David Matthew Laney
Fort Gibson,OK
Summary
With a background in team management and supervision, I bring extensive experience in assessing, preventing, and responding to threats and large scale incidents and events. I have experience in operations, emergency planning and responses, and improving emergency communications. In 13 years in law enforcement, I have served as Director of Operations, Investigator, and Special Operations Commander, handling everything from emergency calls, major crimes, and conducting training. My expertise includes security threats, major event planning/response, and site safety assessment, supported by many hours of specialized training. Eager for new opportunities, I am excited about starting a fulfilling career with the Google Corporation and together, we can achieve growth and success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
06.2012 - Current
- Director of Special Operations for the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
- Investigator, major crimes in State and Federal jurisdiction
- Sight Safety assessments of facilities and buildings, including cameras, safe spaces, shelters, and emergency exits
- Security planning, including Active shooter training and response for different departments and schools
- Building new departments to fill needs within the CN Marshal Service
- Review and maintain budget and policy
- Task Force Officer for FBI Safe Trails Task Force, investigate major crimes
- Current SWAT Team Commander, Explosive breacher, and Entry team
- Assisting U.S Marshal Service, DEA, and ATF with high-risk warrants
- Director of SWAT school
- Jurisdiction in Federal, Tribal and State (including 14 Counties), patrol and conducting investigations
- Conducted Search and Rescue operations on missing subjects in rural areas
- Run Breaching program and manage explosives inventory (sensitive items regulated by ATF)
Interim Senior Director of Public Safety
Cherokee Nation
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with local, state, tribal and federal agencies to strengthen partnerships and share resources effectively.
- Led strategic planning efforts to align departmental objectives with broader national organizational goals and community needs.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with operational priorities and compliance requirements.
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Directed operations for first responder initiatives, enhancing community safety and large scale incident strategies.
Operations
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
11.2007 - 01.2012
- I created lock and tag out procedures to insure a safe working environment
- I took critical readings to ensure accuracy and efficiency of equipment
Manager, Oil and Lube Station
Valvoline Express Care
05.2003 - 08.2004
- I operated cash register and accurately balanced cash drawer daily
- I demonstrated customer service skills at all times
- I searched for opportunities to support co-workers and work more efficiently as a team
- I was in charge of ordering product and inventory control
Education
Bachelor - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Ok01.2018
General Studies
Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawrence, KS01-2000
Skills
- Team management and leadership
- Budget planning and modifications
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff development
- Policy review and updates
Accomplishments
-I have worked with an amazing team of over 100 members making the Cherokee Nation a safer place.
-Director of Special Operations Team for the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service.
-Worked Natural Disaster events within and outside the Cherokee Nation.
-Marshal of the year, 2018 Cherokee Nation Marshal Service.
-Meritorious Service Award (x4)
-Medal of Valor Award
-Marshal Commendation Award
-Certificate of Merit
Community Service
- Involved in community public safety events
- Youth recreational soccer and baseball coach, Previous
- Mentor at Fort Gibson Schools for challenged youth, Previous
Licensure and Certification
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800, Current
- Special Federal Officer of Dept. of Justice, Title 18 and Title 28 deputation, Previous
- Top Secret security clearance on FBI Safe Trails Task Force, Previous
- Special Law Enforcement Commission with Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Criminal Investigator Academy, USIPA, BIA
- Oklahoma State Police Academy CLEET
- Oklahoma CLEET Certified Instructor
- Force Science Certified Analyst, Force Science Institute
- Advanced Law Enforcement Officer certificate, CLEET
- Explosive Breaching certified, TEES
- Hostage Rescue Tactics, NTOA
- Less Lethal and Crowd Control Operations, Current, 01/21
- SWAT Command and Leadership Course, NTOA, Current, 01/21
- Mechanical and Ballistic Breaching Instructor, TEES, Current, 01/19-Current
- NarcAssault School, OBN/DEA, Current, 01/17
- Basic SWAT School, Current, 01/13
- Swift Water Rescue Technician, Current, 01/17
- Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License, Current
- Certified Emergency Medical Responder, Previous
- Certified CPR, Current
- Lifeguard Systems certified Dive tender, Current
- Tactical Repel Instructor, Previous
Certification
-FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
-Special Federal Officer of Dept. of Justice, Title 18 & 28
-Top Secret Security clearance, FBI Safe Trails Task Force
-Special Law Enforcement Commission with BIA
-Criminal Investigator Academy, USIPA, BIA
-Oklahoma State Police Academy, CLEET
-Oklahoma CLEET Certified Instructor
-Force Science Certified Analyst, Force Science Institute
-Advanced Law Enforcement Officer certificate, CLEET
Timeline
Interim Senior Director of Public Safety
Cherokee Nation
06.2024 - 03.2025
Director of Operations
Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
06.2012 - Current
Operations
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
11.2007 - 01.2012
Manager, Oil and Lube Station
Valvoline Express Care
05.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Northeastern State University
General Studies
Haskell Indian Nations University
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