In December of 2012, I graduated the Nevada Basic Peace Officers Standards and Training academy (POST) receiving my Category One (1) and Category Three (3) certificates.
I worked as a Volunteer Reserve Deputy with The Carson City Sheriff’s Office from December 2012 til April 2014.
I began my career on April 4th, 2014, with The Carson City Sheriff’s Office in the Detention Facility as a Deputy Sheriff, where I worked for approximately two (2) years.
On March 6th, 2016, I was given the opportunity to transfer to the Patrol Division where I worked for six (6) years. While assigned to the Patrol Division, I received six (6) Above Standard Evaluations. Since my employment with the Sheriff’s Office, I have participated in and completed in both the Detention and Patrol Field Training Programs.
In 2021, I was given the opportunity to work under a Mutual Operations Understanding (MOU) where I was assigned to work alongside Deputies with The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Marine 9-unit, patrolling beaches in both Carson County and Washoe County. Additionally, I joined The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Technology (STAR) Unmanned Aircraft Unit where I received my pilots license to operate small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) and was named Team Leader of the Unit. I created a foundation for the STAR unit, being the first to apply and be granted with a Federal Aviation Administration Certificate of Authorization (COA) to effectively utilized sUAS drones to help monitor and suppress crime in Carson City.
In 2022, I was promoted to Gang Detective assigned to The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit working under the supervision of the Special Enforcement Team, where I have been intricately involved in investigating current federal cases. I wrote over twenty (20) search warrants for one federal case. Over the past two (2) years, I have worked diligently on complex cases involving violent gangs, drug trafficking, and organized crime. My responsibilities have included complex investigations, executing and writing search warrants, and collaborating with federal and state law enforcement agencies.
During my time with The Gang Unit, I attended and completed The Carson City Sheriff’s Office NTOA SWAT School and was relied on as an Operator during several search warrant executions.
My experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the dynamics of larger investigations and the methodologies used in organized crime investigations. I have successfully contributed to the arrest and conviction of numerous high-profile gang members.
Additionally, I have investigated several large Juvenile Street Gang cases, suppressing Juvenile Street Gang activity in the area. These investigations have significantly impacted the safety and security of the Carson City community. Additionally, my work has involved the collection and analysis of intelligence, which has been instrumental in identifying and disrupting criminal gang networks. I have been recognized by my supervisors and collogues, attributing gang activity to be non-existent due to my successes. Since assigned to The Gang Unit, I have received two (2) Exceeds Expectations evaluations.
Received The Distinguished Service Medal during my employment as a Patrol Deputy with The Carson City Sheriff's Office