Connor Rafferty

• Responded to emergency calls and incidents in assigned patrol area.
• Conducted explosive detection sweeps for dignitary visits and large events.
• Responsible for training and record-keeping for K-9 teams within the agency.
• Assisted with training for various law enforcement K-9 teams from outside agencies.
• Assigned to the Verde Valley Regional SWAT Team as the primary K-9 handler.
• Led training to integrate patrol officers and SWAT operators in K-9 operations.
• Conducted multiple live K-9 deployments with SWAT and patrol personnel, leading to the surrender and physical apprehension of various suspects.

• I lived on-site at the kennel facility for multiple years, overseeing the care of law enforcement K-9s, protection dogs, and pet dogs.
• Assisted with basic training for over 65 law enforcement K-9s. Led multiple law enforcement basic handler and train-the-trainer academies.
• Assisted with instructing at least 10 'Redefining the Decoy' courses. As well as assisting decoys outside of this setting, leading to instructing over 100 decoys.
• Decoy for multiple 'Desert Dog K9 Trials,' and high-risk deployment seminars hosted by ALECA.
• Participated directly in training with over 40 law enforcement agencies' K-9 units.
• Provided training for multiple sports, protection, and pet clients, as well as LE K9 maintenance training.

Detention Officer.

• Supervised inmate activities to maintain safety and order within detention facilities.
• Conducted regular security checks to ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Deputy Sheriff.

• Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
• Responded to emergency calls for service throughout the county.
• Enforced laws and maintained public safety in assigned jurisdiction.
• Participated in training and deployments with multiple specialties, including K-9, Special Investigations, and the Fugitive Apprehension Tactical Enforcement (FATE).