Angel Pinon

Law enforcement professional with federal, tribal, and private security experience; instructor‑certified in firearms, arrest/defensive tactics, less‑lethal systems, crisis communication/de‑escalation, and active‑threat response. Strong record of course development, lesson plan updates, qualification management, training records, and performance evaluation/remediation. Experienced in high‑risk operations and investigations, interagency coordination, and community engagement.

Patrol Officer / Emergency Response Team Squad Leader at Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribal Police (2019-11 – 2025-09)

• Supported U.S. Border Patrol under Operation Stonegarden; recognized for contributions to border security operations.
• Executed high‑risk search warrants in cooperation with HSI and partner agencies; ensured evidence integrity and officer safety.
• Led patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, arrest processing, and courtroom testimony within tribal jurisdiction.
• Organized community engagement initiatives to strengthen trust and increase voluntary compliance.
• Delivered in-service training and ERT drills in firearms, defensive tactics, crisis response, and tactical operations.
• Managed pre‑academy development plans; tracked recruit competencies and issued performance reports to leadership.
• Ran quarterly/annual firearms and less‑lethal qualifications; maintained logs, verified readiness, and coordinated remedial training.
• Researched emerging technologies/practices to update training methods and SOPs; improved safety and performance outcomes.

Adjunct Instructor at U.S. Indian Police Academy (2019-11 – 2025-09)

• Lead instruction in arrest tactics, weapons handling, use‑of‑force, and defensive tactics, applying adult‑learning models and scenario‑based training.
• Planned and delivered basic/advanced courses via classroom, lab, and field exercises; ensured lesson plans and student materials reflected current doctrine.
• Taught de‑escalation and crisis communication; embedded community‑oriented policing concepts to elevate decision‑making and officer safety.
• Assessed individual and team performance, documented results, and implemented remedial training to meet qualification standards.
• Ensured all instructional activities remained compliant with federal policy, training doctrine, and safety requirements.

Federal Protective Officer at Paragon Systems (2015-07 – 2019-11)

• Patrolled federal facilities; conducted access control, screening, and security systems monitoring.
• Responded to fire/medical/HAZMAT/bomb threat incidents; executed lockdowns and evacuations in concert with FPS and local agencies.
• Conducted surveillance/CCTV monitoring; enforced federal facility regulations and documented violations.
• Authored detailed incident reports and daily activity logs per federal standards.

Criminal Justice – El Paso Community College

High School Diploma – Hanks High School