Christopher Dowell

Interim Chief of Police at City of Cottonwood, Arizona
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(386) 825-5501
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Cottonwood, Arizona, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Terrorism Liaison Officer School
    Arizona Department of Public Safety
    Oct, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Field Training Officer School
    Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training
    Aug, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Law Enforcement Inspections & Auditing Certification Course
    International Law Enforcement Auditors Association
    Oct, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Law Enforcement Inspections/Auditing
    International Law Enforcement Auditors Association
    May, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Basic Mounted Officer Certification
    Arizona Mounted Officer Training Association
    Nov, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced SWAT School
    Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
    Nov, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • Law Enforcement Training Instructor, General
    Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training
    Sep, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • Small Group Leader Instructor Course
    US Army
    Jul, 2007
    - Nov, 2024
  • Basic & Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation
    John E. Reid & Associates, Inc.
    Aug, 2005
    - Nov, 2024
  • Basic Canine Academy
    Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
    Dec, 2004
    - Nov, 2024
  • Total Army Instructor Training Course
    US Army
    Jun, 2003
    - Nov, 2024
  • Swift Water Rescue Certification
    Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
    Nov, 1999
    - Nov, 2024
  • Emergency Medical Technician Basic
    Rio Salado College
    Feb, 1999
    - Nov, 2024
  • Police Officer/Law Enforcement Officer/Peace Officer Certification (POST)
    Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training
    Jul, 1997
    - Nov, 2024
  • Combat Lifesaver Course
    US Army
    Nov, 1995
    - Nov, 2024
  • Air Assault
    US Army
    Oct, 1995
    - Nov, 2024
  • Open Water and Advanced Scuba
    PADI
    Apr, 1994
    - Nov, 2024
  • Military Police Special Reaction Team Course
    US Army
    Oct, 1992
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • City of Cottonwood, Arizona
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Interim Chief of Police
      • Sep 2023 - Present

      Interim Chief of Police for the City of Cottonwood Police Department. Oversee a Municipal Police Department that encompasses more than 70 employees.

    • Acting Chief of Police
      • Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

      Acting Chief of Police for the City of Cottonwood Police Department. Oversee a Municipal Police Department that encompasses more than 70 employees.

    • Support Services Commander
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      Oversee Regional Communications Center (servicing an area of over 700 sq miles and 9 subscriber agencies), Criminal Investigations Unit (Detectives), Records, Evidence, Professional Standards, Victim Advocacy, Training, SWAT, and Fleet Management.

    • Patrol Commander
      • Nov 2020 - Jan 2023

      Oversee Patrol Division, Traffic, Outreach Services, SWAT, K-9, Training, Fleet management, and Threat Liaison Units.

    • Patrol Sergeant
      • Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

      Oversee and supervise the Police Department K9 program, Quartermaster program, Terrorism/Threat Liaison Officer Program, Patrol Fleet program and pre-academy, academy and post academy training.

    • Senior Officer/ Field Training Officer
      • Jul 2018 - Feb 2020

      Patrol Officer, Field Training, Terrorism/ Threat Liaison Officer, K9 Officer

    • Police Officer
      • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

      Patrol Officer

  • Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Lieutenant/ SWAT Division
      • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

      SWAT Operations Tactical Commander, oversee Tactical Operations unit, EOD Unit and K9 Unit.

    • Lieutenant/ Special Investigations Division
      • Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

      Street Level Narcotic Investigations, Gang Investigations, Administrative Management

    • Lieutenant/ District 3 Patrol Division District Commander and Deputy Commander
      • Aug 2015 - Nov 2016

      Patrol Operations/ Acting Chief of Police for Youngtown Arizona

    • Lieutenant/ Bureau of Internal Oversight
      • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

      Enforcement operations inspections and audits

    • Sergeant/ Court Compliance/ Implementation Division
      • Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

      Responsible for implementation and compliance of the Melendres Federal Court Order for the Office

    • Lake Patrol Detective Sergeant
      • Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

      Detective Sergeant and DUI Task Force and Grant Coordinator

    • Sergeant/ Lake Patrol Division River Squad
      • Oct 2010 - Oct 2012

      River Squad supervisor /DUI Task Force and Grant Coordinator

    • Sergeant/ Lake Patrol Division Bartlett Squad
      • Mar 2010 - Sep 2010

      Patrol Supervisor

    • Sergeant/ Tactical Operations Unit/ SWAT Division
      • Sep 2009 - Mar 2010

      SWAT Operations

    • Sergeant/ Special Investigations Division
      • Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

      Narcotics investigations. East Side Street Team/ Bus Interdiction

    • Sergeant/ District 2
      • Jan 2008 - Feb 2009

      Patrol and Administration Operations.

    • Detective/ Special Investigations Division, Parcel Interdiction
      • Apr 2003 - Dec 2007

      Narcotics K-9 Handler, Case Agent

    • Deputy Sheriff/ Lake Patrol Division
      • Oct 1998 - Mar 2003

      Squad 5, Apache Trail Resident Deputy, River Squad, Bartlett Squad, SCUBA Diver

    • Deputy Sheriff/ Training and District 1
      • Mar 1997 - Sep 1998

      Trainee and Patrol Deputy

  • Phoenix Raceway
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Law Enforcement and Security Event Commander
      • Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

      Commander of Law Enforcement and Security Personnel during NASCAR and Indy Car Events at Phoenix International Raceway.

    • Deputy Sheriff Supervisor (Lieutenant/Sergeant)
      • Mar 2012 - Dec 2015

      Supervised Deputy Sheriffs during events

  • Phoenix Raceway
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Patrol Deputy
      • Jul 1999 - Nov 2008

      Conducted traffic control and patrols during events. Conducted traffic control and patrols during events.

  • U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard
    • Armed Forces
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Military Police Instructor Sergeant- Sergeant First Class
      • Aug 2002 - Aug 2008

      Served as an Army Reserve Military Police Instructor Served as an Army Reserve Military Police Instructor

  • US Army
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • U.S. Army Military Police Officer
      • Sep 1989 - Mar 1997

      Served in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Served in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps

Education

  • American Military University
    Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science
    2020 - 2022
  • Northwestern University
    School of Police Staff and Command, Law Enforcement Command and Staff
    2021 - 2021
  • Rio Salado College
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
    1997 - 2010
  • United States Army Schools & Centers
    Basic Training/ Military Police Advanced Training
    1989 - 1990
  • Drug Enforcement Administration
    Drug Unit Commanders Course
    2009 -
  • United States Army Schools & Centers
    Basic Non-Commisioned Officers Course, Military and Strategic Leadership
    2003 -
  • United States Army Schools & Centers
    Primary Leadership Development Course, Military and Strategic Leadership
    1993 -

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