Aimee Chappelle
Rifle,CO
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement and animal control professional with extensive experience in implementing effective animal control programs and conducting investigations to enhance community welfare. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage resources, and educate the public on responsible animal care.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheriff’s Deputy - Detention & Patrol
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
Glenwood Springs, USA
09.1994 - Current
- Complete training of probationary deputies
- Operation of NCIC/CCIC
- Conducted fingerprinting using both ink and digital methods for identification purposes.
- Management of detainee funds & property
- Inmate classification
- Managed surety and cash bond transactions to facilitate inmate release procedures.
- Courtroom security
- Transport of inmates to county/district court
- Transport of inmates to hospital/doctor/dentist
- Direct supervision of inmates (pretrial & inmate workers), exercise yard
- Management of work release inmates
- Cell extractions/cell searches
- Inmate cost of care procedures
- Assist medical staff with routine & emergency issues
- Facility move logistics team member - jail transition from old facility to new
- Inmate programs AA, NA, GED, ESL, Useful public service, etc.
- Records management
- Control room operations
- Strip search/pat down
- Assist in daily matters with the Alcohol Evaluator, Parole, Probation, I.C.E, Department of Human Services, Mental Health, Clergy, etc.
- Helping to establish an efficient municipal prisoner policy & procedure
- Inmate worker liability insurance matters
- P.O.S.T Certified (2005) Peace Officer- State of Colorado
- Spanish speaking (read & write - intermediate)
- Certified FTO (Kaminsky & Reno Model)
- Krav Maga
- PPCT Defensive tactics
- FBI force on force
- CPR/1st Aid/AED Instructor
- FEMA/ICS IS 10, IS 11, 100, 200, IS 242, 300, 400, 700, 800, IS 811, IS 870, IS 111 A&B, EOC/IMT
- Executed civil service processing duties, ensuring adherence to regulations.
- Tactical baton
- S.C.B.A (Scott Air Pack)
- Firearms
- Accredited detention deputy (County Sheriffs of Colorado)
- Pepper spray/pepper foam
- Verbal judo
- Conflict resolution
- Community policing
- Hostage survival
- Literally hundreds of hours of other various training (certificates upon request)
- Compiled and maintained accurate records and reports.
- Served as a first responder for accidents and disasters, applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and other life-saving procedures.
- Conducted criminal and special investigations, documenting findings to inform case developments.
- Interfaced with other law enforcement agencies, court personnel, and other members of the criminal justice system.
- Conducted security checks at the county courthouse, ensuring that all visitors and personnel adhered to court regulations.
- Generated reports detailing shift activity and incidents.
- Patrolled assigned areas in response to calls for assistance.
- Investigated illegal and suspicious activities.
- Drove vehicles and patrol specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Supervised public events to maintain order and enforce laws.
- Executed arrest warrants, located, and took persons into custody.
- Testified in court to present evidence and serve as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
- Determined if criminal act and statute violations were involved.
- Escorted inmates to court appearances and monitored behavior to maintain order.
- Confiscated property in compliance with court order.
Animal Control Deputy / Animal Cruelty Investigator
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
Glenwood Springs, USA
08.2003 - 01.2018
- Designed and implemented an animal control program for the county where it did not exist.
- Worked with the County Attorney and a task force of citizens to create animal control resolutions
- Secured funding from local mobile home park owners and homeowners associations to establish a self-sustaining animal control program within the community
- Coordinated grant writing efforts to secure funding for spay and neuter initiatives, enhancing community animal welfare
- Collection & preservation of evidence, chain of custody
- Crime scene photography
- Care & transport of healthy/diseased/injured animals
- Cruelty/neglect investigations
- Sought funds from local business owners to generate monies for pet vaccinations. Created a multi-jurisdictional resource sharing collaboration
- Coordinated training and participated as a legislation board member for a multi-county collaborative effort.
- Presented annual reports to the Sheriff and the County Commissioners using Microsoft PowerPoint
- Created and managed a fourteen member C.A.R.T (county animal response team) for emergency situations to satisfy ESF functions 6 & 11
- Daily duties include enforcing county resolutions, state laws and the impounding of domestic animals, to include livestock
- Report writing
- Write summons & warnings
- Write and execute search/arrest warrants and return of service
- Educate the citizens of Garfield County on pet & livestock care
- Hosted multiple low cost vaccination clinics annually
- Hosted an annual week long “Spay Days” event, working with fourteen area veterinarians
- Assist the Colorado Department of Agriculture to locate, identify, seize and care for livestock
- Assist the Colorado Department of Agriculture implement & enforce the quarantine of livestock
- Host bite prevention classes in local elementary schools, summer camps, library reading programs, etc.
- Performed extensive patrols over 2,956 square miles to ensure compliance with animal regulations.
- Basic CPR & first aid (Red Cross) for animals in need
- Work with the State of CO Parks & Wildlife Officers
- Work with the local Brand Board/Brand Inspector
- Assist local cattlemen & wool growers as requested
- Assist with the annual animal control budget
- Worked singularly for five years until a second ACO was hired
- Supply facts to the public information officer for the media
- First responder in any natural/manmade disaster
- Deployed with ASPCA to Joplin, MO tornado 2011 – fractious canine care
- Conducted detailed investigations to uncover critical evidence and information.
- Attended meetings, seminars, and workshops to expand investigatory law services expertise.
- Conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects to gain insight into case details.
- Interviewed witnesses to collect evidence and written statements regarding committed crimes.
- Prepared charges and responses to charges, and information for court cases, accorded to formalized procedures.
- Identified case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, and allegations of law violations.
- Participated and assisted in raids and arrests.
- Provided information to lab personnel concerning source of item of evidence and tests to be performed.
- Noted, marked, and photographed evidence of criminal activity.
- Prepared and served search and arrest warrants.
Animal Control Officer
Eagle County Animal Control
, USA
12.1997 - 07.1999
- Patrol cities and unincorporated areas in Eagle County enforcing city ordinances, county resolutions and state laws.
- Impounded animals and issued warnings, citations, and summons to uphold public safety and enforce regulations.
- Assisting with aggressive and sick animals.
- Completed thorough criminal and incident reports to document cases and support legal processes.
- Monthly court appearances and testimony.
- Cleaned and maintained animal shelter facilities, ensuring hygienic conditions and safety for animals and staff.
- Maintained vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
Assistant Manager
Twin Pines Outfitter
, USA
05.1991 - 10.1994
- Assistant manager of the outfitting/trail ride business
- Oversaw care and control of 30 horses, maintaining their health and safety.
- Guided back country hunting trips
- Guided back country fishing trips
- Set up and take down of seasonal remote camps on the National Forest.
Assistant Stable Manager
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
, USA
07.1984 - 09.1990
- Assistant stable manager
- Managed care and welfare of 110 horses, ensuring their health and safety
- Led team of ten employees in daily stable operations
- Coordinated daily schedules for 500 trail riders, optimizing rider experience and safety
Stable Hand
Norfolk Hunt Club Stable
, USA
01.1982 - 07.1984
- Groomed and cared for horses daily at a prestigious equestrian facility.
- Saddled, bridled, harnessed, and groomed horses to ensure readiness for riding and training activities.
- Maintained clean and organized stables to ensure horse comfort and safety.
- Mucked out stables, cleaned tack, and replenished bedding materials to maintain a hygienic environment for horses.
- Assisted in feeding horses with appropriate diets and schedules.
Education
Certification in Law -
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, COSpanish - Intermediate
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, COSpanish -
Kukulcan Language Immersion School
Cuernavaca, MXSkills
- Animal husbandry and equine care
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Arrest procedures
- Criminal law
- Court testimony
- Emergency management
- First aid and CPR
- Emergency management and response
- Criminal investigation and evidence collection
- Witness interviews and courtroom testimony
- De-escalation techniques and conflict resolution
- Incident response and problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Attention to detail and reliability
- Time management and multitasking
- Critical thinking and self-motivation
Community Service
Distributor Manager, Elks Lodge, Glenwood Springs, CO, 12/01/94, Present, I organize a team of volunteers to deliver holiday meals each December. We deliver food for the local Elks Lodge. The team that I oversee delivers to 75–125 families annually.
Awards
- Employee of the Year, 2023
- Employee of the quarter, 2022
- Life Saving Award, overdose
- Life Saving Award, attempted suicide
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate, Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO, Kukulcan Language Immersion School, Cuernavaca, MX
Certification
- Expert Witness Garfield County Combined Courts 9th Judicial District - Equine/K9
- CPR BLS First Aid Instructor
- FTO (Field Training Officer) - Kamin Sky/Reno
- Equine Body Scoring
- CSU Equine Nutrition
- C.A.R.T. (County Animal Response Team)
- ASPCA National Disaster Responder
Timeline
Animal Control Deputy / Animal Cruelty Investigator
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
08.2003 - 01.2018
Animal Control Officer
Eagle County Animal Control
12.1997 - 07.1999
Sheriff’s Deputy - Detention & Patrol
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
09.1994 - Current
Assistant Manager
Twin Pines Outfitter
05.1991 - 10.1994
Assistant Stable Manager
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
07.1984 - 09.1990
Stable Hand
Norfolk Hunt Club Stable
01.1982 - 07.1984
Certification in Law -
Colorado Mountain College
Spanish - Intermediate
Colorado Mountain College
Spanish -
Kukulcan Language Immersion School