Steve Spodyak Training and Experience Snapshot

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