Thomas Chavez
Lithia,FL
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with over 26 years in the field, specializing in team leadership, strategic investigation planning, and inter-agency collaboration. Adept at public outreach and education, with a solid background in emergency response and crime prevention. Skilled instructor with certifications from CJSTC, enhancing team capabilities and community safety.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Tampa, FL
08.1997 - 05.2024
- Led patrols in high-risk areas, significantly reducing criminal activities through strategic enforcement and community engagement.
- Spearheaded a Department of Transportation grant project, enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety in key regions.
- Developed and implemented SOPs, improving operational efficiency and safety for the Bicycle Response Unit.
- Played a pivotal role in SIRT, contributing to the successful management of civil unrest and large-scale public events.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions in areas of expertise, elevating departmental skill levels, and operational readiness.
Education
Master of Science - Economic Crime Management
Utica College
Utica, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL08-2005
Skills
- Community policing
- Investigative skills
- Emergency Response
- Inter-agency coordination
- Conflict De-escalation
- Crime prevention
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Performance Award for "Operation Summer Storm" in which I coauthored a summer time operation targeting known gang offenders who were disproportionally responsible for criminal activity within a geographic area of Hillsborough County. As a result of the operation, crime was reduced by 24.1 percent from the same period of time the year prior.
- School Resource Officer of the Year 2016 awarded by the Plant City Masonic Lodge
Certification
- CJSTC General Topics Instructor
- CJSTC Firearms Instructor
- School Resource Officer Certification
- Critical Intervention Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- First Aid and CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
08.1997 - 05.2024
- CJSTC General Topics Instructor
- CJSTC Firearms Instructor
- School Resource Officer Certification
- Critical Intervention Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- First Aid and CPR
Master of Science - Economic Crime Management
Utica College
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of Tampa
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