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Merit Award for saving someones live during a 10K race

Adeline Espinoza

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
San Jose,CA
6
Certification
33
Years of experience

Insightful Deputy Sheriff experienced in managing hostile environments while ensuring safety and organization. Demonstrated leadership through detail-oriented observation and a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations. Focused on driving team success and contributing to organizational growth through proactive problem-solving and adaptability.

Work History

Sheriff's Deputy

33 Years 3 Months
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office | 12.1992 - 03.2026
  • Supervised daily operations and maintained safety protocols in a correctional environment.
  • Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in conflict resolution among inmates, fostering a secure facility atmosphere.
  • Monitored inmate behavior and reported incidents to maintain order and security.
  • Developed training programs for new deputies, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective communication and coordination during emergencies.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency within the facility.
  • Led crisis intervention initiatives, promoting de-escalation techniques among staff members.

Education

No Degree - Business

Evergreen Valley College | San Jose, CA | 04.1995

I have completed the Corrections Deputy academy from October 1992 - December 1992

Skills

Arrest procedures
Inmate processing
Fitness training
Situational awareness
Bus operation
Accident investigation
Witness interviews
Courtroom testimony
Surveillance
Search and rescue operations
Bus Training. Help Deputies obtain a class "B" license
Physical fitness
Crisis intervention

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder
  • Certified Trailing Dog - 2006 - present
  • Trainer for Class "B" License - 2002 - present

Timeline

Sheriff's Deputy

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
12.1992 - 03.2026Read More

Evergreen Valley College

No Degree from Business
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Merit Award for saving someones live during a 10K race

I was training for the Police Olympics so I was attending as many local 10K races.  One race in Santa Cruz a elderly man, named Mr. Anderson, dropped to the floor holding his chest.  This was in the early 2000 so the heart Defibrillator was new.  I was just trained on the defibrillator maybe 3 week prior to the race.   I remember there were a couple of firemen from Santa Cruz that also stopped to help the elderly.  I said he needs a heart defibrillator.  The firemen looked at me like what are you talking about.  The race was at a school and I remember seeing a defibrillator hanging in the auditorium wall.  I ran back to the school grabbed the defibrillator and applied it to Mr. Anderson, who at the time had stopped breathing and his heart was stopped.   I applied the defibrillator and by the second time of applying a electric shock Mr. Anderson came back and was taken to the local hospital.

The following year I was running the same race Mr. Anderson was waiting for me to thank me for saving his life.  

Adeline Espinoza