Robert Kennedy

Long Beach Police Department, California

Career Criminal Apprehension Team (CCAT)-June 2019 to present

• Robbery/Homicide surveillance and apprehension.
• Deputized United States Marshals-TaskForce Officer.
• Assigned to complex investigations with suspect who have a exhibited high propensity to violence.
• Work in a plain clothes undercover capacity.
• Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
• Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
• Handled sensitive internal investigations of employees who are involved in criminal activity.
• Instructor for department in tactical operations involving vehicle takedowns.
• Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.

Department of Homeland Security- Los Angeles Border Enforcement Security Taskforce (LA BEST) -Sept 2015 to June 2019

• I served as a Task Force Officer with the United States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Border Enforcement Security Taskforce under the Office of the Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles (“LA BEST”). LA BEST is a taskforce aimed at identifying, targeting, and eliminating vulnerabilities to the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport Complex and the surrounding transportation and maritime corridors.
• LA BEST conducted Human Trafficking and Cartel Narcotics investigation in the greater Los Angeles and surrounding jurisdictions.
• Experienced in the Federal Justice system and crimes. I have conducted numerous Federal investigations and filing in Federal Court.
• Obtained contacts with local, state and federal police agencies throughout the United States and Internationally.

Long Beach Port Security Unit-2013 to 2019

• Port Security Officer assigned to conduct patrol functions in the Long Beach Port Complex and waterways in the surrounding areas.
• Highly trained in maritime operations with in emphasis in the role of Homeland Security.
• Experienced in railroad operations entering and exiting the Port of Long Beach.
• Department Instructor for UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) certification and operations. Conducting patrol functions in remote and hard to access areas ie - Railroad tracks.
• Obtained a United States Merchant Mariner Credential (Boat Captains License) and TWIC Card.
• Performed Patrol duties and handled calls of service in the Port of Long Beach.

Long Beach Police Financial Crimes Unit-2012 to 2013

• Assigned to the Forgery/Fraud detail investigating minor to complex cases, including Financial Elder Abuse, Embezzlement, Corporate Fraud and Forgery.
• Prepared and served warrants for financial records.
• Obtained court filings and arrest warrants in the California Superior Courts.

Long Beach Violent Sexual Predator Unit-2009 to 2012

• Conducted Megan's Law sex registrant compliance checks.
• Liaison with California State Parole Agents to arrest out of compliance parolees.

Long Beach Night Auto Theft Team- 2003 to 2009

• Specialized unit to combat property crimes occurring during the evening hours.
• Developed and maintained confidential informants.

Long Beach North Bicycle Unit- 2000-2003

• Conducted bicycle patrol in business districts.
• Engaged with the community on a personnel level to foster ideas and solutions to issues specific to the business districts.

Long Beach Police North Division Patrol- 1996 to 2000.

• Responding to emergency complaints, other request for service, proactive policing and developing techniques and abilities in order to solve conflicts.

Long Beach Police Academy and Patrol training- 1995