Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

LUIS HERNANDEZ

Adams County Sheriff's Office
Commerce City,CO
LUIS HERNANDEZ
1
Certification
22
Years of experience

Results-driven Law Enforcement Sergeant with expertise in patrol operations and investigations. Proven leader in team collaboration and analytical decision-making under pressure. Dedicated to upholding integrity and professionalism while fostering strong community relationships and promoting accountability within teams.

Work History

Detective Sergeant

4 Years 9 Months
Adams County Sheriff's Office | 01.2022 - Current
  • Currently supervising the Major Crimes Unit, lead complex criminal investigations including homicides and officer-involved shootings with 17th Judicial C.I.R.T. Direct investigative operations, mentor detectives, review casework, ensure thorough, legally sound investigations from initial response through prosecution.

Patrol Sergeant

3 Years
Adams County Sheriff's Office | 01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Supervised daily patrol operations, led personnel during critical incidents and emergency responses, and ensured effective law enforcement services while maintaining officer safety and accountability. Mentored and evaluated staff, conducted administrative and criminal investigations, and collaborated with community partners and surrounding agencies to enhance public safety. Also served as a S.W.A.T. team leader during this time.

Detention Sergeant

1 Year
Adams County Sheriff's Office | 01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supervised daily operations within Detention Facility, managed personnel, ensured facility security, maintained compliance with department policies and correctional standards to uphold safety and order. Led and trained staff in addressing inmate management issues, fostering a safe, professional, and secure environment.

Detective

4 Years
Adams County Sheriff's Office | 01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Led complex homicide investigations and officer-involved shootings, managing cases from initial response to resolution. Instructed recruits at Flat Rock Academy on Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) and major crime investigations. Served as a S.W.A.T. team member, participating in high-risk tactical operations and critical incident responses.
  • Conducted complex investigations, collecting evidence and building detailed case files.
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects, documenting statements for accurate investigative records.
  • Analyzed reports, surveillance, and forensic findings to identify links and case patterns.

Community Resource Team Deputy

2 Years
Adams County Sheriff's Office | 01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Conducted proactive patrol operations to strengthen community relations. Served as a S.W.A.T. team member in high-risk tactical operations and critical incident responses.

Patrol Deputy

6 Years
Adams County Sheriff's Office | 01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Responded to calls for service, maintaining public safety and addressing community concerns.
  • Patrolled assigned areas, enforcing laws and responding to emergency calls.
  • Conducted traffic enforcement, issued citations, and addressed hazardous violations.

Detention Deputy

1 Year
Adams County Sheriff's Office | 01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Supervised inmates during daily activities and daily operations at ACDF.
  • Supervised inmate housing units, maintaining security, order, and compliance with detention center procedures.
  • Monitored inmate behavior, identified security risks, and responded quickly to disturbances or emergencies.

Education

- English Literature Major

Metropolitan State University | Denver, CO

POST - P.O.S.T. certification

CC of Aurora | Aurora, CO

- Communications And SAR Swimmer

U.S. NAVY | Stationed In Yokosuka, Japan And San Diego, CA | 11-1997

Honorable discharge

Skills

Police Sergeant with over eight years of first-line supervisory experience leading personnel in the Detention
Patrol
and Detective Divisions.
Experienced S.W.A.T. operator and team leader with extensive expertise in high-risk tactical operations
critical incident response
and emergency management.
Currently serving as the Major Crimes Unit supervisor
overseeing homicide and other major felony investigations from initial response through successful resolution.
Skilled Critical Incident Response Team (C.I.R.T.) investigator and coordinator
specializing in complex officer-involved shooting investigations.
I am a former Community Resource Team member and Patrol FTO
recognized for mentoring
developing
and leading deputies while fostering accountability and professional growth.
I am committed to proactive policing
operational excellence
collaborative leadership
and building strong partnerships with the community I serve.

Certification

Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command 2026

FBI LEEDA Supervisor Leadership class 2024

NTOA SWAT Team Leader 2020

Northwestern Supervision of Police Personnel 2018

Timeline

Detective Sergeant

Adams County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Patrol Sergeant

Adams County Sheriff's Office
01.2019 - 01.2022Read More

Detention Sergeant

Adams County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More

Detective

Adams County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 01.2018Read More

Community Resource Team Deputy

Adams County Sheriff's Office
01.2012 - 01.2014Read More

Patrol Deputy

Adams County Sheriff's Office
01.2006 - 01.2012Read More

Detention Deputy

Adams County Sheriff's Office
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More

Metropolitan State University

from English Literature Major
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CC of Aurora

POST from P.O.S.T. certification
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U.S. NAVY

from Communications And SAR Swimmer
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LUIS HERNANDEZ