Gates Shaklee
Hotchkiss,CO
Summary
Natural leader and accomplished law enforcement professional well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence and developing incident reports. Eager to leverage over 11 years of law enforcement experience, including instructing, field training and in-depth knowledge of public safety protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
Delta County Sheriff's Office
Delta, CO
01.2022 - Current
- Full time position, 40 hour work week with 1 week on call per month.
- Supervisor: Detective Sergeant Tyler Becker (970-210-1297)
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement information.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete narcotics investigations.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Homicide cases.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Investigated homicides, other shooting related incident, sex offenses, child porn, burglaries, fraud, theft and missing person cases.
- Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor.
- Lead Taser Instructor.
- Instructor in Firearms and tactical traffic stops.
- Work with Colorado Bureau of Investigations to test evidence.
- Worked closed with Colorado Bureau of Investigations marijuana task force, local drug task force and United States Drug Enforcement Administration of narcotics related crimes.
- Kept detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
Assistant Football Coach
Delta County School District
Hotchkiss, CO
08.2012 - Current
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in all players.
- Volunteer Coach
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Patrol Sergeant
Delta County Sheriff's Office
Delta, CO
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Full time position and worked 40 hours a week.
- Supervisor: Lieutentant William Palmer (Retired) 970-640-0467.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
- Managed shift schedules, including granting or denying leave requests and obtaining coverage for shortages.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Reviewed reports prior to approval by Lieutenant.
- Completed yearly reviews and any disciplinary actions for assigned team.
- Lead instructor for Defensive Tactics.
- Lead Taser Instructor.
- Instructor in firearms and tactic traffic stops.
Patrol Deputy
Delta County Sheriff's Office
Delta, CO
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Full time position and worked 40 hours a week.
- Supervisors: Sergeant Tyler Becker (Delta County Sheriff's Office) 970-210-1297, Sergeant David Strait (now with Delta Police Department) 970-270-2499.
- Investigated and reported incidents in Delta County.
- Patrolled assigned district in Delta County and observed area for possible criminal activity.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures as senior Deputy.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Served warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers.
- Gathered physical evidence and preserves for court.
- Apprehended suspects and searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- 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.
Patrol Officer
Hotchkiss Marshal's Office
Hotchkiss
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Full time position and worked 40 hours a week. On call for approximately 5 hours while working nights.
- Supervisor: Marshal Dan Miller (Retired) 970-778-5916.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public.
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
- Patrolled the Town of Hotchkiss and covered in coming calls.
General Laborer
North River Green House And Landscaping
Alamosa, CO
05.2007 - 08.2011
- Summer part time job while attending College.
- General Laborer for landscaping business, including operating equipment.
Work Study Student
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
08.2005 - 05.2011
- Maintained the athletic building and weight room while attending college.
- Part time job.
Coal Miner
Bowie Resources Limited
Paonia, CO
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Summer part time job while in High School and one summer while in college.
- General laborer with one year surface and one year under ground.
Education
Colorado Police Officer Standards And Training - Law Enforcement Academy
Technical College of The Rockies
Delta, Colorado 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Admistration
Adams State Universtiy
Alamosa, CO05.2011
Associate of Arts -
Colorado North Western Community College
Rangeley, Colorado 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Hotchkiss High School
Hotchkiss, Colorado 05.2005
Skills
- Public Safety
- Problem Solving
- Defensive Tactics, Firearms and Taser Instructor
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Community Relations
- Court Preparation and Testimony
- Decision Making
- Field Training Officer
- Team Building and Development
- Case Reviews and Report Writing
- Interviewing Skills
- Scene Processing and Evidence Control
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Detective (2022)
- Promoted to Sergeant and supervised team of 4 staff members (2019)
- Medal of Valor (2012)
- Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year (2015)
- VWF Hometown Hero (2018)
Certification
- Supervisory Institute
- Firearms Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Taser Instructor
- Level 1 Traffic Accident Investigation
- Tactical Traffic Stops Instructor
- Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation
- BATI (Behavior Analysis Training)
- TI Simulator Instructor
- Train the Trainer
- ALICE Instructor (Active Shooter)
- Certified Vehicle Inspector
- SRO Basic Training
- CPR/First Aid Training
- Mesa Tac (Tactical Training)
- Homicide Training
Additional Information
References:
Deputy Sean Clymer: 970-250-4403
Sergeant Detective Tyler Becker: 970-210-1297
Matthew Brewer: 970-261-8290
Curtis Hintz: 970-216-0273
Timeline
Detective
Delta County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
Patrol Sergeant
Delta County Sheriff's Office
01.2019 - 01.2022
Patrol Deputy
Delta County Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Football Coach
Delta County School District
08.2012 - Current
Patrol Officer
Hotchkiss Marshal's Office
04.2012 - 12.2016
General Laborer
North River Green House And Landscaping
05.2007 - 08.2011
Work Study Student
Adams State University
08.2005 - 05.2011
Coal Miner
Bowie Resources Limited
05.2005 - 07.2006
Colorado Police Officer Standards And Training - Law Enforcement Academy
Technical College of The Rockies
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Admistration
Adams State Universtiy
Associate of Arts -
Colorado North Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Hotchkiss High School