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David L. Pena

McAllen,USA

Summary

My objective is to further advance in the law enforcement/criminal justice field, gain additional experience, apply my knowledge and experience to the growth of the department and the next generation of law enforcement/criminal justice.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

University Police Lieutenant – Professional Standards Unit

UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2023 - Current
  • Training Division Supervisor
  • Teach Law Enforcement Courses (Law Enforcement Instructor)
  • Supervise the Property and Evidence Unit
  • Supervise and investigate internal affairs cases.
  • Investigate Administrative Investigations
  • Supervise the Communications Division
  • Law Enforcement Accreditation Manager
  • Create and revised department policies
  • Other supervisory administrative duties
  • Other law enforcement duties

University Police Sergeant

UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Training Division Supervisor
  • Supervise training course at the UTRGV Police Advance Law Enforcement Training Center.
  • Teach classes at the UTRGV Police Training Center (Law Enforcement Instructor)
  • Review new and current lesson plans.
  • Review learning objectives.
  • Observe training classes.
  • Schedule training classes.
  • Review class evaluation forms.
  • Implement new training classes.
  • Accreditation Manager
  • Review department policies and match them to the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrator (IACLEA) Standard Manual.
  • Create and update department policies.
  • Develop proofs to comply with International Associations of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) standards.
  • Conduct accreditation presentations.
  • Background Investigator
  • Conduct thorough pre-employment background investigations on applicants.
  • Conduct pre-employment background investigation interviews.
  • Review files relating to pre-employment and background investigations.
  • Train other employees on background investigations.
  • Communications Division
  • Supervising 8 Civilian Police Communications Operators.
  • Ensure all personnel are in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Perform administrative duties.
  • Ensure all radio communications equipment is operating properly and in compliance with FCC regulations.
  • Monitor accuracy of records in the Communications Center.
  • Validate all entries in TCIC/NCIC
  • Patrol Division
  • Supervising (3) Police Officers along with (3) Public Safety Officers.
  • Ensure all personnel are in compliance with department policies & procedures.
  • Participating in the protection of all University of Texas Rio Grande Valley property and campus community.
  • Perform office and various administrative tasks.
  • Investigate all criminal offenses.
  • Enforce local, state and federal laws.
  • Enforce rules and regulations of the Board of Regents.
  • Provide service, information, and direction to students, employees and visitors.
  • Conduct formal and informal training for constant development of police officers.
  • Arrest offenders.
  • Review and approve police reports.
  • Instructor for the Civilian Interaction Training Program (CITP).
  • Instructor for Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events (E.R.A.S.E).
  • Instructor for Active Attack Integrated Response (A.A.I.R).

University Police Officer

UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Community Engagement Officer (2017 -2019)
  • Conducting Community presentations which provided knowledge regarding Law Enforcement resources and safety measures.
  • Participating in table events to engage with students and staff.
  • Planned the 1st Community National Day Out Event at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg Campus.
  • Collaborated with other University departments and planned community events.
  • Conducted pre-employment background investigations.
  • Assisted in the hiring process for department personnel.
  • Conducted bicycle patrol around campus.
  • Crime prevention duties to include security assessments around campus.
  • Identify security hazards around campus.
  • Patrol Division
  • Prevent and suppress crime.
  • Responded to calls for service.
  • Participate in the protection of all University of Texas Rio Grande Valley property and campus community.
  • Conduct field training for new officers and ensuring they are knowledgeable in requirements and compliance in a university setting.
  • Enforce local, state, and federal laws.
  • Arrest offenders
  • Enforce rules and regulations of the Board of Regents.
  • Provide service, information, and direction to students, employees, and visitors.
  • Identify security hazards around campus.
  • Write police reports.

Senior Deputy Sheriff

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
07.2011 - 10.2015
  • Peace Officer duties assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division.
  • Responding to calls for service.
  • Criminal and traffic interdictions.
  • Investigate all criminal offences.
  • Making arrests
  • Serving warrants and executing court orders.
  • Executing civil process orders.
  • Transporting prisoners.
  • Gathering evidence and securing crime scenes.
  • Assisting other law enforcement agencies.
  • Community oriented policing.
  • Crime prevention

Detention Officer (Jailer/Corrections Officer)

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
06.2010 - 01.2012
  • Provide security for the Adult Detention Facility.
  • Handcuffing and securing prisoners.
  • Transporting prisoners.
  • Report writing.

Communications Officer Police Dispatcher

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
10.2009 - 06.2010
  • Answering calls for service via phone and radio.
  • Answering emergency calls via phone and radio.
  • Entering warrants into the system.
  • Entering protective orders into the system.
  • Dispatching patrol units to calls for service via radio.
  • Answering teletype messages.

Education

High School Diploma -

James Nikki Rowe High School
McAllen, TX

Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice (with Emphasis in Law Enforcement)

Texas A & M University Commerce
Commerce, TX
01.2022

Associates Degree - Applied Science of Law Enforcement

South Texas College
McAllen, TX
01.2020

Skills

  • Law enforcement supervision
  • Internal affairs investigations
  • Policy development
  • Training program management
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Field Investigations

Accomplishments

    Developed a law enforcement accreditation program from the beginning.

    Developed a community policing program for my agency

Certification

  • Master Peace Officer License
  • Incident Command System Training 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
  • Graduate of the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA) 11th Texas Sergeants Academy
  • Basic Instructor Certification
  • Taser Instructor Certification
  • Background Investigations Training
  • Field Training Officer
  • Mental Health Peace Officer
  • International Police Mountain Bike Association Police Cyclist
  • Crime Prevention I
  • Crime Prevention II
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
  • Radar Instructor
  • Effective Communication in Crisis or Conflict
  • Basic SWAT Training
  • Active Shooter Response
  • Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events
  • Active Attack Integrated Response.
  • Patrol Tactical Course
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Basic Jailers License
  • Various other law enforcement/criminal justice trainings/certifications

Awards and Recognitions

2017 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Commitment Hero Award, 2018 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Commitment to Youth Hero Award

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

University Police Lieutenant – Professional Standards Unit

UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2023 - Current

University Police Sergeant

UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2023

University Police Officer

UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2019

Senior Deputy Sheriff

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
07.2011 - 10.2015

Detention Officer (Jailer/Corrections Officer)

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
06.2010 - 01.2012

Communications Officer Police Dispatcher

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
10.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice (with Emphasis in Law Enforcement)

Texas A & M University Commerce

Associates Degree - Applied Science of Law Enforcement

South Texas College

High School Diploma -

James Nikki Rowe High School
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