Sgt. Heather Mundell

Objective:
As a fully qualified Deputy Sheriff, I have twenty-three years of law enforcement experience conducting an array of tasks including special investigations, community relations, and taking a proactive approach to combating criminal trends. I also have more than 15 years of experience in formal instruction ranging from academy recruits to civilian analysts, to seasoned gang and homicide detectives across the United States advancing their knowledge within the field of law enforcement. 

Experience:

2022-present Background Investigations Human Resources (Sergeant)

Conducting background investigations on all law enforcement and detention members

2019-2021 East Division Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, Patrol Unit (Sergeant)

  • Supervised citizen calls for service. Proactively patrolled assigned areas. Developed positive relationships with citizens of Polk County.

2016-2019   Bureau of Special Investigations, Intel Unit (Sergeant)

  • Supervised homeland security, FBI Gang Task Force, and online investigations. Worked in an undercover capacity using social media and other tools

2016   East Division Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, Patrol Unit (Sergeant)

  • Supervised citizen calls for service. Proactively patrolled assigned areas. Developed positive relationships with citizens of Polk County.

2005-2016   Bureau of Special Investigations, Intelligence Unit

  • Conducted homeland security and online investigations. Worked in an undercover capacity. Executed search warrants and obtained arrest warrants.

2006-Present Adjunct Instructor, (Defense Tactics Instructor) Polk State College 

  • Instructional design and delivery of various Criminal Justice-related courses. Create lessons for advanced learners addressing current issues and perspectives in CJ. Maintain a thorough knowledge of instructional standards, practices, and methodologies for adult learners.

2002-2005 Central District General Crimes Detective, General Crimes Unit

  • Actively investigate and follow up a regular caseload of incidents including attempted murders, personal robberies, burglaries, and aggravated batteries.

2000-2002 East Division Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Unit

  • Responded to citizen calls for service. Proactively patrolled assigned areas. Developed positive relationships with citizens of Polk County.

2000-2000   Central District, COPS

  • Worked alongside community partners in Eloise, Gordon Villa, and Cypress Gardens. Worked with the citizens of each area to maintain and preserve the area, combat crime, and work for hand in hand to attack community problems.

1998-2002   East Division Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Unit

  • Responded to citizen calls for service. Proactively patrolled assigned areas. Developed positive relationships with citizens of Polk County.

Education

MBA Social Media Marketing – St Leo University, winter of 2022

B.S., Public Administration – Barry University, Miami, FL, 2010

A.S., Liberal Arts – Polk Community College, Lakeland, FL, 2009

Summary of Qualifications

  • Part-time contractor for Department of Justice IIR National Gang Center Specializing in Social Media

  • Conference speaker for International Association for Chiefs of Police (IACP), Florida Internal Affairs Investigators (FIAIA), Florida Intelligence Unit, Florida Gang Investigators, Oklahoma Gang Investigators, SMILE Conference, Florida Retail Federation, Florida Crime and Intelligence Analyst Association FCIAA, Suncoast Analyst Meeting, Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC), and Florida Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General, among others

  • Developed, Implemented a 2-day Felony Lane Workshop with over 200 attendees from across the state and nation

  • Assisted in the command post during multiple line-of-duty shootings and deaths as well as major crime scenes. Created a solution using SharePoint to share and disseminate information quickly during major crime scenes.

  • Developed and Created a Real-Time Crime Center at Polk County Sheriff’s Office

  • Certified Basic Intelligence and Threat Analyst (BITAC) Department of Homeland Security Analyst (200 hours)

  • Certified Public Manager (128 hours) Florida State University

  • Defensive Tactics Instructor


Professional Development

Field Training Officer, Line Supervision, Instructor Techniques, Adjunct Professor Polk State College, Defense Tactics Instructor, Middle Management, Speaker at Statewide and Nationwide Conferences on topics such as Social Media, Geofencing, MetaData, Felony Lane, Wax Cannabis, and Human Trafficking, Intelligence-Led Policing, 

Personal Development

  • Tik Tok Content Creator

  • Hosted, Polk County Area Intelligence Unit

  • Crossfit: 5 years :)

  • City Group Leader: Grace City Church

  • Volunteer, Teach social media in local schools and churches

Awards

Nominated for Deputy Sheriff of the Year for PCSO (2013, 2014), Bartow Rotary Club Deputy Sheriff of the Year (2013), FIU Wayne Dickey Award Intelligence Officer of the Year (2014), Awards from CFIX and Orange County Sheriff’s Office (2014), Multiple Criminal Investigations Division, Bureau of Special Investigations Division and District Commendations. Medal of Valor (2020).

Links

https://www.tiktok.com/@livestronghm

https://gracecity.gomethod.app/!/26356/tanzania/participants/294837/donate