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Awards, Leadership and Letters

Awards

  • Corporal Nate Carrigan Community Champion Award (2024)
  • Park County Sheriff’s Office Award in Recognition of Dedication and Outstanding Work (2023)
  • The Flume's People’s Choice Voted Best Law Enforcement Officer (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
  • FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award (2021)
  • Good Driving Award – BNSF Police (2016)
  • Achievement Incentive Award - Union Pacific Police (2010)
  • Spot Award for BOD and Stockholder’s Meeting - Union Pacific Police (2010)
  • Achievement Incentive Award – UP Police (2009)
  • Spot Award for IACP Detail – UP Police (2009)
  • 2006 - Sheriff’s Commendation PCHS– Park County Sheriff’s Office (2006)
  • Meritorious Service Medal – Montrose Police Department (2006)
  • Top Performer in Firearms Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI (2006)
  • Top Performer in Driving Class 05-4-3 – HRPSTI (2006)
  • Runner-up Top Performer in Academics Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI (2006)
  • Runner-up Top Performer in Arrest Control Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI (2006)

Leadership

  • K9 Supervisor Course (2024)
  • CSOC Undersheriff Institute (2022)
  • FBI-LEEDA Supervisory Leadership Institute (2021)
  • FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute (2021)
  • FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute (2020)
  • Appointed Park County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff (2019)
  • Elected SWAT Team Leader for Park County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team (2017)
  • Selected as Operational Supervisor Fall Customer Advisory Board Protection Detail - BNSF Police (2015)
  • Promoted to Senior Special Agent - BNSF Police (2013)
  • Supervisor for Company and Contract Security - UP Police (2011)
  • Promoted to Senior Special Agent - UP Police (2011)
  • Driver’s Education Coordinator and Instructor - PCSO (2007)
  • Team Leader for Academy Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI (2006)

Letters


  • Letter of Appreciation from 11th Judicial District Attorney - PCSO (2016)
  • Letter of Appreciation for BOD and Stockholder’s Meeting - UP Police (2010)
  • Letter of Appreciation for IACP Detail – UP Police  (2009)
  • Letter of Appreciation for Exceptional Performance - PCSO (2007)
  • Letter of Commendation for Heroic Actions – Montrose Police Department (2006)
  • Letter of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance – PCSO (2005)
  • Letter of Appreciation for Dedication – PCSO (2005)

    I am a Member of these Professional Organizations

    County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC)

    County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC)

    FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA)

    FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA)

    International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

    International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

    FBI National Academy Associates

    FBI National Academy Associates

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