Ronald D Hurst

• Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
• Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 12 officers.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
• Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
• Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
• Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect public safety swiftly.
• Coordinated special event security details, working closely with organizers to ensure public safety during large gatherings.
• Conducted thorough investigations into serious crimes, resulting in significant case closures and community safety improvements.
• Led negotiations during critical incidents, successfully de-escalating potentially dangerous situations.
• Organized public safety fairs, providing valuable safety information and resources to community members.
• Designed and executed training simulations, preparing officers for wide range of real-world scenarios.
• Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
• Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
• Ran the Special Investigations Unit including Gangs, Narcotics. Vice enforcement, and dignitary protection.

• Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
• Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
• Collaborated with police officers at crime scenes and during investigations and documented actions, findings and evidence.
• Supervised crime prevention activities.
• Provided support during emergency situations such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks, ensuring public safety and order.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities during stressful situations providing guidance and support to fellow officers.
• Trained junior officers on department procedures, policies, and best practices, resulting in a more effective workforce.
• Served as acting supervisor when necessary, effectively managing officer assignments and overseeing daily operations.
• Developed curriculum, scheduled training, managed budgets, conducted site assessments and implemented security initiatives in leadership role.
• Assisted in the development of new training programs to better prepare officers for the challenges they face on the job.
• Testified in court proceedings to present evidence and ensure just outcomes for victims of crime.

• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
• Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
• Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
• Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
• Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
• Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• During school off-season worked asa field training officer and was assigned to the Special Investigations Unit.

Assigned to OC Pro-Act methamphetamine Lab Task Force (California Department of Justice)

• Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
• Solved complex criminal cases by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Collaborated with federal agencies on high-profile cases, resulting in successful arrests and convictions of dangerous criminals.
• Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
• Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
• Managed confidential informants effectively to gather valuable intelligence on criminal activities within the community.
• Prepared comprehensive reports detailing investigative findings, supporting effective prosecutorial efforts in court cases.
• Conducted surveillance operations for intelligence gathering, leading to successful apprehension of suspects.
• Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness, providing accurate and detailed accounts of investigations conducted.
• Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
• Led a team of detectives responsible for investigating a wide range of criminal offenses including homicides, robberies, and drug trafficking cases.
• Coordinated multi-agency task forces focused on addressing specific crime trends or patterns within the jurisdictional area.
• Oversaw undercover operations designed to infiltrate criminal organizations, resulting in significant arrests and dismantling of illegal enterprises.
• Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
• Utilized advanced forensic tools and technologies to analyze evidence, leading to breakthroughs in challenging investigations.
• Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
• Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
• Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
• Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.

• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
• Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
• Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
• Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
• Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
• Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.

• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
• Provided ongoing feedback to trainees regarding their progress, identifying areas for improvement and recommending strategies for success.
• Improved officer performance by developing comprehensive training programs focused on practical skills and situational awareness.
• Maintained accurate records of each officer''s progress throughout their training program, facilitating timely completion of required milestones for graduation from probationary status.
• Increased officer safety by providing in-depth instruction on defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, and emergency vehicle operation.
• Collaborated with fellow Field Training Officers to develop innovative teaching methods that resonated with diverse learning styles among trainees.
• Developed customized lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs while adhering to overall curriculum requirements set forth by the department administration.
• Promoted positive interactions between trainees and experienced officers in order to foster a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork throughout the department.
• Enhanced trainee retention rates through the implementation of targeted mentoring and support initiatives.
• Supported fellow Field Training Officers during periods of high workload or staffing shortages, ensuring continuity of quality education across all cohorts of trainees.
• Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.

• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
• Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
• Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
• Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
• Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
• Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
• Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.