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LeAnne Hartin

Midlothian,TX

Summary

Law Enforcement professional with 23 years of diverse experience, including significant roles in leadership, training program development, and operational management. Established and manage department sUAS unit, developing all policies and pilot training programs. Extensive experience in both one on one and group training through various roles within the department, including Department Training Coordinator. Established a commercial drone business, utilizing knowledge of basic photography and video concepts to shoot and edit cinematic videos. Strong candidate with unique blend of operational drone proficiency, leadership, and training experience.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Lieutenant, SUAS Unit Commander

Cedar Hill Police Department
01.2023 - Current
  • Initiated and established department drone unit, including strategic planning, equipment procurement, and operational framework development.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive operational policies and procedures for safe, legal, and effective drone deployment within law enforcement operations.
  • Designed and delivered all pilot training programs for the unit, ensuring strict adherence to FAA regulations, departmental protocols, and best practices in unmanned flight.
  • Oversee daily operations of the drone unit, ensuring mission readiness and successful execution of critical aerial support tasks.
  • Manage all aspects of fleet maintenance, software updates, and regulatory compliance.

Founder

Triton Drone Services
09.2024 - Current
  • Established and operate a commercial drone photography and videography company.
  • Plan and execute commercial drone missions for high-quality video and photography capture, meeting client specifications.
  • Edit and create high quality photos and videos using industry leading software.

Department Training Coordinator

Cedar Hill Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Managed and oversaw all aspects of department training programs impacting 80+ sworn and civilian personnel.
  • Developed, scheduled, and coordinated diverse training curricula covering tactical skills, policy updates, legal mandates, and technical proficiencies.
  • Administered training records, evaluated program effectiveness, and adapted curricula based on needs assessments and evolving operational requirements.

Police Officer / Field Training Officer (FTO)

Cedar Hill Police Department
  • TCOLE Certified Instructor, delivering formal classroom and practical training to new and veteran officers on diverse subjects.
  • Provided intensive one-on-one field training and mentorship to new police recruits as a Field Training Officer, guiding them through every aspect of daily law enforcement duties.
  • Assessed trainee performance, provided constructive feedback, and ensured mastery of critical skills and adherence to professional standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Texas Tech University

Skills

  • DJI Matrice 30T
  • DJI Mavic 3T
  • DJI Mavic 3 Pro
  • Avata 1 and 2
  • DJI Pilot 2
  • DJI Fly
  • Intelligent Flight Modes
  • Air Data
  • Air Control
  • UAV Forecast
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • DaVinci Resolve

Certification


  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Advanced Flight Skills
  • Mission/Flight Planning
  • Risk management
  • Aerial photography and Videography
  • Video editing
  • Thermal imaging
  • Basic Photogrammetry and Mapping

Timeline

Founder

Triton Drone Services
09.2024 - Current

Police Lieutenant, SUAS Unit Commander

Cedar Hill Police Department
01.2023 - Current

Department Training Coordinator

Cedar Hill Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2020

Police Officer / Field Training Officer (FTO)

Cedar Hill Police Department

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Texas Tech University

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