SERGIO A. CORRAL

Police Officer

New Mexico State Police

05.2016 - Current

Provided armed security presence at high-profile locations, including dignitary protection for Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham during travel and events, ensuring safe and lawful handling of firearms—directly aligning with requirements for Supreme Court Justices and off-site protection.
Developed and implemented comprehensive emergency preparedness programs, including emergency planning, continuity of operations plans, and disaster recovery procedures to recover lost or vulnerable information in emergencies.
Instructor for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy since 2019. Teaching several recruit classes, basic academy classes, civilian classes, and dispatch classes. Over 500 hours of instructor experience.
Planned and directed crisis management activities as a certified Crisis/Hostage Negotiator since 2020, achieving a 95% success rate in negotiations involving several hours of direct engagement with subjects; utilized mediation techniques to resolve conflicts and guide parties toward mutual agreement.
Developed and maintained policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures for security management, risk mitigation, and incident response, including command structures, protocols, and communication routes for emergencies.
Conducted threat assessments and developed security and safety protocols, including procedures to identify serious threats, prioritize emergency management needs, and take protective actions.
Developed and facilitated security awareness and response training, including QPR suicide prevention, dealing with mentally ill individuals, CIT, and HB 90 instruction, delivering learning-centered sessions in inclusive environments.
Built strong partnerships among judicial entities, law enforcement, governmental bodies, and the public to ensure successful security operations, initiating collaborations to strengthen communication and trust.
Prepared and presented training presentations on topics like interrogation techniques, criminal investigations, and self-defense; served on statewide committees addressing emergency services and security trends.
Investigated crimes, accidents, and offenses; apprehended offenders, conducted interviews/interrogations, and completed detailed incident reports capturing data on intelligence, funding needs, and operational interruptions.
Kept up to date with the latest trends in court security and management locally and nationally through ongoing professional development and certifications.
Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Enforced traffic laws to enhance public safety and reduce violations.
Conducted thorough investigations on criminal activities and gathered evidence for prosecution.
Collaborated with community members to build trust and promote crime prevention initiatives.
Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring swift resolution of incidents and service delivery.
Provided training to new officers on department protocols, enhancing overall team efficacy.
Developed strategic plans for patrol routes based on crime trends and community needs.