DAMIEN GUTIERREZ

A 16-year veteran of law enforcement. Throughout my career, I have navigated a diverse range of assignments and managed high-stress, critical incidents. As a certified Hostage and Crisis Negotiator, I have dedicated my advanced training to the arts of communication and de-escalation, specializing in effectively supporting individuals in crisis.

Excellent Work Award: Recognized for my actions in a barricaded subject situation. The positive outcome was in part the result of my willingness to work together as a team.

Excellent Work Award: Recognized for maintaining exceptional professionalism in handling a very difficult and dangerous situation following an officer involved shooting

Excellent Work Award: Honored for dedicated service to the department and the community as a member of the Honor Guard.

Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Certification

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

Motivational Interviewing Training

Instructor Development

Training the Trainer - De-escalation Tactics

Interview & Interrogation Training

Defensive Tactics Instructor Training

Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

Death & Homicide Investigations

First Line Supervisor Training

Advanced Officer Training

• Hostage/Crisis Negotiator
• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• DUI Enforcement Officer
• Motors Unit
• Honor Guard