Johnny Perez

atrol Deputy – Pixley Substation

• Responded to calls for service including domestic violence, theft, assaults, burglaries, and traffic collisions.
• Conducted criminal investigations and enforcement actions within Tulare County communities.
• Prepared detailed investigative reports and testified in court proceedings.

UAV Drone Pilot

• Certified UAV operator supporting law enforcement operations.
• Conducted over 100 drone missions assisting patrol deputies, detectives, and search and rescue operations.
• Provided aerial reconnaissance during active incidents to improve situational awareness and officer safety.

Field Training Officer (FTO)

• Selected to train newly hired patrol deputies.
• Evaluated trainee performance and ensured adherence to departmental policies and officer safety standards.
• Provided mentorship, instruction, and supervision during patrol operations.

TAGNET Detective (Tulare Area Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team)

• Investigated criminal street gang activity including Norteño and Sureño subsets.
• Conducted gang intelligence gathering and enforcement operations.
• Contacted and documented over 100 gang members during criminal investigations.
• Participated in coordinated gang suppression operations and narcotics investigations.

SWAT Operator

• Assigned to Sheriff’s Office SWAT team supporting high-risk operations.
• Participated in tactical operations including search warrants, high-risk arrests, and barricaded suspect incidents.
• Conducted specialized training related to tactical operations and officer safety.

• Served as an Infantry Soldier in a combat operational environment.
• Deployed to Afghanistan supporting military operations.
• Worked alongside foreign military forces in coordinated missions.
• Conducted security patrols, tactical operations, and mission planning.
• Operated in high-stress environments requiring teamwork, discipline, and rapid decision making.