Triston Smith
Idaho Falls
Summary
Dynamic Patrol Deputy with Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, recognized for enhancing community safety through proactive policing and crime prevention strategies. Demonstrated leadership and integrity while executing complex investigations and supporting drug enforcement operations. Skilled in patrol techniques and narcotic interdiction, contributing to reduced crime rates and improved response times.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Deputy
Bonneville County Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - Current
- Patrolled assigned district in Bonneville County and observed area for possible criminal activity.
- Improved response times by efficiently navigating patrol areas using GPS technology and familiarity with local geography.
- Conducted regular security checks at businesses and residences within the assigned patrol area to deter potential criminal activity.
- Participated in office-wide initiatives aimed at improving deputy performance, such as training new recruits as a Field Training Officer.
- Assisted in the apprehension of suspects by conducting traffic stops, executing search warrants, and participating in stakeouts.
- Supported drug enforcement efforts by assisting with K-9 searches or participating in interdiction operations targeting illegal narcotics distribution networks.
- Assisted detectives with complex investigations by helping gather intelligence, analyzing data, and performing surveillance operations as needed.
- Reduced crime rates through proactive policing strategies, community engagement, and collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.
- Increased neighborhood safety through active participation in community policing programs designed to build trust between residents and law enforcement officers.
- Stayed up-to-date on local statutes, ordinances, and relevant case law to ensure accurate enforcement of laws during patrols and investigations.
- Provided backup support for fellow deputies during high-risk situations, ensuring successful outcomes while minimizing risk of injury or property damage.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bonneville High School
Idaho Falls, ID05-2019
Skills
- Integrity and ethics
- Leadership qualities
- Incident command
- Mental health awareness
- Physical fitness
- Police patrol operations
- Officer safety
- Patrol techniques
- Crime prevention
- Search and seizure
- Criminal investigations
- Drug identification
Accomplishments
Achieved Top Academic Student and Top Fitness Excellence award while attending the Patrol POST academy in 2023.
Awarded multiple life saving awards as well as a Letter of Accommodation for seizing nearly 3500 Fentanyl pills, trafficking amounts of Methamphetamine, and multiple other felony controlled substances.
Certification
Basic Detention Deputy Certification
Basic Patrol Deputy Certification
Timeline
Patrol Deputy
Bonneville County Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bonneville High School
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