Kenneth J.

Edwards Investigator + Security

kennyedwards@live.com  LinkedIn 951-591-0606  Southlake, TX

A seasoned law enforcement investigator with ten years of experience in criminal investigations, management, and training.
Recognized for sound decision-making and leadership abilities in stressful situations where accuracy and efficiency matter.
Experience in criminal investigations including fraud, crimes against persons, and crimes against property. Vast experience
and education led to the successful investigation, management, presentation, and prosecution of cases.

Investigator | Security | Leadership | Case Management

Intelligence Gathering | Surveillance | Evidence Management

Training | Cross-Departmental Collaboration | Conflict Resolution

Professional Experience

IRVING POLICE DEPARTMENT  6/2018 – Present

POLICE OFFICER / DETECTIVE

Recognized patrol officer with vast knowledge of criminal investigations, crime scene evidence collection, training, and
leadership capabilities. Conducted investigations, surveillance, and tracking and prosecuting criminal acts. Experience
working in criminal investigations with knowledge of fraud, digital forensics, computer safety, and network security.
Successfully employed numerous search warrants into bank records, cellphone data downloads, cloud servers, and cellphone
provider records.

Key Accomplishments:
Earned recognition as shift leader for leadership on high-risk calls; called upon major crime scenes to assist in investigations
(homicides, home invasion burglaries, and complicated crime scenes requiring investigative experts)
Worked investigations alongside Federal agencies including Homeland Security, ATF, and US Postal Inspectors; as well as
local departments such as Texas Lottery Commission, Auto Theft Task Force, and local police agencies.
Technical knowledge of computer operations and investigations.
Earned two Life Saving Awards (2021, 2019) and several commendations on file.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTRMENT  12/2011 – 6/2018

CORPORAL/TRAINING OFFICER/ACTING SERGEANT
Trained new hires to instill discipline, uphold moral rights, passed on knowledge and skills vital to safeguarding people's rights,
preserving the peace and public trust, and safety. Called upon to lead shift briefings, hold training venues for patrol stations, and
assist in investigating personnel issues and misconduct. Experience in undercover operations and investigations working with
Federal Task Forces such as Narcotics Task Force (NTF), High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), and US Customs and
Border Patrol (Operation Stone Garden). Provided testimony in State, Local, and Federal Courts.

Key Accomplishments:
Completed several search warrants for narcotics distribution, residential searches, and cellphone search warrants.
Exemplary performance for a 4-hour standoff with crisis negation and takedown of a suicidal juvenile armed with a knife.
Exemplary performance for stopping a sexual assault in progress and assisting with evidence collection and interviews.
Exemplary performance for the assistance with riot line deployment and management.
Commendation from County Counsel for testimony in Federal Court for a civil lawsuit.
Commendation from District Attorney Investigator for the assistance of an elder abuse fraud case.
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Kenneth J. Edwards
Education

Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership – 4.0 GPA
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO | 2015 – 2017

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Minor in Sociology
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERISTY | 2009 – 2011

Undergrad College
PALOMAR COLLEGE | 2007 - 2009

Licensure + Certification

Master Peace Officer’s License (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) | Advance California Peace Officers Standards and
Training (California P.O.S.T) | Interview and Interrogation Techniques (Behavior Analysis Training Institute) | Institute of
Criminal Investigations Core Course – 80 Hours (Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigations) | Cellular Records
Investigations (PATCTECH Digital Forensics)