Dezjuan Shields
Española,NM
Summary
Focused law enforcement professional offering a proven history in fostering public safety and awareness through consistent patrol efforts, investigations, crime scene analysis, leadership and mentorship. Seeking a role in which integrity and commitment to safety will provide community enrichment and continuous public safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Investigations Sergeant
New Mexico State Police Association
520 S. Commerce St Las Vegas, New Mexico
02.2023 - Current
- Supervision and Leadership: Lead, supervise, and manage a team of criminal investigators. Provide direction, assign cases, and ensure that investigations are conducted thoroughly and efficiently.
- Case Oversight: Review and monitor ongoing investigations to ensure proper procedures are followed. Provide advice and support on complex cases, helping to develop strategies for successful case resolution.
- Training and Development: Mentor and train investigators on investigative techniques, evidence collection, report writing, and courtroom testimony. Ensure that all team members maintain high professional standards.
- Operational Planning: Develop and implement investigative strategies and plans. Coordinate operations with other law enforcement agencies and departments to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all investigations comply with federal, state, and local laws, as well as department policies. Review and approve investigative reports, case files, and other documentation.
- Court Testimony and Preparation: Oversee the preparation of cases for court, ensuring that all evidence is properly documented and presented. Testify in court as needed and assist investigators in their preparation for court appearances.
- Resource Management: Manage and allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and technology, to support investigative activities. Ensure that the team has the tools and resources necessary to conduct effective investigations.
- Community and Interagency Relations: Represent the Criminal Investigations Bureau in meetings with other law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders. Foster positive relationships and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Patrol Sergeant
New Mexico State Police
Espanola, NM
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Patrolled District 7 Espanola and worked with citizens to reduce crime in area.
- Communicated with other departments and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
- Investigated offenses and arrested offenders of law.
- Trained and critiqued officers to improve outcomes of calls and routine patrols.
- Evaluated and advised police officers and other personnel.
- Examined and approved or returned reports and case files from police officers.
- Testified in local and state court about encounters with citizens.
- Performed administrative tasks related to police work.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Supported scene investigations by securing perimeters, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and documenting statements.
- Protected motorists and pedestrians by providing traffic control at traffic accident scenes, congested areas, schools and special events.
- Organizing public events.
- Organizing events, trainings and meetings within and outside New Mexico State Police.
- Manage officers schedules.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
- Maximized data collection accuracy scores by recording, storing and analyzing security information with zero discrepancies.
- Partnered with fellow supervisors to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Patrolled designated areas to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Improved productivity initiatives by coordinating itinerary and scheduling assignments for my direct District 7 patrol staff members.
- Eliminated process discrepancies and accurately investigated felony-level property and violent crimes while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
- Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
- Attained staff feedback to deliver information to superiors for corrective action.
- Executed on-time project management of complex issues for senior leadership.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
Narcotics Agent
New Mexico State Police
Albuquerque, NM
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Researched and reviewed case files and gathered information to solve crimes.
- Sustained safety protocol and monitored proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment, weapons and materials.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
- Collected evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
- Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
- Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
- Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
- Conducted numerous extensive narcotic investigations.
- Operated in plain clothes capacity.
Instructor
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Observed and evaluated cadets/students performance and development and provided appropriate feedback.
- Worked closely with other Certified Law Enforcement Instructors on CNM Law Enforcement Academy curriculum.
- Participated in workshops and trainings to improve skills and learn new methods for classroom instruction.
- Conducted tests and quizzes to evaluate student progress with course material.
- Attended faculty meetings to brainstorm ideas and discuss methods for solving issues.
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help cadets/students learn.
- Helped cadets/students meet diverse professional development goals.
- Delivered training program courses to meet validated agency requirements.
Crime Scene Investigator
New Mexico State Police
Albuquerque, NM
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Evaluated and marked crime scene areas and collected physical and biological evidence for processing.
- Worked with law enforcement to secure crime scenes and prevent evidence contamination.
- Used scientific equipment to collect and analyze evidence to support investigations.
- Testified in court and presented case evidence to assist with trials and hearings.
- Analyzed gunshot bullet paths and gunshot residues to determine how shootings transpired.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
- Conducted safe and legal inspections and searches of property, vehicles and items.
- Referred cases for potential prosecution to District Attorney's office.
- Wrote accurate and timely reports regarding emergency response calls.
- Collected evidence for trials and prepared displays.
- Completed debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
- Collaborated with Tribal, City, County and State Agencies to conduct investigations.
- Investigated homicides and suspicious deaths to effectively pursue resolution.
- Trained subordinate officers on investigative techniques and results-driven intelligence operations.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
- Coordinated investigations with federal law enforcement agencies.
- Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
- Created and submitted analytic reports for closed cases.
- Assisted in development of internal and external training presentations.
- Analyzed data, reports and forensic evidence.
Patrolman
New Mexico State Police
Espanola , NM
12.2013 - 06.2017
- Patrolled District 7-Espanola and worked with citizens to reduce crime in area.
- Communicated with other departments and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
- Testified in Local and State court about encounters with citizens.
- Ran criminal background checks.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Supported scene investigations by securing perimeters, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and documenting statements.
- Protected motorists and pedestrians by providing traffic control at traffic accident scenes, congested areas, schools and special events.
- Drove patrol vehicle to monitor parts of 3 counties for dangers and hazards.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Patrolled designated area to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Executed on-time project management of complex issues for senior leadership.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Involved in various public outreach programs.
- Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
Deputy City Marshal
City Of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
- Cordoned off scenes to protect evidence and prevent unauthorized access.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSome College (No Degree) -
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NMSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Case Management
- Community Relations
- Team Building and Development
- Criminal Investigations
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Emergency Response
- Investigative Reports
- Officer Training
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Undercover Investigations
- Crime Scene Processing
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Public Relations
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Background Investigations
- Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Data Management
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
-New Mexico State Police Academy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Graduated December 2013
-Southern Desert Regional Police Academy, Henderson, Nevada Graduated November 2012
-Numerous advanced law enforcement training classes, including but not limited to Field Training Officer Training, Background Investigation Training, Interview/Interrogation Training, Incident Command System Trainings, Emergency Response Officer Trainings, Advance Road Side Impairment Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Interdiction Training, Mass Casualty
Incident Training, Crime Scene Investigations, Crime Scene Management, Blood Analysis, Bullet Trajectory Training, Narcotic Trafficking, Plain Clothes Officer Training, First Line Supervisor Training, etc. (500 plus hours advance training)
Timeline
Criminal Investigations Sergeant
New Mexico State Police Association
02.2023 - Current
Patrol Sergeant
New Mexico State Police
01.2021 - 02.2023
Instructor
Central New Mexico Community College
07.2020 - 12.2020
Narcotics Agent
New Mexico State Police
05.2020 - 01.2021
Crime Scene Investigator
New Mexico State Police
06.2017 - 05.2020
Patrolman
New Mexico State Police
12.2013 - 06.2017
Deputy City Marshal
City Of Las Vegas
04.2012 - 11.2012
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Southern Nevada
Some College (No Degree) -
Santa Fe Community College
-New Mexico State Police Academy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Graduated December 2013
-Southern Desert Regional Police Academy, Henderson, Nevada Graduated November 2012
-Numerous advanced law enforcement training classes, including but not limited to Field Training Officer Training, Background Investigation Training, Interview/Interrogation Training, Incident Command System Trainings, Emergency Response Officer Trainings, Advance Road Side Impairment Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Interdiction Training, Mass Casualty
Incident Training, Crime Scene Investigations, Crime Scene Management, Blood Analysis, Bullet Trajectory Training, Narcotic Trafficking, Plain Clothes Officer Training, First Line Supervisor Training, etc. (500 plus hours advance training)
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