Pultz, Jonathan DJonathan Pultz is a 27-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department. He currently serves as an element leader on the SWAT team. He has been a SWAT officer for 16 years and a team leader for 6 years. Officer Pultz is a Crisis Negotiator, Explosive Breacher, and Tactical Waterborne Team Member. He holds a master's degree in Dispute Resolution and has authored a book on crisis negotiation. Officer Pultz has also been awarded the LAPD's Medal of Valor.