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Community Engagement
Awards
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Richard A. Baily

Lillian,AL

Summary

Seasoned law enforcement leader with 32 years of progressive experience in public safety, investigations, and tactical operations, now transitioning to corporate security and loss prevention. Proven ability to manage large teams, develop and implement safety training programs, conduct internal investigations, and collaborate with local and federal law enforcement agencies. Skilled in risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, physical security systems, and operational audits. Holds Secret-level clearance eligibility and trained in NIMS and emergency response systems.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lieutenant / Sergeant / Investigator / SWAT Commander

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
05.1994 - 05.2022
  • Retired after 28 years of service
  • - Directed law enforcement operations including patrol, investigations, training, and tactical response for a large metro agency
  • - Oversaw and trained teams of up to 20 personnel, ensuring adherence to operational policies, procedures, and safety standards
  • - Conducted internal investigations into misconduct, theft, and violations, ensuring proper documentation and reporting
  • - Administered training for over 650 personnel, creating and implementing curricula on safety, weapons, crisis response, and legal compliance
  • - Managed and participated in SWAT and high-risk tactical operations, executing search warrants, surveillance, and emergency response
  • - Collaborated with district attorneys, federal agencies, and local prosecutors to support criminal cases and compliance standards
  • - Developed and enforced departmental policies aligned with loss prevention principles, including evidence handling and asset recovery
  • - Handled performance evaluations, scheduling, budgeting, and incident reviews to maximize team accountability and efficiency

Police Officer / Field Training Officer

Pensacola Police Department
01.1990 - 05.1994
  • - Provided community policing and criminal investigations with strong adherence to public safety principles
  • - Mentored and trained new recruits in law enforcement protocols, evidence procedures, and situational judgment

Education

B.S. - Criminal Justice and Psychology

Troy University
Pensacola
12.2011

A.S. - Criminal Justice

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL

Skills

  • Internal Investigations & Surveillance, Team Training & Development, Safety Program Oversight, Security Operations & Physical Security Systems (CCTV, alarms, access control), Lost Prevention Strategies, Compliance & Risk Mitigation, Incident Command / NIMS, Law Enforcement Collaboration, Shrink Reduction & Asset Protection, Emergency Management, Operational Audits & Policy Enforcement
  • Interview and Interrogation techniques, Investigative procedures, Courtroom testimony, Risk Assessment, Ethical and Honest

Certification

  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) – Certified
  • Active Shooter Response Instructor
  • SWAT (Basic & Advanced) | Advanced Explosive Breaching
  • Crime Scene Procedures | Investigative Interviewing
  • Field Training Officer | FDLE Instructor Certification
  • Sex Crimes, Hostage Negotiations, Narcotics Investigations
  • State Certified Firearms Instructor

Community Engagement

Bilingual: English and Japanese

Awards

Medal of Courage, Medal of Distinction, Life Saving Medal, SWAT Unit Citation, Medal of Achievement

Timeline

Lieutenant / Sergeant / Investigator / SWAT Commander

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
05.1994 - 05.2022

Police Officer / Field Training Officer

Pensacola Police Department
01.1990 - 05.1994

B.S. - Criminal Justice and Psychology

Troy University

A.S. - Criminal Justice

Pensacola State College

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