FERNANDA WIESER DE MENDONCA
WINTER GARDEN,FL
Summary
Highly experienced and decorated Police Inspector with over 20 years of service in the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police, specializing in criminal investigations, intelligence operations, and large-scale event security. Proven track record of success in combating drug trafficking, robberies, and homicides, with numerous commendations and awards for exceptional performance and significant contributions to public safety. Holds an MBA in Private Security: Safety & Security and a degree in Information Technology Management, complementing extensive practical experience with advanced theoretical knowledge in security management and data analysis.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Inspector (2nd Class)
Secretariat of Public Security - Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro
04.2002 - 05.2025
- Investigate crimes to ascertain authorship and materiality, presenting findings for legal action.
- Responsible for drafting arrest warrants, executing arrest and search and seizure warrants, conducting police operations and diligences, and participating in major events.
- Contributed to numerous investigations targeting drug trafficking, general robberies, and homicides.
- Collaborated with teams to arrest nationally wanted drug traffickers and significantly reduced vehicle robberies through intelligence work, receiving monetary awards for these efforts.
- Participated in operations to fulfill court-issued arrest warrants.
- Provided policing for major events, including football matches, the World Cup in Brazil, and the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
- Identified 42 members of a drug trafficking organization (Morro do Dendê Complex) through telephone wiretaps and intelligence, receiving a commendation from the Chief of Police.
- Received recognition for meritorious conduct in police investigations by the 1st TIC (Inspection and Correction Team).
- Participated in 'Pressão Máxima' operations, significantly reducing vehicle robberies in the Ilha do Governador neighborhood.
- Gained press recognition for the rapid and successful investigation of the homicide of Dr. Carlos Alberto Peres Miranda, leading to a commendation from the Chief of Police.
- Mapped and identified drug traffickers in 63 favelas in Bonsucesso, leading to arrest warrants.
- Apprehended 'Lambão,' one of the state's most wanted traffickers.
- Participated in 'Fim de Festa' operation, which identified and arrested members of a major drug trafficking gang with inter-state connections through extensive investigation, including wiretaps and infiltration.
- Acquired significant understanding of various homicide crime models while at the Specialized Homicide Police Station of Baixada Fluminense (DHBF).
- Participated in the major operation to occupy Morro do Alemão, leading to the removal of hundreds of traffickers.
- Received three additional commendations while at the Extraordinary Police Station of Archival Records (DEAC) for excellent work, including training agents in the operational system and processing a large volume of police inquiries.
- Selected for Interpol courses in collaboration with the Brazilian Police due to expertise, gaining knowledge in Biological and Nuclear Incidents, Terrorism, Drug Investigations, Security Documents, and Missing Persons.
- Promoted through the ranks from 6th to 3rd class Police Inspector by merit and seniority.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Education
MBA Executive - Private Security: Safety & Security
Universidade Unyleya
01.2021
Technological Degree - Information Technology Management
Universidade Estácio De Sá
RIO DE JANEIRO BR01.2020
Bachelor - Law
Universidade Estácio De Sá
01.2005
Skills
- Crisis management
- Risk analysis
- Video surveillance systems
- Emergency safety plans
- Interviewing techniques
- Investigative techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Patrol procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Calm in crisis situations
- Interrogation skills
- Risk assessment
- Surveillance techniques
- Community relations
Languages
English
Professional Working
Training
- Professional Training Course for Police Inspector (Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Academy, 2002).
- Numerous courses promoted by the National Secretariat of Public Security (SENASP), including Criminal Analysis, Firearms and Ammunition, Legal Aspects of Police Action, Bombs and Explosives, Less Lethal Instruments, Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, Homicide Investigation, Conflict Mediation, Missing Persons Location Techniques, Terrorism: Historical and Conceptual Aspects, Differentiated Use of Force, Videomonitoring, School Community Policing, and Combating Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents.
- Interpol Courses: Bioterrorism Incident Pre-Planning and Response, Radiological & Nuclear Terrorism Prevention and Response, Basic Level on People Smuggling and Trafficking, Basics on Document Security, Drug Investigations, Risk Communication in a Biological Incident.
- Intelligence courses through the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Intelligence School (ESISPERJ) via the Ensinare – Digítro platform, including Georeferenced Analysis, Operations Administration, and Collected Data Analysis.
- CaptaNDo – National Drug Policy Training (Federal University of Santa Catarina, 2020).
- Conferences on Constitutional Order and New Civil Law, and Law of the 21st Century (CEPAD, 2005).
- Participated in various lectures and workshops on topics such as Disappearance, Telephone Interception, Judicial Control of Public Policies, Prison Transformation, Personal and Domiciliary Search, Human Trafficking, Official Expertise, Medico-Legal Considerations on Sexual Crimes, Mobilization to Combat Sexual Violence against Children and Adolescents, Extortion by Kidnapping, National Disarmament Campaign, Challenges in Combating Violence Against Women, New Tools in Combating Violence Against Women, Network to Combat Violence Against Women, Criminal Profiling & Criminal Psychology, Mental Health Care for Civil Police Officers, Human Rights of Women, and Updating the Operational Control System.
- Lectures on Abuse of Authority Law and Anti-Crime Package and Police Activity.
- Intensive English Conversation Course (WIZARD IDIOMAS, 1998).
Additional Information
Member of SINDIPOL – Civil Police Union of Rio de Janeiro.
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Timeline
Police Inspector (2nd Class)
Secretariat of Public Security - Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro
04.2002 - 05.2025
MBA Executive - Private Security: Safety & Security
Universidade Unyleya
Technological Degree - Information Technology Management
Universidade Estácio De Sá
Bachelor - Law
Universidade Estácio De Sá
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