Travis Niesen

Led a team of detectives in financial, fraud, and property crimes, managing over 5,000 cases annually. Authored and approved over 300 search warrants and collaborated on 50+ major investigations.

Directed Command Post and Intelligence Fusion Center operations for major events at Levi's Stadium, integrating advanced technologies for real-time situational awareness. Led counter-terrorism programs and authored numerous threat assessments for large-scale events.

Managed all interior security operations for over 12 major events at Levi's Stadium, overseeing more than 200 personnel per event. Served as Interior Operations Chief for high-profile games and matches with over 60,000 attendees.

Managed and supervised over 200 personnel across 30 major stadium events. Initiated and implemented the Emergency Response Management and Defensive Positions program, which was adopted by over 15 stadiums nationwide.

Led and managed the DARE and School Resource Officer teams, and completed the Commercial Cannabis Regulation Project for City Council. Authored the department's first drone policy approved by the City Council.

Served as the JTTF liaison for the department, conducting over 40 counter-terrorism investigations. Managed over 40 confidential informants and completed numerous threat assessments for special events.

Pioneered the use of emerging technologies and digital platforms to identify and engage narcotic traffickers. Executed over 149 undercover hand-to-hand purchases of narcotics, the most in the department's history within a three-year span.

Led the division in proactive arrests, averaging over 225 arrests per year. Gained experience in on-duty lethal force situations with a firearm.

Grade: Honors

Completed a Master of Public Administration degree with honors. Focused on advanced topics relevant to public service and administration.

Activities and societies: 3 Year Basketball Captain and 1st Team All-Conference

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in History. Recognized as SCU Male Athlete of the Year and was the 11th leading scorer in NCAA Division 1 basketball.