Trey Salinas
The Colony,TX
Summary
Experienced police officer with an extensive background in S.W.A.T. and military tactics and leadership. Proven success as a Field Training Officer and instructor, enhancing the effectiveness of police recruits and veteran officers at TCPD. Awarded for leadership, physical fitness, and marksmanship capabilities. Natural ability to lead and take responsibility, backed by professional training and experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
The Colony Police Department
The Colony, Texas
04.2020 - Current
- Holds an Advanced Peace Officer Certification with over five years of patrol experience, including night shift, day shift, and Grandscape.
- Field Training Officer for three years, having personally trained over 20 officers.
- Member of the S.W.A.T. Team for over three years, holding the current billet of senior less-lethal operator.
- Hostage Rescue/CQB Instructor, 2025–current.
- Less-Lethal Munitions Instructor, 2023–current.
- Axon Taser Instructor, 2023–current.
- Former member of TCPD Honor Guard and Mobile Field Force.
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Ended a five-year enlistment at the rank of Sergeant (E-5).
- Held the billets of platoon sergeant, squad leader, and team leader throughout the units served at.
- Deployed with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) 19.1, with an operational jurisdiction of Northern Africa, while assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (V3/8).
- Was screened and selected to serve in the prestigious Presidential Support Program and personally guarded President Trump while aboard Camp David.
- Personally guarded the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Neller, while stationed in Washington, D.C.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (3.9 GPA)
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX09-2026
Basic Peace Officer Course -
Collin College
McKinney, TX10-2020
Infantry Rifleman Course (0311) - Marine Infatnry Tactics
Infantry Training Battalion West
Camp Pendleton South, CA10-2015
Marine Recruit Training - Bootcamp
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego, CA06-2015
High School Diploma -
Prosper High School
Prosper, TX06-2013
Skills
- Team leadership
- Advanced tactical training
- Tactical communication
- Formal instructor training
- Situational awareness
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Merit marksmanship awards (100% rifle, pistol)
- Merit fitness awards (106% CFT)
- Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award September 2025
- Life-Saving Award 2023
- Chamber of Commerce Officer of the Month Award June 2021
- Workhorse Award (DWI) 2021
Timeline
Police Officer
The Colony Police Department
04.2020 - Current
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
03.2015 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (3.9 GPA)
East Texas A&M University
Basic Peace Officer Course -
Collin College
Infantry Rifleman Course (0311) - Marine Infatnry Tactics
Infantry Training Battalion West
Marine Recruit Training - Bootcamp
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
High School Diploma -
Prosper High School