Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LIFE SAVING AWARD
Timeline
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Chris Dezarn

Bastrop,Texas

Summary

Criminal investigation professional adept at uncovering facts, analyzing evidence, and solving complex cases. Proven track record in collaborating with teams to achieve successful outcomes and adapt to evolving situations. Strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to integrity and justice.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LAW ENFORCEMENT SERGEANT

Bastrop County Sheriff's Office
06.2011 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supervises field activities of Patrol Deputies; Provides leadership, supervision, and expertise in the field of Law Enforcement
  • Reviews and approves overtime, leave requests, and creates schedules; Provides verbal and written counseling of employees as deemed necessary in accordance with Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures; Assists with administrative duties;
  • Attends judicial hearings; Provides continuous performance feedback to officers and promotes growth and development within law enforcement; Assists with the reporting and monitoring of Worker’s Compensation and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims;
  • Led initial EOC and law enforcement response to the Bastrop County Complex Fire September 2011

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

BASTROP COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
11.2001 - 06.2011
  • Completes all the necessary paperwork to documents victim, witness and suspect interviews and all subpoenaed records, deputy actions, scene diagrams, photo logs, affidavits, search warrants, etc.; Conducts field work including following up with case investigations, surveillance, arrests and search warrants;
  • Responds to crime scenes and coordinates activities (i.e
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Evidence collection, photographs, video production, etc.);
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Works with informants and anonymous tips regarding the possession, sale, and/or distribution of drugs to identify, arrest, and prosecute drug offenders;
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Prepares cases for presentation to the District Attorney, Grand Jury, and for prosecution; Assists in educating other officers in how to pursue and document a sexual and child abuse case as well as other major crimes
  • Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
  • Testifies in court as needed;
  • Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
  • Remains current on legislative rules and procedural changes regarding law enforcement operations in the state of Texas;
  • Increased conviction rates by presenting comprehensive reports and testifying effectively in court proceedings.
  • Maintained detailed records of investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Gathered crucial evidence by executing search warrants and processing crime scenes meticulously.
  • Mentored junior investigators, sharing best practices for successful case management and evidence collection.
  • Managed caseload efficiently while prioritizing high-risk situations to protect public safety effectively.

SENIOR POLICE OFFICER

Bastrop Police Department
01.1997 - 10.2001
  • Responds to calls for police service and takes action upon observing a circumstance or situation requiring police attention, i.e., traffic accidents, DWI/DUID suspects, domestic disputes and disturbances, disputes among neighbors, criminal complaints
  • Serves and arrests suspects on warrants; serves search warrants; effects warrantless arrests
  • Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, arrested persons, and informants to obtain pertinent information concerning accidents/crimes
  • Responds to emergencies, burglary and fire alarms, robbery in progress calls, and performs initial building searches
  • Performs or assists with scene control in all situations, i.e., fire, EMS, traffic accident
  • Conducts initial crime scene investigations, i.e., identified and collects crucial evidence to be secured for processing, labels evidence with data for crime scene reconstruction, packages and stores evidence in a manner to protect chain of custody
  • Enforces laws and apprehends misdemeanor and felony violators and fugitives; arrests and transports persons found to have committed a criminal act
  • Testifies in civil, juvenile, traffic, and criminal court proceedings

POLICE OFFICER

City of Mustang Ridge
11.1995 - 01.1997

POLICE DISPATCHER

Austin Independent School District
08.1993 - 01.1997

Education

High School Diploma -

Great Hills Christian School
Austin, TX
06-1988

Skills

  • Self-defense techniques
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Investigative research
  • Undercover operations
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Interview techniques

Certification

BASIC / ADVANCED SWAT


SNIPER


INSTRUCTOR


FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR


FBI-LEEDA TRILOGY


LEADERSHIP COMMAND COLLEGE

LIFE SAVING AWARD

RESCUED A HANDICAPPED MAN FROM A BURNING RESIDENCE 

Timeline

LAW ENFORCEMENT SERGEANT

Bastrop County Sheriff's Office
06.2011 - Current

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

BASTROP COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
11.2001 - 06.2011

SENIOR POLICE OFFICER

Bastrop Police Department
01.1997 - 10.2001

POLICE OFFICER

City of Mustang Ridge
11.1995 - 01.1997

POLICE DISPATCHER

Austin Independent School District
08.1993 - 01.1997

High School Diploma -

Great Hills Christian School
Chris Dezarn