David Steckman

As A Denver Deputy Sheriff I was assigned to manage and supervise pre-service and active service Deputies in training. I acted as A lead firearms instructor for Denver Sheriff pre-service recruits for approximately 25 years. The Denver Sheriff firearms program is a 100-hour program. It teaches the proper and safe handling of the recruits' duty handgun. While teaching on the firearms range I typically managed up to 15 recruits and 3 other assistant instructors. My last three years of service I acted as A Field Training Officer. This is intensive one-on-one training observing One to three new Officers as they perform day-to-day duties. My function is to ensure they are performing to the department rules, regulations, post orders and the law. My role also was to protect the constitutional and civil rights of the inmates in the Denver detention facilities. As a Deputy working in housing units I managed up to 100 inmates. The normal number of inmates that I managed was 64. I Was assigned to the Departments Emergency response Unit from 2004-2012. This unit performs transport and court functions for high risk and violent inmates. 2006-2008 I acted as a full-time Firearms instructor at the Denver Police Range. Instructing Denver Police Officers, Denver Sheriff Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, and Parole Officers. Throughout my career I worked Courts, Hospital, jails, intake, and transport.

• Enforced laws and maintained public safety in assigned areas.

Functioned as SHF satellite and EHF satellite technician, trained in micro miniature repair, and repaired precision approach radars to enhance mission effectiveness.

• Diagnosed and repaired electronic equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards to maintain operational readiness.
• Conducted routine maintenance on electronic systems and devices, contributing to system reliability and performance.