Juan Sanchez

MMIP investigator specializes in examining cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous people, working closely with tribal communities, law enforcement agencies, and federal partners. This role includes gathering evidence, conducting interviews, analyzing case files, and ensuring culturally informed, trauma‑aware investigative practices. This helps bridge communication gaps between jurisdictions, advocate for timely responses, and support efforts to bring justice, closure, and safety to Indigenous families and communities.

• Execute comprehensive investigations into incidents, ensuring impartial and equitable outcomes.
• Engaged with law enforcement agencies to compile evidence, contributing to the success of criminal investigations effecting the tribal community.
• Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
• Coordinated with federal agencies on cross-jurisdictional cases, fostering effective collaboration and achieving shared goals.
• Implemented victim support program, improving community trust and cooperation during investigations.
• Executed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects to gather critical information.
• Analyzed and compiled data regarding criminal cases to facilitate effective case resolution.
• Educated and train Local,State and Federal partners on MMIP related issues
• Monitored and identified trends in criminal activities to enhance preventive strategies and mitigate risks.

Conducts objective, fair, thorough, unbiased, and timely investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse involving property, misconduct by team members, and other areas as deemed necessary. Investigations range in complexity. Some may require minimal due diligence pertaining to the specific activity. In contrast, others may involve a complex source of funds investigations involving enhanced due diligence procedures and exercise of sound judgment in recommendations to senior management. This includes data software and facial recognition to identify suspects for Law Enforcement investigations. I lead assigned investigations involving whistle-blower allegations, criminal activity by team members or patrons, violations of casino internal controls and policies and procedures, workplace violence, and use of force. Independently develops and implements investigative plans that comprise an acute understanding of the allegation(s) at issue and the jurisdiction involved and impacted by the allegation(s).

• Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
• Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns.
• Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
• Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
• Collaborated with local and federal agencies on investigations.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.

Provide law enforcement services and appropriate emergency assistance for the Pechanga IndianReservation and its residents, Government Facilities/staff, and the Band’s business interests.

Rangers are first responders to any calls for service or on site observation requiring law enforcement intervention to keep the peace or prevent criminal activity from occurring.

Rangers conduct investigations and write reports of alleged misconduct, criminal activity,Traffic accidents, etc. Rangers enforce Tribal ordinances for Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians. Rangers staff various stationary posts, provide traffic/crowd control, conduct foot patrols of Government facilities and provide law enforcement services for special events sponsored by the Tribal Government and the Casino, when required.

Rangers regularly conduct routine patrols throughout the Pechanga reservation, including governmental buildings, remote areas, and other properties owned by the Pechanga Band. Rangers handle all animal control violations and investigate animal related incidents that occur on the reservation

• Under general supervision, performs varied and routine ranger patrols in assigned areas within the City with emphasis on park patrol, crime prevention and park protection; to perform related work as required and ensure the safety and orderly conduct of the publicPark Ranger position is assigned to the Police Department. Park Ranger may direct individuals regarding security and safety issues as needed. Supervision is received from the Chief of Police. Incumbents are subject to extended shifts or rotational duty assignments to include weekends.Park Ranger is armed position which may result in arrest of individuals resulting in jail or prison time.
• Patrols assigned City parks using City vehicle or bicycle to enforce applicable laws, rules and regulations. Issues municipal citations.Maintains a log of activities and incidents; prepares written reports. Coordinates with or assists Parks, Police and Fire Department personnel regarding incidents and investigations involving City parks. Assists as needed for special events and programs; and working with after school programs.
• Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic.Responds to calls for service in City Parks.Testifies in court and responds to requests for crime prevention services.Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to public and City department staff. Attends in-service training programs.Routinely Adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and Department goals; and performs related work as required. FTO (field training officer) several officer and self supervised while on patrol.
• Patrolled trails and enforced adherence to park safety rules and regulations to prevent injuries and accidents among visitors.

• Patrols the city as a sworn part time police officer. Patrols an assigned area beat with in the city limits. The primary mission of police officer is to maintain law and order. In carrying out this mission, police officers protect life, property, and the civil rights of individuals. They prevent, detect, and investigate violations of laws, rules, and regulations involving accidents, crimes, and misconduct involving misdemeanors and felonies. They arrest violators, assist in the prosecution of criminals, and serve as a source of assistance to persons in emergency situations. Police work in may involve both line operations and auxiliary operations. Line operations typically include such activities as patrol work, traffic control, canine operations, vice control, work with juveniles, and detective operations. While on patrol I am self supervised and make critical command decision while conducting my Peace Officer duties.

• Continuing education in Criminal Justice