Scott W. Ricks

Strong law enforcement background, with 40 years of experience in areas of: Supervisor roles within Patrol, Investigations, and Training. Possesses strong leadership, written and verbal communication, analytical and risk management skills.

· Supervisor of the year 2016 Cottonwood Heights Police Department

· Two Police Unit Medals | Cottonwood Heights Police Department

· Police, Public Safety Medal | West Jordan Police Department

· Police Unit Medal | West Jordan Police Department

· Sandy City Citizen Commendation | Sandy City (Apprehending a child rape suspect).

· United Stated Coast Guard:

-Admirals Commendation Medal

-Two Expert Firearms Medals

-Good Conduct Medal

K-9 Certification

· Post Cert. K-9 Instructor (DPO-PSP-WPO), February 1999

· Post Cert. Patrol Dog Handler, February 1991

· Post Cert. Narcotics Detector Dog Handler, May 1992

· Cert. Adjunct Patrol Dog Instructor

· Rocky Mountain Narcotic Detection Canine Course, May 2000

· Utah Country Sheriff SWAT/K9 Course, September 1997 and 1998

· Multi Jurisdiction Counter Drug Task Force – Domestic -Canine Interdiction, May 1998

Other Certifications

· Physical Fitness Trainer

· Firearms Instructor

· Shotgun Instructor

· Arrest Control, Taser instructor

· Firefighter One

· Advanced Glock Armor

· Armor (1911, S&W, AR-15, H&K Submachine Gun, Benelli, Mossberg Shotguns)

Specialty Assignments

· SWAT, 1986 - 1998

· Department Honor Guard, 1989 – 1998