Kyle Kempke

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 1998 - Mar 2004

  Infantryman Squad Leader

  ●Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of an 11-man Infantry squad. Responsible for the health, welfare, training, and mentored for career advancement for 11 soldiersEarned designation as an Airborne parachutist, combat life saver, expert marksman, Squad Designated Marksman (SDM) instructor, Master Breach certified, CPR Instructor and EMT-B certified●Assisted with creating a Battalion level medical training program which met its stated goal of getting 40% of the Battalion certified as EMT-B’s●Certified as Emergency Medical Technician – Basic as well as American Heart Association certified CPR and First Aid Instructor. Instructed several hundred soldiers in CPR / First Aid so those soldiers could attend EMT-B training via Pierce College Show less

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  Washington State Department of Corrections

  Mar 2004 - Apr 2006

  Correctional Officer

  ●Maintained safety and security of the facility by monitoring inmate behavior, maintaining count of individuals within my zone of authority and performing safety and security inspections of the grounds and facilities.●Administered facility rules and promoted compliance by maintaining professional disposition when dealing with inmates and enforcing Washington State Administrative Codes (WAC’s)●Specialty assignment as a Security Threat Group Coordinator. Conducted investigations inside a prison involving gang members, documenting gang activity, collecting gang related intelligence and getting undocumented gang members certified Show less

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  Thurston County Sheriff's Office

  Apr 2006 - now

  Investigative Services Division (ISD) – General Detective• Serve as Certified Lead Investigator for Washington State, Region 3, Independent Investigation Team for officer involved use of force investigations, In-Custody deaths, and other high-profile investigations. Work with detectives and other agencies to provide relevant targeted training and resources in the field of officer involved shootings• Manage diverse caseload of crimes ranging from property homicides, robberies and sex offenses to property crimes • Conduct complicated, multijurisdictional investigations with little supervision using a variety of investigative methods to achieve convictions in court• Serve as Temporary Relief Supervisor over 9-person detective Division, including case management, mentoring, and allocation of resources for detective callouts• Mentor newer detectives and work with the administration to implement new investigations related policies and procedures for the department Show less ● Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor. Create and implement defensive tactics lessons plans to ensure deputies, detectives and supervisors of the Sheriff’s Office have the skills necessary to overcome physical resistance while using the lowest amount of force possible in any physical altercation●Developed a written guideline for writing use of force reports and ensured all levels of employees were trained in those standards●Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor through Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for Level 1, Level 2, Weapons Retention and Disarming, Ground Survival, Excited Delirium and Arrest Related Death, Taser Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) Instructor, and Vascular Neck Restraints Instructor. Show less Assigned to patrol with additional duties as FTO, DT Instructor, MSU, Mantracker Team, etc.●Efficiently conducted investigations under minimal supervision●Respond to emergency calls for service for incidents ranging from traffic collisions, civil issues, DUI, burglaries and other property crimes to robberies, homicides, and sex offenses●Recognized as Deputy of the Year for 2019●Multiple letters of commendation over the years for interactions with citizens, actions on calls-for-service and recognition for efforts with the Field training Officer (FTO) program●Lead FTO Coordinator for Patrol Division. Mentored and assisted agency FTO’s and assisted leadership with developing FTO procedures to increase agency’s ability to train personnel at a high level●Serve as Temporary Relief Supervisor for a patrol shift ranging from 7-14 deputies. Mentored deputies with legal, tactical, and procedural questions. Ensured compliance of all Washington State laws, department policies and procedures, safety considerations and ensured a high-quality output of reports through active supervision of personnel. Show less

  • Digital Forensic Examiner

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Major Crimes Detective

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Lead Defensive Tactics, Taser and Use-of-Force Instructor

    Apr 2011 - now

  • Deputy Sheriff

    Apr 2006 - now
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  Blue Blogs Network

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2021

  Freelance Writer

  Content creator and Blogger at Blue Blogs Network and www.soyouwannabeacop.com Wrote guest articles at numerous law enforcement web sites