Eduardo Garza
El Paso,TX
Summary
Honorably retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety as a Special Agent Polygraph Examiner with a background in law enforcement and criminal investigation with 27 plus years of experience in law enforcement. Experienced in coordinating investigations, researching and reviewing case files, conducting interviews and polygraph. Resourceful leader focused on keeping alert with an open perspective during investigations while utilizing expert problem-solving in unlocking complex cases with intelligence information and polygraph to diminish questionable cases and minimize the case load for the investigators and prosecutors. A successful investigator bringing a strong background in narcotics investigations, crimes against persons, crimes against children with professional organization. With little to no supervision to conduct assigned duties, and organized individual with a strong drive for efficient quality work that will project professionalism to the Texas Department of Public Safety Border Auto Theft Information Center.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent Polygraph Examiner
Texas Department Of Public Safety
Austin , TX
07.1998 - 01.2021
- 1999 to 2001 Texas Highway Patrol State Trooper enforced traffic and criminal law throughout the State of Texas assigned to El Paso County. Assisted with local agencies when needed.
- 2001 to 2003 Criminal Law Enforcement Trooper Specialized State Interdiction Unit assigned to Narcotics Service: detecting deception, criminal behavior on the highway. Seizing illegal narcotics, currency seizures, and criminal activity ranging from human trafficking, weapons, criminal instrument trafficking. Worked with multi-agency task forces throughout the State of Texas, seizing a high quantity of Marijuana/Cocaine and other illegal narcotics; with the seizures leading to larger investigations which dismantled major drug trafficking organizations.
- 2004 to 2009 Narcotics Sergeant enforced narcotics and criminal law, serviced search warrants, worked undercover, and interview suspects and arrestees. Worked with multi-agency task forces and analyst throughout the State of Texas. Assigned to Drug Administration Enforcement as a Task Force Officer.
- 2009 to 2014 Criminal Investigations Division assigned to the major drug unit enforcing the Drug Health and Safety Code, conducted major drug investigations, coordinated and served search warrants, worked with multi-agencies and analyst from local to federal. Affiant in electronic communication interceptions (Wire Tap) which dismantled several drug tracking organizations.
- 2014 to 2021 Criminal Investigation Division Polygraph Unit, performed criminal polygraphs on investigations for State, local and federal agencies throughout the State of Texas. In English and high volume in Spanish, interviewed and persuaded violators, suspects and defendants to disclose information on their involvement in a crime. Assisted with all criminal investigations ranging from theft, homicides, crimes against children, to include human trafficking of children and sex trafficking. Worked on two national high-profile cases with results that were able to assist investigators locate victims. Also assisted with internal investigations within the department and other law enforcement agencies.
Patrolman
City of Plainview
Plainview , Texas
10.1992 - 07.1998
- Patrolled the City of Plainview and worked with citizens to reduce crime in area.
- Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
- Worked 911 communications dispatch and utilized TCIC/NCIC.
Education
Texas License Polygraph Examiner - Polygraph
Texas Department of Public Safety Polygraph School
Austin, TX11.2014
Texas State Trooper - Texas State Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin, TX01.1999
Texas Peace Officer Certification - Peace Officer License Certification Course
South Plains College
Levelland, TX09.1992
Skills
- Polygraph Examiner
- Public Safety and Security knowledge
- Strong Criminal and Narcotics Investigative Abilities
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Major Drug Investigations
- Missing Persons Investigations
- Human and Child Trafficking Investigations
- Human and Child Sexual Trafficking Investigations
- Crimes Against Children Investigations
- Strong Interview and Persuasion Skills
- Personality Profiling of Interviewees
- Strong Communications Skills
- Strong Liaison Relationships with Multiple State Wide Law Enforcement Agencies and Federal Agencies
Additional Information
- While with the Texas Department of Public Safety was a Polygraph Examiner/Instructor.
- Received an Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigations Directors Award for assisting with polygraph investigation.
- While with the Texas Department of Public Safety provided dignitary protection for Texas Governors Rick Perry and Greg Abbott.
- Previous (2022-2023) Board of Directors for the Texas Association Law Enforcement of Polygraph Investigators(TALEPI).
- Currently appointed by the Texas Department of Public Safety Director and Public Safety Commission as a Texas Department of Public Safety commissioned Texas Special Ranger.
Timeline
Special Agent Polygraph Examiner
Texas Department Of Public Safety
07.1998 - 01.2021
Patrolman
City of Plainview
10.1992 - 07.1998
Texas License Polygraph Examiner - Polygraph
Texas Department of Public Safety Polygraph School
Texas State Trooper - Texas State Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Peace Officer Certification - Peace Officer License Certification Course
South Plains College
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