Reagan Selman
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Bakersfield Police Department, specializing in operational planning and execution of high-stakes tactical operations. Proven expertise in fugitive apprehension and crisis intervention, complemented by a strong background in training and mentoring personnel. Experienced in in-depth long-term criminal investigations resulting in arrests and convictions, often accomplished in collaboration with local and federal partner agencies. Recognized as Bakersfield Police Department Officer Of The Year, 2024.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield, CA
07.2015 - Current
- Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) member, engaging in surveillance, law enforcement tactical operations, fugitive tracking and apprehension.
- Authored over 150 search warrants, utilized advanced digital tracking techniques and conducted multi-day surveillance operations.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed large scale multi-agency enforcement operations, often times leading more than 20 officers in search warrant executions outside Bakersfield City Jurisdiction.
- Planned briefed and overseen the execution of numerous high risk warrant services to apprehend violent offenders within Bakersfield City Jurisdiction and within additional jurisdictions throughout the State of California.
- Have taken on impactful roles in high profile investigations such as murders, federal fugitive apprehensions, and heinous sex offenses.
- SWAT Team Operator with the roles of training cadre member, chemical agent instructor, less lethal instructor, ballistic shield instructor, and flashbang instructor.
- Have provided large scale trainings to Bakersfield Police Personnel, outside agency personnel, and federal agency personnel. Instruction has been both formal (ie. POST Certified SWAT School) and informal such as in-prompt-to trainings for shifts at the request of shift supervisors.
- Testified in court on serious offenses and have testified as an expert on Sureno Street Gangs, Crip Gangs, and Blood Gangs.
- Maintained an investigative level of access throughout our department records management systems and additional systems and databases utilized to conduct large scale criminal investigations.
- Prior gang investigator with the Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit. During which I investigated numerous gang related offenses and testified in court resulting in several predicate case convictions.
- Prior field training officer. During which I have trained several officers ultimately resulting in their success within the agency. Many of whom have gone on to be active members of special assignments within the agency.
- Prior defensive tactics instructor. During which I provided current and applicable combatives trainings to recruit officers and active officers to enhance officers safety and effectiveness in high risk operations.
Detentions Deputy
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Houston, TX
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Supervised daily operations within detention facility, ensuring safety and security protocols were followed.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate housing areas to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Responded promptly to incidents, utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts effectively.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
0351 Infantry Assaultman (Sergeant)
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
02.2009 - 12.2014
- Led tactical operations to execute combat missions and ensure mission success.
- Trained and mentored junior Marines in tactical assault techniques and operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for infantry assault operations.
- Coordinated with joint forces to enhance inter-agency collaboration during training exercises.
- Partnered with foreign forces as a combat advisor to accomplish complex operations in Afghanistan.
- Oversaw operational planning and scheduling for day to day combat operations in afghanistan.
- Provided instruction at 1st Marine Battalion Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course in regards to combat operations as an Infantry Assaultman Section Leader (defensive operations, anti-armor rocket gunnery, explosive breaching, mechanical breaching, conventional patrolling operations)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA06-2020
Basic Peace Officer - Law Enforcement
Kern Regional Training Academy
Bakersfield, CA02-2016
High School Diploma -
Anahuac High School
Anahuac, TX01-2009
Skills
- Operational planning and execution
- Specialized tactical operations in law enforcement
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Physical conditioning
- SWAT training instructor
- Proficient in investigative reporting
- Experience with search warrants
- Digital and physical surveillance techniques
- multi-agency operations
- Fugitive apprehension
- Departmental Training, ie SWAT/in-service
Timeline
Police Officer
Bakersfield Police Department
07.2015 - Current
Detentions Deputy
Harris County Sheriff's Office
12.2014 - 07.2015
0351 Infantry Assaultman (Sergeant)
United States Marine Corps
02.2009 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Basic Peace Officer - Law Enforcement
Kern Regional Training Academy
High School Diploma -
Anahuac High School