Emanuel Diaz
Laredo
Summary
Law enforcement professional with solid background in ensuring community safety and upholding legal standards. Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations and maintain public order. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable performance.
Policing professional prepared for instructing and mentoring new officers. Known for implementing training programs that improve operational effectiveness and safety. Focused on teamwork and adaptable to changing needs. Strong in communication and crisis management.
Experienced with curriculum development, lesson planning, and student assessment. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environment. Knowledge of diverse teaching methodologies and educational technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
City Of Laredo Police Department
01.2012 - Current
Master Police Instructor
- Responsible for implementing up-to-date training for current police officers.
- Prepare lesson plans with clearly defined objectives in-line with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement standards of training.
- Prepare engaging PowerPoint presentations to facilitate in class lectures.
- Develop written and practical examinations depending on course subject taught to gauge the student's knowledge and understanding of the material presented.
Field Training Officer
- Responsible for the on the job training of all police probationary officers (PPO) entering the profession.
- Evaluate PPO readiness for solo patrol after completion of training phases in the Field Training Program.
Public Information Officer
- Serve as the voice of the entire department to include command staff
- Prepare daily case blotter to send to media
- Conduct daily interviews with media on relevant security issues
- Brief Chief of Police on any major occurrences
- Prepare press release for any critical events
- Plan and execute press conferences on critical events
- Establish marketing campaigns for public safety initiatives
Police Officer
- Enforce all state statutes, municipal ordinances, and provide services to the community
- Enforce all traffic laws to maintain safe roadways within jurisdiction
- Effect court decisions in cases of domestic violence with Protective Orders already in place
- Make on the spot decision on whether or not elements of a crime are met in order to affect an arrest
- Provide referrals to victims of family violence or persons who may need public assistance
- Respond to crimes in progress
- Respond to calls of service
- Handle and collect evidence relating to criminal activity
- Conduct in field interviews of witnesses, victims, and/or suspects in criminal cases
Investigator II
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Investigated cases regarding Child Abuse and referred the families for services should they be needed
- Handled caseloads of over15 cases
- Determine whether abuse/neglect occurred within the home
- Work on30 day timeframes for each case
- Worked on3 child death investigations
- Handled countless school investigations involving educators
Student Athletic Trainer
Texas A&M International University
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisted in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured athletes
- Worked and traveled with the university baseball program for all home and away games
- Made on site decisions about players ability to play after injury
Education
M.S. - Applied Criminology with emphasis on Program Management/Evaluation
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, Tx01.2013
B.S. - Criminal Justice with a minor in History
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Tx01.2010
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Stress tolerance
- Investigative skills
- Critical thinking
- Emergency management
- Public relations
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Field training
Certification
- Master Police Instructor 7/26/2024
- CIT/MHO Instructor Course 9/29/2023
- Advanced Instructor Course 6/9/2023
- Below 100 Instructor Course: 3/30/2022
- Use of Force Instructor Course: 10/29/2021
- Basic Instructor Course: 10/2/2020
- SFST Practitioner Update: 10/30/2019
- Master Peace Officer Certificate: 8/22/2019
- PIO Training through LEMIT: 9/19/2018
- Certified Mental Health Peace Officer
- Certified Conducted Electrical Weapon Operator (Taser)
- Certified Field Training Officer
Accomplishments
- April 9,2010 Lamar Bruni Vergara & Guillermo Benavides Z. Academic Conference, Laredo Tx Conference Presenter
- Won Grand Prize for Undergraduate Research
Awards
May 2015: Texas Police Star, Laredo Police Department, nominated by the shift supervisory sergeant for performance during a critical situation, the second highest award given to a police officer.
May 2012: Academic Mentor Awards for Police Academy Class A12 South Texas Regional Police Academy, as voted on by peers
Affiliations
- 2010-Present People with Ideas, of Love, Liberty, Acceptance, and Respect (PILLAR)
- Board of Directors
- 2010-Present Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Incorporated Alumni Member
- Vice President of Leadership & Development (2018-2019)
- Central Texas Regional Director (2015-2018)
- National Director of Intake/Recruitment (2012-2015)
Publications
- January 16, 2025: "Overcoming Barriers to Growth in Police Departments: Unlocking and Utilizing Human Potential"
- September 29, 2024: "The Old FTO vs the New FTO: The Generational Gap in Training New Cops"
- October 15, 2023: "Intersection of Policing and Mental Health: An Overview"
- January 13, 2023: "Dealing with 1st Amendment 'Auditors': Recommendations"
- June 12, 2022: "The Importance of Marketing for Law Enforcement Agencies"
- April 2010: Presented at the Lamar Bruni Vergara Academic Conference in Laredo, Texas.
- February 2010: Presented at the Academy of Criminal Justices Sciences Academic Conference in San Diego, California.
- November2009: Presented at the Texas A&M University System Pathways to the Doctorate Student Research Symposium in Laredo, Texas.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patrol Officer
City Of Laredo Police Department
01.2012 - Current
Investigator II
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
Student Athletic Trainer
Texas A&M International University
01.2008 - 01.2010
B.S. - Criminal Justice with a minor in History
Texas A&M International University
M.S. - Applied Criminology with emphasis on Program Management/Evaluation
Texas A&M University-Commerce
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