NATHAN HAWKINS

Accomplished law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Boulder Police Department, specializing in crime investigation, community engagement, and conflict resolution. Proven leadership capabilities developed through service in the U.S. Army, where I successfully fostered teamwork, implemented safety procedures, and managed high-pressure operations. Adept at assessing risks and making critical decisions under stress, with a strong focus on minimizing the use of force, while maximizing positive outcomes.

Skilled in a wide range of law enforcement techniques, including evidence collection, crime scene management, and investigative procedures. Proficient in conducting thorough interviews, writing detailed reports, and testifying in court. Experienced in de-escalating volatile situations, using both verbal and physical intervention, when necessary, while maintaining a commitment to minimizing the use of force. Trained in defensive tactics, crisis negotiation, and active shooter response, ensuring readiness in high-risk scenarios. Strong knowledge of legal protocols, criminal law, and constitutional rights, with a focus on ensuring fair and just treatment for all individuals involved. Able to assess and manage risks quickly and effectively, while prioritizing community safety, and maintaining the integrity of investigations. Demonstrates excellent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Military veteran with a secret security clearance, possessing a broad skill set that includes project management, logistics, and operations management, both domestically and globally. Capable of working across multiple levels of management and with diverse cultural audiences to achieve shared goals. Highly effective in delivering creative solutions to operational challenges while maintaining high levels of efficiency and accuracy. Dedicated to continuous learning, operational excellence, and enhancing public safety through teamwork and innovative problem-solving.

Awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

Awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Awarded the Combat Action Badge

Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal

Awarded the Army Service Ribbon

Awarded the Army Commendation Medal with 'Combat' device.

Awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Citation

Awarded the Police Chief’s Commendation Medal

Combat Life Saver - Certified in an annual course to perform the aid on a casualty under combat conditions in the absence of a medical professional.

SUAS Operator - Small Unmanned Aircraft System, Certified in operating small and medium range drones for combat surveillance. SUAS provides the battalion-and-below ground-maneuver elements with an organic, on-demand asset to develop situational awareness, enhance force protection and secure routes, points and areas. The system provides the small unit commander a responsive tactical Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition capability through real-time, full-motion video and sensor data via the hand controller.

Field Sanitation Team - The field sanitation team (FST) is responsible for those preventive medicine measures (PMM) that affect units as a whole or are beyond the resources of the individual soldier. This is a most important responsibility because unit effectiveness is greatly dependent upon the health of its soldiers.

Advanced Human Trafficking Investigations - Experienced in survivor-centered approaches, forensic interviewing techniques, digital exploitation investigations, online intelligence gathering, covert operations with ethical considerations, strategies for addressing mental health and trauma, advanced digital investigations, and the application of innovative law enforcement technologies.