Matthew McCombs

Reviewed all reports, annual reviews, and body camera and in-car camera recordings for compliance with State law and Department policy, generating detailed reports on Use-of-Force incidents and complaints for internal review and City Manager's office approval.

TRAINING SERGEANT

I held this position as lead training instructor for the Madera Police Department, responsible for all Department training and documentation. Reviewed all Use-of-Force incidents prepared by other supervisors before submission to Department Administration. Recommended citations for excellent adherence to State law and Department policy. This review process was very detailed and similar to an Internal Affairs review that required strict attention to the Law Enforcement body worn camera recorded footage, other surveillance or cell phone recordings, Police Officer reports and witness/citizen interviews.

INVESTIGATIVE SUPERVISOR
Dynamic and results-oriented Investigative Supervisor with a comprehensive background in leading specialized units. Proven track record in multi-agency coordination, plain clothes operations, and transitioning units toward high-performance investigative standards. Expert in technical forensics, legal compliance, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUPERVISOR - MULTI-AGENCY PLAIN CLOTHES UNIT (SIU) | Madera Police Department
03/2019-04/2022

• Led a high-impact, multi-agency unit focused on specialized plainclothes

investigations, coordinating efforts across diverse local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Directed sensitive field operations and high-risk surveillance, providing tactical

guidance and technical support to ensure officer safety and operational success.
• Managed inter-agency communications and served as the primary liaison for system-wide meetings and collaborative task force initiatives.
• Developed and implemented advanced investigative strategies and SOPs tailored for plain clothes environments.

• Managed unit resources and assisted in budget planning to secure specialized equipment and training for multi-agency personnel.

DETECTIVE UNIT SUPERVISOR | Madera Police Department 04/2022-06/2025 • Oversaw daily operations of investigative unit, managing case assignments to ensure high-quality case management and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

• Allocates complex civil and criminal cases based on staff expertise, maintaining optimal unit performance and caseload balance.

• Conducts rigorous reviews of investigative reports to ensure accuracy, credibility of evidence, and successful litigation support.

• Provides continuous mentorship and formal performance evaluations for a team of investigators, fostering professional growth and unit excellence. • Conducted Internal Affairs investigations as assigned by the Division Lieutenant.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Unit Leadership & Transition Management: Directing personnel, performance evaluations, and operational restructuring.
• Plain Clothes & Specialized Operations: Surveillance tactics, multi-agency coordination, and high-risk case management.
• Technical Investigative Skills: Interrogation techniques, digital forensics, and search/seizure protocols.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaison with District Attorney’s Office, and inter-agency leadership.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Internal Affairs Investigations

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

Firearms/Long Rifle Instructor

Training Administrator

SLI Class 468 Graduate