Robert Arena
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Detective investigator with results-driven and focused approach to completing work. [20]-year career in Law enforcement . Known for excellent attention to detail and great work ethic.
Dependable with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Evidence Specialist
West Palm Beach Police Dept
West Palm Beach
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for intake and storage of all evidence seized by The West Palm Beach police dept
- Enter all Submitted property into the appropriate computer System, verify accuracy of all submitted paperwork, create Tracking labels for each piece of evidence/property
- Conduct A.T.F checks on all firearms submitted
- Transport narcotics to the West Palm Beach sheriff’s office for Testing and transport all tested narcotics back to the West Palm Beach police Department for storage
- Return property to citizens when necessary
- Conducted evidence viewings for the Prosecutors office
- Disposed of evidence no longer needed for court
- Responded to crime scenes to assist CSI members when Needed.
DETECTIVE
NYPD INTELLIGENCE DIVISION OPERATIONS
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Triage assign and conduct preliminary investigations for all terrorism leads in conjunction with the Joint Terrorism Taskforce
- Monitor the 911 Sprint counter terrorism project
- Responsible for the N.Y.P.D Intelligence Division Investigative Language Program
- Intake of all Threats to public officials and members of the service
- Liaison to the New York City Commission to the U.N
- Assigned to the Intelligence Division Command and Control Center for all major events in New York City such as U.N
- General Assembly, Republican National Convention & all large scale demonstrations
- Administrator of the Intelligence Division text notification system.
Detective
N.Y.P.D. Intelligence Division Borough Intelligence Team Manhattan
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Carried out investigation of Terrorism Leads interviewing complainants, witnesses, Subjects and related persons and making arrests
- Assigned to the FBI “PENTBOMB” Taskforce post September 11TH 2001
- Assisted Precinct Detective Squads with investigation of high priority cases
- Conducted interviews of individuals arrested in order to obtain information in Regards to major crimes, wanted persons and crimes associated with the financing of Terrorism
- Utilize confidential informants to conduct controlled buys in high crime areas.
Detective
N.Y.P.D. Narcotics Intelligence Unit
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Assisted Precinct Detective Squads with the investigation of crimes deemed to be Drug related
- Conducted debriefings of all Narcotic Division prisoners
- Created case folders containing all relevant computer inquiries for Homicides, Shootings Home Invasions along with all other major incidents at the request of the Detective Squad commanding officer
- Assisted O.C.C.B and precinct level narcotic units with entry and execution of search Warrants
- Trained in the use of thermal imaging camera to detect trap locations
- Created wanted card project
- D.E.C.s Liaison with the D.E.A.
Detective
N.Y.P.D. Organized Crime Control Bureau
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Conducted short- and long-term investigations managing all aspects of the investigation Of drug operations
- Developed and managed confidential informants
- Conducted extensive surveillance operations
- Applied for and obtained search warrants
- Executed in excess of 200 search warrants
- Effected approximately 150 arrests
- Seized assets from the sale of narcotics through the New York State Office of Special Narcotics
- Testified in State, City, Civil and Federal Courts.
Police Officer
NYCHA Narcotics Enforcement Unit
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Conducted short- and long-term investigations of drug operations that impacted the New York City Housing Authority
- Effected in excess of 100 arrests
- Managed confidential informants and conducted controlled buys
- Applied for and received over 50 search warrants
- Executed in excess of 200 search warrants
- Testified in City State and Federal courts
- Worked with the management of the NYC Housing Authority and testified in Civil Court to evict tenants convicted of drug offenses.
Police Officer
New York City Housing Authority
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Enforced policies and procedures established for public safety and security in Accordance with the New York State Penal Laws
- Interact on a daily basis with people from all socio-economic backgrounds
- Handled emergency situations requiring quick decision making and responsive action
- Performed short and long term investigations involving plain clothes, surveillance and Patrol functions
- Effected in excess of 200 arrests
- Testified in criminal prosecutions
- Maintained daily logs on crime, time management and vehicular condition
- Provided information, directions problem resolution and trouble shooting to the General public.
Education
New York City Police Academy
06.1986
Midwood High School
06.1977
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Emergency Response
- Professional Demeanor
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Analytical Skills
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Analytical Thinking
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Self Motivation
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
Professional Development
- Criminal Investigation Course.
- Intelligence collection and Analysis.
- Narcotics Training and Identification.
- Expert Search Warrant Entry.
- Interrogation Training.
- Auto Crime Course
- Detection and prevention of Suicide Bombers
- Firearms Training 9MM and 38 Cal.
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- Criminal investigative course
- Intelligence collection and Analysis.
- Narcotics Training and Identification.
- Expert Search Warrant Entry.
- Interrogation Training.
- Detection and prevention of Suicide Bombers
- Firearms Training 9MM and 38 Cal
Accomplishments
- 12 Medals/Commendations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Evidence Specialist
West Palm Beach Police Dept
01.2007 - 01.2010
DETECTIVE
NYPD INTELLIGENCE DIVISION OPERATIONS
01.2003 - 01.2006
Detective
N.Y.P.D. Intelligence Division Borough Intelligence Team Manhattan
01.2001 - 01.2003
Detective
N.Y.P.D. Narcotics Intelligence Unit
01.1997 - 01.2001
Detective
N.Y.P.D. Organized Crime Control Bureau
01.1992 - 01.1997
Police Officer
NYCHA Narcotics Enforcement Unit
01.1990 - 01.1992
Police Officer
New York City Housing Authority
01.1986 - 01.1990
New York City Police Academy
Midwood High School
- Criminal investigative course
- Intelligence collection and Analysis.
- Narcotics Training and Identification.
- Expert Search Warrant Entry.
- Interrogation Training.
- Detection and prevention of Suicide Bombers
- Firearms Training 9MM and 38 Cal
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