KENNETH P.

LECESNE
820 Steadman Drive Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
(972) 523-3102 kl4c84f4@westpost.net
Top-performing, highly-decorated safety and security professional with many year
s of experience and a strong track record of demonstrable success in corporate s
ecurity management and law enforcement. Honest, dependable, and dedicated self-s
tarter with deep knowledge of concepts and practices of crime prevention and con
trol, and thorough understanding of contemporary, innovative methods of security
and policing. Resourceful, outside-the-box strategic thinker with history of su
ccessfully investigating and closing large, complex cases. Hands-on natural lead
er who leads by example with tireless work ethic and possess proven team-buildin
g, employee-development, and coaching abilities. Positive and friendly team play
er with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong profess
ional relationships and rapport with individuals at all levels. Execution-minded
visionary driven to far exceed expectations.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Physical and Personnel Security * Emergency Preparedness * Internal Investigatio
ns * Risk Assessment
Trend Analysis * Incident Response * Strategic Planning * Access Control * Monit
oring Systems
Patrol Tactics * Employee Training * Budget Management * Public Relations * MS O
ffice

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND DELL PEROT SERVICES 2006 - 2010
Global Corporate Security Director
Held responsibility for ensuring the physical protection of over 23,000 associat
es, visitors, physical assets, and proprietary informationat over 200 locations
in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Provided effective o
verall leadership and security management to 56 PSC security associates globally
. Directed and oversaw all security operations, including 24-hour-security-comma
nd-center and out-front operations. Developed and implemented strategic security
plans and prioritized security needs. Negotiated contracts and managed vendor r
elations. Managed access control and oversaw installation and maintenance of CCT
V/DVR systems. Conducted corporate investigations.
* Prepared and managed $5M annual budgets; reduced budget by 35% during four-yea
r tenure, without cutting any jobs, by strategically decreasing spending and red
ucing overtime
* Hired, trained, managed, coached, and evaluated staff; and ensured all staffin
g needs were met
* Coordinated accident investigations and managed disaster recovery plans/progra
ms
* Providing special-event security, executive protection, and security-consultat
ion services
* Promoted to Global Security Director and Crisis Management Team Leader after f
irst year on job
* Responsible for crafting the Coroprate Crisis Management Plan and Emergency Re
sponse Plans for Perot Systems Corporation

DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Homicide Unit Supervisor, Crimes Against Persons Division (CAPERS) 2005 - 2006
Led and directed team of six detectives who investigated murders, capital murder
s, and suicides in Dallas. Monitored progress of all investigations and ensured
proper preparation of all case documents for court.
* Conducted press conferences with media regarding status of cases investigated
by Homicide Unit
* Honorably retired from Dallas Police Dept. in 1/06; Dallas Police Reserve Offi
cer (2006 - 2008)
KENNETH P. LECESNE / Resume Page 2 (972) 523-3102 / kl4c84f4@westpost.net
Narcotics Division Sergeant and DEA Task Force Supervisor 1988 - 2004
Led and directed team of 15 DEA officers and special agents on a multi-agency fe
deral drug enforcement task force, conducting complex, long-term narcotics inves
tigations to meet the mission and goals of both the Dallas Police Department and
the Dallas Drug Enforcement Administration. Planned, directed, and supervised a
ll enforcement operations conducted by DEA Task Force Group 1. Controlled all Ta
sk Force resources including office equipment, surveillance equipment, vehicles,
weapons, and manpower schedules. Prepared and submitted overtime reimbursement
documents to United States Dept. of Justice.
* Led multiple, complex narcotics investigations, resulting in seizures of over
$15M in cash and assets
* Successfully secured federal funding for investigations and overtime, saving c
ity of Dallas over $5M
* Appointed DPD liaison with all federal law enforcement agencies in N. Texas (1
998 - 2005)
* Certified as an expert witness in state and federal district courts regarding
cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine drug trafficking organizations, as well as
the investigation of drug-related murders
* Prepared annual memorandum of understanding between Dallas Police Department a
nd United States Drug Enforcement Administration for Dallas Task Force Group 1;
agreement included funding for the evidence purchases, confidential informants p
ayments, operational expenses, and projected overtime expenditures for local pol
ice officers assigned to Dallas Task Force Group 1
* Led Executive Protection details for high profile individuals in the Dallas-Fo
rt area for 22 years
* Honored with several awards including the Dallas Police Department Rookie of t
he Year Award (1984); Dallas Community Relations Commission Minority Trailblazer
of the Year Award (1991); Texas Peace Officers Association Officer of the Year
Award (1992); National Association of Police Officers (NAPO) Top Cop Award (1994
; also featured on CBS-TV Top Cop Program for cases related to award); United St
ates DEA Administrator's Award for top organized crime (OCDEFT) case in the coun
try (1998); and the Texas Narcotics Officer Supervisor of the Year Award (2002)
Previously served as patrol officer for the Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, and New Orl
eans Police Departments. Also served as faculty member for the University of Sou
th Carolina at Columbia National College of District Attorneys, as Aviation Ordn
anceman in the United States Navy (six years active duty), & as a federal civili
an firefighter at NAS New Orleans.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice - Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orle
ans, Louisiana
Master Peace Officer Certificate - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
& Education
Certified TCLEOSE Instructor - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards & E
ducation
Graduate - United States Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Unit Commanders Ac
ademy
Certified Instructor - United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Dallas Fie
ld Division

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Dallas Police Retired Police Officers Association
International Association of Narcotics Officers
Texas Municipal Peace Officers Association
National Association of Police Officers
Texas Narcotics Officers Association
Association of Oklahoma Narcotics Enforcement
Dallas Police Association
ASIS International