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Daniel Dean

Gurley

Summary

Retired Police Sergeant with over 16 years of experience as a supervisor, totaling 25 years of service. Specialized training in Response to Active Shooter, Terrorism Awareness, Emergency Response to Terrorism, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Critical Incident Stress Training, Warrant Writing and Obtaining, Interview and Interrogation, NIMS Training, and Security Awareness. As well as experience in basic patrol, high crime areas, crowd control and criminal investigations. Served as the Acting Shift Commander for a total of 2+ years when there was no Lieutenant on shift. Currently serve as an ordained Deacon at Pleas Mount Baptist Church, and have taught children and adults in Sunday School. Served as the Youth Director and organized and ran Vacation Bible School at Pleas Mount Baptist Church from 2014-2017. Currently an instructor in A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training, "Stop the Bleed" Training, and De-escalation Training; also certified as a professional designation Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessor.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Safety Specialist/Account Executive

NSide
03.2024 - Current
  • Led training courses..
  • Assist in developing training courses.
  • Conduct in-depth site security assessments.
  • Manage sales accounts in Alabama.

Lead Security Manager/Qualifying Agent

Hedge Security Solutions, LLC
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • CPTED Professional Designation Site Security Assessor Certification.
  • ACPI Certified Site Security Assessor.
  • ACPI Certified School Security Specialist.
  • A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Certified Instructor.
  • "Stop the Bleed" Instructor.
  • Alabama Security Regulation Board Certified Qualifying Agent.
  • Developed the Hedge Security Solutions Situational Awareness Training Course.

Security Monitor

Huntsville Utilities
04.2020 - 02.2024
  • Monitor numerous security cameras.
  • Make access badges.
  • Control access through gates on Huntsville Utility properties.

Police Sergeant, CID

Huntsville Police Department
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Supervised The Property Crimes Unit, consisting of 10 Investigators.
  • Primary cases dealt with Burglary, Auto Theft and Unlawful Breaking and Entering into a Vehicle.
  • Clearance rate on Burglary cases was 7% higher than the national average.
  • Clearance rate of Auto Theft was 27.3% higher than the national average.
  • Clearance rate increased every year.
  • Helped implement the Leads Online system to the applicable businesses in the city.
  • Conducted Training at the Police Academy for Basic Burglary Response, Basic Auto Theft Response, Report Writing, and Supervisor Training.

Police Sergeant, Patrol

Huntsville Police Department
06.2004 - 06.2017
  • Supervised patrol squad's on all three shifts.
  • Supervised the Bike Patrol and the Mobile Field Force (Riot Squad).
  • Squads consistently led their shift in all enforcement statistics and crime suppression numbers.
  • Conducted Roll Call Training monthly.

Police Officer

Huntsville Police Department
04.1996 - 06.2004
  • Worked 2nd and 3rd shift patrol.
  • Worked in the Huntsville Housing Authority Crime Unit for 5 of these years, and was a member of the Mobile Field Force (Riot Squad).
  • Consistently led squad in most statistics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Athens State University
Athens, AL
05.2006

Associate of Science - Computer Design Technology

Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL
05.1994

High School Diploma -

Madison County High School
Gurley, AL
05.1992

Skills

  • Safety and security
  • Crime Prevention
  • Criminal law
  • Security operations experience
  • Emergency Response
  • Criminal Investigations
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Background investigations
  • Report Writing
  • Communication Skills
  • Training
  • Active Shooter Response Certified
  • Emergency Situations
  • Facility Patrols
  • Commercial Property
  • Security Monitoring
  • Facility Policies and Procedures
  • Radio Testing
  • Emergency Alarm Monitoring
  • Report Preparation
  • Asset Securing
  • Crisis Management Plans
  • Investigate Incidents
  • Armed Security Guard Certification

Accomplishments

    Named Supervisor of the Year in 2007, 2010 and 2013.

    Received Outstanding Unit Citations for 5 different squads supervised.

Certification

Certified Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor, through the Texas A&M University System.

Completed 16 hours of Rapid Response to Active Shooter Training, conducted by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Unit.

Completed Emergency Response to Terrorism, conducted by the Department of Justice.

Completed Terrorism Awareness for Emergency First Responders Course, conducted by the Texas A&M University System.

Completed 24 hours of Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, conducted by the National Institute of Crime Prevention.

Completed 24 hours of Subconscious Communication Systematic Interviewing (Interview and Interrogation), conducted by Cliff Porter.

Completed 8 hours of Warrant Writing and Obtaining, conducted by the Huntsville Police Academy.

Completed 4 hours of Critical Incident Stress Training, conducted by ROCIC.

Completed 24 hours of Leadership and Supervision Development, conducted by Coastal International Security.

Timeline

School Safety Specialist/Account Executive

NSide
03.2024 - Current

Lead Security Manager/Qualifying Agent

Hedge Security Solutions, LLC
01.2023 - 02.2024

Security Monitor

Huntsville Utilities
04.2020 - 02.2024

Police Sergeant, CID

Huntsville Police Department
06.2017 - 08.2020

Police Sergeant, Patrol

Huntsville Police Department
06.2004 - 06.2017

Police Officer

Huntsville Police Department
04.1996 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Athens State University

Associate of Science - Computer Design Technology

Snead State Community College

High School Diploma -

Madison County High School
Daniel Dean