24 Years
Experience across corrections, patrol, investigations, supervision, and crisis response.
At a Glance
The Essentials
Patrol Sergeant
Leadership role involving training, scheduling support, and day-to-day operational oversight at Dayton PD.
TBI Compliance
Reporting Agency Coordinator for TBI crime data compliance and report database management.
Career Timeline
Built From the Ground Up
A steady, earned progression through every level of law enforcement.
Reserve Service — Building Foundations
While attending college, Josh volunteered as a Reserve Deputy with the Rhea County Sheriff's Office and as a Reserve Police Officer with the Spring City Police Department, gaining early experience in patrol operations and corrections.
January 2004 — Rhea County Sheriff's Office
Began full-time service as a Corrections Deputy, later promoted to Patrol Deputy and attended the Police Academy. Gained firsthand knowledge of jail operations, patrol response, and county-wide enforcement.
August 2006 — Dayton Police Department
Joined Dayton PD, serving in patrol roles before advancing into supervision. Also served as a School Resource Officer at Bryan College, building experience in school safety and community-based policing.
Today — Patrol Sergeant, Dayton PD
Oversees patrol operations, trains new officers, assists with scheduling and planning, and serves as the Reporting Agency Coordinator for TBI crime data compliance while managing departmental report systems.
Field Experience
Real-World Case Work
Experience in the cases that most directly affect families, neighborhoods, and public safety.
Everyday Calls
Traffic stops, crashes (including fatal and hit-and-run), thefts, burglaries, vandalism, scams, fraud, and routine community complaints.
Serious Crime
Domestic violence, assaults, robbery investigations, sexual assault cases, homicide investigations, crisis situations, and victim support.
Interagency Work
Joint investigations and coordination with state and federal partners, including complex cases involving exploitation and trafficking.
Crisis Response
Crisis & Mental Health
Safer outcomes depend on preparation, training, and partnerships — especially when mental health is involved.
CIT Certified
Certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer, trained to respond to mental health-related calls with safety and care.
Community Partnerships
Established working relationships with local and regional mental health providers, including Rhea Mental Health and Volunteer Behavioral Health.
De-escalation Focus
Prioritizes communication, lawful decision-making, and de-escalation when appropriate to reduce harm and improve outcomes.
Training
Professional Development
Continuous training across leadership, investigations, and officer safety.
Leadership & Supervision
Management and administration training, leadership development, and policy-focused coursework.
Investigations
Interviewing and interrogation, intelligence gathering, internet crimes training, and case-building instruction.
Tactics & Safety
Defensive tactics, patrol stop tactics, DUI detection and SFST, defensive driving, and ongoing weapons training.
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