Damith Rodrigo
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly experienced law enforcement leader with a strong background in maritime law enforcement, federal aviation regulations, counter-terrorism, and crisis intervention. Currently serving as the Operation Stonegarden Coordinator, overseeing a proactive enforcement unit targeting Maritime Smuggling Operations. Bilingual in Singhalese, with recognized expertise in cultural and religious matters, contributing to successful collaborations with federal and state agencies. Certified in various specialized areas, including leadership, investigation, and training, and consistently recognized for excellence in law enforcement and community engagement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Acting Sergeant (Rank of Corporal)
San Diego Harbor Police Department
1997.08 - Current
- Actively plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates Harbor Police Officers and Corporals
- Enforcement of applicable laws of San Diego Unified Port District
- Specialized competence in the areas of Federal Aviation laws, Harbor and Navigations laws, Marine firefighting, and boat operations
- Maritime Smuggling Operation (Operation Stonegarden) Coordinator
- Supervisory Acting Sergeant Role: January – May 2023
- Terrorism Liaison Officer
- Supervisory Acting Sergeant Role: September – December 2017
- Certified Maritime Instructor – FireStorm and FAST boat instructor
- January 2012: Promoted to rank of Corporal.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Police Officer
Los Angeles Housing Authority Police Department
1997.04 - 1997.08
- Duties include but not limited to vehicle patrol, bicycle patrol and worked with the special gang and narcotics task force.
Senior Police Cadet
Los Angeles Community College Police Department
1992.06 - 1997.04
- Assisted fellow officers with arrests, processing evidence, and completing accurate reports for criminal cases.
Deputy Sheriff Explorer
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
1992.04 - 1996.07
Education
Master of Science - Master of Criminal Justice Leadership
National University
San Diego, CA11.2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration -
San Diego State University
San Diego, California03.2006
Police Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T) -
Rio Hondo Police Academy
Los Angeles, CA06.1996
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice -
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles, California06.1995
Skills
- Leadership & Supervision: Proven leadership in supervising and evaluating police officers, with experience as Supervisory Acting Sergeant and Operation Stonegarden Coordinator, focusing on Maritime Smuggling Operations.
- Terrorism & Homeland Security: Certified in counter-terrorism and homeland security, with experience as a Terrorism Liaison Officer and specialized training in related investigations.
- Cultural & Language Expertise: Bilingual in Singhalese and recognized as a Buddhist Religious subject matter expert, contributing to key investigations.
- Training & Instruction: Certified Maritime and FAST Boat Instructor, with a solid background in training law enforcement personnel in specialized areas.
Specializedtraining
- Terrorism / Homeland Security Specialist Certificate (Cal OES – 08/2024)
- Field Training Officer Course (Riverside Sheriff Department – 06/2024)
- Traffic Collision Investigation Course (Riverside Sheriff Department – 08/2024)
- DUI – Driving Under Influence (San Diego Sheriff’s Department – 06/2024)
- PERT – Crisis Intervention Behavior Health Training for FTOs (San Diego Police – 04/2024)
- Assertive Supervision Course (Marin Cons. – Chino Police Department - 10/2023)
- Leadership & Accountability Course (Marin Cons. – Chino Police Department - 10/2023)
- IDI Level III – Leadership, Mentoring & Coaching (Government Training Agency - 03/2023)
- Homeland Security Investigations Task Force Officer Course
- Interviews & Interrogations Training Course (Sponsored by Escondido PD, 02/2020)
- HUMINT, Human Intelligence Training Course (Sponsored by SDPD-CIU)
- Terrorism Investigation Course (POST TIC)
- Intermediate Terrorism Liaison Officer Course
- Use of Force Implication by Law Enforcement Course (CNOA)
- Officer Involved Shooting for Supervisors Course (POST)
- Port Leadership Training Course
- Harbor Police FAST Boat Instructor Certified
- Maritime Law Enforcement Training Course (MLETC Long Beach)
Languageculturalskills
Certified as bilingual Law Enforcement Officer in the Singhalese language (Primary language of Sri Lanka)
Awardscommendations
- Commendation letter from U.S. Homeland Security Investigation Air/Marine Task Force for assisting in a lengthy investigation.
- Commendation letter from FBI, Special Agent in Charge for assisting with a robbery investigation.
- Commendation letter from New York State Police Captain for assisting with a murder investigation.
- Commendation letter from SDHP Lieutenant for development of Collaborative Fire Support System with US Coast Guard, U.S. Navy and Captain of the Port.
- Commanding Officer Citation for six-month community project.
Activities
- Assisted San Diego FBI, Joint Terrorism Task Force with my unique bi-lingual and cultural skills, in several terrorism investigations.
- Worked with the special gang and narcotics task force in LA Housing Authority Police Department.
Community Service
- Active member of the San Diego Harbor Police Honor Guard
- Former member of the San Diego State University Criminal Justice Association
- Attended weekly Logan Heights Barrio Station meetings and was a speaker for Soccer League 2000, award ceremony.
Timeline
Supervisory Acting Sergeant (Rank of Corporal)
San Diego Harbor Police Department
1997.08 - Current
Police Officer
Los Angeles Housing Authority Police Department
1997.04 - 1997.08
Senior Police Cadet
Los Angeles Community College Police Department
1992.06 - 1997.04
Deputy Sheriff Explorer
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
1992.04 - 1996.07
Master of Science - Master of Criminal Justice Leadership
National University
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration -
San Diego State University
Police Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T) -
Rio Hondo Police Academy
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice -
Los Angeles Harbor College
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