1. ARTURO AZCONA JR.
1096 Lakeside drive, Hobart, IN. 46342
Cell: 219-713-5110 - aazcona_628@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY ______________________________________________________
Highly skilled professional investigator with twenty years of progressive law
enforcement experience, including nineteen years of investigative experience in
conducting state and federal level complex covert criminal investigations.
SKILLS
- Complex pro-active investigations - Interrogation techniques
- Surveillance techniques - Detailed report writing
- Covert video/audio surveillance systems - Tactical operations
WORK HISTORY
03/1994 to Patrolman - Corporal
12/2014 City of Gary – Gary, IN
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Gang Response Investigative Team (GRIT):
Conducted and led investigations into street, mid and upper level drug trafficking
organizations; which included writing detailed and accurate reports, conducting both
stationary and moving surveillance, use of confidential informants, interviewing
witnesses and suspects, analyzing documents, preparing affidavits and obtaining
warrants (arrest and search), executing search warrants, apprehending offenders,
installing and utilizing covert audio/video recording devices, proper collection and
processing of evidence, provide court testimony and assisting other agencies with
criminal investigations and technical support.
Violent Crimes Unit: Conducted robbery, stabbing, shooting and homicide
investigations; which included writing detailed and accurate reports, conducting both
stationary and moving surveillance, interviewing witnesses and suspects, preparing
affidavits and obtaining warrants (arrest and search), executing search warrants,
apprehending offenders and provide court testimony.

2. SWAT Team Leader: Assisted SWAT Commander with managing and directing the Gary
Police Department’s Tactical Team consisting of ten full time and fifteen part time
tactical operators during all aspects of tactical operations.
Gary Police Narcotic/Vice Investigator: Conducted and led investigations related to
street level drug sales, illegal gambling, illegal alcohol sales, and prostitution; which
included writing detailed and accurate reports, conducting both stationary and moving
surveillance, use and control of confidential informants, interviewing witnesses and
suspects, analyzing documents, preparing affidavits and obtaining warrants (arrest and
search), executing search warrants, apprehending offenders, installing and utilizing
covert audio/video devices, proper collection and processing of evidence and providing
court testimony.
Patrol Officer: Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to
emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal
laws, identify, pursue and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts, record facts
to prepare reports that document incidents and activities, review facts of incidents to
determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved, testify in court and present
evidence as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
07/1992 to Laborer - Construction
03/1994 Grand Manor Home Improvements – Hobart, IN
Assisted with the construction of roofs, garages, bathrooms, kitchens, and add-on
rooms. Prepared the tools and work area for the day to day operations.
EDUCATION ___________________________________________________________________
1989 Diploma
Andrean High School – Merrillville, IN
AFFILIATIONS _________________________________________________________________
Active Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5365 (VFW)
Active Member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 61 (FOP)
Former Member of Indiana SWAT Officers Association (ISOA)
Former Member of National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)

3. LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING __________________________________________________
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Basic Recruit Class 94-117
Drug Enforcement Administration Basic School for Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Basic Criminal Investigation
Basic/Advanced REID Interview/Interrogation Courses
Field Training Officer Course
Instructor Development Course
Basic/Advanced SWAT School
Basic/Advanced SWAT Commander/Team Leader School
Active Shooter/Rapid Response Course
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Street Survival Course
FBI/ILEA Sniper/Recon Course
Introduction to Counterintelligence
MILITARY EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________________
United States ARMY
Enlistment Date: July 11, 1989
Released Date: July 11, 1992 Honorable Discharge
Military Occupational Skill (MOS): INFANTRY
Duties: Leads a reconnaissance team during combat operations; supervises tactical
deployment of assigned element in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations;
receives and issues orders; coordinates action of the element with adjacent and support
elements and organic and supporting fire power; analyzes terrain; conducts tactical
operation for a squad, operations of a patrol base and NBC operations; maintains
operational security; prepares, operates and maintains secure communications
equipment; ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to unit.