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Formal Education |
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1966
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Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration
California State University at Long Beach, 1966
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Current Occupation |
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1988 - present
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Expert witness consultation, depositions and court testimony regarding case litigation issues involving law enforcement policy, procedures and practices for field operations and deployment tactics.
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1995 - present
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Partner - California Association of Tactical Trainers, LLC. This company is structured to provide law enforcement and public safety training through the California State POST certification program and on contract directly with various agencies. Currently engaged in presenting courses of instruction through various Criminal Justice Training Centers located in the Western United States.
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1972 - present
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Senior Instructor/Subject Matter expert in basic, advanced and instructor level training programs involving an extensive range of law enforcement tactical skills, firearms and field operation procedures.
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Areas of Expertise |
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- Aircraft Rescue Procedures
- Armored Vehicle & Robot Deployment Tactics
- Arrest & Control Procedures
- Breaching Tactics & Equipment
- Chemical Agents
- Command Post Operations
- Critical Incident Management
- Critical Threat-Active Shooter Response
- Defensive Tactics
- Distraction Devices
- Firearms
- Force Management Review
- Helicopter Operations
- Hostage Rescue Procedures
- Incident Command & Control Procedures
- Instructor Development
- Law Enforcement Training Procedures
- Less-Lethal & Impact Weapons
- Low-light/Night Operations
- Officer Involved Shootings
- Patrol Officer/Supervisor First Responder Procedures
- Patrol Vehicle Stop Procedures
- Patrol Officer Tactics
- Plain Clothes Officer Tactics
- Rappel Master/Movement to Contact Operations
- Rural Tactical Operation
- Ship & Oil Platform Recovery
- Sniper Team
- Sustainment Training Matrix.
- SWAT Team
- SWAT Team Leader
- SWAT Commander
- Threat Assessment Procedures
- Threat Perception & Reaction Time Behavior
in Critical Incidents
- Tactical Commander
- Use of Force
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Law Enforcement Experience |
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1972
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Sworn in as Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Los Angeles California. Transferred to FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia to attend New Agent Training. Completed agent training.
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1972
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Transferred to the FBI Oklahoma City. Assigned investigative responsibilities involving bank robbery, kidnapping, extortion, fugitives and terrorist groups. Participated in high risk arrest operations and provided tactical and weapons training to other agents assigned to major case squads.
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1973
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Transferred to FBI San Francisco, assigned investigative responsibilities involving bank robbery, kidnapping, extortion, fugitives, terrorist groups, public corruption, organized crime, police excessive force/civil rights violations, undercover operations and narcotics investigations.
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1973 - 1995
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Assigned to Special Operations Unit — Tactical Command/SWAT/Sniper and Negotiation Team
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1973 - 1995
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Assigned to Firearms and Tactical Training Unit on continuous part time/full time basis.
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1984 - 1995
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Member of FBI "Shooting Evaluation Team", which reviewed and evaluated agent involved shooting incidents with specific attention to performance standards, rules of engagement, tactics, weapon functioning, training procedures and compliance.
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1984 - 1992
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Assigned to Department of Defense as consultant/instructor to the United States Marine Corps’ Special Operations Training Group providing hostage rescue, sniper, breaching, aircraft assault, ship and oil platform recovery training.
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1995
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Retired from Federal Bureau of Investigation with 24 years of services.
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Law Enforcement Training |
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1972
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FBI Academy
Special Agent Training - Federal Criminal Code Violations, Investigative Procedures, Crime Scene Procedures, Report Writing, Firearms, Tactics, Arrest Procedures and Ethics.
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1973
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FBI Oklahoma
Surveillance Procedures
FBI Oklahoma
Undercover Operations
FBI Oklahoma
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
FBI Academy
Firearms Instructor
FBI Academy
SWAT Basic Training
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1974
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FBI Academy
Sniper Operations
FBI Academy
General Police Instructor
FBI Academy
Aircraft Hijacking Procedures
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Tactics and Weapon Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1975
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FBI Academy
Helicopter Operations Instructor
FBI Academy
Defensive Tactics Instructor
FBI Academy
Rappelling and Fast-Rope Instructor
FBI Academy
Kidnapping and Extortion Procedures
SF Police Dept.
Explosive and Mechanical Breaching
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1976
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US Marine Corps
Explosives and Booby Traps
FBI Academy
Advanced SWAT Training
US Secret Service
VIP Protection
US Navy
Tactical Dive Operations
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest Firearms Training
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1977
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FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1978
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FBI San Francisco
Chemical Agent Instructor
FBI Academy
High Risk Warrant Service Operations
FBI Academy
Critical Incident Management
DEA San Francisco
Drug Laboratory Raid Procedures
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1979
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NRA San Francisco
Firearms Instructor Course
FBI San Francisco
Tactical Dive Operations
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1980
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FBI Academy
Advanced Defensive Tactics Instructor
FBI Academy
Undercover Operations
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Helicopter Operations
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1981
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FBI Academy
Special Weapons Instructor Course
Las Vegas Police Dept.
Cold Weather Tactical Operations
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1982
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FBI Academy
SWAT Team Leader Training FBI Academy
POST San Francisco
Arrest and Control Techniques
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1983
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US Secret Service
VIP Protection
FBI San Francisco
Tactical Negotiation
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1984
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FBI Academy
SWAT Commander Course
FBI Academy
Advanced Team Leader Training
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1985
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FBI San Francisco
Stress Psychology and Performance
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1986
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FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1987
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FBI Academy
Supervisor Course
US Marine Corps
Close Quarter Battle Tactics
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1988
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FBI San Francisco
Pistol Transition Instructor Course
US Marine Corps
Helicopter Flight Operations
US Marine Corps
Tactical Climbing/Rappelling Course
US Marine Corps
Explosive Breacher Course
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
FBI HQ - WDC
Authorization Granted to Testify as Expert Witness
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1989
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FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
US Dept. of Energy
Nuclear Power Plant Operations
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1990
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FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
US Dept. of Energy
Nuclear Power Plant Operations
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1991
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FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1992
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FBI San Francisco
Chemical Agent Instructor Seminar
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1993
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US Marine Corps
Breaching Instructor-Explosives
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1994
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US Marine Corps
Advanced Breaching Course
FBI San Francisco
Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training
FBI San Francisco
In-Service Arrest and Firearms Training
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1995
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California POST
Defensive Tactics Instructor Seminar
California POST
Advanced Hostage Negotiations
Louisiana POST
Advanced Explosives Handling
Nevada POST
Firearms Instructor Seminar
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1996
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California POST
Tactical Operations Dispatcher
California POST
Tactical Rappel Master
California POST
Defensive Tactics Instructor Update
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1997
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California POST
Submachine Gun Instructor Update
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1998
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California POST
Explosive Breaching Course
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1999
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California POST
SWAT Team Arrest Procedure Seminar
TREXPO West
Less Lethal Instructor Seminar
TREXPO West
Weapon and Equipment Seminar
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2000
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TREXPO West
Automobile and Bus Clearing Seminar
TREXPO West
Contemporary Weapon and Equipment Seminar
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2001
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TREXPO West
Less Lethal Devices Seminar
TREXPO West
High Risk Operations Seminar
TREXPO West
Distraction Device Deployment Seminar
TREXPO West
Undercover Operations Tactical Support Procedures
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2002
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TREXPO West
Sniper Team Operations
TREXPO West
Defensive Tactics and Use of Force Seminar
CATO
Tactical Use of Chemical Agents Seminar
CATO
Tactical Rappelling Ascending/Descending Seminar
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2003
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CATO
Distraction Device Seminar
TREXPO West
Less Lethal Devices Seminar
TREXPO West
Patrol and Plain Clothes Officer Arrest Procedures Seminar
TREXPO West
Contemporary Weapons and Equipment Seminar
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2004
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TREXPO West
SWAT Team Leader Duties and Responsibilities Seminar
TREXPO West
SWAT Team Member Duties and Responsibilities Seminar
TREXPO West
Sniper Team Member Duties and Responsibilities Seminar
California POST
SWAT K-9 Course
CATO
SWAT Team Entry Tactics Seminar
CATO
Case Studies Seminar
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2005
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TREXPO West
Peak Performance Training for Extreme Encounters
TREXPO West
Seminar
TREXPO West
Tactical Use of Chemical Agents Seminar
TREXPO West
Tactical Bus Interdiction Seminar
TREXPO West
Arrest and Control Techniques Seminar
TREXPO West
Investigating Use of Force Incidents
California POST
Sniper Tactics, Technique and Technology Seminar
CATO
SWAT K-9 Course
CATO
Sniper Team Operations Seminar
California POST
Aircraft and Linear Target Intervention Seminar
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2006
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California POST
Armorer Course — Sniper Rifles
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2007
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California POST
Distraction Device Instructor Course
California POST
SWAT K-9 Course
California POST
Armorer Course — Sniper Rifles
California POST
Tactical Breaching Course
Def-Tec Corp.
Less Lethal Extended Range Impact Munitions Course
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2009
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CATO
Distraction Device Breaching Instructor Course
CATO
Command and Control Procedures for Critical Incidents
CATO
Case Studies Seminar
CATO
Liability Issues and Use of Force Seminar
CATO
Emergency Medical Intervention Procedures
CATO
Contemporary Weapons/Equipment/Armored Vehicles
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2010
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CATO
Case Studies Seminars
CATO
Liability Issues and Use of Force Seminar
California POST
Sniper Team Operations Seminar
CATO
SWAT/ K-9 Deployment Course
California POST
Special Weapons/Equipment/Armored Vehicle Seminar
California POST
Distraction Devise Breaching Instructor
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2011
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California POST
Distraction Devise Breaching Instructor
California POST
Less Lethal Extended Range Impact Munitions Course
California POST
SWAT/K-9 Deployment Course
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2013
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RLS Law Firm
Deadly Force Investigations/Technology Impact
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Instructor Certifications |
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1973 - 1995
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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1973 - 2012
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California POST
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1988 - 1990
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Nevada POST
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1978 - 1990
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California State Limited Teaching Credential for Law Enforcement courses
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1988 - 1994
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United States Marine Corps — Special Operations Training Group
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2002 - 2008
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California Association of Tactical Officers
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2007 - 2012
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Safariland Training Group
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Instructor Experience |
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1972 - 2012
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Directly involved as Senior Instructor in basic, advanced and instructor level training programs involving extensive range of tactical skills, firearms and field operations procedures.
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1978
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Developed and instructed the first FBI and POST certified 80-hour Defensive Tactics Instructor course. This course has been continuously taught since 1975. The material presented in this course now serves as the curriculum model for all FBI agents and instructors at the FBI Academy.
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1980
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Developed and presented the FBI 40-hour Tactical Commander/SWAT Commander course of instruction certified by POST. This course is specifically designed to train field supervisors and commanders in the protocol necessary to resolve high-risk incidents.
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1986
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Designed and presented the first formal SWAT team training program for the Drug Enforcement Administration. This program became the agencies tactical team training protocol and was formally instituted by the director of the DEA. This program included Basic Training followed by one year of Advanced Training.
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1988 - 1992
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Participated directly in the design and development of two major tactical and weapons training facilities at Mare Island Naval Station and Camp Pendleton Marine Base. These facilities have since been utilized for Law Enforcement and Military Special Operations Training.
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1988 -1994
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As Supervisor-Instructor, established the FBI Special Operations Training Group, which developed and presented training programs for military Special Operations forces. This force consisted of USMC special operation teams, helicopter units, intelligence section and command element. Training consisted of hostage rescue procedures, intelligence collection, helicopter flight operations, assault climbing/rappelling, breaching, aircraft, oil platform and ship recovery operations.
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1994
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Designed and presented the first formal Special Response Team Training program for the California Highway Patrol. This team has become the prototype unit for the Statewide Special Response Unit of the CHP.
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1994
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Developed and presented the first 48-hour POST certified SWAT Team Leader course. This course is currently presented in the State of California and is specifically designed to train team leaders.
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1995
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Developed and presented the official California State Parole Officer Defensive Tactics Instructor Course. The material presented in this 80-hour course now serves as the curriculum model for all California State Parole Defensive Tactic Instructors.
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1995
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Developed and presented the 40-hour POST certified Patrol Rifle Instructor course. This course is currently presented in the State of California and is specifically designed to train instructors in the operation, tactical employment and field deployment protocol for the AR-15/M-16 Rifle.
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1996
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Developed, selected and trained the first Haitian National Police SWAT team. This program was presented through the United States Department of State - Haiti Mission and the US Department of Justice - ICITAP. Involved recruiting, evaluation, equipping and training 200 officers for final selection to national team.
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1996
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Developed and presented the first 40-hour POST certified Tactical Dispatcher Course, which trains police dispatchers to support tactical units and SWAT commanders in field command posts. The material presented in this 40-hour course serves as the curriculum model for the State of California’s Tactical Dispatcher Training.
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1996
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Developed and presented the first 48 hour POST certified Tactical Rappel Master Instructor course involving procedures for anchor point rigging, all types of rappel procedures, lowering systems, hook and pole caving ladder procedures, team lefts, fast rope insertions, fixed and webbing ladder procedures, rescue procedures, equipment selection/inspection, operational obstacle clearing, policy and procedure guidelines.
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1998
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Developed and presented the first 80-hour POST certified Explosive Breaching course involving the use of explosives in specially configured charges for Law Enforcement. The material presented in this course now serves as the curriculum model for the Sate of California’s Explosive Breaching Course.
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2001
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Developed and presented the first 32-hour POST certified Active Shooter–First Responder Instructor course involving procedures for direct intervention tactics and operational protocol in critical threat situations.
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2004
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Developed and presented as the lead instructor, the first 80-hour POST Pilot Basic SWAT course for officers selected by their agency to be members of their SWAT team. The material presented in this course now serves as the curriculum model for the Sate of California’s Basic SWAT Course.
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2005
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Developed and presented as the lead instructor, the first 40-hour POST Pilot Tactical Commander course for officers selected by their agency to be commanders of critical incidents. The material presented in this course now serves as the curriculum model for the Sate of California’s Tactical Commander Course.
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2006
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Developed and presented the first 48-hour POST certified Tactical Breaching course involving manual, mechanical, cutting, thermal and shotgun techniques. The material presented in this course now serves as the curriculum model for California POST Tactical Breaching Course.
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2007
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Developed and presented the first 16 hour POST certified Distraction Device Instructor Course involving munitions configuration, explosive properties, safe handling procedures, reloading procedures, maintence procedures, hand, pole and command initiated deployment, tactical insertion procedures, storage requirements, transportation requirements, policy and procedures documentation.
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2010
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Developed and presented the first 16 hour POST certified Distraction Device Breaching Course involving the use of the detonation properties of distraction device flash powder reloads as the force to breach doors, wall, window and other obstacles.
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Tactical Command & SWAT Experience |
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1972 - 1995
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Directly involved in an extensive number of high-risk tactical operations with responsibility ranging from SWAT Team member, Team Leader to Team Commander and Tactical Commander.
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1972-1978
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Assigned as SWAT Team Member - duties include aircraft hijacking, hostage rescue, barricaded suspects, high risk warrant service, protective details, major event security and public safety protocol. Maintained requirement for tactical skills, firearms qualifications and physical fitness standards.
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1979-1983
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Assigned as SWAT Team Leader - duties involved the selection and training of new team members. Command and control of team to include planning and execution of various missions. Maintained performance standards, enforced training and operational protocol.
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1984 - 1988
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Assigned as SWAT Team Commander - duties involved command and control of three SWAT teams to included planning and execution of missions, selection and training of new members, equipment evaluation and procurement, liaison with other support units, discipline of team personnel, operational report writing and evaluations.
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1989-1995
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Assigned as Tactical Commander - Duties involved command and control of three SWAT teams, four sniper teams, containment team, communication section, hostage negotiation team and command post element. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all tactical actions as required by specific operations.
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1994
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Last operational incident as Tactical Commander involved the service of two separate high-risk narcotic trafficking warrants for suspected gang members.
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Military Training & Experience |
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1966 - 1967
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Received commission as United Sates Marine Corps officer. Attended Infantry Officer School - six months, Quantico, VA — Honor Roll graduate
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1968
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Assigned duties as Infantry Platoon leader
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1968 - 1969
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Participated in extensive infantry combat operations with the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam
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1969
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Returned to Camp Pendleton, CA.
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1970
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Completed active duty with rank of Captain. Received Honorable Discharge
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Military Training Relating to Law Enforcement Duties |
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1966 - 1970
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- Squad, platoon and company tactics for urban and jungle operations
- Information collection and processing of intelligence
- Weapon selection and tactical employment
- Rules of engagement
- Planning, supporting and briefing procedures for execution of tactical operations
- Casualty processing and evacuation
- Helicopter operations
- Assault Climbing and Rappelling
- Rigging and disarming of mines and improvised explosive devices
- Tactical use of explosives
- Stress psychology and performance in combat operations
- Chain of command operations
- Close combat self-defense
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Other Specialized Training/Certifications |
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1972 - 1984
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Martial Arts training and competition in Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do
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1960
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Los Angeles County and PADI Scuba Diver Certification. Experience in tactical dive operations involving evidence and victim searches.
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1998
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California State Explosive Blaster License. Certified to use explosives in tactical breaching applications for law enforcement.
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Professional Association Membership |
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1980 - 2009
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- National Tactical Officers Association
- International Society of Explosive Engineers
- California Association of Hostage Negotiators
- Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI
- FBI Agents Association
- FBI - US Marine Corps Association
- Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation
- National Rifle Association
- International Association of Chief of Police
- California Association of Tactical Officers
- International Wound Ballistics Association
- International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors
- California Association of Firearms Instructors
- American Sniper Association
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Awards & Commendations |
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1972 - 2012
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Recipient of more than 200 formal and written commendations from law enforcement, military and Governmental agencies as well as various civic and business groups for both operational and training events.
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