Luis O. Mata, Jr.

• Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
• Managed daily scheduling of patrol personnel, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours or special events.
• Participated in ongoing training programs to remain current on law enforcement trends, tactics, and technologies.
• Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
• Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
• Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
• Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on department policies, procedures, and best practices for effective law enforcement.
• Enhanced public safety by effectively coordinating and supervising patrol operations in assigned areas.

• Primarily Investigated Shootings, Robberies, Stabbings, Deaths, Assaults, Harassments, and Officer-Involved Incidents
• Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
• Testified in court during criminal proceedings and trials.
• Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
• Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
• Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
• Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
• Interviewed and interrogated suspects.

• Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
• Primarily Investigated Crimes involving Juveniles not limited to Assault, Robbery, Harassment, Burglary, Forgery, Theft, and Delinquency (Runaways).
• Interviewed victims and suspects.

• Streamlined investigative processes through the establishment of clear protocols for crime scene management and evidence handling procedures.
• Enhanced overall case management by maintaining organized records of all evidence, ensuring ease of retrieval for future reference or court proceedings.
• Enhanced evidence collection by implementing meticulous crime scene documentation and photography techniques.
• Identified and collected latent fingerprints, tire impressions, tool marks and other biological and physical evidence for investigation.

• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls.
• Conducted searches and seizures in accordance with legal guidelines to protect citizens'' rights while maintaining officer safety.
• Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
• Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to share information and coordinate efforts for more effective policing.
• Completed detailed reports on all incidents encountered during patrol shifts, ensuring accuracy and proper follow-up procedures were followed.
• Handled domestic disputes effectively, utilizing conflict resolution skills to ensure the welfare of all involved parties.
• Reduced criminal activity through proactive policing and effective communication with community members.

Attended the Laredo Regional Police Academy at Laredo Community College for an entire semester in preparation for Texas Peace Officer License. Academy consisted of classes, firearms, police driving, and physical training.