Qualifications Summary

Over 19 years of diverse progressive experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, Security Consultant, Firearms Trainer / Instructor, and Close Protection Specialist for corporations, organizations, and individuals. Extensive training in a wide variety of security, law enforcement, close protection and weapons craft disciplines. Combine sound technical abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to achieve objectives. Organized results-orientated professional with sound security evaluation and protocol / program implementation skills.


Experience

1999 Present: (Shelton, CT.)
President / Senior Consultant / Chief Instructor

Provide overall management and supervision of adjunct instructors and other personnel. Manage the daily administrative functions of the company, Design and implement basic to advanced specialized training programs for civilian, security, law enforcement and military personnel involving weapons and tactics, including firearms and defensive chemical agents. Provide training services and certification to those seeking to become firearms instructors. Provide services as a consultant for operations involving corporate officials and other personnel who require specialized security.

1990 2001: B.S.W.T.T.C. (Bridgeport, CT.)
Founder / Chief Instructor

Provide overall management and supervision of adjunct instructor personnel. Design and implement basic to advanced training programs for civilian, security, and law enforcement personnel involving weapons and tactics. Management of the retail and public shooting range aspect of the company.

1992 1996: L.H.A.M.P. / CT DEP (State of Connecticut)
Marine Police Officer / Watch Commander

Responsibilities included patrolling of waterways, enforcement of State of Connecticut boating laws, implementing of underwater search & recovery operations, training and supervision of other officers to insure compliance to outlined policies and procedures, initiating of investigations related to maritime violations and offenses.

Other Qualifications

2005 Published Author Welcome to the Real World, A dangerous place to be caught unprepared. Infinity Publishing
2004 Provided first authorized training in firearms safety to the CT Civil Air Patrol (Meriden Squadron) in 10 years.
2002 Feature Interview CT Post newspaper The use of pepper spray as an effective self-protection method
2001 Interviewed CT Post newspaper Pending legislation and Self-Defense (Front Page)
2001 Interviewed The Mike Buccannan Radio Show (WICC- Bridgeport, CT) Pending Legislation and Self-Defense
2001 Present: Provided services as security specialist for multiple corporate executives estates.
2000 Present: Appointed to the Connecticut State Police Firearms Advisory Council.
1998 Provided security services in a Motorcade Operation with RCB Security of Newport, NH.
1997 2001: Owner and manager of an indoor public shooting range.
1997 Provided high-risk security for corporate executives from NIPCO of Southern Indiana during labor dispute.
1991 Provided personal security for the owner of a controversial nightclub in New Haven, CT.
1991 Provided personal security for the owner of a restaurant located in New Haven, CT. within a high crime / Gang environment.
1992 Provided personal security to executives of CHR of New Haven, Connecticut during labor dispute.
1990 Present: Provided services as security specialist for corporate executives (Interstate).
1990 1992: Assisted in the apprehension of over 90+ felons with additional bail enforcement agents.
1990 Present: Provided State of Connecticut Corrections Officers with remedial firearms training.
1990 Present: Trained over 1800 civilian and 250 Law Enforcement / security personnel in advanced weapons and tactics.
1990 Present: Trained and certified over 4500 civilians for their State of Connecticut Pistol Permits.



1988 1989: Served as Chief Training Officer for the Ansonia Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
1986 1987 Shelton Police Auxiliary
Licenses / Certifications

NRA Training Counselor - (Allows for the certification of other instructors)
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Home Firearms Safety Instructor
NRA Personal Protection Instructor
State of Utah Authorized Firearms Instructor
State of New Hampshire Authorized Security Firearms Instructor
State of Connecticut Certified Emergency Medical Technician (Expired)
State of Connecticut Security Officers Firearms Permit
Pistol Permits from Connecticut, New Hampshire

Training / Certifications

Heckler & Koch International Training Division

Law Enforcement Pistol Instructor - 1994 & 1997 (Re-Cert)
Tactical Pistol 1994

DEF-TEC Academy

Less Than Lethal Instructor 1994
Chemical Munitions Instructor 1994
Distraction Devices Instructor 1994
Aerosol Projector Instructor 1994

N.A.U.I.

Master Open Water Scuba Diver 1993
Open Water II 1992
Open Water Rescue - 1992
Open Water I 1991

Other

NRA Training Counselor Development Course 2003
State of Connecticut Bail Enforcement Agents Course 2000
Lugo Lugo Venezuela Executive Protection Level I 1998
Lugo Lugo Venezuela Executive Protection Level II 1998
State of New Hampshire Security Officer Firearms Course 1998
State of Connecticut Marine Law Enforcement 16 Hours CEUs 1994
State of Connecticut Security Officers Firearms Course 1993
State of Connecticut Marine Law Enforcement Certification Course 1992
NRA Basic Pistol Competency Instructors Course 1990
NRA Home Firearms Safety Instructors Course 1990
NRA Personal Protection Instructors Course 1990
State of Connecticut Emergency Medical Technicians Course 1989
State of Connecticut State Police Auxiliary Academy 1987

Specialized Training

Philip Singleton Former British S.A.S. (Singleton International)

Tactical Room Clearing
MP-5 Sub-Machine Gun Operations
Linear Clearing
Bus Assaults







Alan Brosnan Former New Zealand S.A.S. (Tactical Explosives Entries School)

Explosive Breaching
Tactical Explosive Entries

Donnie Chatlen Midsouth Training Academy

Tactical deployment of the 12ga. Shotgun.

Prudent Investigations (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

Apprentice investigator with strong surveillance background.

Professional Associations / Affiliations

Member of The American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers
Member of The National Tactical Officers Association
Member of The Divers Alert Network

Miscellaneous

Very comfortable with speaking before large or small groups and in public venues.
Extensive knowledge of modern small arms with emphasis on handguns, to include function and behaviors.
Second Degree Red Belt Ty Kwon Do
Participant First Annual Tactical Conference and Competition Oneonta NY.
Commendation for Bravery for rescue of injured boater 1995 - L.H.A.M.P.
Computer literate in Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Word, etc.


References furnished upon request