LESTER EVANGELISTA

• Managed staff to support security and regulatory objectives within a gaming facility. Ensured compliance with gaming regulations and coordinated responses to incidents.
• Oversaw personnel management to ensure adherence to gaming regulations and incident response coordination.
• Focused on protecting casino assets, patrons, and staff while ensuring compliance and integrity of games.
• Secured Hotel and Casino environment by directing security operations and personnel management.
• Developed and implemented security policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Led incident response teams during critical security breaches, minimizing risk exposure.
• Conducted regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify potential threats.
• Trained and mentored staff on best practices in security operations and emergency response.
• Analyzed security incidents to develop strategic responses and improve future prevention measures.
• Promoted a culture of safety and security awareness among all employees through targeted training, communication campaigns, and ongoing support initiatives.
• Investigated incidents and wrote reports.

HOMICIDE SECTION

• Oversaw homicide case investigations, ensuring thorough evidence collection and analysis.
• Collected and preserved evidence from crime scenes following established protocols.
• Analyzed physical evidence using forensic tools to support criminal investigations.
• Documented crime scenes through photography and detailed reports for legal proceedings.
• Collaborated with law enforcement personnel to coordinate evidence gathering efforts.
• Developed procedures that enhanced efficiency in the processing of crime scene evidence.
• Implemented quality control measures within the laboratory setting, ensuring accurate results across all areas of forensic testing performed.
• Enhanced overall case management by maintaining organized records of all evidence, ensuring ease of retrieval for future reference or court proceedings.

DISTRICT POLICE INVESTIGATING & OPERATING UNIT

• Directed all investigative operations for the District Police Investigation and Operating Unit, providing strategic oversight to a specialized team to ensure adherence to established legal standards and department protocols.
• Spearheaded high-stakes criminal investigations, managing the full case lifecycle from initial evidence collection to successful endorsement for prosecution.
• Optimized case management workflows, effectively reducing investigation turnaround times while maintaining rigorous quality control and integrity in all documentation.
• Commanded a high-performing team of investigators, fostering a culture of accountability and professional excellence within the Manila Police District.
• Collaborated with inter-agency partners and local prosecutors to streamline legal proceedings, consistently improving the filing and conviction rates of criminal cases.
• Modernized operational processes, implementing internal auditing mechanisms that significantly enhanced the accuracy and reliability of investigative reports.
• Led the District Police Investigation and Operating Unit (DPIOU), overseeing the effective execution of criminal investigations and ensuring full compliance with procedural laws.
• Managed complex caseloads and staff assignments, prioritizing critical incidents to maximize operational efficiency and public safety outcomes.
• Maintained high standards of investigative integrity, acting as the primary liaison for legal documentation and inter-departmental coordination.

• Conducted thorough crime scene investigations, documenting evidence and collecting samples for analysis.
• Collaborated with law enforcement personnel to ensure accurate processing of crime scenes.
• Utilized forensic tools and technologies to analyze physical evidence effectively.
• Led multidisciplinary teams during complex investigations, ensuring cohesive information sharing.
• Developed standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency in crime scene management.
• Oversaw case reviews, providing strategic insights to enhance investigative outcomes and reduce errors.
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies for effective communication and coordination during criminal investigations.
• Recreated crime scenes to establish relationships between pieces of evidence.
• Assisted detectives with suspect interviews and interrogations, providing valuable insights into behavioral patterns associated with criminal activities.
• Conducted reconstruction, blood spatter, ballistics and trajectory analysis to support crime scene investigations.
• Identified and collected latent fingerprints, tire impressions, tool marks and other biological and physical evidence for investigation.
• Expedited case resolution through the accurate identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at crime scenes.
• Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
• Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
• Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
• Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
• Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.

District Police Investigation and Operating Unit

• I direct the daily operations of the Investigation Section, leading a specialized team of detectives to ensure swift and accurate case resolutions within the high-profile Ermita district.
• I oversee the progress of all major criminal investigations, ensuring every action taken by my team aligns with the Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure and National Police standards.
• I serve as the final reviewer for all case folders and forensic reports, ensuring that every piece of documentation sent to the Manila City Prosecutor’s Office is airtight and trial-ready.
• I act as the primary liaison between our station and the judiciary, building strong working relationships with judges and prosecutors to streamline the legal process.
• I personally manage the integrity of our section’s chain of custody, implementing strict protocols to protect all physical and biological evidence from recovery to court presentation.
• I mentor my investigators by sharing my specialized knowledge in forensic reconstruction and latent print processing, raising the technical standard of our entire unit.
• I coordinate closely with Ermita’s local government officials and business stakeholders to align our investigative efforts with the specific safety needs of the community.
• I provide on-scene command during high-stakes incidents, personally directing the coordination between SOCO teams and investigators to ensure no detail is overlooked.
• I monitor case clearance and solution efficiency, constantly refining our investigative strategies to improve the station's performance and public trust.

• I assumed full control and responsibility over crime scenes, ensuring the perimeter was secured and that all physical evidence was properly identified, sketched, and photographed.
• I conducted thorough interviews with victims and witnesses and led the interrogation of suspects to establish clear facts and identify the perpetrators of various crimes.
• I maintained a strict chain of custody for all recovered evidence and coordinated directly with the forensic group and crime laboratory for technical examinations and results.
• I prepared comprehensive case folders and investigative reports, ensuring that every legal requirement was met before filing criminal charges with the prosecutor's office.
• I utilized the e-subpoena system to manage my court appearances and provided expert testimony during hearings to ensure the successful prosecution of cases I handled.
• I managed a significant investigation workload under a 12-hour shifting schedule, keeping my monitoring sheets updated to maintain high case clearance rates for the station.
• I played a lead role in the rapid resolution of high-profile index crimes, including robbery and physical injury cases, within the Sampaloc jurisdiction.
• I actively supported the station's successful campaigns against illegal drugs and loose firearms, which led to the arrest of several high-value targets and the recovery of illegal contraband.
• I participated in the safer cities initiative, where my investigative breakthroughs helped reduce the local crime rate by getting repeat offenders off the streets.
• I assisted in station-wide simulation exercises and hostage-taking response drills to sharpen our tactical proficiency and ensure public safety in the community.

Homicide Section

• I took immediate command of homicide scenes, establishing a secure perimeter to preserve the integrity of the area and prevent the contamination of vital physical evidence.
• I performed detailed processing of the crime scene, which included the meticulous documentation, sketching, and photography of the deceased and the surrounding environment.
• I worked closely with the scene of the crime operatives and the forensic group to ensure that all biological and ballistic evidence was collected and preserved under a strict chain of custody.
• I conducted sensitive on-site interviews with witnesses and family members to gather immediate leads and establish the circumstances leading to the victim's death.
• I prepared exhaustive homicide investigation reports and case folders, ensuring all evidence was legally sound for the filing of criminal charges with the city prosecutor.
• I managed the coordination for autopsy procedures and medical examinations, acting as the primary link between the station and the medico-legal officers.
• I appeared as a key witness in court, providing detailed testimony regarding my findings at the crime scene to help secure convictions for violent crimes.
• I successfully identified and processed key evidence in high-pressure situations that led to the swift identification and arrest of suspects in several high-profile shooting and stabbing incidents.
• I maintained an organized and efficient monitoring system for all cold cases and ongoing death investigations, ensuring that no lead was left unparsed.
• I contributed to the station's high crime solution efficiency by providing the technical investigative work necessary to clear complex homicide cases within the university belt area.
• I received recognition for my attention to detail and my ability to maintain professionalism while handling highly sensitive and emotional crime scenes.

Theft and Robbery Section

• I led and supervised a dedicated team of investigators, providing technical guidance and operational direction for complex robbery and theft cases to ensure every investigation followed standard operating procedures.
• I managed the crime incident reporting and analysis system for my section, ensuring that all robbery and theft reports were encoded accurately and within the required 24-hour window for district-level monitoring.
• I reviewed and approved all case folders and investigation reports prepared by my subordinates, ensuring that the evidence gathered was sufficient and legally sound for filing charges at the city prosecutor's office.
• I coordinated closely with the station's intelligence unit to identify and track notorious robbery groups and individuals on the most wanted list operating within the sampaloc jurisdiction.
• I spearheaded regular inspections of pawnshops and second-hand retail outlets to enforce the anti-fencing law, preventing the disposal of stolen goods and identifying potential leads for ongoing theft cases.
• I assumed command responsibility for the conduct of my investigators, monitoring their performance and the status of their cases through the investigator-on-case monitoring sheet to maintain a high clearance rate.
• I facilitated the return of recovered stolen items to their rightful owners, managing the necessary legal documentation and turnover processes to ensure transparency and public trust.
• I successfully increased the section's crime solution efficiency by implementing a more rigorous case-tracking system that reduced the backlog of unsolved theft incidents in the station.
• I led several "one time, big time" operations targeting localized theft rings, which resulted in the simultaneous arrest of multiple suspects and the recovery of significant amounts of stolen electronic devices and personal valuables.
• I played a key role in the station's recognition as a top-performing unit in the district by maintaining a consistently high conviction rate for robbery cases under my supervision.
• I developed a proactive coordination protocol with local barangay officials and university security heads, which led to faster identification of suspects through shared cctv footage and community intelligence.

Theft & Robbery Section

• I began my assignment as an investigator-on-case, where I personally responded to crime scenes to secure evidence, interview witnesses, and identify suspects involved in robbery and theft incidents.
• I conducted intensive interrogations and follow-up operations that led to the recovery of stolen properties and the apprehension of repeat offenders operating within the station's jurisdiction.
• I took over the supervision of all investigators in the unit, ensuring that every case folder was prepared according to legal standards before being submitted to the prosecutor.
• I managed the section’s crime database and monitored our crime solution efficiency, implementing strategies to reduce the turnaround time for solving reported theft cases.
• I led my team in conducting focused operations against organized robbery groups, which contributed to a significant decrease in focus crimes in the sampaloc area.
• I served as the primary coordinator between our section and other police units, as well as with local business owners and university security and many more to establish a proactive network for crime prevention and suspect identification.
• I reviewed and validated all investigative reports and affidavits prepared by my staff, assuming command responsibility for the integrity and success of our section’s legal filings.
• I utilized the e-subpoena system and attended court hearings to ensure that my testimony, and that of my investigators, resulted in the successful prosecution of criminal element
• I successfully led the section during a period where Station 4 was consistently recognized for its high performance and operational readiness within the Manila Police District.
• I received my promotion to chief in 2008 as a result of my consistent track record in solving high-profile robbery cases and my ability to lead a team under high-pressure conditions.
• I mentored junior investigators in proper case documentation and evidence handling, helping to elevate the professional standards of the entire robbery and theft section.

THEFT & ROBBERY SECTION

• I performed the critical task of physically serving warrants of arrest and judicial subpoenas within the station’s jurisdiction, ensuring that all legal processes were delivered to the correct individuals on time.
• I conducted tracking and surveillance operations to locate persons with standing warrants, utilizing community intelligence and coordinating with local officials to increase the success rate of our manhunt operations.
• I managed the encoding and updating of the station’s warrant database, ensuring that all records for wanted persons were current and that the information was accessible for ongoing police operations.
• Upon my promotion to chief of the warrant and subpoena section in 2008, I took command of the unit’s overall performance, overseeing the daily activities of warrant servers and administrative staff.
• I reviewed and verified all warrant returns and affidavits of service prepared by my subordinates to ensure they met the strict legal standards required by the issuing courts.
• I established a systematic monitoring protocol for all active warrants in our station, which led to a higher percentage of cleared warrants and a more efficient tracking of most wanted persons in the district.
• I coordinated directly with court administrators and trial judges to streamline the delivery of subpoenas, which prevented unnecessary delays in court proceedings and ensured the presence of police witnesses during trials.
• I led specialized teams in high-risk arrest operations for high-value targets, assuming full responsibility for the safety of my personnel and the legal integrity of the apprehension process.
• I successfully increased the section’s arrest efficiency through the implementation of a more organized tracking system, which earned my unit recognition during district-level performance evaluations.
• I was promoted to chief in 2008 as a result of my dedication to the service and my proven ability to handle the administrative and operational demands of a specialized police section.
• I significantly improved the compliance rate for police testimony in our station by strictly managing the e-subpoena system, which minimized the dismissal of cases due to the absence of witnesses.
• I mentored my personnel on the importance of human rights and proper protocols during the service of warrants, ensuring that our operations remained legally sound and professional at all times.

• I conducted strict access control at designated entry points, ensuring that all visitors and employees were properly identified and that no prohibited items entered the premises.
• I performed regular foot patrols throughout the city hall grounds, including office areas, corridors, and the surrounding perimeter, to detect and prevent potential security breaches or safety hazards.
• I provided immediate response to disturbances or emergencies within the complex, utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage crowds and resolve conflicts professionally.
• I assisted the general public by providing directions and information, serving as a professional and approachable representative of the city security force.
• I worked closely with local law enforcement and other emergency services during high-profile events or when a heightened state of security was required.
• I maintained detailed logs and prepared incident reports regarding any security violations or unusual activities observed during my shift.
• I ensured the safety of city officials and high-profile guests during public events, coordinating with other security personnel to provide a secure environment for government functions.
• I was recognized for my alertness and professionalism in handling large crowds during public demonstrations and city-wide events, ensuring no injuries or property damage occurred.
• I successfully identified and reported several safety concerns within the building that led to immediate repairs, preventing potential accidents for both staff and the public.
• I maintained a consistent record of punctuality and reliability, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the city security force’s shifting schedule.
• I received positive feedback from various department heads for my courteous approach and my ability to maintain order while assisting the many citizens who visit the city hall daily.