Richard Eidlhuber
Huntington Beach CA Police Department
La Mirada,CA
29
years of professional experience
Conscientious criminal investigations team member bringing 23 years of achievement in evidence collection, suspect interviews and case documentation. Vigilant, meticulous and systematic in gathering data and following leads. Skillfully build rapport and thoroughly analyze encounters and scenes to support criminal prosecution of Fraud and Forgery cases. Effective at writing reports and affidavits, interviewing witnesses and suspects by applying persuasive communication skills and understanding of the law. Proven investigator with a self-motivated and flexible style.
Education professional prepared to drive impactful learning experiences and innovative curriculum development. Expertise in creating interactive lesson plans and fostering supportive learning environment. Team-oriented with focus on achieving educational goals and adapting to dynamic classroom needs.
Work History
Training and Education Specialist
2 Years 2 Months- Designed instructional support materials aligned with learner needs and program objectives
- Developed instructional strategies aligned with curriculum standards and learner needs.
- Created police officer training courses on a technology platform which delivers the courses online or through the company application.
- Reviewed and edited body worn camera footage using Adobe Premier Pro to use in education course.
Crisis Negotiation Team
9 Years 7 Months- Team Leader 2019 to present
- Executed emergency response in crisis situations, diffusing tensions and preventing potential violence.
- Engaged in conversations with individuals experiencing crises to understand their needs.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving to connect with persons in crisis to obtain peaceful resolution
Economic Crimes Detective
9 Years 10 Months- Conducted thorough investigations into Fraud and Forgery activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Identified witnesses, collected statements, and analyzed information to support legal remedies for violations of standards.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Conducted comprehensive investigations into fraud and forgery activities, strengthening the foundation for criminal cases.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court to ensure effective prosecution.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
Evidence Analyst/Court Liaison
1 Year 9 Months- Tracked crime trends and identified patterns to inform prevention and operational decisions.
- Analyzed crime, arrest, and incident data to support policing strategies and resource allocation.
- Prepared detailed reports using CAD, RMS, and spreadsheet tools for command staff review.
- Monitored departmental records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Crime Task Force
2 Years- Managed assignments of criminal cases involving career criminals and recurring crimes to ensure thorough investigation.
- Managed case agent responsibilities throughout the investigation the entire investigation.
- Conducted surveillance and gathered evidence relevant to the case.
- Used evidence gathered through surveillance to author search warrants.
- Collaborated with team members by cataloging evidence, assisting with surveillance, and authoring detailed reports to facilitate case progress.
Directed Enforcement Team
5 Years 11 Months- This team's focus was Community Based Policing. In this model out of box methods were used to solve long-standing issues in the community.
- Enhanced expertise in specialized techniques for community engagement within law enforcement.
- Created excellent working relationships with all of various departments within the city.
- Created excellent working relationships with all of various departments within the city.
Field Training Officer
1 Year- Trained and supervised several Police Officer Trainees in patrol environment.
- Reviewed police reports for accuracy and instructed new recruits on tactics and safe operational methods in patrol environment.
- As Field Training Officer performed direct supervision responsibilities of Police Officer Trainees. Each Trainee was assigned to me for 6 weeks.
Police Patrol Officer
10 Years 10 Months- Conducted thorough investigations into Fraud and Forgeries activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Delivered professional testimony to reinforce case evidence, establish timelines, and provide law enforcement insights.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of the community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Conducted thorough investigations into Fraud and forgery activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of the community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates, enhancing job performance and contributing to higher case clearance rates.
- Performed surveillance on individuals, properties, and events to gather intelligence.
- Conducted 40-50 interviews per week with targets, witnesses and subjects.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Criminal cases.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Gathered statements from witnesses to identify key persons of interest in cases.
- Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interest.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Skills
Statement collection
Curriculum development
Report writing
Court preparation
Training evaluation
Training needs assessment
Affidavits
Interrogation
Conflict resolution
Instructional technology
Remote instruction
Accomplishments
March 2025, I received recognition for a major fraud case which I worked as the case agent with the United States Secret Service. This was a time share fraud case with over 400 victims and more than 2.5 million in losses. 6 defendants were indited federally.
Timeline
Training and Education Specialist
Performa Labs
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Evidence Analyst/Court Liaison
University of California Irvine Police Department
12.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Crisis Negotiation Team
Huntington Beach CA Police Department
04.2017 - CurrentRead More
Economic Crimes Detective
Huntington Beach CA Police Department
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
Crime Task Force
Huntington Beach CA Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2017Read More
Directed Enforcement Team
City Of Huntington Beach
02.2009 - 01.2015Read More
Field Training Officer
Huntington Beach CA Police Department
02.2008 - 02.2009Read More
Police Patrol Officer
City Of Huntington Beach
04.1998 - 02.2009Read More
Goldenwest College
Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
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Skills
- Witness interviews
- Criminal law proficiency
- Report writing
- Leading team operations