Tuesday, February 06, 2007

GC Pachyderm Club Meeting - Thursday Feb 8th -7:00pm - David Gonzales US Marshal



The Grand Canyon Pachyderm Club is holding their next meeting this Thursday, February 8th @ the Arizona American/Italian Club .

Dinner - 6:00pm ($ 9.00 Buffet)

Meeting - 7:00pm Sharp

Special Guest this month is DAVID GONZALES - US Marshall - Arizona:

Appointed U.S. Marshal by President George W. Bush. His appointment was recommended by Arizona Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl.Before his appointment as the U.S. Marshal, David Gonzales' prior experience was with:
Arizona Department of Public Safety, Phoenix, AZCommander, Chief of StaffAugust 1995 to April 2002
Managed the operations of the Criminal Investigation Division. The Division was comprised of 350 detectives assigned statewide to the following units: Narcotics, Organized Crime, Gang Enforcement, Auto Theft, Intelligence, Special Operations (SWAT, canine, bomb disposal) and Governor Protection. The annual operating budget for the division was $17 Million.Coordinated the handling of criminal issues throughout the State of Arizona and managed investigations using available resources, personnel and budget. Was also the liaison between the Department and the legislative and executive branches of government for issues affecting the Department’s criminal justice activities. Testified before the legislature on matters of concern to the Department.
Began career as a “beat” officer, became an undercover officer then moved up the ranks to assume command responsibilities for both the Organized Crime Bureau and the State Gang Task Force. Recognized nationally as an expert in the operation of multi-agency task forces, community and law enforcement activities to identify and reduce street gangs and identifying and investigating money laundering activities arising from criminal enterprises.

Come meet US Marshal David Gonzales. All are welcome!

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