De Shon retired from the LAPD after 27 years, dedicating much of his career to detective work in Major Assault Crimes, Homicide, and Robbery. Throughout his tenure, he led numerous tactical operations with distinction. Following his retirement, De Shon embarked on a second career as a Senior Investigator for the District Attorney’s Office, where he earned the Bureau’s highest marksmanship honor, the Distinguished Expert award. De Shon is a Chief Range Safety Officer and is a certified pistol, shotgun, and rifle instructor.