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2025 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
*Graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 293
Master’s Certificate in Criminal Justice, University of Virginia
*Stronger Hearts Stronger Leaders
*Command Resiliency, Leading Through Adversity
*Operational Longevity
*Critical Incident Management
Revolutionizing Your Comm Strategy
Resourcing National Guard Aviation Through CSAR
2024 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
Medicaid in County Jails
*Multigenerational Leadership
*Essential Traits of Servant Leadership
Colorado K9 Conference
*K9 Supervisor Course
K9 Case Law
Corporal Nate Carrigan Community Champion Award
2023 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
*FBI-LEEDA Cultural and Diversity Institute
*CSOC Undersheriff Institute
*The First 100 Days in Office
Wildfire Tabletop Moffat County
The Flumes People’s Choice Voted Best Law Enforcement Officer 2023
Park County Sheriff’s Office Award in Recognition of Dedication and Outstanding Work
2022 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
2022 Traffic Incident Management
Team Building Seminar
Rookie to Retirement
*FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute
*Street Cop Training - Ivory Tower
Grant writing
*FBI-LEEDA Supervisory Leadership Institute – FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award
2022 PCSD Active Shooter System
Harassment: Sex, Religion and Beyond
Taser 7 User Certification
Axon Body Worn Camera BWC3
Report Writing & Search and Seizure
The Flumes People’s Choice Voted Best Law Enforcement Officer 2022
2021 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
*Navigating the Office Involved Shooting and Critical Incidents
*Implementing a Body Worn Camera Program
Building Financial Strength in Forst Responder Families
Line of Duty Death Seminar
*FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute
Victim’s Rights Act
Duty to Intercede
The Flumes People’s Choice Voted Best Law Enforcement Officer 2021
2020 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
Media Relations
*Change Management
*High Risk Policies
*CORA-CCJRA for Bosses
COVID-19 for Law Enforcement
Advanced Domestic Violence Training
Taser X2 User Certification
*Executive Leadership Training
SB-217 Pannel
COVID-19 Lessons Learned
*Communicating with Media and your Community
*Stress Management
*2020 FBI Rocky Mountain Command College
Track Rescue Vehicle Operations
*Recruiting Excellent Employees
*Generational Differences in Law Enforcement
The Flumes People’s Choice Voted Best Law Enforcement Officer 2020
2019 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
Appointed Park County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff
*Leadership Bootcamp
Mental Health Issues in Jails
*Employment Issues
*Aftermath of an Officer Involved Shooting
*Recruiting for Law Enforcement
Wildfire Management
Animal Fighting Investigations
*Jail Liabilities
*Recruiting, Retention, Succession Planning
2018 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
Electronic Devise Crime Scene Search & Evidence Recovery
Introduction to Internal Affairs Investigations
Courtroom Testimony
*Civil Litigation/Police Lawsuits
2017 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
Elected SWAT Team Leader for Park County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team
Teller/Park Counties Intel Group
Pre-text Phone Calls
SWAT Live Fire and Weapon Transition
SWAT Breeching and Entries
Statement Content Analysis Certification
*Leadership in Police Organizations Certification - IACP
SWAT Active Shooter Training
Teen Sex Assault Investigations
SWAT Tourniquet, Live Fire and Weapons Transitions
SWAT Armored Vehicle/Vehicle Assaults
Forensic Interview Certification
2016 - BNSF Police, Park County Sheriff’s Office
Park County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy
Shotgun Certification – PCSO
Crime Scene Investigation – PCSO
Intoxilizer I-9000 Certification – PCSO
Promoted to Detective Corporal – PCSO
SWAT Operator for Park County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team
Covert On-line Tactics and Investigation Certification – PCSO
Less Lethal Weapon Certification – PCSO
Level One Crisis Intervention Certification (CIT) – PCSO
Forensic Nurse Examination Program – PCSO
SWAT Live Fire, Terrain Training – PCSO
Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview – PCSO
SWAT Peace Keeper Vehicle Use and Tactics – PCSO
Homicide Investigations Certification – PCSO
Bloodstain Pattern Development – PCSO
Letter of Appreciation from 11th Judicial District Attorney – PCSO
Patrol/Explosives Detection K9 Handler Re-Certification – BNSF Police
Member of Front Range Explosives Detection Group – BNSF Police
Anti-Bias Training for Law Enforcement – BNSF Police
Dog Protection Act Training – BNSF Police
Hazardous Materials and Communication – BNSF Police
Marijuana for Law Enforcement – BNSF Police
Police Kinesiology Training – BNSF Police
Street Survival for Law Enforcement – BNSF Police
AR-15 Optic, Close Quarter and Ambush – BNSF Police
Verbal De-escalation, Community Policing – BNSF Police
Good Driving Award – BNSF Police
2015 - BNSF Police
Patrol/Explosives Detection K9 Handler Re-Certification
Member of Front Range Explosives Detection Group
Certificate of ATF Explosives and Firearms Recognition
Dignitary and Executive Protection Certification
Freight Claims and Cargo Theft Investigations
Colorado POST Training Records Administrator
Selected for U.S. Open Chamber’s Bay Protection Detail K9
Selected for Berkshire Hathaway Protection Detail
*Selected as Operational Supervisor Fall Customer Advisory Board Protection Detail
Selected for Protection Detail for Super Bowl 50, Santa Clara, CA
2014 - BNSF Police
Police Explosive Detection K9 Handler Certification
Member of Front Range Explosives Detection Group
Patrol/Explosives Detection K9 Handler Re-Certification
Selected for Protection Detail K9 for MLB All Star Game, Minneapolis, MN
Selected for PGA Championship Protection Detail
2013 - BNSF Police
Selected for Police K9 Team
Promoted to Senior Special Agent
Police Patrol K9 Handler Certification
Reid Interview and Interrogation Certification
Selected for BNSF Police Executive Protection Team
2012 - UP Police, BNSF Police
Patrol Rifle AR-15 Certification – BNSF Police
*Leadership Training – BNSF Police
Grade Crossing Collision Investigation Instructor Certification– BNSF Police
Below 100 Officer Survival – BNSF Police
Patrol/Explosives Detection K9 Handler Re-Certification – BNSF Police
Member of Front Range Explosives Detection Group – BNSF Police
Anti-Bias Training for Law Enforcement – BNSF Police
Dog Protection Act Training – BNSF Police
Hazardous Materials and Communication – BNSF Police
Marijuana for Law Enforcement – BNSF Police
Police Kinesiology Training – BNSF Police
Street Survival for Law Enforcement – BNSF Police
AR-15 Optic, Close Quarter and Ambush – BNSF Police
Verbal De-escalation, Community Policing – BNSF Police
Good Driving Award – BNSF Police
2011 - UP Police
Promoted to Senior Special Agent
Supervisor for Company and Contract Security
Tactical Communication Training
*Equal Opportunity Employment Training
*Operation Planning Training
Grade Crossing Collision Investigation Instructor Certification
2010 - UP Police
Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) Terrorism Liaison Officer
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Training
Workplace Violence Investigations
Correcting Performance Problems Training
Heat Stress Training
Selected for Stockholder’s Meeting Protection Detail
Selected for BOD Protection Detail
Achievement Incentive Award
Spot Award for BOD and Stockholder’s Meeting
Letter of Appreciation for BOD and Stockholder’s Meeting
2009 - Park County Sheriff’s Office, UP Police
Special Agent with UP Police
Train Derailment Investigation – UP Police
*Leadership and Management Training – UP Police
Hazardous Materials Recognition – UP Police
DNA Evidence Collection Certificate – UP Police
Grade Crossing Collision Investigation Certification – UP Police
Selected for International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Detail, Denver, CO – UP Police
Achievement Incentive Award – UP Police
Spot Award and Letter of Appreciation for IACP Detail – UP Police
Child Protection Team Member – PCSO
2008 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
Child Protection Team Member
SWAT Operation and Diversionary Devise Certification
Less Lethal Weapons Certification
SWAT Operator for Park County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team
Intoxilyzer 5000EN Certification
Active Shooter Training
Rocky Mountain Safe Schools Training
Active Shooter Training for School Resource Officers
Evaluating Truthfulness and Reading Others Certificate
Driver’s Education Coordinator and Instructor
2007 - Park County Sheriff’s Office
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents ICS-200
National Response Plan ICS-800
PPCT Defensive Tactics Certification
Promoted to Patrol Deputy
M26 and X26 Advanced TASER Instructor Certification
Stop Stick Certification
Promoted to School Resource Officer
Child Protection Team Member
Elected to Park County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team
Driver’s Education Instructor
Letter of Appreciation for Exceptional Performance
2006 - Highlands Ranch Public Safety Training Institute (HRPSTI), Montrose Police Department, Park County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Commendation PCHS – PCSO
Intro to Incident Command System ICS-100 – PCSO
Mental Illness Intervention – PCSO
Intro to Incident Command System ICS-100 – PCSO
Mental Illness Intervention – PCSO
Patrol Officer Montrose Police Department
DUI/SFST Certification – Montrose Police Department
O.C. Certification – Montrose Police Department
TASER User Certification – Montrose Police Department
Letter of Commendation for Heroic Actions – Montrose Police Department
Meritorious Service Medal – Montrose Police Department
Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI
Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training Basic Certification – HRPSTI
Team Leader for Academy Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI
Top Performer in Firearms Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI
Top Performer in Driving Class 05-4-3 – HRPSTI
Successful Completion of Physical Challenge Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI
Runner-up Top Performer in Academics Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI
Runner-up Top Performer in Arrest Control Class 05-4-43 – HRPSTI
Detention Deputy Park County Sheriff's Office
2005 - Alamosa County, Park County Sheriff’s Offices
Detention Deputy Park County Sheriff’s Office
National Incident Management Systems ICS -700 – PCSO
Letter of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance – PCSO
Letter of Appreciation for Dedication – PCSO
Emergency and Pursuit Vehicle Driver Training – Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office
2003 - Adams State College, BA in History and BA in Sociology
*Indicates Leadership and/or Management Training
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