Dodge, Justin
Justin Dodge is a 25+ year veteran of the Denver Police Department (DPD). In June 2023, Justin suffered a catastrophic injury during the Denver Nuggets championship parade. His left leg was pinned under an 80,000-pound fire truck, which ultimately resulted in his leg being amputated below the knee. Despite this life-changing injury, Justin has returned stronger than ever, returning to operational duty with DPD and starting his business. Justin has a passion for motivating and teaching. He sees himself as average, but with hard work, discipline, and perseverance, Justin has become an exception. As an accomplished public speaker, Justin provides motivational speaking, resiliency and leadership consulting, and CQB/tactical training courses. Justin has worked in many roles at DPD but is currently a sergeant and team leader for the METRO SWAT Unit, where he has been assigned for almost two decades. He has been involved in many high-profile tactical responses during his career in METRO. He actively engages in state tactical committees that advance and prepare local teams for high-risk responses. He is also the tactical liaison for Colorado State Patrol's newly formed tactical squad. Justin originally hails from Minnesota, where he grew up in a law enforcement family. His father was a US Marshal and was an inspiration for pursuing a career in law enforcement. Justin played goalie in the United States Hockey League (USHL). After completing a bachelor's degree at Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, in Law Enforcement, he moved to Denver to join the Denver Police Department. Justin is a 2nd Degree black belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and owned a successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym. Justin lives in Parker, CO, with his family. You can follow Justin and his incredible story on Instagram @heavy_victory_ or LinkedIn: Justin Dodge