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RICHARD M. MONTETON

Tempe

Summary

Hardworking Lieutenant bringing many years of experience in law enforcement. Detail-oriented and disciplined with strong leadership skills, high integrity, and analytical approach to policing. Focused on making positive impact on department and community through progressive policy development. Looking to continue as a strong leader within the Commander ranks, to apply my knowledge and experience and ensure the Tempe Police Department's continued success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Lieutenant

City Of Tempe
Tempe
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed crisis response situations with effective communication and leadership skills.
  • Coordinated community engagement initiatives to foster public trust and safety.
  • Supervised daily operations of police department personnel and resources.
  • Evaluated departmental policies to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Training Sergeant

Tempe Police
Tempe
08.2014 - 05.2018
  • Provide up to date police training in all areas of continuing training and proficiency, dealing with high liability and risk management, training at all levels of the organization.
  • Work with recruiting and hiring of new officers.
  • Running the FTO program
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor for the last 14 years.
  • Wrote and implemented new use of force policy based on trends witnessed.
  • Master Taser Instructor for 14 years.
  • Helped set policy and bring new technology to the department.
  • Lead Less Lethal Instructor.
  • Run, train and maintain the Patrol Less Lethal.
  • Lead Mobile Field Force Instructor/Team Leader.
  • Coordinate and organize quarterly MFF training and act as XO on incidents.
  • Coordinated training programs for new recruits and existing officers.
  • Facilitated scenario-based training exercises to improve response tactics.

Patrol Sergeant

Tempe Police
Tempe
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Led a highly motivated squad that received 2 team awards and 3 individual awards for crime suppression.
  • Supervised patrol operations to ensure community safety and compliance with laws.
  • Trained and mentored officers on procedures and best practices in policing.

Training Officer

Tempe Police
Tempe
08.2010 - 03.2013
  • Lead Defensive Tactics instructor/ Use of Force evaluator.
  • Created AOT’s and lesson plans for the department.

Patrol Officer

Tempe Police
Tempe
08.2008 - 07.2010
  • Responded to in progress calls.
  • Created a safe environment for the community.
  • Continued to be a leader and senior officer in patrol capacity.

Recruit Training Officer

Tempe Police
Tempe
05.2007 - 08.2008
  • Led, trained and mentored new Police recruits.
  • Direct line supervisor of over 50 people.

K-9 Officer

Tempe Police
Tempe
06.2003 - 01.2007

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

California State University
Sacramento, CA
12.1993

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Leadership development
  • Community engagement
  • Resource supervision
  • Defensive tactics
  • Risk management

Additional Information

S.W.A.T. team member 11+ years | Defensive Tactics Committee- Helped establish policy and provide Risk Management for D/T | Health and Wellness committee | Arizona National Tactical Operators Assoc | Digital Evidence Project- assisting with Body Worn Camera implementation.

Certification

  • FBI LEEDA Trilogy award
  • Chiefs Honor award
  • Northwestern School of Staff and Command

Timeline

Police Lieutenant

City Of Tempe
05.2022 - Current

Training Sergeant

Tempe Police
08.2014 - 05.2018

Patrol Sergeant

Tempe Police
03.2013 - 08.2014

Training Officer

Tempe Police
08.2010 - 03.2013

Patrol Officer

Tempe Police
08.2008 - 07.2010

Recruit Training Officer

Tempe Police
05.2007 - 08.2008

K-9 Officer

Tempe Police
06.2003 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

California State University

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