I recently retired from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff. Prior to the Sheriff’s Office I was employed with the Florence Police Department since August of 2000 until October 2010 and held the position of Patrol Sergeant from 2007 – 2010. During my 20-year profession I have handled various activities that ensured safety for the general public, Officer/Deputy, victims, and suspects. I have also participated in situations that called for police assistance such as theft, arson, vandalism, etc. Advanced police response as a SWAT Operator/Sniper for barricaded suspects, high risk warrant services, narcotics investigations, experience in mobile and stationary surveillance, experience in clandestine operations in rural operations, experience in Dignitary Protection. I was also assigned as an undercover detective with the Pinal County Narcotics Task Force for 3 years. I have instructed or assisted in several AzPOST specialties, TASER User and TacFlow Combative Courses to several agencies.