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Kevin Drummond

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Dedicated Deputy Sheriff bringing 12 years of excellent performance in law enforcement roles. Passionate about K9 training and operations, SWAT operations, with an interest in management and training oversight. Through hands-on experience I have developed an understanding of the essential components that make up the American criminal justice system including, criminology, community policing, change management and more.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Sheriff- K9 Handler (SWAT)

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Phoenix, AZ
01.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in planning and executing high risk search warrants, street jumps, vehicle take downs, hostage rescues etc.
  • Assisted in planning and directing the pre-planned use of force on high risk operations.
  • Served as a Team Leader in the above operations.
  • Conducted weekly training of a 15 team K9 Unit. Trainings included scenarios covering multiple disciplines.
  • Handler for over one thousand live building searches, area searches, narcotics sniffs, article searches and tracks
  • Mentored and trained newer K9 handlers in dog operations and general SWAT Operations.
  • Unit Trainer
  • Served as point of contact to other agencies seeking training assistance.
  • Followed and adhered to all policies and SOP's for the division and the agency.

Deputy Sheriff- Patrol

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Phoenix, AZ
04.2014 - 01.2018
  • Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
  • Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
  • Attended all mandatory constitutional policing class annually.
  • Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
  • Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with investigations.
  • Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
  • Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
  • Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
  • Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.

Possemen

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Phoenix, AZ
05.2012 - 03.2014
  • Assisted in patrol operations.
  • Planning and executing security at community events.
  • Assisting in large scale law enforcement operations (arrest warrant round ups, traffic control, public demonstrations etc).
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
12-2025

Certified Dual Purpose K9 Trainer -

K9 Defense INC
Scottsdale, AZ
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2024

General Instructor Certification -

AZPOST General Instructor School
Phoenix, AZ
02-2020

Certified Dual Purpose K9 Handler -

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Basic K9 Academy
08-2018

POST Certificate - Law Enforcement

Maricopa County Law Enforcement Training Academy
09-2014

Skills

  • Training implementation
  • Oversight of training
  • Public Event Security
  • Firearms Proficiency
  • Surveillance
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Arrest Procedures
  • Evidence Collection
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Emergency Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Incident Response
  • Community Policing
  • Staff Management
  • Criminal Law
  • Witness Interviewing
  • Crime Prevention
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Street patrol
  • Public safety
  • First aid and CPR
  • Defensive tactics
  • Traffic citations
  • Criminal law
  • Emergency response

Operational Experience

  • 2020 Police Protest Riots.
  • 2020 Presidental Campaign Detail.
  • 2020 Election Detail- Ballot security, personal protection.
  • 2022 Super Bowl (QRF).
  • 2023 World Series Protection Detail.
  • 2023 Election Detail- Ballot security and transport.
  • 2024 Vice President Nominee Protection Detail.
  • 2024 General Election-Ballot security.

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff- K9 Handler (SWAT)

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - Current

Deputy Sheriff- Patrol

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
04.2014 - 01.2018

Possemen

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
05.2012 - 03.2014

Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix

Certified Dual Purpose K9 Trainer -

K9 Defense INC

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix

General Instructor Certification -

AZPOST General Instructor School

Certified Dual Purpose K9 Handler -

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Basic K9 Academy

POST Certificate - Law Enforcement

Maricopa County Law Enforcement Training Academy
Kevin Drummond