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RONALD HONYUMPTEWA

Tuba City,AZ

Summary

Focused Emergency Management Director develops comprehensive disaster plans and oversees emergency response teams. Trains personnel to respond appropriately in crisis situations with detailed protocols and clear communication of specific tasks. Coordinates programs to mitigate destructive effects of disasters with implementation of attested emergency activities.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Member

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
09.2022 - Current
  • Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making.
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.

Enhanced board effectiveness by implementing innovative strategies and best practices.

  • Reviewed financial reports, budgets, and audit results to monitor the organization''s fiscal health.
  • Streamlined decision-making processes for improved company performance and growth.
  • Evaluated CEO performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.

Director- Dept. of Public Safety

Hopi Tribe
03.2022 - Current

Collaborated with neighboring jurisdictions to develop regional safety initiatives that benefited multiple communities simultaneously.

  • Enhanced public safety by implementing effective strategies and policies in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.
  • Developed and executed successful emergency management plans for natural disasters, resulting in minimized damage and loss of life.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability within the department, ensuring all personnel adhered to high ethical standards while conducting their duties in service of public safety goals.
  • Established clear and effective policies to protect public visiting facilities and grounds.
  • Developed comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and prioritize mitigation efforts.
  • Increased public awareness on disaster preparedness through the development of educational materials and outreach activities.

Lieutenant

Tohono O'odham Police Department
03.2016 - 01.2021
  • Regularly directs, supervises or coordinates the work and projects of the supervisory personnel within their division to ensure timely and quality activities or work products
  • Assists with the implementation and evaluation of Department policies, procedures, programs, and projects
  • Analyzes and reviews the needs, trends and statistics to effectively resolve organizational and community issues
  • Develops partnerships and contacts with community representatives, external organizations and other entities to foster and implement strategic objectives
  • Develops specialized plans and performs research on projects assigned, while preparing and supervising the preparation of necessary reports and records
  • Monitors, mentors and promotes the leadership development of first line supervisors
  • Researches new developments in law enforcement, revises departmental rules and regulations; communicates updates as needed
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Chief Ranger (Police)

The Hopi Tribe - Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
07.2011 - 03.2016
  • Serve as a liaison between the Hopi Tribe and Tribal, State, and Federal governmental officials
  • Serve as a liaison between the HRES and other related Tribal Departments (Courts, Prosecutors, Behavioral Health, etc.)
  • Report to the Hopi Tribal Legislative body (Tribal Council) regarding matters of public safety
  • Developed and implemented HRES Policy and Procedures, which governs departmental operating policies and procedures
  • Responsible for annual departmental budget development and management
  • Increased the operating/staffing budget from $660,000 to $1.6 million within one year of appointment
  • Applied for and awarded $900,000 US DOJ Community Oriented Policing Services Grant
  • Developed program and implemented policy for the US DOJ Sex Offender Registration Notification Act.

Police Sergeant

Salt River Pima Maricopa Community
10.2007 - 06.2011
  • Performed ongoing analysis of policies and procedures and recommend appropriate changes to senior management
  • Interpreted and applied Tribal, Federal and State laws in a wide variety of situations
  • Provided recommendations for commendation and disciplinary action for subordinate personnel
  • Conducted yearly Performance Evaluation Appraisal Reports for Corporal and Officers
  • Reviewed allegations of misconduct and cases involving the use of deadly force
  • Supported and participated in community oriented policing programs and activities
  • Acted as a liaison between Tribal, State and Federal law enforcement agencies and related organizations
  • Coordinated and supervised Officers and Detectives at crime scenes (e.g
  • Homicides, drive by shootings, narcotics investigation, vehicular fatalities, etc.)
  • Evaluated reports prepared by subordinate staff to assure quality and determine the need for continued investigation.

Police Detective

Salt River Pima Maricopa Community
04.2003 - 10.2007
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies (Tribal, City, and State Police Departments, US ATF, US Marshalls, FBI, US DEA and AZ HIDTA) when conducting investigations or apprehending suspects that cross-jurisdictional boundaries
  • Knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures involving the handling of suspects, crime scene control, care of prisoners, and the presentation of evidence in Tribal, Federal and State court
  • Assigned to investigate and conduct surveillance on known criminals involved in gang activities, narcotics sales, drive-by shooting, and/or weapons violations
  • Responsible for managing police informants who assisted in narcotics, gang activities and major crimes investigations
  • Diligently investigated reported crimes
  • Upon assignment of the case, immediately interviewed the complainant, victim, and witness
  • Kept supervisors informed of the progress of investigations
  • Submitted written reports of activities regarding assigned cases to the Sergeant of the Criminal Investigation Division
  • Conducted follow-up of all cases until final disposition of the case was issued or declared inactive by the Sergeant
  • Prepared for and presented cases in Tribal, State, and Federal court
  • Prepared written affidavits and search warrants for presentation to the Assistant US Attorney to be served on suspects committing crimes on Tribal, State, and Federal land.

Police Officer

Salt River Police Department
07.2000 - 04.2003
  • Enforced the laws of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
  • Patrolled a designated area of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community by radio equipped car, motorcycle, bicycle or on foot, to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime
  • Responded to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies
  • Wrote detailed reports on police-related activities
  • Interviewed persons with complaints and assured proper disposition or directed them to the proper authorities
  • Secured crime scenes, administered first aid, arbitrated disputes, conducted preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathered evidence, obtained witness statements, apprehended suspects, made arrests, and transported offenders
  • Testified as a witness in Tribal, Federal, and State court in connection with arrests and investigations.

Police Ranger

The Hopi Tribe - Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
04.1994 - 10.1998
  • Enforced the laws of the Hopi Tribe
  • Patrolled the Hopi Reservation by radio-equipped car or on foot, to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime
  • Responded to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, and other misdemeanors and felonies
  • Wrote detailed reports on police-related activities
  • Interviewed persons with complaints and assured proper disposition or directed them to the proper authorities
  • Secured crime scenes, administered first aid, arbitrated disputes, conducted preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathered evidence, obtained witness statements, apprehended suspects, made arrests, and transported offenders
  • Testified as a witness in Tribal, Federal, and State court in connection with arrests and investigations.

Education

BS - Information Technology- Cybersecurity

DeVry
05.2022

AAS - Information Technology- Cybersecurity

DeVry
02.2021

Skills

  • Management & Supervision

Executive Development

  • Budget Management
  • Government relations
  • Communication
  • Sustaining Cultural Change
  • Vision
  • Strategic Planning
  • People Management
  • Operations Management

Accomplishments

  • July 2015 Speaker at the United Nation Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 8th Session
  • Certification: US FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association - 29th Executive Leadership Institute; US FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association - 77th Command Leadership Institute; US FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association - 92nd Supervision Leadership Institute; US FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association- Trilogy Award; Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy - Implementation of SORNA; Law Enforcement Institute - Reid Method of Criminal Interviews and Interrogation; Public Agency Training Council - Child Abuse Investigations; US DEA - Drug Interdiction, US DOJ ATF - Post Blast Investigation; US Department of Homeland Security - Active Shooter, US Attorney's Office - Special Law Enforcement Commission
  • Training: Crisis Intervention; FBI Officer Survival Awareness; Preservation and Collection of Physical Evidence; The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation; Surveillance; Gang Investigation; Photography; Homicide Investigation; Detective investigation; Police Supervision; FEMA Incident Command System; FEMA ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; Gang Investigations; Narcotics Investigation; Photography; Street Crimes; Emergency Response to Terrorism; Street Development; Concealment; Conspiracy Investigation; Pitfalls of Undercover Work; Federal RICO Investigations; Operational Intelligence with Motorcycle Gangs; Asset Forfeiture Investigation, Fraud Investigation; Terrorism, Tactics and Tactical EMS; Search and Seizure laws; Consensual Encounters; DUI Detection; Illegal Firearms Investigation; Hotel/Motel Interdiction; Clandestine Lab for First Responders; Domestic Violence Investigation; Child abuse / Neglect Investigation; Child Exploitation; Criminal Jurisdiction on Indian Country; Victims of Crime

Additional Information

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS , 2000 Rookie Officer of the Year - Salt River Police Department 2002 Police Officer of the Year - Salt River Police Department 2003 Meritorious Service Award - Salt River Police Department 2006 Meritorious Service Award - Salt River Police Department 2007 Appreciation Award- US Department of Justice ATF 2019-2020 -Deans List 4.0 GPA- DeVry University

Timeline

Board Member

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
09.2022 - Current

Director- Dept. of Public Safety

Hopi Tribe
03.2022 - Current

Lieutenant

Tohono O'odham Police Department
03.2016 - 01.2021

Chief Ranger (Police)

The Hopi Tribe - Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
07.2011 - 03.2016

Police Sergeant

Salt River Pima Maricopa Community
10.2007 - 06.2011

Police Detective

Salt River Pima Maricopa Community
04.2003 - 10.2007

Police Officer

Salt River Police Department
07.2000 - 04.2003

Police Ranger

The Hopi Tribe - Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
04.1994 - 10.1998

BS - Information Technology- Cybersecurity

DeVry

AAS - Information Technology- Cybersecurity

DeVry
RONALD HONYUMPTEWA