25+ year veteran of the Denver Police Department and CEO of Heavy Victory, LLC, Justin Dodge has built a career defined by discipline, service, and an unshakeable refusal to quit.

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, ultimately resulting in an amputation below the knee. Despite this life-changing injury, Justin came back stronger than ever, returning to operational duty with DPD and launching his speaking and consulting business.

Justin has a passion for motivating and teaching. He sees in people what they may not recognize in themselves. He describes himself as average — but through hard work, discipline, and perseverance, Justin has become an exception.

Currently a sergeant and team leader for the METRO SWAT Unit — Denver's premier tier one tactical team — Justin has been assigned there for nearly two decades. He has been involved in many high-profile tactical responses and is actively engaged in state tactical committees that advance and prepare local teams for high-risk responses. He also serves as the tactical liaison for Colorado State Patrol's newly formed Special Operations and Response (SOAR) team.

Originally from Minnesota, Justin grew up in a law enforcement family — his father was a U.S. Marshal. He played goalie in the United States Hockey League (USHL), earned a bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement from Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, and moved to Denver to join DPD. He is a 2nd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and former owner of a successful BJJ gym. Justin lives in Parker, Colorado with his family.