Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Brian Bunch

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Retired police officer with 25 years experience serving the people of Arizona. Vigilant in the enforcement of state laws while developing positive relationships with citizens of the state. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Firearms Instructor

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
02.2004 - 07.2023
  • NRA Certified Firearms Instructor for pistol, rifle and shotgun
  • Certified Armorer for Sig Sauer, Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P, and Colt M16 / AR-15 rifle
  • Responsible for student comprehension of Use of Force per state law
  • Lesson planning and instruction, records documentation and retention
  • Troubled shooter development

Canine Instructor

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
04.2019 - 07.2023
  • Developed, evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Tracked student progress, both handlers and canines, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques and learning methods from skilled instructors and lecturers, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension and performance.
  • Promoted handler and canine safety, collaboration, and best practices for 35 detection and patrol dog teams.


SWAT Operator

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
04.2012 - 04.2019
  • Committed to protecting human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens while utilizing specialized weapons and tactics.
  • SWAT Operator
  • Mechanical Breacher
  • Explosives Breacher
  • Tactical Canine Handler / Explosives Detection Canine


Bomb Squad

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
03.2013 - 03.2016
  • Provided recovery, disposal and render safe procedures on explosives and hazardous devices throughout Arizona for AZDPS and requesting agencies
  • Explosive and security sweeps for sporting and major public events, dignitary visits including POTUS, Gubernatorial and Judicial.

Narcotics Detective

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
05.2008 - 05.2014
  • Counter Narcotics Alliance:

Mass transit and parcel interdiction, investigations ranging from street level to drug trafficking organizations

  • Border Enforcement Security Task Force

Partnership with State Gang Task Force and Homeland Security investigations to disrupt local and international drug trafficking organizations

Highway Patrol

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
07.2001 - 05.2008
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need and utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and technology.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

Motorcycle Officer

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
01.2004 - 08.2005
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.

Deputy Sheriff

Coconino County Sheriff's Office
07.1998 - 04.2001
  • General patrol and community policing
  • Mounted Police / Search and Rescue

Education

No Degree - Explosives And Hazardous Devices

FBI Hazardous Devices School
Huntsville, Alabama
03.2013

No Degree - Emergency Responder Hazmat For CBRNE Incidents

Center For Domestic Preparedness
Anniston, AL
03.2012

No Degree - Law Enforcement

Phoenix Regional Police Academy
Phoenix, AZ
10.1998

Skills

  • Special Operations Unit

Director's Unit Citation, 2019

  • Special Operations Unit

Director's Unit Citation, 2016

  • Special Operations Unit

Detective of the Year, 2016

  • Canine District

Top Handler Team for Basic Canine Patrol course, 2016

  • Hazardous Devices School

Outstanding performance as class leader, 2013

Accomplishments

    Arizona Department of Public Safety

    State Trooper, April 2001 - July 2023

    2222 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85009


    Coconino County Sheriff's Office

    Deputy Sheriff, July 1998 - April 2001

    911 E. Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Timeline

Canine Instructor

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
04.2019 - 07.2023

Bomb Squad

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
03.2013 - 03.2016

SWAT Operator

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
04.2012 - 04.2019

Narcotics Detective

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
05.2008 - 05.2014

Firearms Instructor

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
02.2004 - 07.2023

Motorcycle Officer

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
01.2004 - 08.2005

Highway Patrol

Arizona Department Of Public Safety
07.2001 - 05.2008

Deputy Sheriff

Coconino County Sheriff's Office
07.1998 - 04.2001

No Degree - Explosives And Hazardous Devices

FBI Hazardous Devices School

No Degree - Emergency Responder Hazmat For CBRNE Incidents

Center For Domestic Preparedness

No Degree - Law Enforcement

Phoenix Regional Police Academy
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