Lizzie Duemig, PHDLizzie is a subject matter expert on criminal behavior analysis and threat assessment with significant court testimony experience. She has a doctorate in Forensic Psychology and over 10 years of field experience in law enforcement. Her dissertation involved offender research focused on predatory behavior. Lizzie strives to complete high-quality, objective investigations. Her strengths in articulation and attention to detail are demonstrated through her ability to interpret statistical data related to social and behavioral concepts. She works well with teammates, leaders, and essential stakeholders. EDUCATION Ph.D. Walden University, Forensic Psychology November 2020 Dissertation Committee: Dr. Wayne A. Wallace, Dr. Eric W. Hickey, Dr. Christopher K. Bass MPhil Walden University, Philosophy February 2019 Concentration: Psychology MEd Florida Atlantic University, Education May 2002 Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction Joint Program Certification in Secondary Education Advisor: Dr. Nancy Romance BA Binghamton University, History May 1999 |
LAW ENFORCEMENT LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Peace Officer Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Master Peace Officer Certification December 2020
Advanced Peace Officer Certification January 2020
Intermediate Peace Officer Certification November 2016
Basic Peace Officer License May 2014
Law Enforcement Texas Commission on Law Enforcement August 2020
Instructor Basic Instructor Certification Duemig - 2
Mental Health Texas Commission on Law Enforcement June 2016
Peace Officer MHPO Certification
Hostage Negotiator Texas Commission on Law Enforcement January 2016
Basic Hostage Negotiation
Telecommunicator Texas Commission on Law Enforcement August 2013
Telecommunications Certification
Jailer Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer July 2011
Standards and Education
Basic Jailer License
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Academy
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
TCIC/NCIC Interpol Certification
CJIS Security Awareness
TLETS Mobile Cert (DL and REG only)
TLETS Certification
TCIC Less Than Full Access (CCH access)
CJIS System Security and Awareness, Level 3 CJIS Security Training
Criminal and Behavior and Law and Criminal Profiling and Issued May 2019
Forensic Analysis International Group, Spain
Psychology Cátedra de Análisis de Conducta
Behavior Analysis Training Certificate
ESOL State of California Commission on Issued August 2004
Teacher Credentialing
Clear, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic
Development Certificate
Social Science State of California Commission on Issued May 2004
Teacher Credentialing
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Social Science State of Florida Department of Education Issued July 2002
(Grades 6-12) Professional Educator’s Certificate Duemig - 3
PUBLICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Peer Reviewer March 2023
Sage Publications, Journal of Sexual Abuse
Subject Matter Expert review for methodology and content application
Internal Government White Paper, Author February 2023
U. S. Secret Service, National Threat Assessment Center
Threat Assessment Application: Considering Risk and Protective Factors During Threat Assessment to Prevent Acts of Targeted Violence
Government Research Study, Contributing Researcher January 2023
U. S. Secret Service, National Threat Assessment Center
Mass Attacks in Public Spaces, 2016-2020
Journal Article, Author January 2022
Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology
Predatory Behavioral Pathways: Illuminating Predatory Footprints to Monitor and Manage Risk
Doctoral Dissertation, Author October 2020
Published through ProQuest
Forensic Insight on Predatory Behavior: Fantasy and Relational Paraphilic Attachments in Stalker Processing
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS
Society of Police and Criminal Psychology Upcoming September 2023
Workshop Presenter
SPCP Annual International Conference
Workshop Title: Predatory Behavioral Pathways: Illuminating Predatory Footprints to Monitor and Manage Risk
Society of Police and Criminal Psychology September 30, 2021
Research and Workshop Presenter
SPCP Annual International Conference
Workshop Title: Conducting Practical Forensic Psychology Research: An Example Examining Sexual Predators with Q Methodology
College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology 4th Annual
Virtual Research Conference February 25, 2021
Lead Research Presenter in Forensic Psychology
Walden University’s School of Behavioral Science Annual Research Conference Duemig - 4
Society of Police and Criminal Psychology November 5-7, 2020
Research Poster Presentation
SPCP Annual International Conference
Virtual Conference Format
Sex Crimes and Criminal Paraphilia October 28, 2020
Guest Speaker, Subject Matter Expert
Walden University Forensic Psychology Graduate Residency Intensive
Virtual Conference Format
PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT-RELATED ASSIGNMENTS
Social Science Research Specialist
United States Secret Service (TS Clearance/Sworn Service) 2022-present
Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy
Harris County Sheriff’s Office 2021-2022
Patrol Officer
Fort Worth Police Department 2014-2017, and 2019-2021
Crime Scene Investigator
Fort Worth Police Department 2017-2019
Police Recruit
Fort Worth Police Department 2013-2014
Telecommunicator, 911 Call Taker
Fort Worth Police Department 2012-2013
Police Recruit
Fort Worth Police Department 2012-injury
Detention Officer
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office 2011-2012
WORK HISTORY
United States Secret Service (USSS), National Threat Assessment Center, Washington, DC, 02/22-present Social Science Research Specialist, TS Security Clearance
University of Cincinnati, Clermont College, Batavia, OH (working remotely), 7/19-present Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Program, School of Business, Law, and Technology
Harris County, Office of Court Management (OCM) and Justice Administration Department (JAD), Houston, TX, 04/21-02/22 Criminal Court Research Analyst and Front End Law Enforcement Specialist and Researcher
City of Fort Worth, Police Department, Fort Worth, TX, 3/12-04/21 Police Officer-sworn 2014, Patrol Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, 911 Call Taker
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Worth, TX, 6/11-3/12 Detention/Corrections Officer
Landmark Event Staffing Services, Northern California Branch, Oakland, CA, 7/09-03/11 Area Director/Security Supervisor/Office Assistant/Event Staff
EE’s Residential Group Homes, San Jose, CA, 3/10-8/10 Counselor/Facility Manager
Guardsmark, San Francisco, CA, 7/09-02/10 Security Guard/Security Supervisor
Embassy CES, San Francisco, CA , 07/08 – 07/09 Teacher, Student Services Administrator and Housing Coordinator
Creative Arts Charter School, San Francisco, CA , 06/04-03/07 Teacher, Humanities – 7th and 8th Grade, Social Studies and Language Arts
America-China Teaching Center, New Oriental School, Sun Yat Sen University, Zhuhai, China, 06/06-08/06 Teacher, English – Middle School and High School Leveled Classes – Summer School Sessions
Boynton Beach Community High School, Boynton Beach, FL, 01/02-06/04 Teacher, Social Studies – Regular, ESOL, Assistant Athletic Director
HONORS AND AWARDS
Harold J. Hodgkinson Dissertation Award 2021
Created in honor of Dr. Hodgkinson’s academic contributions to Walden University, this award is bestowed annually upon one Walden graduate whose dissertation meets the highest standards of academic excellence. Selected by the Walden Awards committee to receive this award based on the outstanding dissertation, Forensic Insight on Predatory Behavior: Fantasy and Relational Paraphilic Attachments in Stalker Processing
Commendation, Team/Group Award 2021
Granted for performance in the line of duty with the Fort Worth Police Department. Commendation received for role as crime scene investigator on kidnapping case and safe return of an abducted 8-year-old girl.
Teaching Excellence Award, Nomination 2020
Nominated by students and colleagues for the University of Cincinnati Clermont Teaching Excellence Award as an Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice.
Promoting Student Development Outside of Classroom Award, Nomination 2020
Nominated by students and colleagues for the University of Cincinnati Clermont for the Promoting Student Development Outside of the Classroom Award as an Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice. Award winner to be announced during Spring Semester 2021.
Commendation 2018
Granted for performance in the line of duty with the Fort Worth Police Department. Commendation received for role as the lead crime scene investigator charged with
handling the line of duty shooting death investigation of Fort Worth Police Officer Garrett Hull.
Commendation 2018
Granted for performance in the line of duty with the Fort Worth Police Department. Commendation received for handling the traumatic investigation of a fatality accident that involved a first responder and the death of a 6-month old baby.
Psi Chi, The International Graduate Honor Society in Psychology 2017
Walden University Chapter
In recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement and excellence in graduate studies
Commendation 2016
Granted for performance in the line of duty with the Fort Worth Police Department. Commendation received for talking an individual dealing with a mental health situation from jumping off the roof of a downtown high-rise structure as he stood on a 6-inch-wide ledge.
Honor Graduate Award 2014
Granted on behalf of the Fort Worth Police Officers’ Award Foundation, Honor Graduate for Fort Worth Police Department Academy Class #135. Award granted for overall highest cumulative achievement in all scored and ranked areas of police academy training program Duemig - 10
Thomas R. Windham Award 2014
Granted on behalf of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth for outstanding achievement. The award is granted to the “best of the best” of the Fort Worth Police Academy Class #135
TEXAS APCO Telecommunicator of the Year Award Nominee 2012
Nominated as public safety’s “Best of the Best” to Texas Association of Public-Safety Communication Officials Texas Chapter. Nominated for handling call to 911 with victim who was going in and out of consciousness after being raped and stabbed. Stayed on the phone with the victim for almost 20 minutes while first responders were trying to locate the victim.
Certificate of Achievement 2011
Awarded for diligence in academic achievement during the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Basic County Corrections Course
FOCUSED FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS TRAINING
ATAP Core Competency Training
Threat Management and related core competency training to prepare for Certified Threat Manager certification exam
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, virtual training, August 2021
Criminal Profiling and Behavior Analysis in Criminal and Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology International Residency Intensive through Walden University
Behavior and Law and la Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (UDIMA)
Madrid, Spain, May 2019
Threat Assessment and Risk Management
Forensic Psychology Special Topics Capstone Residency Intensive,
Walden University, Atlanta, GA, January 2018
Official Hare PCL-R & PCL:SV Training, Darkstone-Certified
Psychopathy Assessment Training with Dr. R. Hare and Dr. R. Meloy,
Level: Intermediate, Format: Live Webinar w/Interactivity
Global Institute for Forensic Research, October 2017
Sex Crimes and Criminal Paraphilia Behavior
Forensic Psychology Special Topics Capstone Residency Intensive
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, May 2017
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
Leadership Skills and Techniques, LEADS-Emerging Leader Virtual Training Course
U.S. Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center, Laurel, MD, January 2023
Course designed for emerging leaders, managers, supervisors, and team leaders who want to develop high-performance leadership competencies
Leadership Training for Team Members (High Performance Team), LEADS-Emerging Leader Virtual Training Course
U.S. Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center, Laurel, MD, December 2022
Course designed for individuals who are not formal managers but need to get work done through others and use leadership opportunities and their natural strengths to lead from within their organization, regardless of title or role
Arson Investigation Certification Training Course
Training Division, Crowley, TX, July-August 2021
Professional 196-hour training course to earn eligibility for state certification to conduct arson investigations certified through TCFP standards
Basic Law Enforcement Instructor Certification Training Course
TCC Criminal Justice Training Center, Fort Worth, TX, August 2020
Professional 40-hour training course to earn state certification to instruct law enforcement coursework for basic academy and in-service classes.
A to Z Grant Writing Course
Transcend STEM Education, Instructor-Facilitated Online Learning, TX, May 2020
Professional grant writing program designed around a 24-hour education-based training course for certification in grant writing for government, non-profit, and corporate grant proposals.
Crisis Intervention Training – TCOLE 1850
TCCC Criminal Justice Training Center, Fort Worth, TX, January 2020
Professional development program designed around a 40-hour state standard training course for licensed peace officers in the State of Texas. Focus on education, resources, and techniques for recognizing, approaching, and handling crisis intervention situations and mental health-related scenarios requiring law enforcement response.
Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR): Statewide Systems
Quality Matters, online training, September 2019
Professional development program designed around college-level online course development and online class creation to adhere to the comprehensive standards of the QM Rubric.
PCIS - Post Critical Incident Seminar
Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), Huntsville, TX, January 2019
Professional Development Programs, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University
An experiential workshop for officers who have been part of a law enforcement-based critical incident and highly traumatic events. The goal focuses on turning vulnerability into strength through learning, utilizing, and offering support, format has been in use by the FBI since 1985.
Interviewing Transnational Offenders (3-Day) – Interviews and Statement Analysis
Center for Public Safety Innovation, Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training, A partnership between St. Petersburg College and the Florida National Guard, HIDTA, Irving, TX, July 2018
Focus on procedures involved in court preferred methods of conducting interviews and interrogations by incorporating the practice of identifying behavior and Forensic Statement Analysis (FSA).
PTSD for Law Enforcement Personnel & The Critical Need for Wellness Assistance
The Stoglin Group, Fort Worth Police Academy, May 2018
PTSD awareness training program.
SAFVIC – Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigator Course
TMPA/Funded by the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of Texas, Fort Worth Police Academy, April 2018
Course designed to provide law enforcement with the tools they need to effectively investigate and prevent sexual assault and family violence. The program is provided as a collaborative effort of law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services.
ICAT: Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics
Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), Fort Worth Police Academy, July 2017
Training about creating more options in patrol officer response.
Analytical Investigative Techniques
Center for Public Safety Innovation, Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training, A partnership between St. Petersburg College and the Florida National Guard, Hosted by TEXOMA HIDTA, Irving, TX, December 2016
Course focused on processes and techniques used by analysts for investigations. Case data investigations cover link analysis, flow charting, telephone analysis, mapping analysis, and financial analysis.
Street Survival Seminar
Caliber Press/CLEAT, Plano Police Academy, May 2015
Training in patrol/tactical approach and mindset for law enforcement survival.
Annual Women of Law Enforcement Conference, 1st and 2nd Conferences
Certificate of training awarded from the N.C.T.O.G. Regional Police Academy, Southlake, TX, September 2014 and October 2015 Duemig - 13
Two-day intense training providing an opportunity for women in law enforcement to learn and educate themselves from top women leaders in law enforcement. Two-time participant of Firearms skills training with 5-time women’s National Rifle Association’s Women’s National Champion, Dorcia Meador.
Developing a Winning Mind for Women in Law Enforcement
Caliber Press/CLEAT, Fort Worth Police Academy, March 2013
Empowerment and Training session focused on the unique role women play in law enforcement and how to utilize unique skills within the roles of the profession.
Crisis Communications Telecommunicator-Intermediate
Classen Buck Seminars, August 2013
Training session for handling crisis-level calls and dispatch in 911 call center.
Basic Telecommunications Certifications Course
Classen Buck Seminars, August 2013
Instruction and hands-on training course for taking 911 intake calls for service.
Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Arlington Alliance for Children, Arlington, TX, April 2011
Instruction and training course led by Stewards of Children
Sexual Assault Counselor
Rape Trauma Services, San Mateo County, CA, November 2010
Completed 65 training hours to achieve compliance with the California State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor Training.
RELEVANT LAW ENFORCEMENT COURSEWORK
TCIC/NCIC Certifications
FEMA Training
FBI Training
Virtual Criminal Justice Training Seminars for Law Enforcement
Fort Worth Police Department
Tarrant County Community College
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services
TEEX Central Texas Police Academy, Forensic Institute/Law Enforcement & Security Training
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
CPAT
California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee
RELEVANT ACADEMIC COURSEWORK
Walden University
Doctoral program coursework in Forensic Psychology
Capella University
Doctoral coursework
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
Member, Washington DC Metro Area member since 2022
PSI CHI International Graduate Honor Society in Psychology member since 2017
Member, Walden University Chapter
Society of Police and Criminal Psychology member since 2016
Member
Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators member since 2016
HONORED EXPERIENCES
Amber Alert Success Story, Fort Worth, TX, October 2015
Participated in multijurisdictional search for abducted and endangered baby. Assisted in successfully finding child and maintained close relationship with the adoptive family and CPS workers involved in the case. Invited to and participated in the adoption hearing for the child into a new loving and safe home.
In-Home Tutor, Scheley Family, Burlingame, CA, 2011
Worked as an in-home tutor for family with 16-year-old student diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Worked with family around rigorous medical treatments and as a liaison with teachers to assist student to earn his high school graduation on time with his classmates. This enabled him to get accepted into college and gain that experience prior to his passing.
American-Chinese Cultural Teacher Exchange, Zhuhai, China, June-August 2006
Taught English at Sun Yat Sen University in Zhuhai as part of a Chinese-American teacher exchange program.
Peace Officer Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Master Peace Officer Certification December 2020
Advanced Peace Officer Certification January 2020
Intermediate Peace Officer Certification November 2016
Basic Peace Officer License May 2014
Law Enforcement Texas Commission on Law Enforcement August 2020
Instructor Basic Instructor Certification Duemig - 2
Mental Health Texas Commission on Law Enforcement June 2016
Peace Officer MHPO Certification
Hostage Negotiator Texas Commission on Law Enforcement January 2016
Basic Hostage Negotiation
Telecommunicator Texas Commission on Law Enforcement August 2013
Telecommunications Certification
Jailer Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer July 2011
Standards and Education
Basic Jailer License
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Academy
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
TCIC/NCIC Interpol Certification
CJIS Security Awareness
TLETS Mobile Cert (DL and REG only)
TLETS Certification
TCIC Less Than Full Access (CCH access)
CJIS System Security and Awareness, Level 3 CJIS Security Training
Criminal and Behavior and Law and Criminal Profiling and Issued May 2019
Forensic Analysis International Group, Spain
Psychology Cátedra de Análisis de Conducta
Behavior Analysis Training Certificate
ESOL State of California Commission on Issued August 2004
Teacher Credentialing
Clear, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic
Development Certificate
Social Science State of California Commission on Issued May 2004
Teacher Credentialing
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Social Science State of Florida Department of Education Issued July 2002
(Grades 6-12) Professional Educator’s Certificate Duemig - 3
PUBLICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Peer Reviewer March 2023
Sage Publications, Journal of Sexual Abuse
Subject Matter Expert review for methodology and content application
Internal Government White Paper, Author February 2023
U. S. Secret Service, National Threat Assessment Center
Threat Assessment Application: Considering Risk and Protective Factors During Threat Assessment to Prevent Acts of Targeted Violence
Government Research Study, Contributing Researcher January 2023
U. S. Secret Service, National Threat Assessment Center
Mass Attacks in Public Spaces, 2016-2020
Journal Article, Author January 2022
Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology
Predatory Behavioral Pathways: Illuminating Predatory Footprints to Monitor and Manage Risk
Doctoral Dissertation, Author October 2020
Published through ProQuest
Forensic Insight on Predatory Behavior: Fantasy and Relational Paraphilic Attachments in Stalker Processing
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS
Society of Police and Criminal Psychology Upcoming September 2023
Workshop Presenter
SPCP Annual International Conference
Workshop Title: Predatory Behavioral Pathways: Illuminating Predatory Footprints to Monitor and Manage Risk
Society of Police and Criminal Psychology September 30, 2021
Research and Workshop Presenter
SPCP Annual International Conference
Workshop Title: Conducting Practical Forensic Psychology Research: An Example Examining Sexual Predators with Q Methodology
College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology 4th Annual
Virtual Research Conference February 25, 2021
Lead Research Presenter in Forensic Psychology
Walden University’s School of Behavioral Science Annual Research Conference Duemig - 4
Society of Police and Criminal Psychology November 5-7, 2020
Research Poster Presentation
SPCP Annual International Conference
Virtual Conference Format
Sex Crimes and Criminal Paraphilia October 28, 2020
Guest Speaker, Subject Matter Expert
Walden University Forensic Psychology Graduate Residency Intensive
Virtual Conference Format
PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT-RELATED ASSIGNMENTS
Social Science Research Specialist
United States Secret Service (TS Clearance/Sworn Service) 2022-present
Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy
Harris County Sheriff’s Office 2021-2022
Patrol Officer
Fort Worth Police Department 2014-2017, and 2019-2021
Crime Scene Investigator
Fort Worth Police Department 2017-2019
Police Recruit
Fort Worth Police Department 2013-2014
Telecommunicator, 911 Call Taker
Fort Worth Police Department 2012-2013
Police Recruit
Fort Worth Police Department 2012-injury
Detention Officer
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office 2011-2012
WORK HISTORY
United States Secret Service (USSS), National Threat Assessment Center, Washington, DC, 02/22-present Social Science Research Specialist, TS Security Clearance
- • Conduct systematic research and information-sharing on issues regarding threat assessment and the prevention of targeted violence relative to the USSS mission
- • Create training modules for internal and external presentations focused on furthering the mission of the USSS and the National Threat Assessment Center
- • Present training presentations to designated public safety partners on Threat Assessment
- • Work on multidisciplinary team with variety of project assignments related to research and outreach activities.
- • Participate in case and/or policy consultations as part of a designated consultation team that engages with external public safety partners or corporations that request assistance regarding a person of concern escalating along the pathway to violence or assistance with threat assessment policy creation
University of Cincinnati, Clermont College, Batavia, OH (working remotely), 7/19-present Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Program, School of Business, Law, and Technology
- • Develop curriculum and course structure for criminal justice-based coursework related to various CJ topics as assigned
- • Acquire proficiency in Canvas software package to create online courses within a virtual systems environment
- • Ensure that the quality, content, and functionality of self-initiated online course development aligns with quality control standards of APPQMR statewide systems
- • Administer courses as primary instructor through online format
- • Monitor student progress and maintain smooth administration of course throughout semester-based instruction blocks
Harris County, Office of Court Management (OCM) and Justice Administration Department (JAD), Houston, TX, 04/21-02/22 Criminal Court Research Analyst and Front End Law Enforcement Specialist and Researcher
- • Conducts data-driven and evidence-based analysis on the status internal and external process related to the County Criminal Courts at Law
- • Reviews external literature reviews for veracity and appropriateness based on county-granted funding
- • Serves as an in-house expert on law enforcement best practices with an emphasis on front end diversion and early interventions
- • Serves as project manager on regional effort to streamline public safety technology goods and services-includes writing interlocal agreement between county and city stakeholders, task organization and management, coordinating with key governmental representatives
- • Strengthens law enforcement’s capacity to implement pre-booking alternatives to incarceration
- • Conducts outreach and gives presentations related to trends and developments in the field
- • Serves as the primary liaison to all Harris County Law Enforcement Agencies
- • Provides support to JAD on identifying policy solutions and program development to improve community and law enforcement relations and trust.
City of Fort Worth, Police Department, Fort Worth, TX, 3/12-04/21 Police Officer-sworn 2014, Patrol Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, 911 Call Taker
- • Complete in a rigorous 36-week training program in the preparation of becoming a Fort Worth Police Officer.
- • Perform duties required of peace officers working for a municipality in the State of Texas
- • Investigate violent criminal behavior related mostly to Part 1 offenses
- • Process and document crime scenes to include photographic, trace, biological, and physical evidence collection, processing, packaging, and submission to FW Crime Lab
- • Testify at municipal, county, and federal-level court proceedings as fact and expert witness
- • Function within an investigative team to develop case files and case management with officers, detectives, county investigators, and attorneys
- • Work in the capacity of beat patrol officer, assigned to various patrol city patrol divisions, predominantly Central and East.
- • Perform duties of emergency and non-emergency phone call intake and processing while working in Communications.
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Worth, TX, 6/11-3/12 Detention/Corrections Officer
- • Perform duties as a law enforcement officer, commissioned under TCOLE, formerly known as TCLEOSE.
- • Enforce security protocol and maintain control of inmate populations in various county corrections facilities.
- • Monitor behavior and activity for inmates housed at various levels of danger and criminally organized residential pods.
- • Maintain awareness, control, composure and safety within jail environment of 72:1 inmate-to-officer ratio.
Landmark Event Staffing Services, Northern California Branch, Oakland, CA, 7/09-03/11 Area Director/Security Supervisor/Office Assistant/Event Staff
- • Perform duties within the capacity of unarmed security at an array of event scenarios such as sporting events and concerts.
- • Supervise security crews of up to 150 staff for football game events including college and professional stadium outlets including McAfee Coliseum, AT&T Park, Candlestick Park, Stanford Stadium, and Cal Memorial Stadium
- • Selected to represent Northern California branch office as a member of the security team for the 2011 Super Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Selection was based on demonstration of excellence in judgment under pressure, decision-making skills, accountability, and responsibility as both an individual and team player.
- • As lead supervisor, secure the two main entrance gates, ticket and searching areas, internal tunnels, visitor’s bus lot, and Comcast TV Compound at AT&T Park for the 2010 World Series and National League Championship Series
- • As Area Director for Stanford Stadium during the university’s football season, assist Event Manager in all aspects of planning and follow-through of event activities. Give security briefings, control event logistics, organize and process staffing for regular and re-deployments, provide equipment training and maintenance, respond to emergencies as second in command, and work with law enforcement personnel from various departments to ensure safety.
- • Supervise security during set up of Alameda County Sheriff’s Office 2010 Urban Shield Competition at Cal Memorial Stadium. Selected for and participated in terrorist role-play scenarios during off shifts.
- • Maintain professionalism and use problem-solving skills under crowd control scenarios. Support branch office with professional human resources assistance including but not limited to interviewing, conducting background assessments, record-keeping and processing of employee orientation materials and meetings, scheduling for events and completing project assignments for Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager.
EE’s Residential Group Homes, San Jose, CA, 3/10-8/10 Counselor/Facility Manager
- • Shift manager for residential facility for 12 to 18-year-old male wards of the court
- • Monitor daily chores, school drop off and pick up, doctors’ appointments, maintaining eyesight supervision, help with meal preparation, outings in the community, etc.
- • Maintain composure, control, and safety in an extremely fast paced, demanding job requiring consistency and documentation skills
- • Disperse and document medication to residents as prescribed by physicians.
- • Participate in meetings with police officers, probation officers, residents, and staff.
- • Take released juvenile offenders into custody of the residential program from juvenile hall lockdown facilities.
Guardsmark, San Francisco, CA, 7/09-02/10 Security Guard/Security Supervisor
- • Assume Site Supervisor duties upon sudden personnel changes by providing management and organization for 8 security officers and annual site audit preparation.
- • Monitor system status, cameras, and alarm systems at various site locations including the 44 Montgomery Building in San Francisco and 365 Main Data Centers in both San Francisco and Oakland.
- • Maintain operations of control center and engage in frequent roam assignments to ensure tight security protocols are followed at San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum
- • Perform undercover security work on the sales floor at Tiffany & Company during the holiday season at the San Francisco Union Square location.
- • Teach classes in K-12 Charter, Private and Independent Schools in Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and San Mateo Co
Embassy CES, San Francisco, CA , 07/08 – 07/09 Teacher, Student Services Administrator and Housing Coordinator
- • Teach English language Development and Business English to international students studying under student VISAs
- • Maintain constant smooth transitional periods for students in the classroom due to ever-changing student rosters
- • Use organizational and analytical skills to maintain student housing coordination for incoming and outgoing students
- • Interact with 14- to 19-year-old teenagers in a classroom setting for mainstream and English Language Learners
- • Maintain order and discipline while providing a safe environment in the classroom
- • Create and implement developmental activities for horizontal and vertical departmental alignment
Creative Arts Charter School, San Francisco, CA , 06/04-03/07 Teacher, Humanities – 7th and 8th Grade, Social Studies and Language Arts
- • Teach and interact with 12- to 15-year-old teenagers in a classroom setting Achieved considerable academic gains for 7th & 8th grade students, as shown on state exam results, multiple school years
- • Supervise as a Mentor Teacher for student-teacher placements in my classroom
- • Participate as active members of Curriculum Planning and Fundraising Committees
America-China Teaching Center, New Oriental School, Sun Yat Sen University, Zhuhai, China, 06/06-08/06 Teacher, English – Middle School and High School Leveled Classes – Summer School Sessions
- • Teach and interact with 11- to 19-year-old Chinese students in an international ELL classroom setting
- • Act as cultural ambassador with the goal of bridging the cultural gap between the American and Chinese cultures
- • Design class curriculum according to ability level, as pertaining to an ELL textbook pre-selected by the Chinese school Teach and interact with 12- to 15-year-old teenagers in a classroom setting
- • Designated to specific leadership teaching assignment, with New Oriental School in China, selected as top tier teacher
- • Gained first-hand knowledge and insight into the Chinese culture through travel and experiential learning
Boynton Beach Community High School, Boynton Beach, FL, 01/02-06/04 Teacher, Social Studies – Regular, ESOL, Assistant Athletic Director
- • Interact with 14- to 19-year-old teenagers in a classroom setting for mainstream and English Language Learners
- • Maintain order and discipline while providing a safe environment in the classroom
- • Implement developmental activities for horizontal and vertical departmental alignment
- • As assistant to the Athletic Director of a major competitive athletic program, perform all related coordinating activities
HONORS AND AWARDS
Harold J. Hodgkinson Dissertation Award 2021
Created in honor of Dr. Hodgkinson’s academic contributions to Walden University, this award is bestowed annually upon one Walden graduate whose dissertation meets the highest standards of academic excellence. Selected by the Walden Awards committee to receive this award based on the outstanding dissertation, Forensic Insight on Predatory Behavior: Fantasy and Relational Paraphilic Attachments in Stalker Processing
Commendation, Team/Group Award 2021
Granted for performance in the line of duty with the Fort Worth Police Department. Commendation received for role as crime scene investigator on kidnapping case and safe return of an abducted 8-year-old girl.
Teaching Excellence Award, Nomination 2020
Nominated by students and colleagues for the University of Cincinnati Clermont Teaching Excellence Award as an Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice.
Promoting Student Development Outside of Classroom Award, Nomination 2020
Nominated by students and colleagues for the University of Cincinnati Clermont for the Promoting Student Development Outside of the Classroom Award as an Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice. Award winner to be announced during Spring Semester 2021.
Commendation 2018
Granted for performance in the line of duty with the Fort Worth Police Department. Commendation received for role as the lead crime scene investigator charged with
handling the line of duty shooting death investigation of Fort Worth Police Officer Garrett Hull.
Commendation 2018
Granted for performance in the line of duty with the Fort Worth Police Department. Commendation received for handling the traumatic investigation of a fatality accident that involved a first responder and the death of a 6-month old baby.
Psi Chi, The International Graduate Honor Society in Psychology 2017
Walden University Chapter
In recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement and excellence in graduate studies
Commendation 2016
Granted for performance in the line of duty with the Fort Worth Police Department. Commendation received for talking an individual dealing with a mental health situation from jumping off the roof of a downtown high-rise structure as he stood on a 6-inch-wide ledge.
Honor Graduate Award 2014
Granted on behalf of the Fort Worth Police Officers’ Award Foundation, Honor Graduate for Fort Worth Police Department Academy Class #135. Award granted for overall highest cumulative achievement in all scored and ranked areas of police academy training program Duemig - 10
Thomas R. Windham Award 2014
Granted on behalf of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth for outstanding achievement. The award is granted to the “best of the best” of the Fort Worth Police Academy Class #135
TEXAS APCO Telecommunicator of the Year Award Nominee 2012
Nominated as public safety’s “Best of the Best” to Texas Association of Public-Safety Communication Officials Texas Chapter. Nominated for handling call to 911 with victim who was going in and out of consciousness after being raped and stabbed. Stayed on the phone with the victim for almost 20 minutes while first responders were trying to locate the victim.
Certificate of Achievement 2011
Awarded for diligence in academic achievement during the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Basic County Corrections Course
FOCUSED FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS TRAINING
ATAP Core Competency Training
Threat Management and related core competency training to prepare for Certified Threat Manager certification exam
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, virtual training, August 2021
Criminal Profiling and Behavior Analysis in Criminal and Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology International Residency Intensive through Walden University
Behavior and Law and la Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (UDIMA)
Madrid, Spain, May 2019
Threat Assessment and Risk Management
Forensic Psychology Special Topics Capstone Residency Intensive,
Walden University, Atlanta, GA, January 2018
Official Hare PCL-R & PCL:SV Training, Darkstone-Certified
Psychopathy Assessment Training with Dr. R. Hare and Dr. R. Meloy,
Level: Intermediate, Format: Live Webinar w/Interactivity
Global Institute for Forensic Research, October 2017
Sex Crimes and Criminal Paraphilia Behavior
Forensic Psychology Special Topics Capstone Residency Intensive
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, May 2017
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
Leadership Skills and Techniques, LEADS-Emerging Leader Virtual Training Course
U.S. Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center, Laurel, MD, January 2023
Course designed for emerging leaders, managers, supervisors, and team leaders who want to develop high-performance leadership competencies
Leadership Training for Team Members (High Performance Team), LEADS-Emerging Leader Virtual Training Course
U.S. Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center, Laurel, MD, December 2022
Course designed for individuals who are not formal managers but need to get work done through others and use leadership opportunities and their natural strengths to lead from within their organization, regardless of title or role
Arson Investigation Certification Training Course
Training Division, Crowley, TX, July-August 2021
Professional 196-hour training course to earn eligibility for state certification to conduct arson investigations certified through TCFP standards
Basic Law Enforcement Instructor Certification Training Course
TCC Criminal Justice Training Center, Fort Worth, TX, August 2020
Professional 40-hour training course to earn state certification to instruct law enforcement coursework for basic academy and in-service classes.
A to Z Grant Writing Course
Transcend STEM Education, Instructor-Facilitated Online Learning, TX, May 2020
Professional grant writing program designed around a 24-hour education-based training course for certification in grant writing for government, non-profit, and corporate grant proposals.
Crisis Intervention Training – TCOLE 1850
TCCC Criminal Justice Training Center, Fort Worth, TX, January 2020
Professional development program designed around a 40-hour state standard training course for licensed peace officers in the State of Texas. Focus on education, resources, and techniques for recognizing, approaching, and handling crisis intervention situations and mental health-related scenarios requiring law enforcement response.
Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR): Statewide Systems
Quality Matters, online training, September 2019
Professional development program designed around college-level online course development and online class creation to adhere to the comprehensive standards of the QM Rubric.
PCIS - Post Critical Incident Seminar
Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), Huntsville, TX, January 2019
Professional Development Programs, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University
An experiential workshop for officers who have been part of a law enforcement-based critical incident and highly traumatic events. The goal focuses on turning vulnerability into strength through learning, utilizing, and offering support, format has been in use by the FBI since 1985.
Interviewing Transnational Offenders (3-Day) – Interviews and Statement Analysis
Center for Public Safety Innovation, Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training, A partnership between St. Petersburg College and the Florida National Guard, HIDTA, Irving, TX, July 2018
Focus on procedures involved in court preferred methods of conducting interviews and interrogations by incorporating the practice of identifying behavior and Forensic Statement Analysis (FSA).
PTSD for Law Enforcement Personnel & The Critical Need for Wellness Assistance
The Stoglin Group, Fort Worth Police Academy, May 2018
PTSD awareness training program.
SAFVIC – Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigator Course
TMPA/Funded by the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of Texas, Fort Worth Police Academy, April 2018
Course designed to provide law enforcement with the tools they need to effectively investigate and prevent sexual assault and family violence. The program is provided as a collaborative effort of law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services.
ICAT: Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics
Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), Fort Worth Police Academy, July 2017
Training about creating more options in patrol officer response.
Analytical Investigative Techniques
Center for Public Safety Innovation, Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training, A partnership between St. Petersburg College and the Florida National Guard, Hosted by TEXOMA HIDTA, Irving, TX, December 2016
Course focused on processes and techniques used by analysts for investigations. Case data investigations cover link analysis, flow charting, telephone analysis, mapping analysis, and financial analysis.
Street Survival Seminar
Caliber Press/CLEAT, Plano Police Academy, May 2015
Training in patrol/tactical approach and mindset for law enforcement survival.
Annual Women of Law Enforcement Conference, 1st and 2nd Conferences
Certificate of training awarded from the N.C.T.O.G. Regional Police Academy, Southlake, TX, September 2014 and October 2015 Duemig - 13
Two-day intense training providing an opportunity for women in law enforcement to learn and educate themselves from top women leaders in law enforcement. Two-time participant of Firearms skills training with 5-time women’s National Rifle Association’s Women’s National Champion, Dorcia Meador.
Developing a Winning Mind for Women in Law Enforcement
Caliber Press/CLEAT, Fort Worth Police Academy, March 2013
Empowerment and Training session focused on the unique role women play in law enforcement and how to utilize unique skills within the roles of the profession.
Crisis Communications Telecommunicator-Intermediate
Classen Buck Seminars, August 2013
Training session for handling crisis-level calls and dispatch in 911 call center.
Basic Telecommunications Certifications Course
Classen Buck Seminars, August 2013
Instruction and hands-on training course for taking 911 intake calls for service.
Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Arlington Alliance for Children, Arlington, TX, April 2011
Instruction and training course led by Stewards of Children
Sexual Assault Counselor
Rape Trauma Services, San Mateo County, CA, November 2010
Completed 65 training hours to achieve compliance with the California State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor Training.
RELEVANT LAW ENFORCEMENT COURSEWORK
TCIC/NCIC Certifications
- • Interpol Certification, valid through January 2021
- • CJIS Security Awareness, valid through January 2023
- • TLETS Mobile Certification (DL and REG only), valid through January 2021
- • TLETS Certification, valid through January 2021
- • TCIC Less Than Full Access (CCH access), valid through January 2021
- • Criminal Justice Information System Security and Awareness, Level 3 CJIS Security Training, valid through January 2021
FEMA Training
- • IC-300, Through Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, August 2021
- • IC-400, Through Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, July 2021
- • IC-100, online through FEMA, September 2014
- • IC-200, online through FEMA, September 2014
- • IC-700, online through FEMA, September 2014
- • IC-800, online through FEMA, September 2014
FBI Training
Virtual Criminal Justice Training Seminars for Law Enforcement
- • National Data Exchange (N-DEX) Batch Search Training, March 2021
Fort Worth Police Department
- • TDD/TTY for Telecommunicators, November 2020
- • Understanding Persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TCOLE 397, November 2020
- • Traumatic Brain Injury, October 2020
- • Agitated Chaotic Event (formerly known as Excited Delirium), October 2020
- • Use of Force Report Writing for Law Enforcement, September 2020
- • Criminal Investigations – General, October 2018
- • Arson Investigations, October 2018
- • Courtroom Demeanor/Testimony, October 2018
- • Legislative Updates, October 2018, February 2016, June 2014
- • Eyewitness Evidence/Identification, October 2018
- • Collection and Preservation of Evidence, October 2018
- • Information Technology and Investigations, October 2018
- • Accident Investigations, October 2018
- • Evaluation and the Training Process, October 2018
- • HIV Aids & Viral Hepatitis in Criminal Justice, October 2018
- • Procedural Justice/Community Relations, January 2018, March 2017, May 2016
- • Cultural Awareness, January 2018
- • Defensive Tactics, October 2018, October 2017, October 2016
- • Less Lethal Electronic Control Device Update, October 2018, October 2017
- • Use of Force Non-Intermediate Core, October 2017
- • Use of Force Intermediate, November 2016
- • Verbal/Nonverbal Communication, August 2017
- • Gang Associations, Traits, and Tattoos, July 2017
- • Advanced Human Trafficking, July 2017, June 2014
- • Patrol Rifle, February 2017
- • Tactical First Aid, February 2018, May 2017
- • Advanced Criminal Investigations, December 2016
- • Sexual Harassment Recognition, November 2016
- • Ethics in Law Enforcement, November 2016
- • Special Investigative Topics, November 2016
- • Building Search, October 2016
- • CIT Update, October 2016
- • Asset Forfeiture, October 2016
- • Racial Profiling, October 2016
- • Identity Theft, October 2016
- • Crime Scene Investigations-Intermediate, September 2016
- • Child Abuse Prevention and Investigations-Intermediate, July 2016
- • Interacting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Drivers, July 2016, June 2014
- • White Collar Crimes, June 2016
- • Cultural Diversity, May 2016
- • Spanish for Law Enforcement-Intermediate, April 2016, June 2014
- • Arrest, Search, and Seizure-Intermediate, April 2016
- • Child Safety Check Alert List-Intermediate/Advanced, February 2016
- • Personnel Orientation by Dept, December 2015
- • Incident Command Simulation Training, August 2015
- • Bombs and Explosive Devices, January 2015
- • Missing and Exploited Children, December 2014
- • Defensive Tactics/Canine Encounters, November 2014
- • SFST NHTSA Practitioner, May 2014
- • Firearms, April 2014/Continuous practical training
Tarrant County Community College
- • Crisis Intervention Training, 40-hr TCOLE course, January 2020
- • TCOLE Basic Instructor for Law Enforcement, August 2020
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services
TEEX Central Texas Police Academy, Forensic Institute/Law Enforcement & Security Training
- • Criminal Investigations, July-August 2021, in progress
- • Death Investigations, July-August 2021, in progress
- • TFSA Foundations of Courtroom Testimony, September 2017
- • TEEX TFSA Forensic Photography, September 2017
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
- • County Corrections Officer Field Training, September 2011
- • Interpersonal Communication ICC, August 2011
- • Direct Inmate Supervision, August 2011
- • Fire and Life Safety, August 2011
- • CPR/AED, August 2011
- • Defensive Tactics, July 2011
- • Suicide Prevention ICC, July 2011
- • Inmate Rights & Privileges, July 2011
- • Use of Force in Jail Setting, July 2011
CPAT
California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee
- • Successfully completed the CPAT conducted by the CPAT Testing Center in Livermore, CA, October 2009
RELEVANT ACADEMIC COURSEWORK
Walden University
Doctoral program coursework in Forensic Psychology
- • Foundations for Graduate Studies, Summer 2016
- • Criminal Behavior, Summer 2016
- • Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Fall 2016
- • Research Theory, Fall 2016
- • Understanding Forensic Psychology Research, Winter 2016
- • Psychology of Personality, Winter 2016
- • Abnormal Behavior, Spring 2017
- • Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis, Spring 2017
- • Ethical Issues/Professional Responsibilities in Forensic Psychology, Summer 2017
- • Assessment in Forensic Psychology Settings, Summer 2017
- • Lifespan Development, Fall, 2017
- • Qualitative Reasoning, Fall 2017
- • Treatment of Forensic Populations, Winter 2017
- • Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis, Winter 2017
- • Criminal Investigative Analysis, Spring 2018
- • Psychological Aspects of Violent Crime, Spring 2018
- • Expert Witness Testimony, Summer 2018
- • Writing a Quality Prospectus in Psychology, Summer 2018
- • Dissertation Shell, Fall 2018-Fall 2020
Capella University
Doctoral coursework
- • Epistemology, Winter 2015
- • Advanced Research in Adult Human Development, Winter 2015
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
Member, Washington DC Metro Area member since 2022
PSI CHI International Graduate Honor Society in Psychology member since 2017
Member, Walden University Chapter
Society of Police and Criminal Psychology member since 2016
Member
Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators member since 2016
HONORED EXPERIENCES
Amber Alert Success Story, Fort Worth, TX, October 2015
Participated in multijurisdictional search for abducted and endangered baby. Assisted in successfully finding child and maintained close relationship with the adoptive family and CPS workers involved in the case. Invited to and participated in the adoption hearing for the child into a new loving and safe home.
In-Home Tutor, Scheley Family, Burlingame, CA, 2011
Worked as an in-home tutor for family with 16-year-old student diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Worked with family around rigorous medical treatments and as a liaison with teachers to assist student to earn his high school graduation on time with his classmates. This enabled him to get accepted into college and gain that experience prior to his passing.
American-Chinese Cultural Teacher Exchange, Zhuhai, China, June-August 2006
Taught English at Sun Yat Sen University in Zhuhai as part of a Chinese-American teacher exchange program.