RAYMOND ROZALES

• Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 18 officers.
• Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
• Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
• Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
• Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
• Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
• Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
• Led homicide, Assault, CSC, and other heinous crime investigations.
• Drafted multiple warrants.

• Managed websites and social media accounts applying communication strategies and branding to maintain consistent voice and presence.
• Managed routine and crisis communications with media and members of public.
• Set up interviews with staff members to field media requests.
• Wrote press releases, talking points and and responses to requests for information.
• Responsible for communicating with the public, media, and/or coordinating with other agencies, as necessary, with incident related information requirements.

• Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities including law enforcement, crime prevention; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Managed the department: Led employees
  and managed the day-to-day operations of
  the department, including staffing,
  budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Set department policies: Developed and implemented department policies and procedures to ensure that the
  department operated effectively,
  efficiently, and responsively to the needs of
  the community.
• Ensured public safety: Ensured that the department responded effectively to calls for service and addressed
  crime and disorder in the community.
• Built community relationships: Led initiatives to help build positive relationships with community members and stakeholders, while promoting trust,
  cooperation, and partnership in addressing
  public safety issues.
• Provided leadership and guidance: Accountable for providing leadership and guidance to department staff, including setting goals and objectives, while providing training and professional development opportunities, and promoting a culture of accountability, equity, justice, and excellence.
• Interagency Collaboration: Responsible for collaborating with other law enforcement agencies and community organizations in the City, County, and State to address public safety issues and promote effective and efficient service delivery.
• Compliance with laws and regulations: Responsible for ensuring that the department is operating in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Played a critical role in ensuring that
  the North St. Paul PD is effectively serving and protecting the community while promoting public safety and order.
• Direct and assist with investigations of major crimes, accidents, or other unusual incidents.
• Represent the Police Department and maintain a positive working relationship with other departments, elected officials, media, outside agencies, and police union.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

• Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
• Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
• Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
• Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
• Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
• Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
• Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
• Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
• Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
• Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
• Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
• Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
• Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
• Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.

• Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
• Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
• Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
• Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
• Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
• Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.

• Communicate with workers, union leaders and chain of command regarding issues related to union ideas, concerns, incidents, and updates.
• Work closely with any internal Investigation cases involving Officers and/or Sergeants.
• Listen to co-workers and provide a confidential way for members to bring forward their ideas and concerns.
• Attend MPPOA and LELS conferences and/or meetings.
• Negotiate Labor contracts for safer work conditions and competitive compensation and benefits.
• Value the courage, compassion, professionalism of those I represent.

• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
• Supervise team of FTOs and oversee the Field Training Program.
• Organize Field Training Academy
• Manage new recruit schedules for the course of their Field Training.
• Manage On-Boarding process of new recruit.
• Train new recruit and document their performance.

• Guide and instruct the recruit during training period.
• Evaluate the performance demonstrated by the recruit.
• Document the performance demonstrated by the recruit.
• Teach the recruit the day-to-day operations; report writing; geography; investigative skills; gathering of information; scene management; squad and tactical equipment management.
• Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
• Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the recruit.
• Teach the recruit policy and procedure.

• A member of the International Police Mountain Bike Association, which is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the use of bikes for public safety, providing resources and networking opportunities.
• Patrol within the City limits and respond to calls.
• Patrol special events when they are held.
• Utilize bike patrol shift opportunities to promote community policing by interacting with the community and businesses.

The TZD (Towards Zero Deaths) enforcement grant agencies in Ramsey County demonstrate that improving safety on Minnesota roads takes face-to-face outreach and enforcement to influence behaviors. Their efforts included pedestrian safety enforcement, distributing treat coupons to children they see wearing safety helmets while on a bike, scooter, skateboard or in-line skates, coordinated extra enforcement and reporting follow-up, high-visibility DWI enforcement on specific roads, and billboard messaging on safe driving behavior. Their work focused on all traffic safety issues with an emphasis on impaired driving, occupant protection (seat belts and child seats), speed and distracted driving.

Grant-funded agencies are nominated for the Commissioner’s Award based on several criteria, including:

• Continuous coordinated enforcement efforts throughout the year on behaviors that can impact Minnesotans in tragic ways – no seat belt use, distracted driving, drunk driving and speeding.
• Community awareness and educational activities such as child passenger safety clinics and traffic safety education.
• Timely and accurate reporting of extra enforcement campaign results.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
• Host Ramsey County Traffic Safety Initiative detail events in North St. Paul and provide briefings prior to shift start.
• Attend monthly meetings with all program coordinators.

• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
• Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
• Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
• Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
• Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
• Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
• Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
• Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
• Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
• Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
• Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
• Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.

• Patrol city in reserve squad watching for any suspicious activity
  
• Conduct house and business checks
  
• Complete a daily activity log
  
• Maintain quality radio communication
  
• Communicate and interact with the community residents, business persons, and outside agencies
  
• Assist officers with traffic stops, medical calls, and miscellaneous calls
  
• Train new recruits