Mike Danner
Deputy Sheriff, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, AZ

Deputy Mike Danner works for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Arizona. He has 22 years of law enforcement experience. Throughout his career, Deputy Danner has been involved in numerous disaster responses including responding to hurricanes Katrina and Rita; the Rodeo/Chediski Fires; the Cave Creek/Carefree Fires; and the Lewis Prison Hostage Standoff. His experience extends to serving as a Terrorism Liaison Officer for the Counter Terrorism Unit, where he is charged with the responsibility to protect citizens and critical infrastructures by enhancing intelligence and domestic preparedness operations. His commitment to ensuring the safety of law enforcement personnel has led to his work as a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team. Deputy Danner utilizes his skills in stress management to further support his work as a negotiator. His experience also includes being one of the first officer’s assigned to the Chain Gang and one of the officers to open the Tent City. In addition, Deputy Danner is a strong advocate for building partnerships and training between law enforcement and individuals with disabilities and mental health needs. In collaboration with colleague, he developed an innovative security model addressing the unique security and safety needs of vulnerable populations during a disaster. Deputy Danner has been invited to train others in utilization of the components of this model, including presenting at the National Hurricane Conference. As an Honor Guard member, Deputy Danner has had the opportunity to present the colors twice for the President of the United States.