R. Navarette Bañez brings more than 50 years of combined military and law enforcement leadership. A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former APD Deputy Chief, he has commanded large-scale security and emergency operations nationwide. Roger has overseen deployments of more than 1,200 personnel and managed budgets exceeding $39 million. He now leads logistics, communications, and IT operations. His focus is on preparedness, reliability, and operational excellence.