GARY L. NARANJO
Ontario,CA
Summary
Law enforcement professional with over 40 years of sworn experience and a proven record of leadership, supervision, and operational effectiveness. Extensive investigative background in homicide, officer-involved shootings, domestic violence, and crimes against persons. Demonstrated ability to lead personnel, manage critical incidents, and mentor officers to achieve organizational goals. Committed to continued professional growth and contributing leadership, accountability, and experience at the command level.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant
City of Ontario
12.2022 - Current
- Provide command-level decision-making during critical incidents and field operations
- Supervise patrol operations, directing personnel and ensuring operational readiness and accountability
- Manage hight-risk incidents, including use-of-force events, ensuring compliance with policy and officer safety
- Mentor and develop personnel to enhance performance, accountability and professional growth
- Coordinate with specialized units, dispatch, and command staff to support operational objectives
- Serve as Explorer Advisor Supervisor, promoting youth development and community engagement
Police Detective
City of Ontario
03.2003 - 12.2022
- Conducted complex criminal investigations involving homicide, officer-involved shootings, domestic violence, sex crimes, and missing persons
- Managed high-profile and sensitive cases requiring coordination with prosecutors and allied agencies
- Assigned to specialized investigative units, including:
- Homicide Unit (2006 – 2016)
- Crimes Against Persons (2009 – 2019)
- Domestic Violence (2019 – 2022)
- Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations
- Missing Persons (2009 – 2010)
- Sex Crimes (2004 – 2009)
- Crimes Against Property (2003 – 2004)
Background Investigator
City of Ontario
08.2000 - 03.2003
- Conducted comprehensive background investigations for police officer candidates and city personnel
- Evaluated applicant qualifications, integrity, and compliance with departmental standards
- Assisted with recruitment and applicant processing within Personnel and Training
Police Corporal
City of Ontario
04.1999 - 03.2003
- Served as Field Training Officer responsible for training and evaluating new officers
- Acted as field supervisor during patrol operations
- Assigned to Personnel and Training, assisting with departmental development and staffing processes
Police Officer
City of Ontario
07.1990 - 04.1999
- Performed patrol duties, responding to calls for service and enforcing state and local laws
- Assigned to proactive enforcement team (“Zebra Team”) focusing on crime suppression strategies
Narcotics/Vice Investigator
City of Ontario
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Conducted mid-level narcotics investigations involving hotels, parcel tracking, and street-level enforcement
- Investigated vice-related offenses and coordinated enforcement operations
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CAMaster of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA04-2027
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA12-2022
Criminal Justice
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Academy
San Bernardino, CA01-1987
Animal Control State Certificate - Animal Laws
California State Humane Academy
San Diego01-1986
Reserve Officer POST Certificate - Administration of Justice
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy
Rancho Cucamonga01-1983
Skills
- Leadership & Field Supervision
- Critical Incident Management
- Criminal Investigations: Homicide, OIS, Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes, Computer Forensics
- Personnel Development & Mentorship
- Background Investigations & Recruitment
- Conflict Resolution & Community Engagement
- Operational Coordination & Decision-Making
Certification
Supervisory POST Certificate
Advanced POST Certificate
Intermediate POST Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Sergeant
City of Ontario
12.2022 - Current
Police Detective
City of Ontario
03.2003 - 12.2022
Background Investigator
City of Ontario
08.2000 - 03.2003
Police Corporal
City of Ontario
04.1999 - 03.2003
Narcotics/Vice Investigator
City of Ontario
01.1994 - 01.1998
Police Officer
City of Ontario
07.1990 - 04.1999
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Chaffey College
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Criminal Justice
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Academy
Animal Control State Certificate - Animal Laws
California State Humane Academy
Reserve Officer POST Certificate - Administration of Justice
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy
COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Computer Forensics / Video Analyst Examiner (2004 – 2011)
- Recruitment Team Member (2002 – 2006)
- Recruitment Team Coordinator (2001 – 2002)
- Associate Explorer Advisor (1998 – 2020)