National Training Director

• Jul 2021 - Present

I have joined the Con10gency team to share the C.A.L.M. Approach, comprehensive verbal and physical de-escalation with police officers across our country. The CALM approach is a comprehensive program designed to provide law enforcement with a practical skillset they can exercise when dealing with open, empty-handed force encounters; skills that encompass proper communication strategies, sound decision-making, and lifesaving medical considerations. I have joined the Con10gency team to share the C.A.L.M. Approach, comprehensive verbal and physical de-escalation with police officers across our country. The CALM approach is a comprehensive program designed to provide law enforcement with a practical skillset they can exercise when dealing with open, empty-handed force encounters; skills that encompass proper communication strategies, sound decision-making, and lifesaving medical considerations.

Emotional Survival Instructor

• Jan 1998 - Present

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Senior Public Safety Policy Advisor

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

Safety Officer, Risk and Emergency Management

• Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

As Safety and Risk Officer I oversaw emergency preparedness and response program and risk management/safety program, including Safety Committee and safety training. I was responsible for researching, developing, and managing the implementing the Emergency Response Plan, the Continuity of Operations Plan and the Safety & Loss Prevention Plan. Additionally I was responsible for representing the bureau at citywide and regional emergency management and loss prevention meetings and exercises; contacting management with recommendations for programs, activities and other appropriate actions; tracking activities and losses; providing education.

Retired Commander of Police

• Apr 1990 - Jan 2018

Over 27 years I served in a variety of different roles. I worked patrol, was a full-time trainer, served on the tactical team, was a patrol supervisor, was a detective, and was elected three terms to association president. After 8 years of serving in the association, I was promoted to lieutenant serving in the Training Division, Public Information Office, Drugs and Vice Division, and Forensic Evidence Division. I was promoted to Captain of Police and assigned to East Precinct where I ran day-to-day operations and served as 2nd in command of a precinct. I was then promoted to Commander of Police and served in an executive leadership role as Precinct Commander. After 30 total years of police service, I briefly retired.