Jessica Taft

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at MiraCosta College Police Department, excelling in crime scene management and effective communication. Proven track record in leading training programs and enhancing community relations, leveraging skills in report management systems and teamwork to drive departmental success. Committed to maintaining high standards in evidence handling and public safety.

• California Class C Driver License, Expires 08/29
• CPR / First Aid / AED, Expires 10/26

California Association for Property and Evidence (C.A.P.E) - San Diego Chapter Secretary

• 2024-Present, Special Olympics of Southern California – Coach, Carlsbad Ravens Basketball / Coach, Vista Vipers Softball
• 2023-Present, Doheny Longboard Surfing Association – Dana Point, CA – Event volunteer / Competition Judge
• 2023-Present, Pacific Beach Surfing Club – Pacific Beach, CA – Event Volunteer / Competition Judge
• 2023, Swami’s Surfing Association – Cardiff by the Sea, CA – Event Volunteer
• 2018, Doheny Longboard Surfing Club – Bowling Team Manager and Acting Board of Directors Member
• 2015-2016, Lion’s Club Blind Surfing Event, Cardiff By The Sea, CA, Volunteer Surf Instructor
• 2015, Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club – Oceanside, CA – Treasurer
• 2013-2014, Defensa Animal de Rincon (DAR) – Rincon, PR – Animal Rescue and Foster
• 2013, Reduciendo La Huella Plastica – Rincon, PR – Reusable Grocery Bag Sewing and Distribution
• 2012-2013, Animal Rescue Foundation of Rincon (ARF) – Rincon, PR – Travel Coordinator/Rescue/Foster

• Academy Instructor (AICC), Long Beach, CA, enrolled 06/25, 32 hours
• CAPE Annual Training Seminar “Surfing the Learning Curve”, Oxnard, CA, 03/25, 28 hours
• CAPE Annual Training Seminar “Learning Through the CAPE VINE”, Rohnert Park, CA, 03/24, 28 hours
• American Bike Patrol Services ABPS, “Public Safety Basic E-bike Patrol”, 08/23, 8 hours POST
• CAPE Annual Training Seminar “Developing New Techniques in the Property Room”, Garden Grove, CA, 04/23, 28 hours
• FBI “Science of Friction Ridge Skin”, Escondido PD, 03/23, 16 hours
• PERT “Crisis Intervention Training”, 12/21, 8 hours
• NAEMT “Tactical Emergency Casualty Care for LEO/EMR”, 11/21
• Power to Arrest and Weapons of Mass Destruction, BSIS, 07/20, 8 hours
• Bomb-Making Materials Awareness Employee Training, Center for Domestic Preparedness and Office for Bombing Prevention, 05/20, 2 hours
• HME and Precursor Awareness for Public Safety, Center for Domestic Preparedness and Office for Bombing Prevention, 05/20, 2 hours
• Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response, Center for Domestic Preparedness and Office for Bombing Prevention, 05/20, 2 hours
• De-Escalation and Tactical Communication, Get Safe, 01/20, 8 hours POST
• Basic Peer Support Training for Public Safety Personnel, Carlsbad Police Department, 16 hours
• Surviving the Aftermath of a Critical Incident, California Narcotics Officers Association, 10/19, 8 hours
• Runaway Girl – “Human Trafficking Awareness”, SD-LECC, 05/19, 8 hours
• WRC – “Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention”, WRC Oceanside, 01/19, 55.5 hours
• American River College - “Crime Scene and Forensic Photography of Physical Evidence”, Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center, 11/18, 24 hours POST
• Chain of Custody Property Evidence Training and Development – “Fundamentals of Property and Evidence in Modern Law Enforcement”, Irvine, 10/18, 8 hours
• Terrorism Liaison Officer Basic Course, San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center, 8 hours POST
• California Association for Property & Evidence - San Diego Chapter – “Dangers of Fentanyl / Evidence and Property Disposition”, San Diego Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab, 11/16, 8 hours
• AB1432 Mandated Reporter Training, MiraCosta College PD, 10/16
• International Association of Property and Evidence, Inc.- “Managing Property and Evidence in Law Enforcement”, South San Francisco Police Department, 08/16, 16 hours
• Santa Ana College Criminal Justice Academies – “Campus Law Enforcement Update PC 832.2”, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, 07/15, 40 hours POST
• Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, National Crime Investigation and Training, Escondido Police Department, 07/07, 60 hours POST
• California Police Officer, San Diego Regional Law Enforcement Academy, Miramar College, 04/06, 25 weeks POST
• Advanced Field Evidence Technician, Cal State Long Beach, 12/04, 24 hours POST
• Basic Field Evidence Technician, Cal State Long Beach, 01/04, 40 hours POST
• F.E.M.A. (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Training, ICS Forms Review, 01/16, 4 hours, ICS-300: Expanding Incidents, 01/16, 20 hours, ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, 08/15, ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, 08/15, ICS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction, 08/15, ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction, 08/15

• 1992-Present: Longboard competition surfer
• Costume designer and seamstress
• Catio designer / construction

• March 2024: California Association for Property and Evidence 2023 San Diego Property Officer of the Year
• November 2021: Commendation for actions leading up to, during, and after President Joe Biden’s visit to MiraCosta College.