Genno Tafoya
P.O. Box 280
Hampton Investigation Service
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88004-0280
Phone: (575) 541-0200
Email: Genno@lcsecurityservices.com
EDUCATION
60 hours from New Mexico State University
Course of Study: Criminal Justice Major
Graduated from Mayfield High School May 1972
CERTIFICATES
Over 300 hours of training in Criminal Intelligence Analysis which included the following:
Criminal Intelligence Analysis from ANACAPA Sciences
Criminal Intelligence Analysis from Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN)
Advanced (Computer-Aided) Intelligence Analysis from ANACAPA Sciences
Using Microcomputers in Narcotic Investigations from the United States Department of
Justice, Narcotics Control Technical Assistance Program
Crime Analysis Applications from the Alpha Group Center from Crime and Intelligence Training
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design from the National Crime Prevention Institute
(University of Louisville)
Criminal Intelligence and Criminal Intelligence Analysis from the New Mexico National Guard Counter Drug Support Task Force
Criminal Intelligence Managers Seminar from the Palmer International School of Criminal
Intelligence and Counterintelligence
Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force October 1978
Honorable Discharge from the United States Army National Guard August 1984
Certified Police Officer for the State of New Mexico November 1979 to May 30, 2000
Over 400 hours of advanced police officer training
NRA Certified Firearm/Shotgun Instructor
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 1974 thru September 1978, United States Air Force, Honorably Discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
August 1983 thru August 1984, United States Army National Guard Honorably Discharged with the rank of SPC-4
November 1979 to May 2000 retired from the Las Cruces Police Department. Successfully completed academy, and was awarded Police Officer Certificate on January 1980. Was assigned to the Patrol Division from January 1980 to October of 1985. In October of 1985, transferred to the Las Cruces Police Departments Criminal Investigations Division assigned as a Detective. While as an investigator my assigned duties were but not limited to: being on call, dealing with the public, processing crime scenes, follow up investigations for all type felony cases, which included Interview and Interrogation of witnesses and suspects. File Affidavits for Search Warrants, and Statements of facts in Support of a Criminal Complaint. Served as a witness for the State in Magistrate Court, Grand Jury Hearings, and District Courts.
Have experience in wiretaps and filing Title 3 affidavits. Have knowledge and experience developing link analysis charts, Telephone toll analysis charts, and pen registers. Have participated in surveillance stakeouts.
Transferred as a Crime Analyst for the Las Cruces Police Department in November of 1991. Duties included the collection and analysis of raw data and individual(s) or group(s) who are suspected of being involved in specifically named criminal activity. Collect raw data and intelligence. Serve as the principal channel for the receipt and dissemination of law enforcement intelligence within the department. Conduct research and analysis of crime trends and patterns. Provide timely analytical support.
August 2000 to December 2001 Las Cruces Public Schools, School Security:
Job Duties: Ensure the safety of the student body at the High School level; enforce the rules and guidelines within the Las Cruces Public Schools.
February 2000 to July 2001 Third Judicial District Surveillance Officer
Job Duties: Enforce the conditions of probation within the Adult Drug Court Program as set forth by the District Court. Do random curfew checks, urinalysis, and Breathalyzer checks on Drug Court Clients.
January 2002 to August Private Investigator for HUB Enterprises located at 221 Southpark, Lafayette Louisiana
Job Duties: To conduct investigations and surveillance of Workman’s Compensation recipients. These duties include but are not limited to: Stationary and mobile surveillance, photographs, video taped surveillance, report writing, background research, workman compensation investigations and interviews for insurance companies.
August 2003 to January 2005 Dona Ana County Sheriffs Office Transport Officer:
Job Duties: To transport incarcerated inmates to and from county, state, and federal detention facilities.
August 2003 to current: Las Cruces Security Services:
Currently Lieutenant for the company
Job Duties: train and supervise over 45 employees of the company in all stationary and patrol security guard positions, schedule patrol and stationary guard’s assignments. Assure the responsibilities and guidelines of the company; oversee and work closely with clients of the company.
August 2003 to current: Private Investigator for Hampton Investigations
Job Duties include but not limited to: Stationary and mobile surveillance, background checks, photographs, video tape surveillance, and report writing.