Daniel Michael Jennings (702) 499-8740 dan@danielmjennings.com EDUCATION Master of Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina Bachelor of Science (Special Honors in Forensic Science), Jacksonville State University Associate in Science, Police Science and Criminology, DeKalb Community College Associate in General Studies, Georgia Military College LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATIONS Nevada P.O.S.T. Management, Advanced, and Intermediate Certificates Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Crisis Intervention Team SUMMARY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE Boulder City Police Department, Boulder City, Nevada (2002-2012) Sergeant Police Officer Reserve Police Officer Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Las Vegas, Nevada (1999-2001) Police Officer I Police Recruit Law Enforcement Support Technician Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Lexington, South Carolina (1992-1998) Sergeant, School Services Division Detective School Resource Officer Patrol Deputy Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina (1997 1998) Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor (part-time) United States Army (1970-1992) Chief of Police Police Commander Police Captain Executive Officer to the Commandant of the Military Police Corps Regiment Police Lieutenant Criminal Investigator (U.S. Army CID Special Agent) Police Sergeant Page 1 of 8
LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS TOP COPS 1998 Honorable Mention American Police Hall of Fame Silver Star for Bravery American Police Hall of Fame Legion of Honor (Purple Heart Medal) South Carolina Sheriff s Association Medal of Valor South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association Medal of Valor South Carolina Victim s Assistance Network Valor Award Lexington County Sheriff's Department Medal of Valor Lexington County Sheriff s Department Law Enforcement Purple Heart Boulder City Police Department Life Saving Award Army Commendation Medal for Heroism Lexington County Sheriff s Department Educational Achievement Award Lexington County Sheriff s Department Five Year Safe Driving Award Lexington County Sheriff s Department Five Year Service Award TRAINING NRA Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun Instructor Development School, 44 hours North Las Vegas Police Department ICS 400 Advanced Level, 8 hours North Las Vegas Police Department ICS 300 Intermediate, 16 hours Taser International M26 Advanced Taser & Taser X26 Instructor, 16 hours P.A.T.C. Use of Force, Deadly Force, & Officer Involved Shooting, 40 hours Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Crisis Intervention Team, 45 hours Nevada P.O.S.T. Basic Traffic Radar Operator, 24 hours Nevada P.O.S.T. Policy Formulation, 8 hours P.A.T.C. Court Security, 24 hours Nevada P.O.S.T. Challenge to Lead, 16 hours Kaminsky Field Training Officer Seminar, 40 hours P.A.T.C. Internal Affairs, 35 hours Sexual Assault DNA Evidence Collection, 8 hours Nevada DPS Basic Instructor Development Course, 40 hours P.A.T.C. Leadership for Challenging Times, 20 hours Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Basic Police Training Academy, 835 hours P.A.T.C. Police Supervisor, Management, Leadership & Liability, 16 hours Basic School Resource Officer Course, 40 hours South Carolina Attorney General Conference on School Violence, 8 hours Drugs, Guns and Gangs in South Carolina, 8 hours U.S. Department of Justice Law Enforcement and Schools, 24 hours SC Criminal Justice Academy Special Basic Law Enforcement Class 277, 120 hours U.S. Army Systems Automation Course, 680 hours Department of the Army Alcohol Drug Officer Coordinator Course, 40 hours Department of the Army Supervisory Development, 40 hours Edge Learning Institute Introduction to Mentoring, 8 hours U.S. Army Military Police Officer Advance Course, 800 hours Department of the Army Leadership & Management Development Trainers Course, 160 hours U.S. Army Airborne Course, 120 hours U.S. Army Installation Provost Marshal Course, 40 hours U.S. Army Military Police Officer Basic Course, 480 hours Department of the Army Range Safety Class, 8 hours U.S. Army Branch Immaterial Officer Candidate Course (OCS), 700 hours U.S. Department of Justice DEA Course, 80 hours U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Course, 480 hours Department of the Army Equal Opportunity Orientation Seminar, 8 hours U.S. Air Force Traffic Management and Accident Investigation Course, 160 hours Georgia Department of Public Safety Theory and Operation of the Intoximeter, 40 hours U.S. Army Military Police Non-Commissioned Officer Basic Course, 320 hours Department of the Army Race Relations Training, 18 hours Department of the Army Defensive Driving Course, 8 hours Page 2 of 8
EXPERIENCE Boulder City Police Department, Boulder City, Nevada (2007 2012) Police Sergeant April 2007-2012 As a first line supervisor, responsible for directing operational activities in a broad variety of assignments including patrol, traffic, crime prevention, investigations, youth programs, training and technical services. Additional duties included Training Coordinator, Academy Commander, and Awards Committee chairperson. Conducted preliminary and follow-up investigations and developed personal contacts and informants for investigative purposes. Conducted on-going training, communication and periodic evaluations of job performance of four police officers. Maintained proficiency in current law enforcement procedures, techniques, methods and equipment. Academy Commander for Boulder City Law Enforcement Academy 80-hour In-Lieu Equivalency Training Program. Academy Commander for Boulder City Law Enforcement Academy class 2008. Wrote the Police Blotter for the local newspaper. Boulder City Police Department, Boulder City, Nevada (2002 2007) Police Officer March 2003 - April 2007 Patrol assigned areas and maintain law and order by citing and arresting violators. Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations and develop personal contacts and informants for investigative purposes. Maintain proficiency in current law enforcement procedures, techniques, methods and equipment. Wrote the Police Blotter for the local newspaper. Wrote the Awards Policy section of the current BCPD policy manual. Senior TAC Officer for Boulder City Law Enforcement Academy class 2005-01. TAC Officer for Boulder City Law Enforcement Academy class 2004-01. Reserve Police Officer December 2002 March 2003 Photographed and fingerprinted subjects and took them to jail. Assisted other officers as needed. Page 3 of 8
Las Vegas Guggenheim Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada (2001 2003) Surveillance Officer August 2001 January 2003 Became proficient with computer and video monitoring equipment and trained other surveillance officers and supervisors on their use. Designed the Incident Crime Report, Witness Statement and other forms for the Security Director. Wrote the procedures for several tasks such as electronically transmitting daily logs and incident reports. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Las Vegas, Nevada (1999 2001) Police Officer I November 2000 June 2001 Patrolled assigned areas and maintained law and order by citing and arresting violators. Conducted preliminary and follow-up investigations and developed personal contacts and informants for investigative purposes. Maintained proficiency in current law enforcement procedures, techniques, methods and equipment. Police Recruit July - November 2000 Successfully completed the following tasks assigned by the Training Academy Staff: all physical fitness course requirements; all practical work problems; and all defensive tactics training during a 21-week intensive, physically demanding, high stress environment. Law Enforcement Support Technician October 1999 July 2000 Interviewed crime victims, assisted them with their written statements, and completed incident reports and other documents. Spoke via telephone with citizens concerning non-emergency incidents. Completed police reports and coordinated with officers and detectives as needed. Transcribed dictated arrest and other police reports. Assisted co-workers with user-level computer problems or questions. Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Lexington, South Carolina (1992 1998) Sergeant, School Services Division, Community Services Bureau December 1996 February 1998 Supervised six deputies to include three School Resource Officers and three D.A.R.E. Officers. Prepared a proposed policy to create a Truancy Enforcement Unit. Conducted presentations for school superintendents, school board officials, and citizen academy classes concerning the importance and duties of the school services division. Page 4 of 8
School Resource Officer November 1993 August 1994 August 1995 June 1996 As the first School Resource Officer in Lexington County, established a positive working relationship between school officials, teachers, students, and parents at Airport High School. Performed community policing tasks which included maintaining a high profile on campus in order to deter intruders, interacting with the students to foster a positive working relationship and conducting crime prevention and personal security classes. Served as a positive role model and law related counselor/educator to the students and school officials. Detective August 1994 August 1995 Investigated several hundred criminal complaints ranging from juvenile status offenses to criminal sexual conduct. Arrested suspects after obtaining enough evidence for sufficient probable cause pursuant to arrest warrant requirements. Attended autopsy protocols and provided information to the coroner during death investigations. Prepared case files for prosecutors and testified in court. Deputy Sheriff (Patrol) April 1992 November 1993 June 1996 December 1996 As a patrol officer under general supervision, enforced state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare often under stressful, high-risk conditions. Interviewed victims and complainants relative to calls for service and decided on course(s) of action. Arrested felons and misdemeanants and took them to jail. Prosecuted certain misdemeanors and testified in court. Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina (1997 1998) Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor (Part-time) August 1997 December 1998 The Juvenile and the Law Criminal Investigations Criminalistics Criminal Evidence Page 5 of 8
United States Army (1970 1992) Chief of Police Munich Military Community, U.S. Army Europe, Germany July 1990 - March 1992 Day-to-day supervisory responsibility for up to 30 law enforcement and support personnel performing police patrol, investigations, crime prevention and physical security in three separate communities with a total population of 12,000. Coordinated, approved, and supervised all law enforcement operations ranging from traffic control to felony investigations. Maintained close liaison with counterparts in the various German Police agencies concerning joint operations and criminal information. Supervised a Task Force of up to 130 personnel responsible for the physical and personal security of military family members during the Persian Gulf War. The Task Force consisted of German Police, German Military Police, German Intelligence Agents, German Border Police, and reserve soldiers deployed to Europe. Developed a climate of positive leadership within the ranks by conducting periodic teambuilding sessions which fostered a sensitive and caring attitude for all soldiers and their families. Captain, Information Systems Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Nuclear Operations Plans Section Shape, Belgium December 1987 - July 1990 Trained senior officers in the use of up to five different computer operating systems. Assisted in writing a model-specific user's manual. Conducted extensive training in the use of fourth-generation computer software. Translated computer requirements between end-users and programmers. Police Captain Commander, Military Police Company, Fort Huachuca, Arizona November 1985 - June 1987 Responsible for maintaining the company as a cohesive, effective unit by supervising the housing, supply, training, and the health and welfare of all personnel in order to support the Provost Marshal. Ultimate responsibility for the actions and performance of up to 100 soldiers performing law enforcement duties in a community of 20,000. Planned, approved and coordinated all training for developing the professional skills of all personnel. Constantly updated training priorities, which enabled all soldiers to meet or surpass all training standards. Developed a climate of positive leadership within the ranks by conducting periodic teambuilding sessions which fostered a sensitive and caring attitude for all soldiers and their families. Page 6 of 8
Police Lieutenant Executive Officer to the Commandant of the Military Police Corps Regiment Fort McClellan, Alabama March 1983 - April 1984 Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Office of the Deputy Commanding General/ Commandant, US Army Military Police School. Planned and coordinated military activities, social events, and official travel. Maintained the General's calendar, screened telephone calls and visitors and prepared correspondence. Maintained liaison between the General and senior Army officers involved in the training and doctrine of military police worldwide. Police Lieutenant Fort McClellan, Alabama December 1981 - March 1983 Training Officer and Assistant Commander. Supervised the scheduling, planning, logistical support, quality and execution of all training of a Military Police One Station Training company, consisting of two officers and eleven non-commissioned officers which trained up to 220 soldiers every sixteen weeks. Assumed command in the absence of the commander. Designed and implemented a training schedule board which projected the day to day training and identified the type of training and logistical supported needed. This greatly enhanced the overall operation of the unit and reduced by 50% the amount of time expended in planning long-term training. Developed a remedial physical-conditioning program which resulted in a 15% improvement in the number of soldiers eligible to graduate. Criminal Investigator United States Army Criminal Investigation Command April 1978 - April 1981 Appointed as a Special Agent to the Secretary of the Army. Conducted investigations of crimes committed against the U.S. Government or by US Forces personnel. Conducted surveys of critical facilities to determine crime-conducive conditions. Performed VIP security as needed. Briefed senior Army officers on sensitive investigations. Conducted over 200 extensive crime scene examinations to include photographs, diagrams, collecting evidence and interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects. Prepared evidence for evaluation and shipment to the crime laboratory. Prepared case files for trial attorneys. Testified at over 50 preliminary hearings and trials. Performed additional duty as an evidence custodian. Within 30 days of assignment, reduced the number of on-hand evidence vouchers from almost 500 to less than 200. Page 7 of 8
Police Sergeant Fort Gordon, Georgia April 1975 December 1977 As a Patrol Supervisor in a community of over 20,000, supervised up to ten police officers and three law enforcement support personnel in performing law enforcement duties ranging from traffic control to felony investigations. As a Traffic Sergeant, supervised three traffic accident investigators and three law enforcement support personnel. Duties included traffic accident investigations, to include fatalities, traffic control, special events, and selective enforcement activities. As a Desk Sergeant, supervised up to ten police officers and three law enforcement support personnel in overseeing the timely and through completion of police reports, police blotters, and other police-related documents. ACADEMIC AWARDS J.P. Strom Fellowship, College of Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina Certificate in Recognition of Academic Excellence, Jacksonville State University ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Life Member Alpha Phi Sigma, National Criminal Justice Honor Society Chi Delta Chi, Veterans Honor Society MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal (with oak leaf cluster) Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal (with two oak leaf clusters) Good Conduct Medal (two awards) National Defense Service Medal (with one Bronze Star) Armed Forces Reserve Medal Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (with 2 device) Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon (with numeral 4 ) PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Life Member, National Rifle Association of America Life Member, Vietnam Veterans of America Life Member, Military Officers Association of America CID Agents Association COMPUTER CERTIFICATIONS Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ Certified Service Technician Verification # CCDDTT4407 Microsoft Networking Essentials Page 8 of 8