Erik Ellgard
COLLEGE STATION,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Police Officer with over 25 years of experience in criminal investigations, leading cases from inception to resolution. Expertise includes court testimony and conducting thorough interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects. Recognized for contributions to community safety through impactful investigations in violent crime and narcotics, earning awards such as Officer of the Quarter and Oceanside Police Officer of the Year.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United Sates Navy
San Diego, California
10.1994 - 05.2000
- Delivered patient care in emergency and non-emergency situations to ensure optimal recovery and health outcomes.
- Provided emergency care for injured personnel.
- Completed boot camp training, acquiring foundational skills essential for military medical duties.
- Worked in the recovery room of Naval Hospital San Diego (Balboa) to recover surgical patients from general anesthesia.
- Graduated from Field Medical Service School (FMSS) in 1997.
- Managed secured medical cage, coordinating shipment and receipt of medical supplies, including narcotics, to support operational readiness of units at Camp Pendleton. served as field medical corpsman for Marines, providing critical medical support in the field.
Police Officer / Detective
Oceanside Police Department
Oceanside, California
05.2000 - 06.2022
- 2000 to 2003. Patrolled assigned areas to deter crime and provide a visible police presence while making arrests and writing citations.
- 2003. Completed the California Highway Patrol's Drug Recognition Expert 80-hour school to aid in narcotics investigations.
- 2003 to 2006. Prevented and enforced penal code law and city code violations as part of the Downtown Redevelopment / Beach Team.
- 2003 to 2010. Assigned to the SWAT team as a collateral duty to serve high risk warrants and aid in high risk patrol operations. Assigned to the Defensive Tactics training team to conduct arrest and control and officer safety training.
- 2006. Worked as a field training officer (FTO) while assigned to patrol.
- 2007 to 2010. Assigned to the Gang Suppression Unit (GSU) to prevent related crimes, make gang related arrests and investigate gang related activity. Worked with confidential informants to aid in these efforts.
- 2011 to 2015. Served as field training officer while on patrol to develop new officers' skills. Worked as an FTO while assigned to patrol.
- 2015 to 2020. Assigned to General Investigations, Property (2015, 1st Quarter). Assigned to Crimes of Violence Unit (Robbery / Homicide) 2nd quarter of 2015 through 2020. Received Officer of the Quarter award during 1st quarter (property) and subsequent Oceanside Police 2015 Officer of the Year for Crimes of Violence Investigations work. Worked on 23 homicides with 19 arrests. 11 of the 23 cases worked as the primary Detective with 10 out of the 11 cases concluded by arrest. Collectively managed undercover jail operations for the purpose of supporting homicide investigations with subsequent prosecutions. These operations (Perkins V Illinois) elicited confessions used to support homicide convictions. Partnered with OPD crime analysts to investigate a multitude of multi-county robbery series from 2015 to 2020.
- 2020 to 2022. Worked as field training officer during patrol officer years.
- 2022. Retired from the Oceanside Police.
Police Officer
College Station Police Department
COLLEGE STATION, Texas
06.2022 - Current
- Provide immediate assistance to citizens in response to emergency calls.
- Execute traffic stops and issued citations, promoting adherence to traffic laws.
- Collaborate with community members to enhance public safety initiatives.
- Prepare detailed reports on criminal incidents and investigations, ensuring thorough documentation.
- Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and promote public safety.
- Facilitate training for new officers on department protocols, enhancing team readiness.
- Utilize communication systems for coordination during emergencies and operations.
- Prepare detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Protect citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Gather evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Diffuse active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Provide testimony in court regarding investigations conducted.
- Interview witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Serve criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Guide domestic violence victims to resources and legal options, supporting their recovery.
- Perform searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
- Partner with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Palomar College
San Marcos, CAMaster Peace Officer - Police Sciences
Oceanside / College Station Police
Oceanside, CA College Station, TXTimeline
Police Officer
College Station Police Department
06.2022 - Current
Police Officer / Detective
Oceanside Police Department
05.2000 - 06.2022
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United Sates Navy
10.1994 - 05.2000
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Palomar College
Master Peace Officer - Police Sciences
Oceanside / College Station Police