PPS 8.10 Form 1A
TEXAS STATE VITA
Please note: For all entries, list most recent items first.
I. Academic/Professional Background
A. Name: Robert Joe Hernandez
Title: Retired Police Lieutenant
B. Educational Background
Degree
Year
University
Major
Thesis/Dissertation
MSCJ, 2009, Texas State University, San Marcos, Tx., Criminal Justice, Emotional Intelligence
BSCJ, 2006, Texas State University, San Marcos, Tx., Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement
AA, 2000, Austin Community College, Austin, Tx., Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement
C. University Experience
Position
University
Dates
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY – Department of Criminal Justice, San Marcos, Texas
Guest Lecturer,
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Presented a lecture for Terrorism – CJ4314, APD Hostage Negotiators, FBI, and the Standoff with the
Branch Dividians, Spring 2002
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Presented as a panel member for the Hispanic Leaders in Criminal Justice, Fall 2007
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Austin High Campus, Austin, Texas
Guest Lecturer
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Presented approximately three lectures for the Sociology Class, 2002 – Policing the Multi-Cultural
Groups in Austin (2), Policing and Law Enforcement (1).
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN – School of Nursing, Austin, Texas
Guest Lecturer
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Presented lecture for a senior class at the School of Nursing – Recognition of Child Abuse
D. Relevant Professional Experience
Position
Entity
AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT – Austin, Texas
Cadet Instructor, APD Training Academy, May 1990 to June 1993
Dates
Primary Instructor, Prepared lesson plans, syllabus and course outlines for Criminal Law/Search &
Seizure, Use of Force, Family Code, Juvenile Justice, and Defensive Tactic, Developed new courses –
Crime Scene Management, 1st Responder to Critical Incidents, Death Notifications, Proctored exams,
Primary Tactical Instructor, Received strong, positive student feedback on preparation and lectures
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Leadership Instructor, APD & International Chiefs of Police, June 2001 to June 2008
Leadership Instructor and Faculty Development Instructor - Prepared lesson plans, syllabus and course
outline for major concepts of formal organizations, functions of leadership, principles of small groups
and teams, and major concepts in organizational theories
AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT (Retired, 1983-2008) – Austin, Texas
Lieutenant, South West Area Command, Support Lieutenant, December 2007 to June 2008
Acting Commander during the absence of the assigned Commander, Effectively managed SWAC
Detectives (10) and SWAC District Representatives/Community Service Officers (20 officers),
Actively involved with Neighborhood Watch Communities and Business Associations,
Represented SWAC with the City Of Austin – Developmental Projects
Lieutenant, South West Area Command, Patrol Lieutenant, June 2003 to December 2007
Simultaneously managed three SWAC Evening Patrol Shifts (36 officers) effectively, Created
successful initiatives based on COMPSTAT and regional data, Created Special Operating Units for
SWAC – Foot Patrol and Bike Patrols, Training Lieutenant for SWAC, Secondary responsibility of
duties of the Watch Commander for the department as scheduled
Sergeant, Central and South Austin Area Commands, January 1996 to June 2003
Supervisor of Evening and Night Patrol Shifts of approximately ten officers per shift, Created
successful initiatives based on APD Crime Analysis,
Hostage/Crisis Negotiator, May 1985 – January 1996
In addition to primary role for the department, served as a Crisis Team member for ten years,
Supervised Crisis Team during the absence of the Primary Supervisor, Involved in numerous
competitions at Texas State HN/Crisis Conferences and worked as the primary negotiator resulting in
1st place – 1995, Second of only two officer’s ever to be selected from APD to attend FBI Crisis
Training in Quantico, Va. 1995, Instructed courses on Basic Negotiations for APD and other
departments
Detective, Child Abuse Unit, January 1993 to January 1996
Conducted investigations of physical and sexual abuse and Selected for APD Homicide Unit but was
promoted
Cadet Instructor – APD Police Academy, May 1991 to January 1993
Senior Patrol Officer, Patrol, South West Area Command, February1984 to May 1991
Selected as a Field Training Officer in first year of eligibility
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – 1978-1982
Staff Sergeant (E-5), Eielson AFB, AK and Lackland AFB, TX
Security Police – Law Enforcement Officer, Promoted to Noncommissioned Officer February 1982,
Honorable Discharge, 1982
E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)
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TCLEOSE Master Peace Officer Certification
TCLEOSE Certified Instructor License
TCLEOSE Mental Health Officer
Homicide Investigations
Critical Incident Negotiator Course
Advanced Hostage Negotiations
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II. TEACHING
A. Teaching Honors and Awards:
B. Courses Taught:
Criminal Law/Search & Seizure, Use of Force, Family Code, Juvenile Law, Crisis Negotiations,
Leadership, Formal Organizations, Functions of leadership, Principles of small groups and
teams, and Major concepts in organizational theories, Defensive Tactics, Crime Scene
Management, 1st Responder to Critical Incidents, Death Notifications
C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations or Exit Committees (if supervisor, please indicate):
Professional paper 2009 – Exploration and Inclusion of Emotional Intelligence in Policing
D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:
See “Sec. II Teaching - B.”
E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
I. Other:
III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE
A. Works in Print
1. Books (if not refereed, please indicate)
a. Scholarly Monographs:
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b. Textbooks:
c. Edited Books:
d. Chapters in Books:
e. Creative Books:
2. Articles
a. Refereed Journal Articles:
b. Non-refereed Articles: Tactical use of a negotiator, 1996, Command – Texas Tactical Police
Officers Quarterly
3. Conference Proceedings
a. Refereed Conference Proceedings:
b. Non-refereed:
4. Abstracts:
5. Reports:
6. Book Reviews:
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7. Other:
B. Works not in Print
1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:
2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations:
See Sec. I, Academic/Professional Background - “C.”
3. Consultancies:
4. Workshops:
5. Other:
C. Grants and Contracts
1. Funded External Grants and Contracts:
2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts:
3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:
4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts:
D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors:
National Scholar Honor Society 2009
IV. SERVICE
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A. University:
B. Departmental:
C. Community: Big Brothers & Little Brothers of America, Austin, Tx. 1983-1990
Austin Hotline to Help & Suicide Hotline, Austin, Tx. 1993-1995
D. Professional: Austin Police Department Citizens Police Academy Instructor
E. Organizations
1. Honorary: National Scholar Honor Society 2009
2. Professional:
F. Services Honors and Awards: Meritorious Service Award, Superior Service Citation (2),
Academic Achievement Ribbon, Community Service Ribbon (2), Dr. James Moritz Endowed
Scholarship for Peace Officers and 100 Club Scholarship 2002, 1st Place Competitor – Texas
State HN/Crisis Negotiation Conference 1995
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