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John Reynolds

John Reynolds

Fresno,CA

Summary

Accomplished Sheriff’s Executive with a proven track record in law enforcement leadership, adept at implementing strategic initiatives that enhance community safety. Notable strengths include task force building and effective problem-solving abilities, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Committed to continuous professional development and seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging new role.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

RenderSafe Training and Consulting
Fresno, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • I created the Forensic Low Explosive Examination course for bomb technicians and explosive investigators. The course is certified by the International Association of Investigators, and it has been taught internationally.
  • I created the Workplace Violence Prevention Program in response to SB 553, and I teach on the subject matter as an affiliate of DiBuduo & Defendis.
  • Organized and facilitated classroom workshops, webinars, and one-on-one coaching sessions.
  • Created multimedia presentations using PowerPoint, video conferencing tools, and other software applications.

Sheriff's Captain

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversees the Detective Bureau, which consists of the Person Crimes, Special Investigation, and Gang Task Force commands.
  • Oversees the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Mobile Field Force teams.
  • Created and oversees the county-wide Targeted Violence Prevention Task Force, a multidisciplinary team aimed at reducing mass casualty violence in the community, workplace, and schools through proactive behavioral threat assessment and management.

Sheriff's Lieutenant

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno, CA
04.2012 - 01.2022
  • Managed daily operations of the Sheriff's Office, Internal Affairs Unit.
  • Managed daily operations of the Sheriff's Office, Training Unit, and Sheriff's Office academies.
  • Managed rural operations of the Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium (MAGEC).
  • Managed personnel and operations of the Sheriff's Office Area One substation, and contract City of San Joaquin, CA.
  • Managed daily court security operations of five Superior Court facilities located in Fresno County.
  • Managed personnel, training, and deployment of the Sheriff's Office Mobile Field Force, a statewide crowd management response team.
  • Managed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (Bomb Squad), and served as team commander and FBI-certified public safety bomb technician.

Sheriff's Sergeant

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno, CA
03.2005 - 04.2012
  • Supervised a team of investigators tasked with investigating robberies and burglaries.
  • Supervised the Sheriff's Office Home Invasion Robbery Task Force, which included surveillance and covert operations targeting suspects responsible for committing home invasion robberies throughout the County of Fresno, State of California, and Arizona.
  • Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
  • Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
  • Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.

Deputy Sheriff

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno, CA
05.1996 - 03.2005
  • Conducted covert and undercover operations with the Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Detail, specifically targeting organized crime and terrorism.
  • Conducted covert and undercover operations related to narcotics trafficking and sales.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.

Education

Master of Science - Forensic Science

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05-2021

Officer Commissioning Certificate - Military Leadership

California State Guard - Officer Candidate School
Camp San Luis Obispo, San Luis, CA
08-2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
07-2016

Skills

  • Interviews and interrogations
  • Delegation
  • Law enforcement
  • Investigative skills
  • Court testimony
  • Incident response
  • Staff management
  • Emergency management
  • Relationship building and management

Timeline

Owner

RenderSafe Training and Consulting
03.2024 - Current

Sheriff's Captain

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current

Sheriff's Lieutenant

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
04.2012 - 01.2022

Sheriff's Sergeant

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
03.2005 - 04.2012

Deputy Sheriff

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
05.1996 - 03.2005

Master of Science - Forensic Science

Oklahoma State University

Officer Commissioning Certificate - Military Leadership

California State Guard - Officer Candidate School

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University
John Reynolds