Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
State of LA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Timeline
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Eduardo Mendoza

Jennings

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Criminal Investigations Supervisor

Jennings Police Department
11.2023 - Current


  • Supervised all Criminal, Narcotics, and Criminal Patrol Detectives
  • Supervised all major crimes investigations and assisted Detectives in their investigation
  • Reported to the Chief of Police on day to day operations
  • Reviewed and assigned cases to Detectives for follow up.
  • Reviewed all warrants from Department before assigning to Judge
  • Supervised and Conducted multi-level narcotics investigations resulting in 2.1 Million seized narcotics
  • Assigned to the US Secret Service Task Force
  • Human Trafficking investigations in the, local, state and federal level.
  • Conducted Undercover operations(Local, State and Federal)

Criminal Interdiction Officer

Jennings Police Department
02.2020 - 11.2023
  • Trained patrol officers in methods for spotting drug trafficking vehicles on Interstate 10.
  • Responded to traffic stops to assess drugs found and coordinate strategic responses focused on securing information on higher-level individuals involved in Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Area(Interstate 10).
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Responded to major crimes, including Homicides, within Jennings, LA to assist the Criminal Investigations Division.
  • Initiated and concluded smuggler(low-high level) investigations of Drug Trafficking organizations; arrested suspects, seized Narcotics, Illegal Proceeds, and weapons.
  • Seized 4.1 million in narcotics and $500k in drug proceeds
  • Seized 1.5 Million in stolen/VIN swapped vehicles
  • Conducted Interviews of suspects and witnesses in on-going criminal investigations

Criminal/Narcotics Investigator

Coushatta Tribal Police Department
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Tracked local/International criminal organization's activity.
  • Operated undercover to gain intelligence on drug movements and targets.
  • Trained and supervised Tribal Investigators in Narcotics Investigations and Criminal Investigations
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
  • Planned high-risk raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
  • Trained patrol officers in methods for spotting drug transport vehicles and multi-leveled operatives.
  • Assisted in the re-formation of the Tribal Police Department Narcotics Division, including new policy and procedures

Narcotic Agent

New Iberia Police Department
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
  • Responded to traffic stops to assess drugs found and coordinate strategic responses focused on securing information on higher-level individuals involved in New Iberia drug trade.
  • Planned high-risk raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
  • Operated undercover to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
  • Trained patrol officers in methods for spotting drug transport vehicles and low-level operatives.

HSSE Supervisor- Security Operations

McDermott International Inc.(Formally CB&I)
04.2017 - 06.2018

Supervised major LNG construction site security and safety operations. Maintained strategic oversight of contract security personnel to assure compliance with contract deliverables and statements of work. Developed strategies to improve and maximize site security and safety operations. Ensured strict compliance with USCG, USDHS, OSHA mandates and site security policies and procedures. Investigated all incidents pertaining to site security and safety violations. Conducted compliance investigations as requested by HR and Corporate headquarters. Oversight of site HSSE operations. Conducted comprehensive risk assessments of operational locations to determine threats, risks and vulnerabilities. Assured compliance with 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926. Advised in development and implementation of contract K9 on-site search procedures for illegal contraband. Directed and coordinated random drug and alcohol screening operations and maintained oversight of all reasonable and post incident drug and alcohol testing incidents. Plan, schedule and coordinate HSSE orientations, in conjunction with site leaders, HR, and other divisions. Assigned corporate complaints to be investigated and resolved as direct by the Senior Security Director

Deputy Sheriff

Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office
08.2014 - 04.2017

Aug 2014- July 2015 I was assigned to the corrections division as a corrections deputy. Completed booking process for arrested subjects. Supervision of all incarcerated inmates for Jeff Davis Parish Jail.

On July 2015-April 2017, Assigned to Patrol Division as a Patrol Deputy. Served and protected the public in Jeff Davis Parish. Conducted and solved investigations. Conducted covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes and crimes in progress. Assisted various surrounding Law Enforcement Agencies with on-going investigations.

COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

Iowa Police Department
05.2012 - 08.2014

Managed radio communication with Officers, Fire, EMS and multi-line phones. Entered and retrieved information from National Crime Information Center(NCIC). Received all incoming calls, and dispatched applicable personnel from Police Department and other agencies. Maintained all appropriate logs for all complaints and services requested. Maintained knowledge of location of various emergency and non emergency personnel. Provide information to public as requested. Assisted Patrol Officers in investigations involving bilingual citizens(Spanish).

Public Works Department

Town of Iowa
08.2009 - 05.2012

Oversaw all aspects of water and sewer management for the Town of Iowa. Responsible for maintaining all water and sewer distribution lines, connecting new customers to distribution lines, operating, and maintaining water treatment plants. Maintaining all town owned buildings.

Education

Homicide Investigations(2022,2023,2024)
Lake Charles, LA

Assets Forfeiture: US Secret Service
Indianapolis, IN
09-2022

Criminal Interdiction(High Level Investigations)

Triple I Solutions(Smuggler's Inc)
Lafayette, LA
02.2021

Death And Homicide Investigator

Death And Homicide Investigations
Public Agency Training Council
12.2019

Interview And Advance Interrogation

John E Reid & Associates
Galveston, TX
10.2019

Undercover Operations

Regional Counterdrug Training Academy
Meridian, MS
03.2019

Narcotics Investigations

Regional Counterdrug Training Academy
Meridan, MS
10.2018

Ceritfication - Interview and Interrogation

Regional Counterdrug Training Acadmey
Morgan City, LA
2017

Certification - Louisiana Peace Officer Standard and Training

Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcment Training Acadmey
Lake Charles, LA
2015

High School Diploma - HIGH SCHOOL

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL
IOWA, LA
2012

Skills

  • Fluent in the Spanish language
  • Criminal/Narcotics Investigations
  • Interview and Interrogations (Criminal/Corporate)
  • Criminal Interdiction
  • Human Trafficking Investigations
  • Homicide Investigator

State of LA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Chosen as Local, District, and State leve as Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 2020-2021 by the Jennings American Legion.

Timeline

Criminal Investigations Supervisor

Jennings Police Department
11.2023 - Current

Criminal Interdiction Officer

Jennings Police Department
02.2020 - 11.2023

Criminal/Narcotics Investigator

Coushatta Tribal Police Department
07.2019 - 02.2020

Narcotic Agent

New Iberia Police Department
06.2018 - 07.2019

HSSE Supervisor- Security Operations

McDermott International Inc.(Formally CB&I)
04.2017 - 06.2018

Deputy Sheriff

Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office
08.2014 - 04.2017

COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

Iowa Police Department
05.2012 - 08.2014

Public Works Department

Town of Iowa
08.2009 - 05.2012

Ceritfication - Interview and Interrogation

Regional Counterdrug Training Acadmey

Certification - Louisiana Peace Officer Standard and Training

Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcment Training Acadmey

High School Diploma - HIGH SCHOOL

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL

Homicide Investigations(2022,2023,2024)

Assets Forfeiture: US Secret Service

Criminal Interdiction(High Level Investigations)

Triple I Solutions(Smuggler's Inc)

Death And Homicide Investigator

Death And Homicide Investigations

Interview And Advance Interrogation

John E Reid & Associates

Undercover Operations

Regional Counterdrug Training Academy

Narcotics Investigations

Regional Counterdrug Training Academy
Eduardo Mendoza