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JEAN V. GAGNON 3300 S. Decatur Blvd., #10227, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 gj11a4542@westpost.

net (775) 741-5546 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________ CAREER PROFILE A competent and results-driven professional with over over 28 years of experie nce, with extensive experience in operational and managerial investigations, and a strong record of achievement in providing the necessary program development, implementation and instruction expertise to ensure streamlined operations, and significantly increased proficiency. Expertise includes: Management and supervision of Personnel; Development of Po licy/Procedures;Training - Officers/Tactical Units; Human Resources; Budget Deve lopment; State and Federal Guidelines; Tactical Team Implementation; Auditing/Ad herence; CQB Instructor; Tactical Team Development / Training; Training Program Development; Law Enforcement Academy Instructor; Lesson Plan Development; Superv isory and Management knowledge related to Police and Jail Administration. Excellent communicating, listening and strategic negotiating skills coupled wi th the ability to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of personnel, m anagement in military and police organizations. Strong interview, interrogation and investigative background to include experi ence in investigating: homicides, domestic violence, assaults, narcotics, office r involved shootings, internal affairs, outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMG) and backgr ounds. Proven background at high levels of program management, personnel development, training and motivation, encompassing: leadership, team building, planning, org anizing, and problem-solving, all of which realized significant contributions to ensuring highly efficient and smooth flowing operations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009 - Present NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING DIVISION Chief Responsible for the overall management and supervision of the training divisio n for the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety to include the management of the State Police Academy, budget management and preparation, provide departm ent budget testimony to Nevada Legislature, coordination of in service State wid e training for 11 divisions (1200 Trooper/Officer/civilian) to include State Hig hway Patrol Troopers, Parole and Probation, Investigations, State Fire Marshall, Capitol Police, K-9 training academy, specifics training (accident investigatio ns and patrol procedures), detective investigative operations for major crimes a nd narcotics, supervisory management training, firearms training and EVOC. Also serve as the Chairperson for the Departments Firearms Committee and Policy and P rocedures Committee. I am also responsible for the supervision of research, revi ew and development of NV DPS Lesson Plans that cover all aspects of law enforcem ent training and Use of Force applications.

2009 - 2009 NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY PATROL Captain Responsible for the supervision of a patrol division and administrative and pa trol operations for the Area Command, to include the supervision of 70 patrol su pervisors, patrol Troopers and civilian employees. Responsible for the managemen t and supervision of the Interdiction Crime Enforcement Unit (ICE), K-9 Operatio ns state wide and Area Command administration. 2008 - 2009 NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF INVESTIGATION Deputy Chief Responsible for the overall management and supervision of the following bureau

s within the Investigations Division: Narcotics Task Forces state wide, Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Interpol, Major Crimes Bureau (homicides, sexual crim es, internal Affairs investigations, fraud investigations), Polygraph Bureau and Division Administration Services. I was also involved with the merger of our SI U unit with Department of Homeland Security for the State of Nevada that was bei ng merged with the Nevada Department of Public Safety. This involved the merging of the two departments, intelligence collection and dissemination throughout th e state with two other Fusion Centres and development of the State wide Terroris t liaison Officer (TLO) program. 2006 2008 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) DEA Task Force Agent / Narcotics Detective Responsible for conducting narcotics investigations, investigative assignments that involve high profile cases, surveillance operations, T-3 wire taps investi gations, investigations involving multiple criminals, criminal violations and/or suspects, intelligence gathering, drug trafficking and/or manufacturing, contro lled-buy operations, undercover operations, H.I.D.T.A., O.C.D.E.T.F. and P.T.R.S . investigative cases. Also acted as technical support for all electronic survei llance systems to include body wires, surveillance cameras and DEA GPS tracking system that operated across the United States. 2004 - 2008 NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF INVESTIGATION Detective/Sergeant, Detective Responsible for conducting narcotics investigations, investigative assignments that involve high profile cases, investigations involving multiple criminals, c riminal violations and/or suspects, intelligence gathering, drug trafficking and /or manufacturing and homicide investigations. Also performed as an undercover officer for the purchase of narcotics and for the gathering of intelligence on o utlaw motorcycle gangs, written and executed search warrants for vehicles and re sidences and conducted surveillance operations using multiple CCTV and other und ercover camera/recording operating systems. Operated in the capacity of Narcotic s Unit supervisor for two narcotic Task Force Units, supervised controlled-buy o perations, supervised the execution of search warrants, supervised C/S manageme nt, reviewed all case reports, responsible for completing Federal Byrne Grant fo r Federal Narcotics funding, responsible for buy funds accounts both State and F ederal Grant accounts, conducted budget management and provided instruction in D efensive Tactics, Firearms, NIK certifications for law enforcement personnel and drug awareness classes for the public. 1994 - Present CQB - CLOSE QUARTERS BATTLE INC, Leesburg, Florida Chief Associate Instructor Responsible for instruction of United States military personnel and military T actical Units; police personnel and SWAT units, in Close Quarters Battle, Entry Team Combative's, Tactical Shooting, Impact Weapons, Chemical Agents, Riot and C rowd Control, High Risk Entry, Advanced High Risk Entry, Hostage Rescue, Bus Ass aults, and Airplane Interdiction. 1994 - 2003 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT Division of Det/Enf. Captain (2002 2003) Responsible for supervision of the Training Bureau, Field Training Program, Fi eld Training Officers, Medical department, training program development, payroll , purchasing, budget management, special projects, complete employee performance appraisal. Coordinated with Assistant Chief and Chief in interpretation, implem entation and administration policies and procedures to include civil liability a nd use of force issues. Captain - Deputy Chief (1999 - 2002) Responsible for entire administration of Operations Division to include superv ision of 180 commissioned/non commissioned supervisors and personnel. Managemen t of the Operations Division annual fiscal year budget (13 million). Managerial responsibility for investigations related to administrative, criminal, and inter nal affairs investigations. Supervised SWAT Tactical training and operational pr

ogram. Coordinated with the Chief in interpretation, implementation and administ ration policies and procedures to include civil liability and use of force issue s. Commander - Colonel (1996 - 1999) Responsible for administration of Operations Division, including: investigatio ns related to administrative, criminal and internal affairs, scheduling staff; s upervised 100+ commissioned personnel; coordinated and implemented hiring proces s; evaluated and completed employee performance appraisal. Supervised SWAT/STAT Team, Warrant Services Bureau, Bike Patrol, Court Transportation Bureau and U. S. Marshal Airlift Operations. Developed, implemented, and trained US Marshal Gr ound Operations Unit and SWAT Tactical unit. Detective - Internal Affairs (1995 - 1996) Performed complete development and implementation of policies and procedures f or operation of internal affairs bureau. Conducted interviews, internal affairs and criminal investigations, and made recommendations regarding investigative an d disciplinary matters. Accreditation Manager (1995 - 1996) Conducted internal review of department performance evaluating needs pertinent to CALEA and ACA requirements for accreditation. Established guidelines and im plemented policy standards to meet deadlines required by CALEA and ACA. Detention Officer (1994 - 1995) Responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates, and ensured inmate compliance to rules and regulations governing the detention center. 1988 - 1994 ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE, Coquitlam, British Columbia A/Police Constable Responsible for patrol functions - traffic enforcement, accident investigation , responding to domestic violence crimes, crimes in progress, crime scene invest igation, and execution of search/arrest warrants. Certified range master/firearm s instructor - in service training and yearly qualifications. 1983 - 1994 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Police Services Branch, Vancouver, British Columbia Lieutenant - SCO (1990 - 1994) Responsible for administration of Operations Division, including: conducting i nvestigation related to administrative, criminal and internal affairs, schedulin g staff; supervised Commissioned personnel; coordinated and implemented hiring p rocess; evaluated and completed employee performance appraisal. Assisted in deve lopment and implementation of first Critical Incident Response Team, and served as Director for three years. Field Commander for Vancouver and Burnaby Tactical teams and supervised departments' electronic monitoring program. Supervised swo rn and non-sworn personnel to include interviewing, hiring, performance appraisa ls and scheduling. Accountable for training bureau, and armory. Sergeant - PO (1988 - 1990) Supervised officers ensuring compliance of provincial policies and procedures, and responsible for operation of operations and records divisions. Conducted in spections and submitted recommendations for physical security of facility in reg ard to agency and federal guidelines. Correctional Officer (1983 - 1988) Responsible for intake and release of inmates, care and custody of prisoners, as well as ensuring compliance of department guidelines. CERTIFICATIONS Police Instructor Development FBI SWAT Certification SWAT Instructor Nevada POST I Police Officer Certification Tactical Firearms Instructor Nevada POST III Corrections Off. Certificati on Tactical Team Instructor Glock Armorer certification

Chemical Agent Instructor Advanced Supervisory Competency Impact Weapons Instructor Range Safety Officer Certification Repelling Instructor Hazardous Materials Certification C.Q.B. Instructor Basic Supervisory Competency Program Sage Less Lethal Instructor Conflict Resolution/Stress Management Cell Extraction Instructor Diversionary Devices Certification High Risk Entry Instructor Live Fire R.S.O. Instructor Certification Master Level III Dan Clokuba-Ha-Jitsu Taser Less Lethal Certification High Risk Entry Course Certification Black Belt , Hapkido Certified Waterborne Tactical Diver Advanced High Risk Entry Certification FTO - Field Training Officer Certification SWAT School Certification (3 we eks) ICS Incident Command Structure Cert. DPS - Defensive Tactics Instructor C ertification WMD Incident Command Course Cert. NIMS National Incident Management Syst em WMD Technical Emergency Response WMD Law Enforcement Response Certificat ion NIK Narcotics Identification Instructor WMD Hands On Training Course Cer tification IRTB Incident Response to Terrorist Drug Task Force Investigations (2 wee ks) Bombings DEA Clandestine Laboratory Safety Officer Cert. Criminal Narcotics Interdiction Certified Taser Instructor DEA Tactical School Interview and interrogation school Police K-9 Certification Narcotics Glock Armoror Certification

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS Nevada DPS Academy Instructor SWAT Team Commander, Tactical Team Leader (12 years) O.I.C. Training Bureau Tactical Firearms Instructor Self Defense/Handcuffing/ Impact Weapons Instructor at Law Enforcement Academy V.I.P. Dignitary Protection Detail Certified and trained with elite Military and Police Counter Terrorism Units i n Israel Developed and facilitated the first regional tactical school in southern Nevad a Developed, implemented and trained the City of Las Vegas Detention and Enforce ment departments' SERT Team Guest Cadre Instructor- Miami, Florida, Homestead Police Department SWAT schoo l Guest Cadre Instructor - Mississippi, Mid South Institute of Self Defense Shoo ting Instructor - SWAT High Risk Entry Course Instructor - SWAT Advanced High Risk Entry Instructor - SWAT C.Q.B. (Close Quarter Battle) Range Safety Officer Course Instructor for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department C.C.D.C. in Chemic al Agents, Tactical Teams and Cell Extraction Co-instructor for the L.V.M.P.D. S.W.A.T in High Risk Entry and Officer Surviv al Co-instructor in High Risk Entry and Officer Survival to such countries as Per u, Denmark, Canada and Israel Instructor in high risk entry and hostage rescue for ATF Regional Tactical Uni t following Waco incident - CQB Inc Instructor for Multi Police Agency Viper Auto Theft Task Force, in Raid/Warran t Course

Temporary duty assignment to the Justice Institute of British Columbia as an i nstructor for Firearms, Tactical Teams, Chemical Agents, Impact We apons. Compiled task analysis research and lesson plan development. Instructor for United States Military - Nevada National Guard - Y2K preparatio n - Tactical Team, Crowd Control and Civil Unrest Training Instructor for Metro Police Department - Robbery unit, in Raid/Warrant Course - High Risk Vehicle Take Downs CQB Instructor in high risk entry and hostage rescue for United States militar y units prior to Iraq deployment Instructor for numerous federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in close quarters

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