DANIEL R. ALONZO
***********@*****.***
DANIEL ALONZO
** ******* ** **** ********, SC 29172 803-***-**** *******@**********.***
SUMMARY
Experienced Criminal Investigator equipped with intellectual curiosity and excellent patience.
Skilled and able to adapt to new environments and able to learn new skills easily.
Conducted elaborative interrogations using methods learned through the Reid Interrogation Method.
Crime scene experience and committed to case integrity with an ethical approach to evidence collection and
case management.
12 years of supervisory experience on patrol and investigations
Former Airman in the United States Air Force with a specialization in Emergency Management.
HIGHLIGHTS
●Deadline and results-oriented
●Experience with white collar crimes
●Skilled interrogator
●Strong organizational skills
●Energetic work attitude
●Adaptive team player
●MS Office proficient
●Fluent in Spanish
●Time management skills
●Specific Skills Instructor
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Promoted to investigator in less than two years
Rookie of the Year 2009
Contributed to the overall reduction of Financial Transaction Card Theft/Fraud
Conducted multiple training session on alcohol and sexual assault/harassment awareness
Certificate of Merit for outstanding performance during multi-jurisdictional operations
AF Achievement Medal for superb work in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
Certificate for Marksmanship
EXPERIENCE
08/2022 to Present Command Staff/Public Information Officer
Columbia College Police Department - Columbia, SC
Represent the Director of Public Safety in public and closed meetings.
Provide guidance to the College Executives on procedures for emergency management and critical incidents.
Assist in the reduction of complaints and provide community based programs
Assisted in the creation of Active Shooter and critical incident training to campus personnel and surrounding community
Conducted threat assessments to decrease risk factors associated with criminal and critical incidents
Conduct detailed investigations related to criminal and internal investigation of incidents associated with College personnel and asset
resulting in the protection of a multi million dollar operation.
Assist and account for a 1 million dollar budget associated with Law Enforcement Operations for the College.
Revise and implement, under the direction of the Director, policies and procedures to ensure safe and proper standards of operation
Supervise activities of a team of 6 with proactive and comprehensive feedback and corrective measures.
Oversee the fleet management and operations
06/2019 to 08/2022 Investigator/Master Patrolman
South Congaree Police Department - South Congaree, SC
Supervised case management of all cases involving criminal court cases.
Created a community policing program that resulted in the decrease of juvenile crime within the town limits.
Developed a community outreach program for Spanish speaking constituents.
Training instructor for Firearms, first aid, court preparation.
05/2018 to 06/2019 Master Patrolman
USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety – Columbia, SC
Provide protection for faculty, staff, students and university property
Enforce state laws to minimize damage or reduce the crime rate
Provide 24hr protection to the National Advocacy Center and Federal Employees.
Crowd control tactics to assist with the special events such as sporting events and protest
04/2015 to 05/2018 Field Training Supervisor
Bureau of Protective Services, SC State House/Governor's Mansion – Columbia, SC
Revamped the Field Training Programs that includes a comprehensive scenario based training platform
Assisted in investigations of high risk groups associated with state and national radical groups.
Member of the Critical Incident Team tasked with tactical response to events such as active shooters
Wrote detailed reports and enforced state code of laws to ensure the safety of state government officials.
08/2008 to 04/2015 Criminal Investigator/Patrol Sergeant
USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety – Columbia, SC
Wrote Detailed arrest and accident reports. Maintained organized records of all
information and material pertinent to open investigations
Collaborated with legal staff, the 5th Circuit Solicitor's Office and other local, state and federal
law enforcement agencies.
Assisted in the development of internal and external training presentations.
Developed case plans and utilized comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain necessary
evidence that resulted in 85% prosecution rate.
Oversaw and carefully process crime scenes.
Conducted Debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
Coordinated and conducted multi-jurisdictional investigations
08/2001 to 07/2007 Senior Emergency Action Controller
United States Air Force – Sumter, SC
To direct actions of junior controllers and daily operations of the Command Post.
Expedient notification of significant events via operational reports to base leaders and
Higher Headquarters
Train base leaders and junior controller on procedures associated with base communication
Created procedures directly involved in the protection of the President and Southeast region
of the United States.
07/1999 to 07/2001 Front Desk Supervisor
Best Western Inn & Suites – San Antonio, TX
Directly supervised 6 employees and assisted in the overall operations of the hotel
Negotiated rates with several companies to improve hotel occupancy and yearly revenue
Reservation Agent of the Month 11/1999
Promoted to supervisor in 11 months.
EDUCATION
Current Columbia College- Columbia, SC, usa
Criminal Justice Major
2008 SC Criminal Justice Academy – Columbia, SC, USA
Class I Certification
2002 Grantham University – Lenexa, KS, USA
Criminal Justice Major
2001 Air Force Technical School – Biloxi, MS, USA
Certification Emergency Action Controller
1998 William H. Taft High School – San Antonio, TX, USA
High School Diploma