William Brown

As the Robbery Lieutenant, I supervise the Robbery Unit, the Special Investigations Unit, the Metro Arson Strike Team and the Regional Auto Theft Task Force. This assignment has presented a different set of challenges that include time management between several units and staying up to date on numerous ongoing investigations.

I transferred to the Narcotics Unit and continued my growth as a lieutenant. I maintained confidential informant and expense reports for the entire department. I assisted with the development of the Ghost Gun Team and worked closely with ATF to maintain a good and productive working relationship.

During my tenure as the SWAT Commanding Officer and the Air Support Lieutenant, I dealt with a series of difficult challenges. I was the lead tactical recourse during the civil unrest in June of 2020. I dealt with morale issues resulting from the pandemic in 2020 through 2021 and the loss of the Home Avenue Police Range. I handled budget challenges in Air Support and presented a maintenance contract to city council. I worked extremely hard to maintain a high level of operational readiness and morale in both units. I also worked with then Lieutenant Manansala to update the SWAT Operations Manual and develop an AB481 reporting template and presentation.

I was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to Mid City (820's). The 820's is one of the most diverse communities in San Diego. I also supervised the Multi-Cultural Storefront. I quickly learned how important community relations are to effective policing. I attended a countless number of community meetings and events. I was also became the SWAT Executive Officer in March of 2020.

I was assigned to the newly developed NTF Team 10 and was tasked with developing an operations manual and leading a group of 9 investigators from several different agencies. I helped develop a very high functioning team that was specifically formed to combat the fentanyl crisis in San Diego County.

I was promoted to detective sergeant and learned the different skills needed to lead a group of narcotics investigators.

I continued to develop leadership skills at Eastern Division and worked hard to mentor and train new patrol officers.

I learned administrative skills in TRU and worked closely with the Medical Assistance Unit to ensure specific officer restrictions were adhered to correctly.

I was promoted to sergeant and became a PRT Team Leader. I was the lead sergeant in the 2012 SWAT Academy. At Eastern Division, I learned how to effectively lead officers and developed great working relationships with my peers and community members.

During my time on SRT, I planned several high risk operations as the tactic lead. I became a tactical and operational expert. I also taught as a lead instructor is a SWAT Academy and mentored numerous PRT Officers.

I was a SWAT Officer for 11 years. I was able to develop teaching, mentoring, and operational tactical skills. I taught tactics and assisted with scheduling in 3 SWAT Academies as a PRT Officer.

I worked as an officer within the Gang Suppression Team for over 3 years and continued to develop tactical and pro-active policing skills. This position is one of the most challenging patrol assignments on the department. Officers must be able to de-escalate, practice a high level officer safety, and be professional in a team environment.

I transferred to Mid City Division as a patrol officer and was able to learn the specific needs of the communities within the division. I was also got my first opportunity to lead a patrol squad as an acting sergeant.

BCIU. I got the opportunity to work with and learn from professional, hard working, crime suppression team officers. I was able to develop pro-active policing skills.

Day Watch Community Policing Team in Southern Division. I learned the specific issues that existed at the US/Mexican border crossing and the importance of strong community relations.

Patrol assignment in Southern Division. I learned the basics of being an effective police officer.

Field Training / Agency Specific Training

I continued my professional development as a Deputy Sheriff. I primarily worked in a jail and learned how to de-escalate situations and effectively work in a team environment.

My first full time job with the Police Department. I continued to develop good working relationships with other department members. I also learned how to effectively communicate with the public during enforcement and nonenforcement interaction.

I started with the San Diego Police Department at a young age. I quickly learned how to be a professional. I also developed communication, team work and leadership skills.