Park Dietz & Associates
March 2023 - Present

• Provide forensic consulting in a variety of disciplines in both civil and criminal litigation

• Analyze Policy and Procedures and relevant statutes.

• Specialized insights in the areas of Juvenile Justice, Probation/Parole, and Correctional Facilities.

• In civil matters, provide evaluation on cases on behalf of either plaintiff or defense.

New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department 

November 2012-October 2021

• Developed and facilitated operational procedures for Statewide Juvenile Probation Offices as well as the Juvenile Reintegration Centers. 

• Developed and facilitated Statewide Juvenile Detention Initiatives, including alternatives to detention with graduated interventions. 

• Utilized data to assist in the change/update and development of current practices and procedures. Facilitated and developed strategic plans for the legislature. 

• Participated in the development of Policies and Procedures for system involved and at-risk youth. 

• Testified in Court hearings as needed. 

• Supervised and managed over 200 field staff and 29 field offices statewide. 

• Provided legislative bill analysis/testimony during legislative sessions. 

• Resolved critical issues including personnel, youth case status outcomes, civil litigation, and legislative inquiries. 

• Represented CYFD in media interviews. 

• Responsible for presentations on criminal justice issues on a state level as well as to national audiences. 

• Provided training on Facilitating effective meetings

• Provided training in the identification of street/prison gang members to various agencies/organizations.
  
  

New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department 

December 2005-November 2012

• Supervised Juvenile Probation Officers in the performance of their duties.  

• Conducted case reviews on an annual basis in adherence to department policies and procedures.  

• Initiated discipline in accordance to policies.  

• Conducted monthly meetings with unit staff.  

• Ensured that unit staff is making appropriate referrals for clients. 

• Provided gang training to CYFD personnel, community organizations, service providers, and law enforcement as requested. 
  
  

New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department 

December 2005-November 2012

• Managed caseloads to include the writing of reports, attending court hearings, and investigating violations of probation.  Monitored compliance with court orders.  

• Responsible for the planning and execution of treatment programs and supervision of individuals on probation and parole.  Provided services to pre-adjudicated and post-adjudicated youth. 
  
  

New Mexico Department of Corrections-Department of Probation/Parole

December 1992-February 2004

• Worked primarily with convicted felons.  

• Investigated social background and criminal record of persons convicted of crimes.  

• Compiled and evaluated the information obtained in pre-sentence or pre-parole reports.  

• Investigated probation and parole violations to include interviewing probationers and parolees, their friends and relatives, law enforcement officers, and compiling the information to assist the Court in determining the proper adjudication.  

• Monitored compliance of offenders with Court orders (including specialized programs such as gang intervention) using various tools to include drug testing, employment verification, and treatment provider reports.  

• Provided training in the identification of street/prison gang members to various agencies/organizations.  Act in capacity as supervisor when needed.  Used windows computers with Microsoft office suite.
  
  

U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, TX/Hohenfels, Germany

January 1984-January 1987

• Worked primarily with convicted felons.  

• Investigated social background and criminal record of persons convicted of crimes.  

• Compiled and evaluated the information obtained in pre-sentence or pre-parole reports.  

• Investigated probation and parole violations to include interviewing probationers and parolees, their friends and relatives, law enforcement officers, and compiling the information to assist the Court in determining the proper adjudication.  

• Monitored compliance of offenders with Court orders (including specialized programs such as gang intervention) using various tools to include drug testing, employment verification, and treatment provider reports.  

• Provided training in the identification of street/prison gang members to various agencies/organizations.  Act in capacity as supervisor when needed.  Used Windows computers with Microsoft office suite.