David Perez

• Proactively patrol assigned areas and provide security on campus, at student and staff housing, and at university off-site facilities.
• Detect and deter criminal activity and investigate vandalism and thefts of scooters, bicycles, skateboards, laptops, and vehicles.
• Identify criminal activity and deter workplace violence and physical attacks on students, staff, community members, and campus infrastructures.
• Mitigate trespassing by homeless people at university properties. Give notice of trespassing and initiate removal of individuals and their property if they do not comply.
• Coordinated with social service agencies to address issues related to homelessness or mental health that impacted community safety.
• Investigate reported threats, assaults, and other hostile conflicts involving staff, students, visitors, and community stakeholders.
• Assist in developing tactical response plans, considering potential threats and vulnerabilities within the campus and community.
• Utilize conflict resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations involving student, staff, and homeless disputes.
• Monitor university surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to command staff.
• Inspect campus and student security systems to determine if upgrades or technology replacements are needed.
• Authored accurate reports of incidents and crimes during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
• Collaborate with LAPD to share intelligence, coordinate responses, and support investigations of criminal activity on university properties.
• Prevent property damage and theft by identifying crimes of opportunity during routine inspections of residential areas and campus property.
• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for planned events and facilities, implementing appropriate security measures to ensure public safety.
• Assess and provide security assessments of new or existing property to determine methods to control criminal behavior and reduce victimization.
• Provide protection, escorts, and security services for executives, staff, and students at internal and external events, including scheduled protests, employee termination, and disciplinary meetings.
• Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
• Identified, pursued, and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Identified, pursued, and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

Patrol Division

• Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
• Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with community members.
• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
• Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
• Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
• Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
• Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation de-escalation techniques.
• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and community members.
• Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
• Thoroughly analyzed criminal information to determine offense, motive of operandi, and resolution of the incident.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety.
• Assisted stakeholders with homeless issues and provided local resources to deter homeless-related crimes.
• Conducted regular risk assessments, with business owners, identifying potential threats and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.

Field Training Officer

• Supervised and trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
• Provided in-service training to recruits, lateral officers, and command staff personnel.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise as a field training officer.
• Conducted administrative tasks with scheduling trainee shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
• Recommended discipline and employee termination during training phases.
• Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
• Created and maintained a professional and constructive atmosphere for daily on-the-job training for both lateral and entry-level officers, ensuring timely communication of relevant information to supervisors regarding trainee daily observations.

Detective Bureau

• Over 10 years of investigative experience related to homicide, commercial burglary, trespassing, employee theft, criminal threats, aggravated assaults, embezzlement, stalking, copper theft, arson, and theft from motor vehicles.
• Conducted thorough investigations from low-level misdemeanor crimes to egregious felony crimes for timely resolutions and court filings.
• Utilized department, county, and state Case Management Systems to identify high-crime areas and update statistical data.
• Utilized CCTV cameras to identify suspects and criminal activity.
• Briefed private security companies with surveillance technology systems and site surveys.
• Investigated commercial burglaries, and vehicle theft crimes and assisted the district attorney during court proceedings.
• Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
• Conducted witness and suspect interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine prosecutions.
• Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and property damage.
• Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as an expert in high-profile cases.
• Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing in multi-agency operations.
• Collaborated with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies during multi-county and state investigations.
• Investigated commercial burglaries and vehicle theft crimes and assisted district attorney prosecution cases.
• Provided presentations to various business owners related to workplace violence prevention, civil liability, conflict avoidance, and critical infrastructure.
• Managed incident reporting system, ensuring timely communication of relevant information to management and stakeholders.

SWAT

• 17 years as a SWAT Operator.
• In-service and compliance training to SWAT members during monthly training days.
• Provided active shooter training to patrol officers and department personnel.
• Less Lethal Instructor. Researched and implemented robotic technology.
• Supervisor of Breacher Team; supervised five operators.
• Provided building search training and PowerPoint presentations regarding SWAT core competencies.

Patrol Division

• Conducted preliminary investigations at crime scenes and properly documented pertinent information on crime reports.
• Investigated and documented crimes, accidents, and damage to city property.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations of witnesses and suspects.
• Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
• Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
• Provided security operations to NFL owners and teams during Super Bowl XXXV.
• Escorted NFL owners, players, and movie and television actors to and from hotels and scheduled meetings.