Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Dustin Conde

Denham Springs

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at the Baton Rouge Police Department. Proven ability to implement and manage a Drone Unit, ensuring FAA compliance while training pilots. Skilled in crisis negotiation and event coordination, adept at leading teams in high-pressure situations to achieve successful outcomes.


Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex missions, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drone Unit Commander

Baton Rouge Police Department
01.2023 - Current

Implemented a Drone Unit for the Baton Rouge Police Department


Currently have 28 UAV's for various missions across the Department


Maintain records of flights, assure pilots are trained and FAA Part 107 licensed, submit various waivers through the FAA, submitted poilcy though the Baton Rouge Police Department

SWAT Crisis Negotiator

Baton Rouge Police Department
02.2021 - Current

Respond to high-stress situations in attempts to resolve peacefully.


One-on-one interactions with subjects in 'crisis-mode".


Certified Crisis Negotiator through the FBI


Plan and conduct scenarios for other Negotiators and Tactical members.

Detective Sergeant

Baton Rouge Police Department
06.2006 - Current
  • Guided, mentored, and supervised Officers to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
  • Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
  • Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
  • Trained several Officers on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.

Corporal

Louisiana Army National Guard
11.1999 - 11.2008

Bradley Fighting System Maintainer in a Mechanized Infantry Company


Combat Medic


Completed a 1 year tour in a combat country (Baghdad, Iraq)


Deployed on several missions, including hurricanes and other natural disasters


Squad Leader

Education

No Degree - General Studies

LSUE
Eunice

No Degree - General Studies

BRCC
Baton Rouge, LA

No Degree - General Studies

Ashford University

Skills

    FAA Part 107 compliant

    Able to multitask with positive results

    Event coordination and planning

    Management of multiple pilots and flights

    Building a large division within the Baton Rouge Police Department

    Creating and updating policies in regards to the Drone Unit and the Traffic Homicide Unit

    Able to coordinate several detectives on high-profile/high-stress scenes

    Comfortable with speaking in front of large groups

    Able to itemize and organize material for classroom purposes

Accomplishments

    Implemented DroneSense into the Baton Rouge Police Department which is now used by most

    Received several commendations and 3 Life Saving Awards

    Conducted classroom and "realtime" training for multiple agencies for: Armed Robbery, DWI, Traffic Homicide, Drone Usage for Law Enforcement

    Was voted as Treasurer on the Baton Rouge Union of Police Executive Board

Affiliations

  • Baton Rouge Union of Police

Certification

FAA Part 107

Multiple certifications, through Northwester Public Safety and IPTM, for the use of Traffic Homicide Investigations

FBI trained Crisis Negotiator

Timeline

Drone Unit Commander

Baton Rouge Police Department
01.2023 - Current

SWAT Crisis Negotiator

Baton Rouge Police Department
02.2021 - Current

Detective Sergeant

Baton Rouge Police Department
06.2006 - Current

Corporal

Louisiana Army National Guard
11.1999 - 11.2008

No Degree - General Studies

LSUE

No Degree - General Studies

BRCC

No Degree - General Studies

Ashford University
Dustin Conde