Richard Kreutzer

Background

About Richard Kreutzer

Professional Profile — B.A. graduate with a record of success in juvenile and adult law enforcement, patrol, supervision and management. Resourceful problem-solver with the capacity to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and environments. Possessing a strong aptitude to effectively apply field experience to challenges, in order to achieve desired goals, coupled with the ability to successfully maintain and control tense and stressful environments. ∙ Management — Solid background in guiding and overseeing peace officers and facility operations specific to the control of criminal offenders. Hands-on managing style, with highly developed counseling and interview skills. Equally strong in mediating turbulent or tenuous situations and facilitating mutually beneficial conclusions. ∙ Training — Proven ability to coach and direct others. Broad knowledge of correctional disciplines, including juvenile counsel and supervision, educational programming, staff direction and criminal investigation. Graduate of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training - Basic Intensive Academy and Recertification Courses, California Standards and Training for Corrections - Supervisory Core Course and recipient of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training – Advanced Certificate and the Institute of Criminal Investigations (ICI) Homicide Investigator certificate. ∙ Field Experience — Decisive, prevention-focused, leader with experience making split second decisions and developing effective strategies under routine and demanding environments. Over ten years' experience working directly with adult and juvenile offenders in all capacities of law enforcement from field services to detention and trial testimony. ∙ Communication — Persuasive communicator with well-developed counseling, mediation and presentation skills. Able to develop productive relationships with wards, colleagues, other agency representatives and staff at all levels.