Elreno Henio
Thoreau
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Navajo Nation Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff with a commitment to increasing safety, saving lives, and lowering crime rates. With twenty eight years of experience with serving citizens, responding to crime scenes, accidents, and conducting routine monitoring within and the exterior boundaries of the Navajo Nation. Adept in crisis intervention techniques and high-risk situation protocols such as S.W.A.T. Proven track record of excelling at keeping citizens safe, with knowledge and experience of the difficulties of policing in Indian country and State jurisdiction. Excellent communication, interrogation, and interpersonal skills. Have risen in the rank of patrol to patrol Lieutenant with distinguished leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard
Indian Health Service
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of property and personnel.
- Conducted regular patrols, identifying and addressing potential security risks.
- Managed access control procedures for visitors and personnel entering facility.
- Responded promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergencies to mitigate threats.
- Attained favorable performance evaluation
- was selected and attended defensive tactics instructor certification from Avade Training inc,
Deputy Sheriff
Mckinley County Sheriff Department, Gallup N.M.
02.2004 - 02.2024
- Patrolled city, county Navajo Nation streets, neighborhoods, and businesses to ensure safety and compliance with laws.
- Worked both independently,on a team and to mid-management to solve problems.
- Wrote citations and made arrests when necessary.
- Completed thorough reports of recorded incidents.
- Excelled in ranks from Patrol Deputy to Sergeant and to Lieutenant.
- Answered radio calls and served as a first responder to emergency scenes on and off the Navajo Nation.
- Participated in crime prevention practices multi-agency( city, county,state and Navajo Nation).
- Worked to mediate disturbances.
- Worked very successful using Navajo police experience as I was still cross commissioned and worked both on and off the Navajo Nation.
Police Officer
Navajo Nation Crownpoint district, Crownpoint police district
06.1996 - 02.2004
- Perform foot and vehicle patrols of my assigned areas to ensure the safety and rights of citizens of the Navajo Nation.
- Investigate criminal activity and collaborate with other assigned workers to collect information, interpret the situation, and respond appropriately.
- Act quickly in emergency situations and use expert judgment to proceed accordingly.
- Work with culturally diverse populations and serve as a protector of all.
- Identify and arrest perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Supervise five + employees and educate them on key issues. As Officer in charge and with New Mexico State peace officer commission, cross commission with McKinley county and B.I.A police commission.
Education
A.P.O.S.T. -
Police academy A.L.E.A.
Phoenix, az.06.1996
Skills
- Crime Prevention
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Firearms instructor and Weapons Knowledge
- Law enforcement in Indian country
- Special weapons and tactics operator experience/Precision rifle instructor/operator
- First line Supervisor experience as Patrol sergeant
- Mid management Supervisor experience as Patrol Lieutenant
- Defensive tactics instructor
- Incident de-escalation experience
Languages
English ............................................. Highly proficient
Timeline
Security Guard
Indian Health Service
09.2024 - 02.2025
Deputy Sheriff
Mckinley County Sheriff Department, Gallup N.M.
02.2004 - 02.2024
Police Officer
Navajo Nation Crownpoint district, Crownpoint police district
06.1996 - 02.2004
A.P.O.S.T. -
Police academy A.L.E.A.
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