Doug Howell
Elk Ridge,UT
Summary
30 year Law Enforcement Professional experienced in patrol and special operations management. Supervised tactical teams and managed critical incidents while implementing emergency response strategies to enhance community safety. 21 years as a SWAT Sniper Instructor. Established and developed the Utah County SWAT Sniper School in 2010, training hundreds of officers in sniper skills and operations. Executed over 400 search warrants for narcotics and fugitives as part of the Utah County Major Crimes/Narcotics Task Force and the Utah County SWAT Team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Utah County Sheriff
Spanish Fork, Utah
06.2013 - Current
- Supervised patrol operations to enhance community safety and ensure timely response.
- Coordinated law enforcement activities during emergencies and major incidents to maintain public order.
- Organized and managed special operations for traffic enforcement, drug interdiction, and crime prevention to address community issues.
- Provided leadership during critical incident management scenarios including deployment of specialized units such as SWAT teams or hostage negotiators.
30 years experience in Law Enforcement
Deputy, Detective, Police Officer
Spanish Fork, Utah
11.1996 - Current
- Police Officer for Utah Valley State College and Payson Police Department. Deputy Utah County Sheriff Department
- 12 years experience as a Patrol Officer
- 13 Years experience as a Detective investigating property crimes, sex crimes and illegal narcotics.
- 5 years as part of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Apprehension Team
- 21 years Utah County SWAT Team- A 50 man SWAT team. Serving 6 years as the Assistant SWAT Team Leader
- Conducted undercover operations targeting drug trafficking and violent criminals.
- Supervised Utah County Search and Rescue for 3 years, coordinating search efforts and training volunteers.
- Currently Lieutenant over Patrol Operations for the Utah County Sheriff.
Education
Graduate Certificate -
OPTAC Sniper School
Fort Carson Army Base, Colorado09-2005
Utah Police Academy
Provo, UTSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTSkills
- Tactical Operations Leadership
- Patrol operations supervisor
- Incident coordination
- Critical Incident management
- Certified Utah Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
- 21 years as a Sniper Instructor
Accomplishments
Graduated 1st in class. Utah Police Academy 1996
Affiliations
Big game and waterfowl hunter. Developing and loading custom ammunition.
Timeline
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Utah County Sheriff
06.2013 - Current
30 years experience in Law Enforcement
Deputy, Detective, Police Officer
11.1996 - Current
Graduate Certificate -
OPTAC Sniper School
Utah Police Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Utah Valley University