Renzo M. Silva
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with over 27 years of experience in patrol, investigations, and facility operations. Proven expertise in managing and solving complex investigations, identifying and disrupting criminal activity, and mentoring new investigators. Hardworking and conscientious with high integrity. Skillfully obtain evidence and statements with both modern and traditional policing techniques.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
New York City Police Department
Brooklyn, NY
07.2002 - 06.2024
- Conducted and managed over 2,500 criminal investigations, including homicides, assaults, and robberies, leading to a high rate of closures.
- Reviewed police records and other information sources to obtain leads in cases.
- Prepared detailed reports of investigative activities and findings.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
- Developed profiles of suspects based on evidence gathered.
- Initiated undercover operations to investigate suspected criminal activity.
- Conducted background checks on individuals involved in an investigation.
- Maintained professional relationships with members of the community while conducting investigations.
- Served subpoenas and other legal documents related to investigations.
- Interviewed victims, informants and suspects using appropriate techniques in order to collect accurate information about the incident.
- Researched applicable laws when necessary for cases.
- Organized surveillance operations for investigations. Monitored suspect activities through use of electronic devices or physical surveillance.
- Identified patterns in criminal behavior that could be used for future investigations.
- Mentored and guided new investigators, providing hands-on training in case management, evidence collection, and suspect interrogations. Advised officers on proper procedures for gathering evidence at crime scenes.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
- Obtained search warrants and executed them to gather evidence related to a case.
- Assisted prosecutors with trial preparation by providing expert opinion on matters related to the case. Attended court hearings as a representative of the department. Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases concerning facts during investigations.
- Assisted in preparing detailed reports and briefings for supervisory meetings in COMPStat, ensuring accurate and timely information flow.
- Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Created process to capture, integrate, and maintain data supporting field information applications.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for criminal prosecutor case logs, records, reports, and agendas.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing, and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
- Conducted background investigations for personnel security clearances.
Correctional Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
New York, NY
07.1997 - 07.2002
- In my last year with the NYCDOC I was assigned to the (SRG) Gang Unit, responsible for identifying gang members and tracking their movements within the facility.
- Developed and maintained intelligence reports on gang activities, significantly contributing to internal security measures.
- Liaised with local and federal agencies to share intelligence, facilitating broader law enforcement efforts in gang control.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NYSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Procedure Law
New York City Department of Corrections Academy
6626 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379Some College (No Degree) - Police Science
New York City Police Academy
235 East 20th Street, NY NYSkills
- Investigative Expertise: Proficient in conducting complex criminal investigations, including homicides, burglaries, robberies, assaults, gang-related crimes and financial fraud
- Law Enforcement Leadership: Experienced in mentoring and training junior officers, as well as assisting in leadership duties within a Detective Squad
- Interagency Collaborations: Skilled in working with various law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and coordinate criminal investigations
- Report Writings and Briefing: Strong ability to prepare comprehensive reports and deliver effective briefings to supervisors and interagency partners
- Controlled tactical operations
- Interviewing witnesses
- Conducting computer checks and background checks
- Testifying skills
Affiliations
- Volunteer Softball Coach for children.
- Assistant event coordinator for Knight of Columbus (Council No.497)
Accomplishments
- October 22, 2001 - Awarded Certificate of Outstanding Performance in the efforts following the World Trade Center Disaster.
- June 24, 2008 - Presented with Community Award by Brooklyn North Zone 2 Advisory Board.
- August 14, 2008 - Awarded and honored with COMPStat Award.
- December 23, 2008 - Promoted to Detective Third Grade
- November 20, 2015 - Honored and Awarded with Brooklyn Borough Citation Award presented by Eric Adams.
- September 30, 2016 - Promoted to Detective Second Grade
- October 07, 2017 - Awarded Certificate of Distinction by Members of the 19th Senate District
- April 01, 2022 - Promoted to Detective First Grade
- February 15, 2023 - Awarded Certificate of Appreciation through the DEA
- Awarded Thirty-two Meritorious Police Duty Medals
- Awarded Eleven Excellence Police Duty Medals
- Awarded two unit citations.
Certification
- Auto Crime Division School
- BRAM - Burglary Robbery Apprehension Module Course
- Interrogation Course
- Homicide Course
- Anti-Crime - Plain Cloth Course
- Criminal Investigation Course
- Citywide and National Incident Management System Training. NIMS/CIMS
- Dignitary Trained
- Full Carry License
- Narcotics and Narcan trained
- CPR Trained
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Detective
New York City Police Department
07.2002 - 06.2024
Correctional Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
07.1997 - 07.2002
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Queens College of The City University of New York
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Procedure Law
New York City Department of Corrections Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Police Science
New York City Police Academy
- Auto Crime Division School
- BRAM - Burglary Robbery Apprehension Module Course
- Interrogation Course
- Homicide Course
- Anti-Crime - Plain Cloth Course
- Criminal Investigation Course
- Citywide and National Incident Management System Training. NIMS/CIMS
- Dignitary Trained
- Full Carry License
- Narcotics and Narcan trained
- CPR Trained
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