Michael Reyes
Glendale ,CA
Summary
Experienced Former Police Detective with accomplished law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and above average clearance rates. Smoothly collect statements and evidence by following both traditional and contemporary investigatory strategies.
Veteran Narcotics Detective knowledgeable about collecting, examining evidence and drug paraphernalia. Adept at building solid cases and testifying in court. Recognized as a Court Qualified Narcotics Expert, Gang Expert and Drug Recognition Expert.
Seasoned investigator with excellent leadership skills, high integrity and analytical approach. Successful working in small team environments and running complex investigations and overseeing work of others. Offering 20+ years of experience in law enforcement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales
Rey-Crest Roofing And Waterproofing Co.
Los Angeles, CA
07.2011 - Current
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
- Managed the OSHA regulated safety program. Oversaw all aspects of training and implementation of safety practices. Maintained safety training records of all employees.
- Set up training days to implement required training for roofers.
- Maintained GPS records of all company vehicles. Monitored system for safe driving practices.
Police Officer, Training Officer, Detective
Burbank Police Department
Burbank, CA
11.2000 - 06.2015
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Developed organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees in Field Training Program of the Police department and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Established personnel qualifications and coordinated onboarding activities.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
- Conducted thorough investigations into major crimes, narcotics, murders, burglaries, thefts, assaults and other crimes in order to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Trained recruits and new investigators to enhance success in field operations.
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Established accuracy and standardization across investigation procedures.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Conducted personal, property and event surveillance.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Generated leads through techniques such as interview techniques and building relationships with informants.
- Collected and used forensic evidence to solve crimes such as murder, burglary and assaults.
- Maintained high level security clearances to access Government search databases to locate relevant case evidence.
- Worked undercover narcotics/vice operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases. Maintained a book of informants who regularly assisted in narcotics investigations,
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prepared sketches and diagrams detailing primary and secondary crime scenes.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Assigned schedules and coordinated leave time to maintain optimal coverage.
- Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory analysis and DNA testing.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Thoroughly investigated criminal acts and conspiracies.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Police Officer, Training Officer, Firearms Inst.
Los Angeles Police Department
Los Angeles, CA
01.1994 - 11.2000
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Developed organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes.
- Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Established personnel qualifications and coordinated onboarding activities.
- Trained hundreds of recruits in the LAPD academy with graduation rate of over 99%.
- Acted as Primary Firearms Instructor for in-service employees at the divisional level.
- Developed training programs for new "less-lethal" weapons systems for use in the field.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Maintained knowledge of, employed and enforced best practices for safe handling of firearms and accessories.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
Education
Associate of Science - Police Science
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06.2008
Associate of Arts - General Ed
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.1992
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-motivated professional
- G-Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Good listening skills
- Decision Making
- Responsible
- Case Report Development
- Locating Individuals
- Researching Skills
- Conducting Computer Checks
- Firearms Knowledge
- Criminal Law Proficiency
- Evaluating Crime Scenes
- Event Surveillance
- Collecting Statements
- Defensive Tactics Training
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Investigating Crimes
- Testifying Skills
- Colleague Communication
- Mobile Surveillance
- Supervising Investigations
- Case Coordination
- Court Hearings
- Community Safety
- Data Integrity
- Emergency Situations
- Surveillance Operations
- Legal Standards
- Emergency Call Response
- Supervising Subordinates
- Complex Cases
- Affidavits
Accomplishments
- Led an undercover investigation which led to numerous arrests for drug trafficking.
- Served on the Special Enforcement Detail and Gang Unit for 5 years.
- Worked in an undercover capacity in a Vice/Narcotics Unit as a Detective for 4 years.
- Worked a Primary Firearms Instructor for LAPD instructing all new recruits in all aspects of firearms instruction.
- Received numerous commendations throughout the years, high level achievements within units.
- Consistently received Above Average or Outstanding employee ratings.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales
Rey-Crest Roofing And Waterproofing Co.
07.2011 - Current
Police Officer, Training Officer, Detective
Burbank Police Department
11.2000 - 06.2015
Police Officer, Training Officer, Firearms Inst.
Los Angeles Police Department
01.1994 - 11.2000
Associate of Science - Police Science
Rio Hondo College
Associate of Arts - General Ed
Pasadena City College
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