Derek E. Trone

I am a highly experienced Correctional Peace Officer with over 16 years of dedicated service to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Previously obtaining 16 additional related years of Law Enforcement and public service experience wherein, obtaining a proven track record of success in responding to emergencies and emergency management protocols. Extensively trained in specialized areas of investigating criminal behavior to proactively identify and address potential threats to staff, inmates and the general public. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, simultaneously, with a high degree of accuracy and a history of exercising sound judgment, during crisis events and dangerous situations. Developed a strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues while enforcing laws and regulations. Certified in the training of new correctional officers and staff members. Experience in planning, coordinating, and participating in law enforcement actions involving criminal suspects. Additionally, worked undercover as well as participated in covert stationary, and mobile surveillance. Interrogated and interviewed suspects and witnesses; conferred with prosecutors in preparing cases for court; served search warrants to seize evidence of criminal activity; appeared as witnesses; advised and consulted with law enforcement agencies; made arrests of law violators; gathered intelligence data; provided training and technical assistance in the latest law enforcement and investigation techniques to department staff and law enforcement agencies; served in special assignments; made public presentations; participated and successfully completed personal training requirements; ensured preparation of required reports are accurate, timely, complete, concise, and thorough; provided protective services to department administration staff as needed, used reasonable force consistent with Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations to overcome resistance; adapted to unforeseen circumstances by responding to crimes in progress; during all hours. Designated by the State of California for deployment to areas or situations of a dangerous or catastrophic nature.