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Craig Janis

Moxee City,WA

Summary

Highly accomplished Chief of Police with over 30 years of progressive law enforcement experience, demonstrating exceptional leadership in public safety, crime prevention, and community engagement. Proven track record of managing complex operations, developing strategic policies, and fostering strong relationships with community stakeholders, government agencies, and law enforcement partners. Skilled in building and leading high-performing teams, implementing data-driven policing strategies, and enhancing public trust through transparency and accountability. Recognized for maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ethical decision-making, and commitment to protecting and serving diverse communities while driving innovation in modern policing practices.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief of Police

Wapato Police Department
05.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented community policing strategies to enhance public safety and foster trust.
  • Led crisis management initiatives, ensuring effective response to emergency situations and incidents.
  • Oversaw departmental operations, optimizing resource allocation for improved service delivery and efficiency.
  • Established training programs for officers, focusing on leadership development and operational excellence.
  • Analyzed crime trends using data-driven approaches to inform strategic decision-making and resource deployment.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to strengthen partnerships aimed at reducing crime rates within the community.
  • Directed investigative teams, ensuring timely resolution of cases through effective coordination and oversight.
  • Advocated for policy changes based on best practices in law enforcement, enhancing community well-being and safety.
  • Implemented community-oriented policing initiatives, strengthening trust between officers and citizens.
  • Reduced crime rates by establishing an intelligence-led policing model and targeting high-risk offenders.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to enhance regional security and information sharing capabilities.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with media outlets, ensuring accurate and transparent coverage of departmental activities at all times.
  • Created partnerships with local schools to implement anti-bullying programs addressing both physical altercations as well as cyberbullying incidents effectively.

Regional Agent in Charge GS – 1811 – 13/6

Bureau of Indian Affairs
10.2023 - May2024
  • As a Regional Agent in Charge, I have served in multiple capacities such as a Task Force Commander for a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Task Force (HIDTA), Acting Deputy Associate Director for the Division of Drug Enforcement.
  • During this time, I coordinated with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services District Special Agents in Charge, Assistant Special Agents in Charge and Chiefs of Police, throughout Indian Country.
  • I worked with these individuals supervising/directing Bureau of Indian Affairs uniformed police, special agents, detention services and staff.
  • I’ve worked with other organizations such as the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Homeland Security, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, local law enforcement agencies and tribes to coordinate intelligence activities.
  • I’ve provided oversight on complex criminal investigations that have crossed jurisdictional lines including those related to drug smuggling, human trafficking, and firearm violations.
  • I’ve supervised Special Agents while they conducted a wide range of violations of Tribal, State and Federal Laws on both public and private lands.
  • I’ve trained agents in multiple technical enhancements methods which assisted them while conducting sophisticated investigative surveillance activities.
  • I have in-depth knowledge of the Federal Drug Laws, regarding violations of Title 18 and 21 U.S.C.
  • I’ve mentored Special Agents and Law Enforcement officer on the importance of collaborating with Federal, State and Tribal agencies to obtain information.
  • I oversee sensitive and complex undercover operations for the interdiction of illegal substances.
  • I’ve assisted tribes with developing/amending Indian country law enforcement program policies in areas where the established policy was not effective or suitable.
  • I’ve worked with Tribal officials regarding programs and policies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to law enforcement in Indian country, including the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act.

Senior Special Agent GS – 1811 – 12/10

Bureau of Indian Affairs
11.2003 - 10.2023
  • As a Drug Enforcement Special Agent, I have served in multiple supervisory capacities such as a Task Force Commander for a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Task Force, Acting Chief of Police, and Acting Regional Agent in Charge.
  • During this time, I coordinated with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services District Special Agents in Charge, Assistant Special Agents in Charge and Chiefs of Police, throughout Indian Country.
  • I worked with these individuals supervising/directing the district’s uniformed police, special agents, detention services and staff.
  • I’ve worked with other organizations such as the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Homeland Security, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, local law enforcement agencies and tribes to coordinate intelligence activities.
  • I’ve conducted complex criminal investigations that have crossed jurisdictional lines including those related to drug smuggling, human trafficking, and firearm violations.
  • I’ve investigated a wide range of violations of Tribal, State and Federal Laws on both public and private lands.
  • I’ve utilized multiple technical enhancements methods which assisted me when conducting sophisticated investigative surveillance activities.
  • I have in-depth knowledge of the Federal Drug Laws, regarding violations of Title 18 and 21 U.S.C.
  • I’ve conducted and retrieved a wide variety of data related to violations for case development.
  • I’ve collaborated with Federal, State and Tribal agencies to obtain information.
  • I’m able to initiate investigations based on evidence and related information provided to me by other agencies and arrive at a sound conclusion to present for prosecution.
  • I’ve participated in sensitive and complex undercover operations for the interdiction of illegal substances.
  • I’ve assisted tribes with developing/amending Indian country law enforcement program policies in areas where the established policy was not effective or suitable.
  • I’ve worked with Tribal officials regarding programs and policies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to law enforcement in Indian country, including the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act.

Criminal Investigator

LEAD Drug Task Force
04.2001 - 11.2003
  • As a Drug Enforcement Investigator, I conducted and investigated a wide range of illegal drug activity and violations of Tribal, State and Federal Laws on both trust and non-trust lands in Washington State.
  • I conducted complex criminal investigations related to major federal crimes involving narcotics, drugs, and marijuana cultivation violations.
  • While utilizing technical enhancements methods, I am able to conduct a wide range of sophisticated and investigative surveillance activities.
  • I have acted in an undercover capacity in both long term and short-term investigations.
  • I have cultivated and monitored confidential informants.
  • I have an in-depth knowledge of the Federal Drug Laws, regarding violations or alleged violations of Title 18 and 21 U.S.C.
  • I have conducted and retrieved a wide variety of data related to violations for case development.
  • I have worked with Federal, State and Tribal agencies obtaining evidence and information to present for prosecution in Federal, State and Tribal Court.
  • I am able to initiate investigations based on evidence and related information provided to me by other agencies and arrive at sound conclusions to present for prosecution.
  • I participated in sensitive and complex undercover operations for the interdiction of illegal substances.

Criminal Investigator

Yakama Nation Police Department
04.1999 - 04.2001
  • As a Criminal Investigator, I responded to calls and followed up with investigations concerning felonies and misdemeanors, such as robbery, burglary, thefts, assaults, rapes, and homicides on the Yakama Indian Reservation.
  • I investigated, apprehended arrested and gave testimony against all detained persons charged with violations of Title 18 and 21 U.S.C. and the Revised Code of the Yakama Nation as well as Federal, State and Tribal Game and Fish Laws and State statutes that applied.
  • I performed a complete range of investigative duties which required me to have fully developed Criminal Investigator knowledge and skills.
  • I have specialized experience in conducting investigations when the collection of evidence involves developing and following leads, taking statements, obtaining corroborating documents, physical evidence, and analyzing these facts to identify suspects.
  • I worked with other criminal investigators and prosecutors to develop case information for use in processing charges and bringing suspects to trial.
  • I have successfully given testimony in Federal, State and Tribal Courts.

Police Officer

Yakama Nation Police Department
09.1994 - 04.1999
  • As a Police Officer, my duties encompassed responding to calls concerning felonies and misdemeanors, such as robbery, burglary, thefts, assaults, rapes, and homicides on the Yakama Indian Reservation.
  • I investigated, apprehended arrested and gave testimony against all detained persons charged with violations of Title 18 and 21 U.S.C. and the Revised Code of the Yakama Nation as well as Federal, State and Tribal Game and Fish Laws and State statutes that applied.
  • I performed a complete range of police duties recognized as requiring fully developed police knowledge and skills.
  • I have specialized experience in conducting investigations when the collection of evidence involves developing and following leads, taking statements, obtaining, and corroborating documents and/or physical evidence, and analyzing facts to identify suspects and collaborating with other criminal investigators and prosecutors to develop case information for use in processing charges and bringing suspects to trial.

Team Chief – Missile Maintenance

United States Air Force
02.1990 - 08.1993
  • As a Missile maintenance Technician/Team Chief Leader, my duties encompassed monitoring, operating, the operation of consoles, fault display panels, and checkout equipment, monitoring status of missiles, boosters, payloads, subsystems.
  • Operating and/or overseeing checkout and test equipment operation.
  • Supervising and performing missile, space lift boosters, and payload systems maintenance.
  • Operating, calibrating, inspecting, maintaining, and/or overseeing these actions on missile systems, automated and manual test equipment, space lift boosters, and payloads.
  • Performing or assisting with malfunction analysis and repair of missile, booster, and payload systems and subsystems.
  • Operating and supervising the operation of automated and manual test and checkout equipment.
  • Disassembling, inspecting, servicing, and replacing components and wiring.
  • Maintaining technical orders, publication files and recording any findings.
  • Performing and supervising maintenance on electronic equipment, and maintenance activities.
  • Performing and supervising electronic equipment maintenance.
  • Using or monitoring the use of manual and automatic checkout and test equipment to check integrated missile, boosters, and payload systems, subsystems, and related electronic equipment.

Dispatcher/Correction Officer

Yakama Nation Police Department
07.1989 - 02.1990
  • As a Dispatcher/Correction Officer, my duties encompassed, procedures and methods necessary for the daily operation of the public safety communication center, the functions and the responsibility of the tribal detention facility and police program services.
  • I am very familiar with the rules and regulations relative to the operation of two-way radio communication equipment.
  • I possess the skills and knowledge to effectively make decisions in emergency situations.
  • I have excellent listening skills and can communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • I take pride in the ability to react quickly, efficiently, and calmly in an emergency situation and adopt an effective course of action.
  • During my employment I maintained a level II operator certification and received an “A” rating for excellent interpersonal skills, I am able to effectively work with the public and still maintain a high degree of confidentiality related to the job.
  • I am skilled in the operating of specialized departmental equipment, teletype equipment, computers, jail camera and monitoring devices.

Education

Certificate of Training - Criminal Investigator Training Program

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco, GA
01.2000

Certificate of Training - Basic Police Training Program

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Artesia, NM

Certificate of Training - ICBM Missile Maintenance

Chanute AFB Tech School
Rantoul, IL
01.1990

Certificate of Training - US Air Force

United States Air Force BMTP
San Antonio, TX
01.1990

High School Diploma - undefined

Wapato High School
Wapato, WA
01.1989

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Customer service and care
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • 2023-12-01, Public Agency Training Council, 40-hour First Line Supervisors Conference
  • 2022-09-01, VIGILANCE Project, 40-hour NARCO Culture Advanced Course
  • 2023-11-01, Professional Law Enforcement Training, 40-hour Strategies in Fighting Fentanyl
  • 2023-11-01, Professional Law Enforcement Training, 40-hour Opiate Overdose Investigation
  • 2018-03-01, Public Agency Training Council, 40-hour Supervising Hostile Employees
  • 2012-07-01, Drug Enforcement Administration Training Division, 24-hour Tactical Vehicle Blocking Training
  • 2011-07-01, Drug Enforcement Administration Training Division, 40-hour Tactical Entry Training
  • 2010-06-01, Washington Cannabis Eradication Team, 24-hour Basic Short Haul Certification
  • 2006-12-01, Louisiana State University, 40-hour Weapons of Mass Destruction Tactical Commanders
  • 2006-04-01, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 80-hour Firearms Instructor Training Program
  • 2005-06-01, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 40-hour Adjunct Instructor Course
  • 2004-05-01, Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, 80-hour Air Assault School
  • 2004-02-01, Department of the Interior, 40-hour Basic Supervisors Training
  • 2004-02-01, Hecklar & Koch Training Division, 40-hour Submachine gun operator course
  • 2002-08-01, Drug Enforcement Administration Training Division, 40-hour Clandestine laboratory Investigator
  • 2002-04-01, Drug Enforcement Administration Training Division, 80-hour Basic Drug Investigators Course
  • 2002-03-01, Washington Criminal Justice Training Center, 40-hour Clandestine laboratory Investigator
  • 2001-12-01, Bureau of Indian Affairs Training Division, 40-Hour Basic Drug Investigators Course
  • 1999-01-01, Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Instructor Traffic Occupant Protection
  • 1999-12-01, Bureau of Indian Affairs Training Division, 40-hour Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country
  • 1999-11-01, Federal Bureau of Investigation Training Division, 40-hour Homicide Profiling School
  • 1999-08-01, Federal Bureau of Investigation Training Division, 40-hour Forensic Evidence Collection (Child Abuse)
  • 1999-05-01, Federal Bureau of Investigation Training Division, 40-hour Advanced Death Investigation
  • 1999-04-01, Federal Bureau of Investigation Training Division, 40-hour Basic Death Investigation
  • 1998-04-01, Bureau of Indian Affairs Marijuana Eradication Team, 80-hour Helicopter Rappel, Extraction and Marijuana Investigations
  • 1998-01-01, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 40-hour Domestic Violence in Indian Country
  • 1995-11-01, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Forced Cell Movement
  • 1995-08-01, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, Instructor

Timeline

Chief of Police

Wapato Police Department
05.2025 - Current

Regional Agent in Charge GS – 1811 – 13/6

Bureau of Indian Affairs
10.2023 - May2024

Senior Special Agent GS – 1811 – 12/10

Bureau of Indian Affairs
11.2003 - 10.2023

Criminal Investigator

LEAD Drug Task Force
04.2001 - 11.2003

Criminal Investigator

Yakama Nation Police Department
04.1999 - 04.2001

Police Officer

Yakama Nation Police Department
09.1994 - 04.1999

Team Chief – Missile Maintenance

United States Air Force
02.1990 - 08.1993

Dispatcher/Correction Officer

Yakama Nation Police Department
07.1989 - 02.1990

Certificate of Training - Basic Police Training Program

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Certificate of Training - ICBM Missile Maintenance

Chanute AFB Tech School

Certificate of Training - US Air Force

United States Air Force BMTP

High School Diploma - undefined

Wapato High School

Certificate of Training - Criminal Investigator Training Program

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Awards Recognition

  • ONDCP Recipient, 2005, National Marijuana Case of the Year
  • ONDCP Recipient, 2016, Indian Country Case of the Year
  • BIA/OJS Service Medal
  • BIA/OJS Police Star Medal
  • BIA/OJS Police Unit Citation Ribbon
  • BIA/OJS Life Saving Medal
  • BIA/OJS Distinguished Weapons Expert Ribbon
  • BIA/OJS Instructor Ribbon
  • BIA/OJS Community Policing
  • BIA/OJS Military Ribbon (Air Force)
  • BIA/OJS 25 Year Service Ribbon

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