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Lizzie Duemig, PHD


Lizzie 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 
  • • 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. 

Teachers On Reserve, Oakland/Bay Area, CA, 8/10-3/11 Substitute Teacher 
  • • 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 

Los Altos High School, Los Altos, CA, 08/07-06/08 Teacher, Social Studies – Regular, SDAIE 
  • • 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 

Criminal Justice Training Center 
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. 
                        
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