Damith Rodrigo

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.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.