Michael Petruso
Laramie,WY
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Trooper/Road Sergeant
Wyoming Highway Patrol
04.2013 - Current
- Enforce all state laws, rules and regulations as directed by statute or administrative policy.
- Provide work direction to Troop J Troopers.
- Mentor, coach, provide growth and development opportunities, assign projects and duties 8 troopers.
- Assist the Troop J Lieutenant with planning, assigning, prioritizing, supervising and reviewing work of 8 assigned troopers in Troop J.
- Coordinate shift schedules and oversee duties and responsibilities for all troopers on their shift.
- Ensure assigned troopers are being productive, well equipped, receive needed training and their needs are being met for shift work, special details, large events and critical incidents.
- Receive after hours phone calls from Dispatch regarding shift trooper incidents and events.
Assistant Operations NCO
Wyoming Army National Guard
09.2003 - Current
- Assist with overseeing readiness of four units.
- Instruct Precision Marksmanship classes on the M17 Pistol and M4 Carbine.
- Range Safety Officer
- Organize annual meetings with unit Anti-Terrorism Officers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO06.2012
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO06.2011
No Degree - Manufacturing Engineering
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA06.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Calm Under Pressure
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
Leadership
- Troop J Road Sergeant April 2023-present
- WHP Drug Detection K9 Handler May 2018-July 2023
- 2023 WHP Leadership Conference Attendee
- Field Training Officer for troopers in Troop J
- Approximately 3100 Peace Officer Standards and Training hours
- United States Army Basic Leadership Course
- United States Army Light Leadership Course
- United States Army Advanced Leadership Course
Certification
- Senior Operation ECIR certified
- National Traffic Incident Management Responder certified
- Advanced crash level 2 certified
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, North American Standard - Part A (Level 3) certified
- Anti Terrorism Level 2 certified
- Operational Security Level 2 certified
Highlights
- Iraq Campaign Medal w/two campaign stars
- Army Commendation Medal (2ND Award)
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Combat Infantry Badge
- Parachutist Badge
- Driver and Mechanic Badge
- 2013 Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy Top Physical Fitness Award
- 2017 Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year nominee
- 2017 Colonel Commendation
- 2018 Wyoming Highway Patrol excellent DUI enforcement Award
- 2021 Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year
- 2021 Wyoming Highway Patrol Top Level 3 Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector
- 2023 Colonel Commendation
References:
- Robert Sanford (Circuit Court Judge, Second Judicial District)
Phone: 307-760-6936
Email: rjs@courts.state.wy.us
- Robert Terry (City of laramie Assistant Chief of Police)
Phone: 307-760-0464
Address:
620 Plaza Ct.
Laramie, WY 82070
Timeline
State Trooper/Road Sergeant
Wyoming Highway Patrol
04.2013 - Current
Assistant Operations NCO
Wyoming Army National Guard
09.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Northern Colorado
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Front Range Community College
No Degree - Manufacturing Engineering
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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