Chief's Vitae

Instructor Certifications
GA POST General Instructor
GA POST Firearms Instructor
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Personal Protection In The Home Instructor

Professional Certifications
GA POST Basic Law Enforcement Certification
GA POST Management Certification

Instructor and Train the Trainer Level Courses Attended
Instructor Training: GPSTC (80 hours)
Firearms Instructor: GPSTC (80 hours)
Shotgun Instructor: GPSTC (40 hours)
Managing Civil Action in Threat Incidents: Center for Domestic Preparedness (40 hours)
Active Shooter Instructor: Team One Network (24 hours)

Firearms Training and Tactics Courses Attended
Semi-Auto Pistol Level I: GPSTC (32 hours)
Semi-Auto Pistol Level II: GPSTC (32 hours)
Semi-Auto Pistol Level III (Advanced Certificate): GPSTC (32 hours)
Police Tactical Rifle: GPSTC (40 hours)

Armorer Certifications
Glock
M1911/1911A1: U.S. Training Center
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistol (expired)

Education
Master of Public Administration: The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with History Minor: Valdosta State University
Associate of Science in General Studies: Georgia Military College
Basic Law Enforcement Training: Northeast Georgia Police Academy (now GPSTC-Athens)

Professional Association Memberships
National Sheriff’s Association
Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors
National Tactical Officers Association (Team Membership)

Experience Summary
Peace officer since January of 1999 serving as a patrol officer, field training officer, detective, supervisor, and command staff having been sworn at the local, state, and federal levels. Over 2200 hours of total POST credit training hours. College level adjunct instructor.

*Acronyms
GA POST= Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
GPSTC= Georgia Public Safety Training Center
NRA= National Rifle Association