Craig Trefz
Bakersfield
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Bakersfield Police Department. Proven expertise in investigation techniques and conflict resolution, successfully leading complex cases in the Special Victims Unit and Internal Affairs. Recognized for enhancing policy compliance and mentoring officers, driving significant improvements in community safety and officer performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised officers on patrol, managing scenes, evaluating officers, providing training, mentoring.
- Currently assigned to Internal Affairs investigating policy and procedures violation.
Detective
Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Assigned to Special Victims Unit for two years investigating domestic violence, child abuse and sex offenses in Bakersfield.
- Organized Crime/Vice Unit and investigate Human Trafficking of adults and juveniles in Bakersfield.
Police Officer/Impact Unit
Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Assigned to the Impact Unit handling quality of life issues in Bakersfield.
- I made numerous contacts with sex workers while working in the Impact Unit which help me develop my expertise.
Police Officer
Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Assigned to patrol responding to calls for service.
- During my time on patrol, I made numerous contacts with sex workers in Bakersfield.
- The contacts provided me information about sex workers and the work being done in Bakersfield.
Education
A.A. - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA01.2015
Skills
- Report writing
- Investigation techniques
- Evidence collection
- Crime scene management
- Internal affairs procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Supervisor
Training
- Peace Officer Academy, 912 Hrs
- Human Trafficking Summit, 28 Hrs
- Vice Investigations, 40 Hrs
- Interview and Interrogation, 40 Hrs
- Crisis Intervention, 40 Hrs
- Search and Seizure, 8 Hrs
- Basic Gang Awareness, 8 Hrs
- Sexual Assault Investigations, 40 Hrs
- Lawful Wire Intercept, 8 Hrs
- Human Trafficking Conference, 19 Hrs
- Electronic Surveillance, 8 Hrs
Personal Information
Title: Sergeant #1075
Timeline
Sergeant
Bakersfield Police Department
09.2023 - Current
Detective
Bakersfield Police Department
01.2018 - 01.2023
Police Officer/Impact Unit
Bakersfield Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2018
Police Officer
Bakersfield Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2015
A.A. - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College