Quinn Averett
Bunkerville,NV
Summary
Capable public safety executive with a comprehensive background in law enforcement leadership. Adept at managing high-stakes operations and strategic planning. Consistently demonstrates success in enhancing community relations and implementing effective crime reduction initiatives. Proficient in crisis management and team coordination, effectively navigating challenging situations and ensuring the safety of personnel and the public.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Police
Mesquite Police Department
02.2012 - Current
- Operational & Personnel divisions management: Patrol Division (Includes main police department facilities), Corrections Division (Includes jail & evidence facilities), Animal Control Division (Includes animal control facilities), Emergency Communications/911 Center, Records / Evidence / Victim Advocacy Divisions, Administrative Functions, Police operations & personnel budgets, Fleet management, Internal Affairs, Police Information Technology (IT), Office of Public Information.
- Budget Management: Build and manage an annual budget of 11.4 million dollars. Budget includes the operations and personnel funding for the patrol, corrections, emergency dispatch center, and animal control divisions.
- Previous Leadership Roles: Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, SWAT Commander.
Patrol K9 Officer
Iron County Sheriff’s Office
07.2003 - 02.2012
- K9 Patrol Officer: Assigned to patrol and drug interdiction duties. Traveled and served the Southern Utah areas with patrol dog who was certified and well experienced in tracking, apprehension work, and narcotics.
- IT specialist: Served on the Iron County "IT Board" as an expert in the public safety records management system "Spillman". This system is widely used by law enforcement agencies across the country, commonly known as Motorola Flex or Summit or Spillman.
- Contributed to positive community relations by participating in outreach programs and educational events featuring K9 demonstrations.
- Mentored new K9 officers, sharing valuable knowledge and experience to enhance their skills.
- Utilized K9 tracking skills to locate missing persons quickly, improving the chances of a successful outcome.
- Traffic Accident Investigator: Received specialized training and skills in reconstruction and investigation of major traffic accidents involving serious bodily injury or death.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Administration
Utah Valley University
OremGraduate Certificate - Criminal Justice Education - Police Leadership Theories
Federal Bureau of Investigation - National Academy
Quantico, VA03-2024
Skills
- Ethical Leadership
- Incident command
- Patrol operations
- Victim advocacy
- Public Relations
- Community Policing
- Budget management
- Internal investigations
- Officer training
- Interagency coordination
- Organizational development
- Labor relations
Leadership Experience
- Police Captain
- Police Lieutenant
- Police Sergeant / SWAT Commander,
- Operational divisions managed: Patrol, Corrections, Animal Control, Emergency Communications/911 Center, Records, Evidence, Victim Advocacy Divisions
- Administrative Functions: Police budgets, Fleet management, Internal Affairs, Police Information Technology (IT), Office of Public Information, Grants, Community Relations, Equipment & Inventory, Training Audits, etc.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Police
Mesquite Police Department
02.2012 - Current
Patrol K9 Officer
Iron County Sheriff’s Office
07.2003 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Administration
Utah Valley University
Graduate Certificate - Criminal Justice Education - Police Leadership Theories
Federal Bureau of Investigation - National Academy
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