Michael Lutz

Personally, and as part of a team, trained military and police canines in various skills such as obedience, tracking, odor detection (narcotic, explosive, and human),

Trained and instructed numerous classes ranging in size from 1 to 20 people in the utilization, training, and deployment of a canine in accordance with local policies, laws, and procedures.

Conducted follow up maintenance training and yearly certifications of canine teams.

Assisted, advised, and trained civilian clients and their personal canines on obedience, behavioral issues, health care and maintenance.

• Answered calls for service, both emergency and none emergency, and insured proper resolution of those calls within state law and city ordinances.
• Acted as the department trainer providing state certified instruction on general training requirements.
• State certified firearms instructor responsible for conducting department firearms certification, training, and providing the chief of police with new weapons evaluations and recommendations.
• Assisted in writing department policies and procedures pertaining to training requirements and Use of Force policies. Stayed abreast of changing case law to ensure department policies were current.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.

• Utilized leashes, collars and harnesses for improved control of canine behavior.
• Utilized effective problem-solving skills to defuse and resolve canine behavioral issues.
• Developed and implemented successful strategies for teaching and reinforcing basic obedience commands.
• Participated in ongoing professional development and training programs, learning new methods and techniques in animal handling.
• Conducted daily canine explosive detection of U.S. Embassy and traffic control points surrounding the adjacent Green Zone in Baghdad Iraq.
• Completed and submitted daily paperwork and administrative duties related to canine care.
• Implemented effective strategies to maintain safety and security of canines and general public.
• Coordinated with veterinarians for proper care and health evaluations of canines.
• Filled out documentation for each shift on time and with accuracy.

• Deputy assigned to the canine unit as a general instructor and specialized instructor.
• Worked as an instructor specializing in the patrol and apprehension phase of dual purpose canine training.
• Developed course work for new handlers to be trained and certified in for a State level canine handler certification. Course work outlined a 10 week course which contained new handler orientation, equipment use and care, canine first aid, state and federal case law, policy and procedures, as well as several hundreds of hours of practical application teaching new handlers how to manipulate canine drives in order to detect odor and successfully deploy their canine partner.
• Conducted both a written test and practical application test at the end of the course to ensure students retention and application of all material taught during the course.
• Personally instructed several thousands of hours of training in canine, fire arms, and general instruction.

• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.