Curtis Sanders
Schertz,TX
Summary
Accomplished Patrol Sergeant with the Live Oak Police Department, recognized for strong leadership, critical thinking, and operational effectiveness. Serves as both a K-9 Handler and K-9 Supervisor, contributing to the development and oversight of the department’s K-9 program. Demonstrates a proven ability to lead personnel in high-stress situations, coordinate effective emergency responses, and manage teams with professionalism and accountability. Consistently committed to maintaining departmental integrity while driving operational success through sound decision-making and leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
City Of Live Oak
05.2022 - Current
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Give presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers.
- Supervise, mentor, and guide Officers in the performance of their duties.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of the Officers.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives of the department.
- Enforce the implementation of policies and procedures.
- Educate Staff about regulatory changes and new Police Methods.
- Handle personnel issues and disputes.
- Conduct yearly performance evaluations on Officers.
- Complete Payroll sheets for the shift.
- Review shift reports for approval or rejection.
- Respond to Citizen complaints and inquiries in a tactful manner.
- Investigate allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Convey important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas
- Back up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Training new Officers throughout the Field training Process.
- Assist Agencies when a K-9 is Needed.
- Preparing reports, maintaining K-9 Logs, and ensuring the upkeep of records.
- Participate in community activities and public presentations about K-9s.
- Maintain the welfare and overall well-being including veterinary care for K-9.
- Effectively guide and motivate my K-9 during training and operational situations.
- Maintain and oversee the K-9 Budget and Ordering of K-9 Equipment.
- Prevent crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
- Conduct preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
- Actively patrol assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Apprehend offenders and conduct interviews and interrogations
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patrol operations.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Talk regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Respond immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Secure crime scenes, gather evidence and question witnesses
- Investigate and report crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
Patrol Corporal
City Of Live Oak
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervise and guide Officers in the performance of their duties.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of the Officers.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives of the department.
- Enforce the implementation of policies and procedures.
- Educate Staff about regulatory changes and new Police Methods.
- Handle personnel issues and disputes.
- Conduct yearly performance evaluations on Officers.
- Complete Payroll sheets for the shift.
- Review shift reports for approval or rejection.
- Respond to Citizen complaints and inquiries in a tactful manner.
- Investigate allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Convey important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas
- Lead teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Back up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Training new Officers throughout the Field training Process.
- Assist Agencies when a K-9 is Needed.
- Preparing reports, maintaining K-9 Logs, and ensuring the upkeep of records.
- Participate in community activities and public presentations.
- Maintain and oversee the K-9 Budget and Ordering of K-9 Equipment.
- Prevent crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
- Conduct preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
- Actively patrol assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Apprehend offenders and conduct interviews and interrogations
- Issue warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Talk regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Respond immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Secure crime scenes, gather evidence and question witnesses
- Issue traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws
- Investigate and report crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
Police Officer
City of Live Oak
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Training new Officers throughout the Field training Process
- Assist Agencies when a K-9 is Needed.
- Preparing reports, maintaining K-9 Logs, and ensuring the upkeep of records.
- Participate in community activities and public presentation's.
Police Officer
City of West Lake Hills
12.2011 - 03.2014
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court
Corrections Deputy
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
11.2007 - 12.2011
- Ensured the care custody and control of Inmates
- Transported Inmates to Court and Doctor's appointments
- Transported Inmates to different States and Counties
- Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms
- Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel
- Trained new Officers
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
Education
Leadership/Supervisory
FBI LEEDA Trilogy Courses
06-2024
Supervisory
Sergeants Academy
ILEEA01-2022
Supervisory
New Supervisors Course
Alamo Area LEA10-2020
Supervisory
Leadership in Law Enforcement
OSS Academy 12-2019
Training Officer
Field Training Officer
New Braunfels Police Dept2018
K-9 Handler
Pacesetter K-92017
Peace Officer
Basic Police Officer Course
Georgetown, TX2009
High School Diploma -
La Vernia High School
La Vernia, TX2006
Skills
- Advanced Peace Officer Certification
- K-9 Handler
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Certification to fly armed
- 2209 Total Continuing education hours
- Patrol Rifle Certification
- Desert Snow Interdiction Class
- Calm in emergency situations
- Management Skills
- Strong Leader to influence subordinates and the work of the department
- Understand and implement all policies within the department
- Motivate all patrol officers with the importance of integrity of our department
- FEMA ICS 300 - Intermediate Incident Command
- FEMA ICS 400 - Advanced Incident Command
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership Abilities
- Recognizing subtle cues from my K-9 interpreting their behavior is critical for successful handling which involves keen observation and analytical skills
- Adapting to situation that change quickly, requiring me as the K-9 handler to adjust training and deployment strategies based on the K-9's behavior and environment
Accomplishments
MADD Award 2013
MADD Award 2015
Officer of The Year 2016
Live Saving Award July 2017
Congressional Certificate of Recognition May 2017
Meritorious Action Award July 2017
Chief of Police Commendation July 2017
Sergeants Academy January 2022
Supervisor of the Year 2022
Unit Citation Award July 2023
FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award June 2024
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
City Of Live Oak
05.2022 - Current
Patrol Corporal
City Of Live Oak
01.2020 - 05.2022
Police Officer
City of Live Oak
03.2014 - 01.2020
Police Officer
City of West Lake Hills
12.2011 - 03.2014
Corrections Deputy
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
11.2007 - 12.2011
K-9 Handler
Peace Officer
Basic Police Officer Course
Leadership/Supervisory
FBI LEEDA Trilogy Courses
Supervisory
Sergeants Academy
Supervisory
New Supervisors Course
Supervisory
Leadership in Law Enforcement
Training Officer
Field Training Officer
High School Diploma -
La Vernia High School
Life Saving Award and Meritorious Action Award
I responded to a reported apartment fire in the City of Live Oak. Upon arriving on scene, I observed an active fire and immediately began checking the apartment for occupants. I forcibly kicked in the front door to gain entry of the main source of the apartment fire. Upon entering the residence, he encountered heavy smoke conditions that significantly limited visibility and posed an immediate danger to life. A female was heard coughing from the back of the apartment. Recognizing the urgency of the situation and the life-threatening conditions caused by the smoke and fire, I quickly located the woman inside the apartment and carried her out of the apartment to safety prior to the arrival of the fire department directly resulted in saving her life.
Unit Citation Award
In August 2022, officers with the Live Oak Police Department responded to reports of an armed robbery involving the theft of a vehicle at gunpoint. Officers later located the stolen vehicle and made contact with the suspect, who was observed displaying a handgun while inside the vehicle.
Serving as the on-duty supervisor, I coordinated and implemented an action plan designed to ensure the safety of responding officers and the surrounding community. Officers carefully executed the plan while making multiple de-escalation attempts in an effort to resolve the situation peacefully and prevent the subject from harming himself or others. After approximately three hours, the standoff concluded with the suspect safely taken into custody using only the minimal force necessary. Due to the coordinated response and disciplined actions of the officers involved, the incident was resolved without injury to officers, or members of the public. The officers involved were recognized for their outstanding performance, exceptional professionalism, and dedication to protecting citizens at risk.