David Bleazard
Stansbury Park,Utah
Summary
Experienced Patrol Sergeant with a strong background in patrol supervision, field training, de-escalation, and crisis response. Known for accurate reports, policy enforcement, and maintaining safe, effective operations.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Tooele County Sheriff's Office
Tooele, Utah
06.2011 - Current
- Coordinated patrol shifts for county sheriff's office deputies, enhancing operational readiness.
- Supervised patrol activities, ensuring that laws were enforced in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Enforced department policies and addressed field performance issues to maintain operational standards.
- Trained deputies on patrol procedures, safety practices, and communication standards.
- Trained new recruits in police tactics and protocol, ensuring effective onboarding and compliance.
- Supported emergency response efforts and maintained scene control during calls for service.
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
Detective
Tooele County Sheriff's Office
Tooele, Utah
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Collected, preserved, and analyzed evidence such as fingerprints, weapons, documents, drugs.
- Interviewed witnesses, victims, and suspects during active casework
- Prepared search warrants, affidavits, and investigative summaries
- Conducted surveillance during stakeouts to gather intelligence on suspects or monitored suspicious persons or locations.
Patrol Deputy
Tooele county sheriff's Office
Tooele, Utah
07.2015 - 09.2018
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity, enforce laws and ensure public safety.
- Patrolled Tooele County neighborhoods to enforce traffic and criminal laws, enhancing community safety.
- Conducted traffic stops for law violations, issuing citations and making arrests to maintain public order.
- Responded to emergency calls for service such as domestic disputes or robberies in progress.
- Arrested suspects, performed searches, and completed lawful custody procedures.
- Investigated crimes by collecting evidence and documenting detailed incident reports to support prosecutions.
Correctional Officer
Tooele county Sheriff's office
Tooele, Utah
06.2011 - 07.2015
- Monitored inmate housing areas at Tooele County Sheriff's Office facility
- Maintained security during inmate movement, meals, and recreation
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed cell checks and perimeter patrols throughout jail areas
- Conducted searches for contraband and prohibited items
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tooele High School
Tooele, UT06-1992
Education
Snow College
Ephraim, UT06-1994
Education
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Crisis management
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- De-escalation techniques
- Investigative techniques
- Tactical operations
- Field training
- Fitness training
- Non-lethal measures
- Less-lethal alternatives
Certification
- SWAT Operator 2019
De-Escalation Instructor 2020
Less Lethal & chemical Munitions Instructor 2021
Rescue Task Force Instructor 2024
Timeline
Detective
Tooele County Sheriff's Office
09.2018 - 01.2020
Patrol Deputy
Tooele county sheriff's Office
07.2015 - 09.2018
Patrol Sergeant
Tooele County Sheriff's Office
06.2011 - Current
Correctional Officer
Tooele county Sheriff's office
06.2011 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Tooele High School
Education
Snow College
Education
Oklahoma City University