Erich Oertel
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Detailed oriented police officer with strong organizational, public relationship skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Moreover, a exceptional report writer, investigator, problem solver, with an emphasis on increasing community safety, decreasing crime rates, and developing strong relationships with stakeholder in an effort to promote safety; extensive conflict and crisis prevention expert.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Corporal
Bell Gardens Police Department
04.2016 - Current
- Compiled detailed police reports outlining case findings for prosecution by District Attorney's Office.
- Completed investigations successfully by handling subject, target and witness interviews to verify and corroborate facts.
- Supervised crime prevention activities.
- Completed background investigations and arrests for violations of various laws, authored search warrants.
- Developed curriculum, scheduled training, managed budgets, conducted site assessments and implemented security initiatives in leadership role.
- Homeless Liaison Officer, Outreach Support Supervisor.
- District Attorney Liaison Officer, providing expert testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Corrected reports, mentored subordinates, and assured policy was being adhered to.
Detective
Banning Police Department
04.2005 - 04.2016
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12.2015
Skills
- Team Development
- Risk Mitigation
- Planning and Coordination
- Officer Training
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Service-Orientation
- Security Expert
- Detailed Documentation Expert
- Autonomous, Self Motivated
- Objective Driven
- Effective Working Relationships (team player)
Accomplishments
- 2007 - MADD California Hero Award (for DUI arrests)
- 2015 - Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee "LEAC" award for Investigative Excellence
- 2015 - Gang Detective of the Year (nominee)
- 2017 - Police Officer of the Year
- 2020 - Developed drone fleet that reduced crime by 35%
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSIGNMENTS
- Patrol (Banning Police Department)
- School Resource Officer (Banning Police Department)
- Detective assigned to the Riverside County Gang Task Force, Region 2 (San Gorgonio Pass)
- Field Training Officer (Banning Police Department)
- Patrol Corporal (Bell Gardens Police Department)
- Patrol Watch Commander (Bell Gardens Police Department)
- Community Behavioral Health Assessment Team Member (Bell Gardens Police Department)
- Detective - General Investigation Bureau ( assigned to investigate violent crime )
- District Attorney Court Liaison
- Special Weapons & Tactics Operator and Drone Pilot (Part 107 Licensed)
- Active Shooter & Threat Assessor Expert
Timeline
Police Corporal
Bell Gardens Police Department
04.2016 - Current
Detective
Banning Police Department
04.2005 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Public Administration
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Baptist University
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