Cody Axton
Hawesville
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional skilled in de-escalation techniques and incident response. Committed to maintaining integrity and building community relationships to ensure safety and trust within the jurisdiction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff/K-9 Handler
Hancock County Sheriff Department
Hawesville, KY
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses effectively.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate public safety initiatives.
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs to foster positive relationships with residents.
- Managed emergency response situations, ensuring effective communication among all involved parties.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents, arrests, and investigations in compliance with legal standards.
- Prepared and processed detailed reports for review.
- Initiated grant applications for departmental funding, securing resources for training and equipment upgrades.
- Provided support for victims of crime through timely response, empathetic communication, and collaborative efforts with social service providers.
- Experienced Deputy Sheriff and K-9 Handler with specialized training in narcotics detection, article searches, and tracking operations. Proven ability to deploy K-9 resources in support of criminal investigations, suspect apprehensions, and evidence recovery while maintaining high standards of public safety, report writing, and law enforcement professionalism.
Chief of Police
City Of Hawesville
Hawesville, KY
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Led emergency response planning, enhancing preparedness for critical incidents.
- Directed departmental operations to enhance community safety and trust.
- Improved community safety by implementing proactive policing strategies and fostering strong relationships with local organizations.
- Introduced innovative traffic enforcement strategies that reduced motor vehicle accidents thereby enhancing road safety for all users in the jurisdiction.
Court Security Officer
Warren County Sheriff's Department
Bowling Green, KY
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored court proceedings to ensure safety and security of all participants.
- Conducted thorough screenings of individuals and belongings entering the courthouse.
- Responded swiftly to security incidents, maintaining order during critical situations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to coordinate responses to emergencies effectively.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2023
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Emergency response
- Physical fitness
- Traffic enforcement
- Crime investigation
- Court proceedings
- Police K-9 Handling and Deployment
- Narcotics Detection Operations
- K-9 Tracking and Trailing
- Article and Evidence Searches
Certification
- Certified K-9 Handler, K-9 Working Dog - May 2025
- Certified P.O.P.S (Peace Officer Professional Standards), Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice - November 2023
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff/K-9 Handler
Hancock County Sheriff Department
04.2024 - Current
Chief of Police
City Of Hawesville
01.2023 - 03.2024
Court Security Officer
Warren County Sheriff's Department
08.2022 - 01.2023
No Degree - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University