Cody Mitchell
Bertram,TX
Summary
Resourceful Criminal Investigator with a proven track record in high productivity and efficient task management. Demonstrates expertise in critical thinking, emergency response, and advanced investigative techniques. Strong communication and teamwork skills facilitate effective engagement with community members and colleagues, driving successful outcomes. Aiming to leverage these abilities to enhance community safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant, Police Officer
Texas Department Of Public Safety
Florence, TX
10.2004 - Current
- During my time with the Texas Department of Public Safety, I have been assigned to the Texas Highway Patrol (4 years), Training Operations (3 years), and the Texas Ranger divisions (13 years).
- I have had extensive experience enforcing state and federal laws, collecting and documenting evidence, and testifying during court proceedings.
- I have had extensive experience coordinating the efforts of with multiple agencies, as well as working independently while enforcing criminal law, problem-solving, locating and arresting offenders, and maintaining public safety.
- I have extensive experience making critical decisions related to life and safety during situations involving mass acts of violence, natural disasters, and high-profile situations involving public trust and political corruption.
- I have received expert training in the areas of forensic evidence collection and analysis, interview and interrogation, computer and cell phone forensics, crimes against children, human trafficking, sexually motivated crimes, behavioral characteristics of criminal suspects, and victimology.
- I have served as a subject matter expert for the Department, as well as various District Attorneys, on topics involving crimes committed against children and human trafficking.
- I have developed and co-created innovative training programs and department policies designed to protect children and proactively identify individuals who have harmed or will harm children. I have taught and spoken on these topics to law enforcement agencies located throughout the United States, as well as internationally.
Licensed Private Investigator
MJM Investigations
Houston, TX
02.2002 - 10.2004
- State-licensed private investigator in Texas and Louisiana.
- Conducted investigations in Texas and Louisiana related to accidents and injuries occurring on corporate job sites.
- Collected evidence of findings, authored detailed reports, and made safety recommendations.
Criminal Investigator, Deputy Sheriff
Cameron County Sheriff Department
Harlingen , TX
03.2000 - 02.2002
- I worked as a criminal investigator, responsible for the investigation and prevention of criminal offenses. My duties included the processing of crime scenes, analysis of evidence, witness and suspect interviews, detailed reporting of findings, and testifying during court proceedings.
Police Officer
Harlingen Police Department
Harlingen , TX
10.1998 - 03.2000
- Conducted routine patrol activities, which included traffic enforcement, criminal enforcement, residential and business checks, clear, concise communications, disaster response duties, investigation of criminal activity, public relations, and courtroom testimony.
Sheriff Deputy
Cameron County Sheriff Department
Harlingen , TX
05.1997 - 10.1998
- Assigned to the patrol division, which included conducting patrol operations in culturally diverse and isolated locations along the Texas-Mexico international border. Required to enforce public safety, investigate reports of suspected criminal activity, respond to life-threatening situations, respond to national disasters, report findings, and provide courtroom testimony.
- Due to the size of Cameron County and the department's staffing at that time, I was often required to work in remote areas with no access to timely backup, and in areas non-conducive to radio communications. In order to safely negotiate situations, I was required to have a firm grasp of state law, communicate well with others, and utilize critical problem-solving skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Harlingen, TX05-1992
Basic Courses and Agriculture
Texas A And I University
Kingsville, TXSkills
- Investigative Techniques Expertise, Questioning Methods, and Strategy Development
- Crime Scene Management, Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation
- Expertise in search and seizure and Miranda Rights regulations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Use of patience and empathy, with emphasis on victim-centered solutions
- Crime Prevention Strategies
- Crisis Response Coordination
- Cross-Agency Collaboration
- Legal Testimony Expertise
Affiliations
- Reading- Texas History, Biographical, and Technical
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
Accomplishments
- Co-creator of the Interdiction for the Protection of Children program. A criminal interdiction program designed for first responders and investigators which teaches techniques that enable officers, while conducting normal duties, to recognize indicators that will alert them to the presence of an at risk child or to the presence of a person who has or will commit a crime against children. Since its creation in 2007, I have instructed the program to every commissioned employee of DPS as well as numerous Law Enforcement agencies in Texas, the United States, and in four different countries. To date, the program has been responsible for the documented recovery of hundreds of children around the world and for the investigation and arrest of hundreds of suspects.
- Texas Rangers Special Operations Group Crisis Negotiator
- Texas Rangers Forensic Hypnosis Group
- Cameron County Metal of Valor- 1998
- Harlingen Police Department Medal for Lifesaving- 1999
- Harlingen Police Department Medal of Merit- 1999
- Texas Department of Public Safety Directors Citation Medal- 2008
- 100 Club of Harris County Officer of the Year Award- 2008
- TECOLE Medal of Valor- 2009
- Williamson County Crimes Against Children/ Crime Victim Advocate Hall of Fame Award- 2017
- Queensland Police Service, Brisbane Australia, Award for International Efforts to Protect Children- 2019
Certification
- TCOLE Master Peace Officer License
- TCOLE Instructor
- US Border Patrol Tactical Bicycle Patrol
- Tactical Horse Patrol
- US Border Patrol Tactical Tracking
- Interdiction for the Protection of Children Instructor/ Train the Trainer Instructor
- TCOLE SWAT/ Basic Hostage Negotiation
- International Center for Missing and Exploited Children Instructor
- ATF Explosive Ordinance Recognition
- NW3C Intermediate Computer Forensics
- Texas Ranger Advanced Crime Scene Investigations
- FBI Child Abduction Rapid Deployment
- Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation- Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sergeant, Police Officer
Texas Department Of Public Safety
10.2004 - Current
Licensed Private Investigator
MJM Investigations
02.2002 - 10.2004
Criminal Investigator, Deputy Sheriff
Cameron County Sheriff Department
03.2000 - 02.2002
Police Officer
Harlingen Police Department
10.1998 - 03.2000
Sheriff Deputy
Cameron County Sheriff Department
05.1997 - 10.1998
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Basic Courses and Agriculture
Texas A And I University
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