operational Planning Meeting, Zapata County Sheriff’s Office, 2024-07-25
- Invited Talk, Local Border Crime Research, KGNS News Interview, 2024-07-11
- News Story, El Mañana de Nuevo Laredo: El Periódico que va con el pueblo, 2024-07-05
- Research Grant, $3,000, Criminal Justice Doctoral Student Summer Research Fellowship, TAMIU Department of Social Sciences, 2023-03-22
- Keynote Speaker, State Border Infrastructure Presentation, A Project for Tajikistan: Texas A&M International University, 2023-11-06
- Master Peace Officer License, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Texas Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Division, 2022-06-30
- Graduate Student of the Year, University Life Awards, Office of Student Success, Texas A&M International University, 2022-04-30
- Keynote Speaker, LULAC# 22387 8th Grade Scholar of the Month, South Texas Latino Coalition, Webb County LULAC Council, 2022-03-30
- Alumni Achievement Award, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, Nu Psi Chapter, 2021-03-01
- Scholarship Recipient, Alumni Achievement Scholarship, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, Nu Psi Chapter, 2021-03-01