Scott Pendleton Email & Phone Number

Aurora, Colorado, United States

District 2

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Oversee and manage fast-paced, dynamic units, including SWAT, K9, the Crisis Response Team, and the Fugitive Apprehension and Surveillance Team. • Responsible for the tactical command of the elements that either independently or cooperatively address high-risk arrests, search warrants, and hostage rescue operations, some of which evolve into officer-involved shooting incidents.• Direct and manage 7 sergeants within the units and work with personnel to identify, research, and procure tens of thousands of dollars on operational equipment while working with available budgetary resources. • Work in collaboration with a variety of outside agencies, professional associations, mental health consortiums, and other entities to address the needs of the unit supervised and community members they serve. • Achieve a decentralized command with problem-solving and decision-making addressed by subordinates while continually monitoring and guiding these efforts to achieve compliance with agency protocols and policies.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Oversaw, managed, and coordinated the efforts of the Police Area Representative Unit as the supervisors and officers worked to address crime and quality of life issues within the community. • Worked in collaboration with community stakeholders, including homeless outreach entities, ethnic partnerships, business owners, and mental health agencies to coordinate efforts to resolve issues. • Served as the Aurora Police Department Hospital Liaison, building and maintaining partnerships with the University of Colorado Veteran’s Administration and Children’s Hospital executives, security directors, and emergency room supervisors to address security concerns.• Partnered with a variety of religious groups to coordinate efforts between their groups and sergeants and officers to resolve issues and address various concerns. • Worked with personnel to address the concerns of business owners and citizens, attending meetings where crime and the fear of crime were addressed, and strategies developed and executed. • Reviewed and assigned complaints generated by citizens through their respective City Council representatives, creating thorough response documentation directed to those City Council individuals.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Managed, mentored, evaluated, and directed patrol sergeants as they supervised their line-level personnel while responding to all major incidents involving personnel in the command and serving as the incident commander.• Reviewed and referred preliminary use of force investigations, referred accordingly through the chain of command. • Scheduled shifts and deployed district personnel and oversaw and completed internal administrative investigations. • Maintained open lines of communication with a variety of community members and groups in response to crime and quality of life concerns. • Proactively monitored the mental and physical well-being of the personnel, referring them to the proper resources. • Identified training needs, arranging for personnel to receive needed training to drive performance improvements.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Analyze incidents and deliberate with the board to determine policy compliance by articulating facts, perspectives, opinions, and willingness to be cooperative without compromising investigative standards or department values and policy.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Created, implemented, and managed what became an internationally recognized Marijuana Enforcement Team to comply with state constitutional amendments. • Proposed city ordinances, developed the police department’s directives, provided technical instruction to subordinates, and testified before the State legislature.• Delivered presentations to local community groups, major police executive audiences, and national symposiums. • Procured safety equipment and established medical and safety monitoring systems for employees.Notable achievements while in the position included:- Featured in national news stories and appointed to the Colorado POST Curriculum Committee. - Appointed to municipal/state committees to create/implement regulations for licensed marijuana businesses. - Awarded a "Chief's Commendation" for the construction of a unique marijuana evidence processing facility, which included budgeting, material/equipment procurement, and oversight of personnel.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Supervised a high-performing team of detectives tasked with managing homicide, missing persons, and officer-involved shooting investigations. • Made critical decisions on allocating investigative personnel and resources and identified issues with potential for media attention and public safety concerns, briefing the chain of command. • Maintained open lines of communication with communities of high investigative involvement, providing reassurance and compassion during major investigations. • Partnered with groups advocating for the rights of missing persons and cold-case homicide victims and worked with the PIO and media outlets to provide investigative updates. • Directed and coordinated multi-unit/agency operations to arrest violent offenders, a major case with far-reaching impact including a Mexican cartel-related, violent kidnapping, resulting in the arrests and life-saving victim rescues. • Identified new and fostered collaborative partnerships with prosecutors, forensic experts, coroner's personnel, and community groups for a multi-disciplinary approach to investigations. Notable achievements while in the position included:- Recipient of a “Meritorious Service Award” for the operational planning, coordination, and hands-on direction of local, state, and federal personnel. - Led a group presented with a "Chief's Unit Citation" and a "City Manager's Special Recognition Award."

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Supervisor of patrol and field training officers.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Aggravated Assault/Robbery Detective.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT): De-Escalation Instructor.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

Senior Management Institute For Police, Session 92

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology/ Administration Of Justice