Edward Lee Young
Bell Buckle,TN
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with 32 years’ experience with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office having served as a road officer, patrol deputy, Certified K-9 Handler and Trainer, Certified Fire Arms Instructor, and Sergeant in various specialty units including Directed Patrol, Interstate Crime Enforcement, K-9 team and the Training Division.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
05.2024 - Current
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in Rutherford County
Firearms Instructor
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.1998 - Current
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing strict range safety protocols during all training sessions.
- Increased safety awareness through detailed instruction on proper firearm handling and storage.
- Adapted instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and skill levels of trainees.
- Contributed to a positive learning atmosphere by fostering open communication between instructors and trainees regarding expectations, goals, and performance outcomes.
- Improved trainee accuracy by providing personalized coaching and feedback during live-fire exercises.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Sergeant K-9
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.2010 - 05.2024
- Responsibility for K-9 training, certification, coordination and deployment of the nine member Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department K-9 team which included four narcotic detection dogs, five dual purpose dogs and two search and rescue bloodhounds.
- K-9 support for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Patrol, Narcotics, Detective and Detention divisions, as well as sister agencies including the Murfreesboro Police Department, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and Tennessee Highway Patrol.
- Coordination and delivery of hundreds of K-9 demonstrations in Rutherford County Schools, and for local churches and organizations including the Citizens Academy.
- Collaboration, training, support and coordination of K-9 needs for surrounding county law enforcement agencies.
Sergeant Interstate Crime Enforcement Unit (I.C.E)
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.2006 - 01.2010
K-9 Deputy - Interstate Crime Enforcement Patrol
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.1998 - 01.2006
K-9 Deputy - Directed Patrol
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.1996 - 01.1998
Deputy Sheriff
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
12.1991 - 01.1996
Education
Associate of Science - General Technology
Nashville State Technical Institute
Nashville, TN09.1989
High School Diploma -
Oakland High School
Murfreesboro, TN05.1988
Skills
- Crime Prevention
- Field Training
- Team building
- Weapons training
- Integrity and Honesty
- Patrol techniques
- Public Service
- Community Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Group training sessions
- Dog training
Certification
- Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy Police Officer Standard Training certification
- Certified K-9 Training Instructor and Certifying Official for the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association
- P.O.S.T, National Rifle Association and OTG TACTICAL certified Fire Arm Instructor
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
05.2024 - Current
Sergeant K-9
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.2010 - 05.2024
Sergeant Interstate Crime Enforcement Unit (I.C.E)
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.2006 - 01.2010
Firearms Instructor
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.1998 - Current
K-9 Deputy - Interstate Crime Enforcement Patrol
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.1998 - 01.2006
K-9 Deputy - Directed Patrol
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
01.1996 - 01.1998
Deputy Sheriff
Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
12.1991 - 01.1996
Associate of Science - General Technology
Nashville State Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Oakland High School
- Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy Police Officer Standard Training certification
- Certified K-9 Training Instructor and Certifying Official for the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association
- P.O.S.T, National Rifle Association and OTG TACTICAL certified Fire Arm Instructor
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