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Home My WebLink AboutResume• C i p CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL 2006 AIN 28 To: From: Date: Subject: References: Enclosures: (2) Priscilla A.Thompson y Clerk hirle E. Richardson, Executive Director June 23, 2006 July 27, 2006 Commission Agenda Item Cli Y QF Attached please find an application and biography for Mr. Hector F. Sehwerert, the Civilian Investigative Panel's nominee to fill a membership position vacated by Dr. Tangier Scott. Request is hereby made for this item to be considered at the July 27, 2006 Commission meeting. Kindly forward same to the Mayor and Commissioners for their review. Should you require additional information please advise. I may be reached at (305) 579- 2444. SER/caa Ail 11: 13 _,,P (IN '�i, FL CITY OF MIAMI CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL (CIP) APPLICATION r r,,^I t r 2005 JUN 28 A:'! I ! : ! 3 CIT v C., CITY OF FL. Application must be received or postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m., February 18, 2005 NAME: HEC 7ti F 5EN wEPE1er CbNTACT DAY: I EVENING: 305= .300- 9/040 I 3 5-3- 9/OD NUMBERS: HOME ADDRESS: CITY: /341434 5'0345r Nmie DOB: ?Ai/ F aa-as,53y i FAX: /�Q Z STATE: ZIP: fL 33/751 MAILING ADDRESS (if different): CITY: STATE: ZIP: / DO w Ss i 4//Mkt-, IL 33/1I 1 Do you reside, own real property, work, or maintain a business in the City of s/ Miami? 'Yes No. If yes, Address. /3d-0 f ii) /SL5T 5 33, S Telephone Number: c305-54"5--/739 2 Are you, your spouse or any immediate family member (children, parents, siblings) currently employed by the City of Miami? Yes VNo 3 Have you, your spouse, or any immediate family member ever been a sworn employee of the City of Miami Police Department? Yes 17No 4. Are you currently a party or a party's legal representative in any litigation against the City of Miami? Yes '.No 5. Do you have a record of a felony conviction? Yes No 6. What aspect of your life and/or work experience has prepared you for membership on the CIP? (You may attach up to a one -page response.) ante l9TTic-Jl ,e4zA/G 5hit4se. 7. Why do you wish to serve on the CIP? (You may attach up to a one -page response.) fee f�TTht c-YY yqe 5, '5e 8. List any organizations with which you are affiliated and position(s)/office(s) held. (You may attach a separate sheet or resume, if necessary.) ORGANIZATION: POSITION: ki1riAmh:s teem/it s,,tAhs57- /e5ide w %- kio?All s _i-tilT /-77ONrt L- • Ve g ?Joe 2 /yam .ate; -o_3 Qfitski Ltx&67e aF Fee eei9 M 508. /lffSTe %6,Ree. SMiie OP Nd79 ANexicA.MMN/7 1/ . * Eft IFrc E,?F A PLC TraN.F t EASE' i oz PRE UrEuE'1rC'1RE;SIGNILZfa: I hereby certify that all the statements made in this application are true and correct. By signing this application, I authorize verification of my background record solely for use by the CIP Nominating Committee to conduct reviews and provide final recommendations to the City of Miami Commission. SignatuT Date: -/6-Ds- As a civilian that works within the City of Miami, I feel that my professional knowledge and lifetime experiences as a devoted servant of the community will help to benefit the prestigious committee that will compose the Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) I would like to serve as a member of the CIP because I fee] that I can enhance a better relationship between the officials, the police department, and the multi -cultural community that composes the Greater City of Miami My experiences on both sides of the criminal justice system, currently, as an Investigator for the Public Defender, and in the past as a Criminal Investigator for U S Customs and as an Investigator/Auditor for the Florida Department of Professional Regulation, will help to offer impartial recommendations to benefit the City of Miami Police Department as well as the community If 1 am selected as a member of the CIP, one of my many duties is to contribute recommendations related to the Police Department policies and procedures concerning but not limited to training, recruitment, and notification systems for corrective disciplinary procedures Unfortunately, we live in a more violent society, which pervades every aspect of our society I also feel that the community has a skeptical view of the police department, which needs to be changed My professional experiences will help the CIP to educate members of the police department about nonviolent crisis interventions The reality is that we need to focus on alternatives to stop a threatening situation without killing an alleged offender I know that I can help create new and improved ideas that will help instruct the police department on techniques to control their own anxieties during a hostile situation For example, one of the ideas that I have been researching is the use of non -lethal weapons, such as the bean bags bullets These weapons could be used during a riot or to control a hostile situation The bean bag bullets are shells containing a sock -like bag filled with small beans. These bullets can be compared to being hit with a fast -pitched baseball at 100 miles per hour With these ideas in mind perhaps we can regain the trust of the community and look forward to strong relationship between the community and the City of Miami Police Department. I also feel that because of my background experience as an investigator on both sides of the criminal justice system, I can help to conduct investigations against allegations of misconduct by any sworn officer My knowledge can help propose unbiased recommendations that will facilitate a resolution Once again, assuring the citizens of the City of Miami that we are working to form an alliance with them Although, the respect and the admiration for police department has been lost through incidents like Elian, I feel that with my knowledge and experience within the community can help to better service the CIP, the police department, the officials, and the community of the City of Miami My goal is help the community envision the police department as a confidante and guardian of the community I look forward to helping the community and the police department unite, as a mediator between the two I want for the community to see the police department as they should be seen "To protect and serve " Hector F. Sehwerert 1320 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33125 (305) 545-1739 OBJECTIVE Criminal Defense Investigator RECICIVIED 2006 CviuAN nGA PANEL EDUCATION Certificate of Graduation: Criminal Investigator Special Agent Training Program, Feb. 1988 Department of The Treasury Federal Law Enforcement Training Center M.A. Level in International Studies University of Miami, 1984 GPA 3.5 B.A. in Social Science/Latin American Affairs University of Miami, 1982 GPA 3.6, Graduated Cum Laude EXPERIENCE Major Crimes Lead Investigator, 1999-present Office of The Public Defender, 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida Responsible for conducting criminal defense felony investigations related to alleged violations of the Florida Penal Code. Duties include conducting complex criminal defense investigations, locating and interviewing witnesses, serving legal documents, interviewing law enforcement personnel and prospective witnesses, gathering and reviewing facts/evidence, reconstructing and photographing crime scenes, and assemble evidence and reports for trial. Also, in High Profile Public Corruption Cases: develop financial profiles of individuals and organizations and search for assets. Develop criminal defense strategy in conjunction with assistant public defenders, testify and present evidence in court as needed. Investigator/Auditor, 1989-1999 Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Miami, FL Conducted complex investigations/audits relating to alleged violations of Chapter 475 Florida Statues; also upon special assignment, I investigated alleged malpractice among all department boards, duties included locating and interviewing witnesses relevant to the investigation. Reviewed court records, public records, bank and lending institutions' records in order to obtain substantiating evidence, documents, etc. Prepared progress and detailed reports of investigations conducted. Coordinated with other agencies and other law enforcement officials/agencies on matters relating to division cases. Developed criminal proceedings in conjunction with State Attorneys and Federal and Local Law Enforcement Officials. Testified and presented evidence when needed. Served subpoenas. Hector F. Sehwerert 1320 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33125 (305) 545-1739 EXPERIENCE (continued) MILITARY LANGUAGES REFERENCES Criminal Investigator/Special Agent, 1987-1988 U.S. Customs Service, Miami, FL Responsible for complex investigations involving narcotics and exodus of currency. These investigations resulted in recoveries of currency and seizure of narcotics. This experience has given me a full range of knowledge of Federal Laws and Procedures. Employer Marketing Representative/Veteran, 1984-1987 Florida Department of Labor, Miami, FL I had the overall responsibility of promoting the Florida Department of Labor. Duties included serving as a Community Resource Developer by coordinating and developing services with city, county, state, and federal agencies/officials. I was also responsible for developing on the Job Training Programs thereby promoting entry level and career job opportunities for Veterans. Other duties included making initial investigations relating to violations of Department of Labor codes and regulations. U.S. Army Military Police, 1972-1975 Disabled Vietnam -era veteran Fluent in Spanish Outstanding References available upon request