Donald’s Training & Certifications
Donald’s Education
Graduated with Honors – Fort Defiance High School – 2001
Graduated Magna Cum Laude – Blue Ridge Community College - 2003 Associate in Applied Science, Majoring in Administration of Justice
Graduated from the Police Academy – 2003
Graduated Cum Laude – Liberty University – 2015 · Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Graduated from the National Sheriff’s Institute - 2018
Training Since Elected Sheriff
Virginia Sheriff’s Institute Spring Conference:
April 27th - 29th, 2019
April 25th - 27th 2018
April 19th- 21st, 2019
Lawful Employment Practices:
November 15th, 2018
May 31st, 2016
SWAT Legal Updates:
June 28th, 2016
Camp Dawson (Active Shooter Debriefs With FBI Agents From Across The US):
August 22nd, 2016
Executive Leaders Retreat:
September 5th - 7th, 2017
September 6th - 8th, 2016
Virginia Sheriff’s Association Conference:
September 11th - 13th, 2018
September 12th - 14th, 2017
September 11th - 13th, 2016
Cop Shot - The Aftermath
November 2nd, 2016
LAP - Train The Trainer:
June 19th - 20th, 2017
VCIN Recertification:
June 30th, 2017
Command & Control Management:
March 12th - 13th, 2018
School & Campus Safety:
May 3rd, 2018
Virginia Sheriff’s Institute Executive Management Training:
October 23rd - 24th, 2018
K-9 Oversight and Management:
December 10th - 11th, 2018
CPR:
January 7th, 2019
Previous Training
Budgeting (prepares SWAT budget for Sheriff and helped with budgeting for farm management)
State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program
Certified in First Aid and CPR
Law Enforcement and Military Armorer Training
Colt Armorer
Glock Armorer
Gang Conference
Search and Rescue First Responder
Tracking Applications for Law Enforcement
E.A.G. Tactical Training (Rifle School)
Police Canine Tactical Operations
National Tactical Officers Association Breacher's Symposium
Tactical Team Leader
Explosive Entry Course
Explosive Handlers Course
Specialty Impact Munitions and Chemical Munitions
Armorers Course
Basic S.W.A.T. Course
Advanced S.W.A.T. Course
FEMA Training
L.E.A.D. Consultants High-Risk Warrant Service and Barricaded Gunmen
Law Enforcement Officer Certification
Cultural Diversity Leadership in Augusta County SWAT team
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice