Nelson Vargas Jr.

A 35 year veteran in the law enforcement arena, serving 15 years in the New York City Police Department attaining the ranks of Police Officer, Narcotics Detective and Narcotics Sergeant. 20 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration, serving as a Special Agent, Resident Agent in Charge, Country Attaché, Inspector and Staff Coordinator both domestically and abroad (Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay). Experienced senior supervisory investigator; managing high profile programs; managing resources; conducting complex multi-jurisdictional investigations; forging collaborative efforts to accomplish agency goals and objectives; significant domestic, foreign, and international law enforcement experience. Presently working at DoS/INL bureau in Mexico City as the Counter Narcotics and Aviation Program Coordinator. Previously held the Law Enforcement Capacity Building Team Leader position for the DoS/INL bureau in Mexico City, running and coordinating Police Professionalization programs for Federal, State and Municipal Police departments in the Country of Mexico.