Cody Conwell
Shipshewana
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with experience in patrol operations, K9 detection, supervision, and dignitary protection. Proven ability to operate in high-profile security environments, apply de-escalation techniques, and maintain public safety through disciplined, detail-oriented police work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K9 Officer
University of Notre Dame Police Department
01.2023 - Current
- K9 handler certified in Vapor Wake detection (Level 1 & 2)
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained
- Intoxilyzer certified; SFST Instructor
- Conducts explosive-detection sweeps and proactive patrols in high-traffic campus environments
- Selected for dignitary protection assignments for high-level officials and public figures, including:
- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett M. Kavanaugh
- General Bryan P. Fenton
- Admiral Grady
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe
- Former South Bend Mayor & U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
- UK House of Lords member Arlene Foster
- Author Nick Adams
- University of Notre Dame President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.
Security Shift Supervisor
Goshen Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised staff, enforced policies, and resolved safety and security issues
- Prepared shift reports and trained employees
Patrol Officer
Bristol Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Patrolled assigned areas, responded to calls for service, and conducted criminal investigations
- Prepared detailed incident reports and collected evidence and witness statements
Deputy Sheriff
Noble County Sheriff’s Office
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed road patrol, jail operations, and civil process service
- Investigated crimes and supported criminal prosecutions
- Awarded Life Saving Award (2019)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health & Exercise Science
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, IN05-2018
High School Diploma -
Churubusco High School
06-2014
Skills
- Dignitary & Executive Protection
- K9 Handling & Detection Operations
- De-escalation & Crisis Response
- Criminal Investigation & Report Writing
- Patrol Operations & Public Safety
- Team Leadership & Communication
Certification
- K9 Vapor Wake Certified – Level 1 & 2
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Instructor
- Certified Breath Test Operator (Indiana State Dept. of Toxicology)
- CPR Certified
ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Life Saving Award – Noble County Sheriff’s Office (2019)
Timeline
K9 Officer
University of Notre Dame Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Security Shift Supervisor
Goshen Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Patrol Officer
Bristol Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2021
Deputy Sheriff
Noble County Sheriff’s Office
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health & Exercise Science
University of Saint Francis
High School Diploma -
Churubusco High School