The Patrol Bureau is responsible for the orderly, smooth and efficient operation of the two regions and all field and patrol law enforcement functions in Pinal County.
Capitan Shane Blakeman is tasked with leading the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Regional SWAT Team. Captain Blakeman was hired by Sheriff Babeu as an at-will Captain and has been an integral part of the Sheriff’s Office phased reorganization plan.
The experience and professionalism Captain Blakeman possesses as well as his knowledge of and involvement in the Pinal County Community has provided the Sheriff’s Office with a valuable resource.
Captain Blakeman retired from the Eloy Police Department on April 24, 2009 as Captain of the Support Services Division.
During his 27 year law enforcement career, he held various positions both within the Eloy Police Department as well as being a representative/liaison for the department with various community organizations. While with the Eloy Police Department, Captain Blakeman spent 18 years as a member of the Patrol Division. He spent two years serving the residents of the City of Eloy as a Patrolman and then 16 years as a Patrol Sergeant. Following his patrol assignment he was transferred to the investigations division as a Sergeant where he spent two years serving his community. In 2001, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he was assigned to the Support Services Division and in 2006 he was promoted to Captain of the same division. As the Support Services Captain he acted as the Public Information Officer, the department Training Coordinator, and supervised the Professional Standards Unit, Facilities Management, Community Services, Records Division, Communications and Transportation. He was also tasked with managing grants, animal control and fleet services.
Captain Blakeman is no stranger to the Sheriff’s Office as he served as a SWAT Operator and Team Leader for more than 20 years.
Captain Blakeman has numerous advanced certifications. He is a certified trainer in Physical Fitness, Firearms, Patrol Rifle, Scoped Rifle, Chemical Weapons and Emergency Response Driving. He has been a driving force through his mentoring and teaching of peace officers from across the state. Blakeman currently serves as a member of the AZ POST Subject Matter Expert Committee for Emergency Response Driving and is an instructor at Central Arizona Regional Law Officers Training Academy, where he teaches Physical Fitness and Stress Management. Captain Blakeman is also a lead instructor for the AZ POST Driving Instructor Training School and instructs Emergency Vehicle Operations at the Northern Arizona University National Park Ranger Academy.
Captain Blakeman is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and of the International Chief’s of Police Leadership in Police Organizations Academy.