Edgardo Suarez
Arecibo
Summary
Dynamic professional seeking a challenging position within a reputable organization that fosters growth and provides opportunities for meaningful impact. Proven expertise in bridging language barriers and ensuring clear communication by leveraging linguistic and cultural knowledge to enhance understanding across diverse environments. Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and neutrality, contributing to effective and seamless interactions. Committed to guiding individuals through complex situations and solving problems with empathy and precision.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Investigator (RETIRED)
PUERTO RICO STATE POLICE
Arecibo, PR
06.1994 - 07.2025
- Position Held: Police Investigator in the State Police
- Dignitary Protection Unit of Arecibo, PR.
- 787-878-5995-Special Duties of Security Protection of Government VIP when designated by the Governor of Puerto Rico.
- 2012-2014 SECURITY DETAIL - CONGRESSMAN PEDRO PIERLUISI
- 2016-2019 SECURITY DETAIL - GOVERNOR RICARDO ROSSELLO
- 2019-2022 SECURITY DETAIL - GOVERNOR WANDA VAZQUEZ
- - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU OF STATE POLICE (CIC)
- Arecibo, P.R. 787-878-3060
- Armed Robbery Division solved multiple Carjackings and armed Robberies in Arecibo, PR
- Homicide Division in Vega Baja, PR. Solved multiple Homicide cases.
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and establish facts in criminal cases.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to coordinate multi-jurisdictional investigations and operations.
- Led complex criminal investigations, utilizing advanced forensic techniques and investigative tools.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence and enhance case resolution efforts.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Testified in court proceedings, effectively presenting evidence and contributing to successful prosecution outcomes.
- Testified as an expert witness during trials, providing clear explanations of findings that contributed to positive verdicts for prosecutors.
SERGEANT (RETIRED) MILITARY POLICE
Army National Gaurd
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
08.1987 - 07.2008
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Computer Science Program
15 credits
Associate in Science - Criminal Justice
Skills
- Firearms handling
- Patience and perseverance
- Self-defense techniques
- Physical fitness
- Law enforcement
- Investigative procedures
- Courtroom testimony
- Interrogation techniques
- Multilingual abilities, speaking in court, Spanish, and English
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
SPANISH AND ENGLISH
Native or Bilingual
I can read, write, speak, and understand Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Police Investigator (RETIRED) - PUERTO RICO STATE POLICE
06.1994 - 07.2025
SERGEANT (RETIRED) MILITARY POLICE - Army National Gaurd
08.1987 - 07.2008
JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE OF NEW YORK - Associate in Science, Criminal Justice
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE - , Computer Science Program
AWARDS
2002 - HOMICIDE DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2004 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2005 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2007 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2008 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2009 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2010 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2019 AGENT OF THE YEAR GOVERNOR'S SECURITY DETAIL, 2020 AGENT OF THE YEAR GOVERNOR'S SECURITY DETAIL, 2021 AGENT OF THE YEAR GOVERNOR'S SECURITY DETAIL
MILITARY
- 755th MILITARY POLICE COMPANY
- AUG-1988 to JUL-2008 (RETIRED) Rank held Sergeant E-5
- TOURS
- 1 YEAR 2000- Kosovo- OPERATION TASK FORCE FALCON
- 1 YEAR 2003- Iraq -OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM &
- OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM