Michael Velasquez
Camarillo,CA
Summary
To utilize my skills as a dedicated and proactive law enforcement professional with 20 years of law enforcement experience in community policing, public safety, and crisis management as the rank of Corporal withing the Oxnard Police Department. I would like to use theses skills in building positive relationships, problem-solving techniques, and strategic coordination along side the community. I am committed to fostering trust within the community, reducing crime, and enhancing public safety through collaborative efforts and a community-oriented approach to law enforcement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
City of Oxnard Police Department
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Attended community meetings or events as a representative of the police department, promoting transparency and fostering trust between law enforcement personnel and local residents.
- Trained new officers, sharing best practices and improving departmental efficiency.
Major Crimes Investigator
City of Oxnard Police Department
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Investigate homicide incidents, officer-involved critical incidents, suspicious death incidents and other investigations as directed
- Coordinate and collaborate with the District Attorney's Office, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and Department units/teams
- Worked on complex, lengthy, and detailed investigations
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings in Homicide cases.
Patrol Officer
City of Oxnard Police Department
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted basic law enforcement duties including traffic enforcement, drug interdiction and general enforcement
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Worked with the community and beat coordinators in my assigned beats to address beat issues and concerns
Violent Crimes/Gang Investigator
City of Oxnard Police Department
07.2016 - 12.2023
- Assigned as a Task Force Officer to a joint F.B.I task force (VCVGTF)
- Investigate complex, lengthy, and detailed violent and gang related crimes including homicides
- Author search / arrest warrants for violent criminals
- Work with businesses who were victims of violent crimes to ensure a safer work place
- Robbery, Gang and Violent Assault presentations to department personnel, community groups and local schools
- Testify in United States District court cases and in Ventura County Superior Court as a gang expert
- Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies regarding gang intelligence and filing cases
- Assist and author search warrants in Wiretap investigations
- Cultivate and debrief confidential informants
Special Enforcement Unit & S.W.A.T.
City of Oxnard Police Department
06.2009 - 07.2015
- Conducted street gang enforcement and directed community patrol to enhance quality of life issues
- Planned and participated in numerous moderate to high risk S.W.A.T related search and arrest warrants
- Tactical Decision Making Under Stress (TDMUS) instructor for department personnel
- Less Lethal Super Sock Shotgun Instructor for the department personnel
- Provided S.W.A.T Demonstrations for various community groups and local schools
- Participated in numerous surveillances and takedowns of violent criminal offenders in both undercover and uniform capacities
- Worked closely with California State parole, Ventura County Probation Agency, and other local law enforcement agencies regarding information sharing on local gang trends
Patrol Officer
City of Oxnard Police Department
01.2004 - 07.2009
- Conducted basic law enforcement duties including traffic enforcement, drug interdiction and general enforcement
- Worked with the community and beat coordinators in my assigned beats to address beat issues and concerns
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and reducing incident escalation.
- Engaged with at-risk youth, promoting positive alternatives to criminal activities.
Education
Ventura County Community College District
Alan Hancock College
Specialized Training And Education
- Homelessness and Policing: A Collaborative Approach
- Crisis Intervention Team certified, Ventura County Sheriff's Department
- Interview and Interrogation class, Bati and Associates
- Tactical Decision Making Under Stress Instructors course, Dr. Blum
- Active Bombers course, Ventura County Sheriff's Department
- 61 combined units in Ventura County Community College District and Alan Hancock College
Professional Community Involvement
- Ventura County Special Olympics Torch Run
- Baker to Vegas Run Participant
- Pacifica High School Law Academy Presenter
Certification
Advanced Post Certificate, 09/01/16
Timeline
Patrol Officer
City of Oxnard Police Department
01.2025 - Current
Major Crimes Investigator
City of Oxnard Police Department
05.2024 - 12.2024
Patrol Officer
City of Oxnard Police Department
01.2023 - 05.2024
Violent Crimes/Gang Investigator
City of Oxnard Police Department
07.2016 - 12.2023
Special Enforcement Unit & S.W.A.T.
City of Oxnard Police Department
06.2009 - 07.2015
Patrol Officer
City of Oxnard Police Department
01.2004 - 07.2009
Alan Hancock College
Ventura County Community College District
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