David Songer, M.S.C.J. Police Practices & Firearms Expert

Professional Experience

Provide technical investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony toward the resolution of commercial and personal injury litigation and failure analysis related to police practices, firearms, and premises security incidents. Police Practices and procedures expertise includes the duties and responsibilities of patrol officers, investigators, supervisors, managers, non-sworn members of departments, and municipalities including:

Police Practices

• Pursuit driving
• Traffic collision investigation and reconstruction
• DUI / Drug Recognition Expert
• Incident Command System
• Traffic management and traffic control at accident scenes
• Criminal investigations
• Crisis Intervention/De-escalation
• Field Training Officers (FTO) program
• Supervision of police personnel (uniformed / civilian)
• Management of police personnel (uniformed / civilian)
• Emergency vehicle operations
• Dignitary protection / Presidential protection detail
• Vehicle escorts and processions
• Emergency roadway closure procedures
• Workplace violence Prevention
• Emergency Action Plans
• Care, treatment and transportation of prisoners
• In-Custody prisoner injury / death
• Complaint investigations
• Internal investigations
• Policy and procedure development
• Applicant background investigations
• Securing crime and accident scenes
• Critical incident planning and training
• Special event planning
• Mutual Aid
• Undercover operations
• Emergency Medical Technician I

Use of Force

• Handcuffing and restraint devices
• Arrest and control tactics and application
• Defensive tactics
• De-escalation tactics
• Deadly force
• Force Option Training Simulator
• Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) investigations
• In-custody injuries and fatalities
• Handgun armorer
• Less than Lethal Options:
  • Bean bag shotgun
  • Taser
  • Baton (PR-24) / ASP
  • Oleoresin Capsicum
  • 40mm foam baton round
  • Stinger ball munitions
  • 37mm indirect munitions
• Type 1 Mobile Field Force / Special Response Teams

Firearms Handling and Instruction (pistol, rifle, shotgun)

• Range certifications / training
• Weapon retention training
• Weapon loading, unloading, clearing and malfunction training
• Weapon system transition training
• Departmental firearms inspection
• Pistol armorer
• Civilian Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW)
• Instructed and certified Ventura County (CA) Deputy District Attorneys (DDAs) obtain their CCW permits
• Instructed and certified honorably retired law enforcement personnel in maintaining their conceal carry status pursuant to HR 218, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA)
• Oversight of firearms range

Active Shooter / Active Attack

• Certified Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Instructor (ALERRT)
• Provided instruction to government agencies, private business, schools, churches and non-profits
• Developing emergency action plans, incident action plans, and security / medical teams
• Conducted site vulnerability assessments in government buildings, businesses, schools, churches and non-profit organizations
• Initial member of the Incidents of Mass Violence Response Group (IMVP), a CA POST certified, multi-disciplinary collective of law enforcement, fire, EMS, medical, and communication experts; have conducted trainings for dozens of public and private stakeholders throughout CA

Premises Security
Premises security expertise related to areas of event safety and security; identification and mitigation of physical hazards; crime foreseeability; active shooter / active attack training and response; threat, risk and vulnerability assessment; active and passive security measures; access control; security personnel; use of force; background screening; critical incident response and training; emergency planning and operations at sites including:

• Retail facilities and shopping malls
• Restaurants, clubs and bars
• Parking lots and garages
• Theme park venues
• Hotel, motel and convention center facilities
• Commercial and office buildings
• Outdoor/indoor events and public gatherings
• Government buildings
• Mass transit facilities
• Crowd management and crowd control
• Workplace violence
• Public and private schools
• College campuses
• Childcare facilities
• Houses of Worship

Corporation formed with the commitment to give our clients unparalleled public safety-oriented customer service through training, consultation and certification via proven subject matter experts. CAC provides lectures and training in the areas of Active Attack / Active Shooter, site vulnerability studies, threat assessment, Incident Action Plans (IAPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), firearms training, Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) certification, First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification and Financial Wellness. Conducts site survey assessment walk-throughs with facility manager(s) and prepares corresponding reports of findings and recommendations.

Assigned to the Major Fraud Unit / Government Fraud Unit; ancillary duties as primary trainer / instructor in the Bureau’s Firearm, Arrest and Control, Use of Force Programs.

• In-depth criminal investigations involving welfare fraud, workers compensation, real estate fraud, money laundering / commingling investigations, money mule schemes and transnational criminal organizations engaged in skimming / shimming operations at point of sale (POS) terminals.
• Co-Developed Inaugural CA POST Certified Arrest and Control Course for Bureau
• Authored Bureau’s new Glock 45 pistol transition course of fire, primary pistol instructor during transition
• Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Instructor for District Attorney (DA) and Deputy District Attorneys (DDAs)
• Glock Handgun Armorer Certified
• Primary Arrest and Control Instructor (Akido based Koga System)
• Bureau Pistol Mounted Optic (PMO) Instructor
• Primary firearms instructor (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
• Primary use of force instructors (Defensive Tactics / Force Option Simulator)
• Former Special Response Team (SRT) Member
• Use of Force, Force Option Simulator Trainers
• Development of monthly range certifications / courses of fire
• Provided Active Shooter / Active Attack presentation to the Ventura County Grand Jury (2022/2023)
• Member of CA POST Certified Incidents of Mass Violence Response Group (IMVR), multi-disciplinary cadre providing multi-day training in Active Attack response
• Received certified trainings through the National White Collar Crime Center (NWC3)
• Received formal federal fraud investigation training through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
• Received 40-hour shotgun instructor training through the FBI at the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office
• Bureau’s liaison for the Ventura County Active Shooter planning cadre
• Conducted surveillances
• Authored search warrants / arrest warrants

• Executive Officer of station responsible for managing seven (7) sergeants, 65 officers and 18 civilian employees (dispatch, clerical, maintenance)
• Rotated to Field Operations Manager responsible for all patrol shift personnel along with day-to-day patrol related activities
• Rotated to Administrative Manager responsible for uniformed office assigned personnel, communications center, clerical and maintenance employees
• Responsible for Community Oriented Policing (COPs) program
• Performed fiscal management duties
• Coordinated internal investigations (Officers, civilian employees)
• Authored internal investigations (Sergeants)
• Responsible for the revision and station’s Incident Action Plan (IAP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• State-wide department trainer in civil disturbance / mobile field force
• Department’s Division trainer in civil disturbance / mobile field force (MFF), deployed throughout CA and US during civil disturbance or potential events.
• Selected Division Manager of CHP Division range officer cadre responsible for officer pistol transition training in five counties along Central Coast. Provided Active Attack / Active Shooter training statewide for law enforcement.
• Signed and approved budget items, office correspondence and reports, both criminal and administrative
• Use of force review
• Smith & Wesson handgun armorer (M&P Shield)
• Designated Acting Commander of station on several occasions
• Acting Commander during 2017 Thomas Fire wildfire (county wide relocation / evacuation – largest wildfire in CA history at the time)
• Manager in charge of firearms qualification, TASER, use of force, less than lethal shotgun and munitions.
• Oversaw Department and Area appointed Audits and Inspections

• Executive Officer of station responsible for managing ten (10) sergeants, 80 officers and 12 civilian employees
• Rotated to Field Operations Manager responsible for all patrol shift personnel along with day-to-day patrol related activities
• Rotated to Administrative Manager responsible for uniformed office assigned personnel, clerical and maintenance employees
• Responsible for Community Oriented Policing (COPs) program
• Performed fiscal management duties
• Crisis Intervention Training Instructor
• Coordinated internal investigations (Officers, civilian employees)
• Authored internal investigations (Sergeants)
• Responsible for the revision and station’s Incident Action Plan (IAP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Southern Division (LA County) Officer-Involved-Shooting Investigation Team (OISIT) Manager
• State-wide Department trainer in special response team / mobile field force
• On-scene manager during 2014 Santa Monica College Active Shooter Incident
• On-scene manager during 2014 Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport active shooter incident
• Department’s Division trainer in special response teams / mobile field force (MFF), deployed throughout LA County during civil disturbance or potential events.
• Co-Authored Department’s new Mass Arrest Report (CHP 216MA)
• Provided new Special Response Teams policy (vehicles), Highway Patrol Manual (HPM 70.4).
• Reviewed and prepared reports and correspondence
• Signed and approved budget items, office correspondence and reports, both criminal and administrative
• Use of force review
• Designated Acting Commander of station on several occasions
• Manager in charge of firearms qualification, TASER, use of force, less than lethal shotgun and munitions.
• Oversaw Department and area appointed audits and inspections
• Oversaw area’s Occupational Safety (OSHA) Meeting

• Executive Officer of station responsible for managing 10 sergeants, 132 officers and 12 civilian employees
• Rotated to Field Operations Manager responsible for all patrol shift personnel along with day-to-day patrol related activities
• Rotated to Administrative Manager responsible for uniformed office assigned personnel, clerical and maintenance employees
• Responsible for Community Oriented Policing (COPs) program
• Performed fiscal management duties
• Crisis Intervention Training Instructor
• Coordinated internal investigations (Officers, civilian employees)
• Authored internal investigations (Sergeants)
• Responsible for the revision and station’s Incident Action Plan (IAP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Southern Division (LA County) Officer-Involved-Shooting Investigation Team (OISIT) Manager
• Division Trainer (LA County) in special response teams / mobile field force
• State-wide Department trainer in special response teams / mobile field force
• Department’s Division trainer in civil disturbance / mobile field force (MFF), deployed throughout CA and during civil unrest.
• Deployed manager to Long Beach during Occupy protestor movement (Port of Long Beach)
• Reviewed and prepared reports and correspondence
• Signed and approved budget items, office correspondence and reports, both criminal and administrative
• Use of force review
• Designated Acting Commander
• Manager in charge of firearms qualification, TASER, use of force, less than Lethal shotgun and munitions.
• Oversaw Department and Area appointed Audits and Inspections
• Oversaw Area Occupational Safety (OSHA) Meeting

• Patrol supervisor responsible for the training, safety and day-to-day operations of 16 officers
• Station firearms, arrest and control, impact weapons, taser, OC and defensive tactics supervisor
• Supervisor in charge of workplace violence prevention
• Supervisor in charge of active shooter training, and facility safety program (certified instructor).
• Started area’s Enhanced Officer Safety Training (EOST); designed and constructed a portable shoot house,
• Division (LA County) appointed Special Response Team grenadier sergeant
• Deployed with Special Response Team throughout CA during civil disturbance incidents.
• Certified Department EMT with continuous certifications and education.
• Certified Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) with continuous certifications and education.
• Hand-selected to supervisor station’s first Strategic Operations (STOP) enforcement team, responsible for high-problem concerns and community outreach request
• Authored request and was selected to spearhead gang enforcement detail at NBC Universal Studios / City Walk, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
• Division (LA County) Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Team (OISIT), investigated shooting and in-custody civilian death
• Reviewed assigned subordinate reports and correspondence
• Investigated complaints
• Investigated officer involved collisions
• Provide continuous training to subordinates
• Conduct ride-alongs
• Authored annual, periodic evaluations
• First level of review during grievance / informal dispute resolution
• Provided conflict resolution between officers, civilian employees and citizens
• Involved in vehicle / foot pursuits and legal intervention techniques

• Original member of multi-agency VenCATT
• Assigned to unit which served Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterrey, and Santa Cruz Counties
• Responsible for vehicle theft enforcement operations in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
• Primarily targeted criminal enterprises involved in vehicle theft, chop shop operations and facilitation of these vehicle
• Participated in bait car / bait bike operations
• Primary firearms, baton, use of force, arrest and control, less than lethal instructor
• Asset forfeiture coordinator
• Conducted surveillances (ground, aerial)
• Use of electronic surveillance techniques
• Informant handling (informal & certified reliable informants)
• Author search and arrest warrants
• Formal interview and interrogation training
• Formal undercover surveillance school training, CHP Academy
• Certified Drug Recognition Expert
• EMT-1 certified
• Worked with other law enforcement undercover units during Hells Angels events and other outlaw motorcycle runs (Hollister Run)
• Provide vehicle theft identification training (vehicle/ motorcycle/special construction/boats/commercial) to allied agencies
• Conducted interviews and interrogations
• Assigned to Division Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Team (OISIT)
• Involved in pursuits and legal intervention techniques

• Government Installation Defense and Priority 1 Resource Protection Duties
• Enforced Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and all CA Laws
• Traffic enforcement / collision investigation
• Crowd management
• Investigated various crimes ranging from misdemeanors to aggravated felonies
• Quality control certified as patrolman and shift (flight) desk sergeant, responsible for all reports, police blotter entries, coordination of all police resources during shift and various installation alarm systems
• Report writing
• Arrest and control techniques
• Firearms training
• Civil disturbance training
• Trained in small unit / squad team movements
• Deployment of National Defense Areas during emergency accidents or events
• Protective escorts
• Crime scene preservation and evidence handling
• Witness / suspect interview techniques
• Patrolman certified

• Indoctrination into military customs & courtesies
• Formal military police training, multi-branch training (USAF, USMC, USN)
• Scenario based training
• Report writing
• Arrest and control techniques
• Firearms training
• Civil disturbance training
• Crime scene preservation and evidence handling
• Witness / suspect interview techniques
• Individual / squad tactical training
• Chemical munition deployments

Instructor Experience

• Instructed and trained CHP officers throughout the state in the following courses:
  • Active Attack / Active Shooter
  • Firearms
  • Special Response Teams (Civil Disturbance / Riot Formations)
• Provided Active Attack / Active Shooter lecture presentations at schools, businesses, non-profits, public safety departments and the Ventura County Grand Jury
• Taught CA POST courses in Use of Force, and instructor class at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Academy
• Taught CA POST courses in Civil Disturbance / Crowd Control at CHP Academy
• Instructed numerous Red Cross certification courses

Professional Credentials

California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST):

• Basic Certificate, 1993
• Intermediate Certificate, 2012
• Advanced Certificate, 2012
• Supervisory Certificate, 2018
• Management Certificate, 2018

Education

Master of Science, Criminal Justice, California Coast University, Santa Ana, CA, 2022

Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude), Criminal Justice, California Coast University, Santa Ana, CA, 2020

Continuing Education

• Remington 700 Rifle Armorer Certification, Triton Training Group, Oklahoma City, OK, 2026
• Sig Sauer P320 Armorer Certification, Sig Sauer Academy, Orlando, FL, 2026
• Smith & Wesson, M&P Shield 2.0 Armorer Certification, Team One Network, San Antonio, TX, 2025
• Vulnerability Assessments / School Facilities, CA State Threat Assessment System, 2023
• Legal Update, Positional Asphyxia, CA POST Webinar, 2023
• 24 Hour Use of Force Instructor (T4T), California State University – Long Beach, 2023
• California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Instructor / Firearms Safety Certificate Program Provider, 2023
• Use of Force Instructor Led Training, Ventura County District Attorney’s Office 2022
• Strategic Communications, CA POST Webinar, 2022
• Beyond Bias: Racial and Identity Profiling Update, CA POST Webinar, 2022
• 16 Hour Sig Sauer Pistol Mounted Optics Couse Instructor, Sig Sauer Academy (Simi Valley, CA), 2021
• Search Warrant Fundamentals, CA POST Webinar, 2021
• 40 Hour Arrest and Control Instructor, Koga / Ventura Police Department, 2021
• Tactical Communications, CA POST webinar, 2020
• Deciphering Cryptocurrency: A Technical and Criminal Law Approach, National White Collar Crime Center, 2020
• Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, 2020
• FC151, The Bank Secrecy Act, National White Collar Crime Center, 2020
• CI104, Virtual Currency, National White Collar Crime Center, 2020
• FC 210, Money Laundering and Commingling, National White Collar Crime Center, 2020
• FC 123, Intellectual Property Theft: Time to Make a Difference, National White Collar Crime Center, 2020
• Driver Training Simulator, Ventura County Sheriff's Department, 2020, 2021
• Force Option Simulator, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, 2020, 2021
• 40 Hour Academy Instructor Certification Course, Ventura County Sheriff's Department, 2020
• 40 Hour California District Attorney Transition Course, South Bay Regional Training Center, Santa Ana, 2019
• 20 Hour California District Attorney Investigators Association Conference, South Bay Regional Training Center, 2019
• 40 Hour Arrest and Control Instructor, Koga / Pomona Police Department, 2019
• 8 Hour Behavioral Threat Assessment, State Threat Assessment System, 2019
• Racial Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Training, California Highway Patrol, 2018
• Tactical Firearms Course, Los Angeles Police Department, 2018
• Workplace Violence Awareness Training, California Highway Patrol, 2018
• S&W M&P .40 Shield Armorer Course, S&W, 2018
• First Aid / CPR / AED Refresher, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, 2018-2023
• S&W M&P .40 Transition Course, T4T, California Highway Patrol, 2018
• S&W M&P .40 Transition Course, California Highway Patrol, 2018
• 16 Hour Civil Disturbance / Tactical Formations Training, California Highway Patrol, 2017
• Type 1 Mobile Field Force Certification, California Highway Patrol, 2017
• Graduated Driver Licensing, California Highway Patrol, 2017
• Search and Seizure Training (online), CA POST, 2017
• 20 Hour S&W M&P .40 Transition Course, California Highway Patrol, 2017
• S&W M&P .40C Course, California Highway Patrol, 2017
• Departmental Firearms Inspector Updates, California Highway Patrol, 2017
• Supplemental Weapons Training, California Highway Patrol, 2017
• Patrol Driver Awareness Training, California Highway Patrol, 2017
• 40 Hour Active Shooter / Tactical Casualty Care Instructor, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, 2017
• Less Lethal Shotgun, California Highway Patrol Mar 2017
• Type 1 Mobile Field Force Quarterly Training, California Highway Patrol, 2017
• Crisis Intervention Training, California Highway Patrol, 2016
• Type 1 Mobile Field Force Quarterly Training / SRT, California Highway Patrol, 2016
• Crisis Intervention Training Manager, California Highway Patrol 2015
• Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) / Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Mobile Video Audio Recording System (MVARS), California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Public Service and Trust Training, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Conductive Energy Weapon (CEW) Training, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Aerosol Subject Restraint, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Civil Disturbance Tactical Formations, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Emergency Action Plan Review, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Injury and Illness Prevention Plan Review, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Grenadier Certification Instructor Course, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Chemical Agents and Specialty Munitions Training, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Search and Seizure Training, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Pistol Shoot, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Peace Officer Bill of Rights (POBR) Manager Course, California Highway Patrol, 2015
• Building Entries for Patrol, California Highway Patrol, 2014
• Information Security and Privacy Training, California Highway Patrol, 2014, 2016, 2017
• HAZMAT Incident Command Training / Supervisors, California Highway Patrol, 2014
• Hazmat First Responder Situational Update, California Highway Patrol, 2013
• EEO Cultural Awareness and Ethics, CA POST online, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
• Hazmat Incident Command Update (Supervisory), California Highway Patrol, 2013
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Refresher Training, California Highway Patrol, 2013
• Coaching and Mentoring Training Program, California Highway Patrol, 2013
• Fire Extinguisher Training, California Highway Patrol, 2013, 2017
• EEO Sexual Harassment and Prevention, California Highway Patrol, 2013-2016
• 16 Hour Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement, 2013
• Injury Illness and Prevention Plan, California Highway Patrol, 2012
• Workplace Violence Prevention Training, California Highway Patrol, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
• EEO Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 2012, 2015
• Occupational Safety Review, California Highway Patrol, 2012
• MVARS Review Training, California Highway Patrol, 2012
• Supervisor / Manager Seminar, California Highway Patrol, 2012
• 120 Hour Middle Manager Training Course, California Highway Patrol, 2012
• Terrorism / LE Response, CA POST Webinar, 2012
• 40 Hour Crisis Intervention Training (T4T), California Highway Patrol, 2012
• CEW Review, California Highway Patrol, 2011
• Coaching and Mentoring, California Highway Patrol, 2011
• IS-704 NIMS Communications and Information Management, California Highway Patrol, 2011
• IS-701a NIMS Multi-Agency Coordination System, California Highway Patrol, 2011
• IS-703 NIMS Resource Management Course, California Highway Patrol, 2011
• Tactical Firearms, California Highway Patrol, 2011, 2012
• Less Lethal Shotgun Refresher Training, California Highway Patrol, 2010-2012
• CEW Refresher Training, California Highway Patrol, 2010, 2011
• CEW Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 2010, 2012, 2014
• Less Lethal Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 2010, 2014
• Cultural Diversity, California Highway Patrol, 2010
• Emergency Operations Planning, California Highway Patrol, 2010
• CEW Refresher Training, California Highway Patrol, 2010
• Active Shooter Response, California Highway Patrol, 2010
• Vehicle Pursuits, California Highway Patrol, 2010
• Enhanced Threat Assessment, FEMA 2010
• Vehicle Code Review, California Highway Patrol 2010
• Active Shooter / First Responder T4T, California Highway Patrol, 2010
• Search and Seizure Refresher, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
• Basic Fire Behavior, California Highway Patrol, 2009
• Information Security and Priority Protection, California Highway Patrol, 2009, 2011-2013
• Human Trafficking, California Highway Patrol, 2009, 2011
• Emergency Medical Responder Training, California Highway Patrol, 2008
• Drug Recognition Evaluator Update Training, California Highway Patrol, 2008
• 16 Hour Cal-Gangs Computer Database Coordinator Training, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, 2008
• Radar Recertification, California Highway Patrol, 2008
• Officer Safety Training / PMA Instructor Training, California Highway Patrol, 2008
• Statewide Street Racing Education and Enforcement, California Highway Patrol, 2008
• TASER Recertification, California Highway Patrol, 2008
• Suicide Prevention, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• Street Racing Enforcement Course, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• Less Lethal Training, California Highway Patrol, 2007, 2011, 2015
• Emergency Operations Planning, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• Criminal Apprehension Program Training, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• Security Awareness Training, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• Less Lethal Certification Instructor Training, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• Driver Awareness Training, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• Active Shooter Response, California State University – Northridge PD, 2007
• Tactical Firearms Training, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• 120 Hour Supervisor Academy, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• Officer Safety Training / Primary Methods of Arrest Instructor Recertification, California Highway Patrol, 2007
• Arrest and Control (PMA) Instructor, California Highway Patrol, 2006
• First Responder Operational Training, California Highway Patrol, 2006
• Hazmat Incident Command Training, California Highway Patrol, 2006
• Special Relationship Training, California Highway Patrol, 2006
• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), California Highway Patrol, 2006
• Warrant Service Team (WST) Training (Quarterly), California Highway Patrol, 2006
• Civil Disturbance Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 2006
• 56 Hour Department Range Officer (Firearm Instructor) Training Course (DROTC) / Department Firearm Inspection Course (DFIC) – Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Less Lethal Shotgun, Conductive Energy Weapon (TASER), California Highway Patrol, 2006
• Officer Safety Certification (Instructor), California Highway Patrol, 2005
• Donning and Doffing, California Highway Patrol, 2005
• 40 hour Warrant Service Training, California Highway Patrol, 2005
• Law Enforcement Response to Terrorism, California Highway Patrol, 2005
• Drug Recognition Evaluator Recertification, California Highway Patrol, 2005, 2006
• 40 Hour Interview and Interrogation Course, Behavioral Analysis Training Institute, 2005
• Firearms training (PSP), California Highway Patrol, 2004, 2007-2008
• Alco-Sensor IV Training, California Highway Patrol, 2004
• Officer Safety Certification, California Highway Patrol, 2004
• Arrest and Control training (PSP), California Highway Patrol, 2004
• 40 Hour Vehicle Theft Investigators Course (ICI), California Highway Patrol, 2004
• 16 Hour Child Abduction Task Force Training, California Highway Patrol, 2004
• Alco-Sensor IV Recertification Training, California Highway Patrol, 2004
• Officer-in-Charge training, California Highway Patrol, 2004
• Vehicle Code Law Update, California Highway Patrol, 2004
• Radar recertification, California Highway Patrol, 2004
• Racial Profiling, California Highway Patrol, 2003
• CA Dept of Corrections Parole Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, 2003
• Radar Certification, California Highway Patrol, 2003, 2010
• Patrol Driving (PSP), California Highway Patrol, 2003, 2004, 2016, 2017
• Firearms training (pistol, rifle, shotgun), California Highway Patrol, 2003
• Tactical Communications, California Highway Patrol, 2003-2004, 2006-2008, 2010-2012, 2015
• Settlement Training (Bargaining Units), California Highway Patrol, 2003
• Weapons Clearance Procedures, California Highway Patrol, 2003
• Vehicle Emission Tampering, California Highway Patrol, 2003
• EEO Diversity Training, California Highway Patrol, 2003
• CA Law Enforcement Terminal Systems (CLETS), California Highway Patrol, 2003
• Communicable Diseases, California Highway Patrol, 2003
• Arrest and Control (PSP), California Highway Patrol, 2003-2005, 2007, 2010
• Arrest and Control (Primary Methods of Arrest), California Highway Patrol, 2003, 2008, 2011
• DRE Recertification, California Highway Patrol, 2002
• Asset Forfeiture Coordinator Training, California Highway Patrol, 2002, 2009
• Commercial Enforcement, California Highway Patrol, 2002-2003
• Officer Safety Policy (POST), California Highway Patrol, 2002
• Distomat 2000 Survey Equipment Training, California Highway Patrol, 2002
• Field Training Recertification, California Highway Patrol, 2002
• Flying While Armed, California Highway Patrol, 2002
• Vehicle Admissions Tampering, California Air Resource Board Mar 2002
• Emergency Medical Technician (Mod 2), California Highway Patrol, 2002
• 40 Hour Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician Course, California Highway Patrol, 2002
• Inmate Management Service, California Highway Patrol, 2002
• Radar Operator Recertification, California Highway Patrol, 2002
• Forcible Stops Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 2002
• Emergency Operations Plan, California Highway Patrol, 2001, 2008, 2011
• Asset Forfeiture, California Highway Patrol, 2001, 2002
• Emergency Action Plan, California Highway Patrol, 2001, 2012
• Auto Theft, California Highway Patrol, 2001, 2002
• SEMS/NIMS, California Highway Patrol, 2001, 2003
• Safety Services Program Training, California Highway Patrol, 2001, 2013
• Vehicle Code Updates, California Highway Patrol, 2001, 2004, 2007-2008
• Officer Safety Patrol Tactics, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, 2001
• 20 Hour Computer Aided Drafting Course, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Automated External Defibrillator, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Forcible Stops, California Highway Patrol, 2001, 2003, 2011
• Traffic Collision, Railroad Crossing Investigation Course, Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, 2001
• Officer Involved Shooting Team Investigations / Forensics, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Officer Safety Rapid Deployment, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Firearms Presentation, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Officer Safety Update, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Safety Services Program Training, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• AED Training, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Prison Training, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• CARS 3.O Update, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• CLETS / NCIC Training, 2001
• PAS Device Certification, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Commercial Violations, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Hazardous Materials, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Vehicle Pursuit Update, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• PMA / Akido Training, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Asset Forfeiture, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Forcible Stops, California Highway Patrol, 2001
• Officer Safety (POST), 2000
• Forcible Stops Review, California Highway Patrol, 2000
• 80 Hour Drug Recognition Evaluator Course, California Highway Patrol, 2000
• 16 Hour Kern Theodolite Survey Station Course, California Highway Patrol, 2000
• 24 Hour Interview and Interrogation Course, FBI – San Francisco, 2000
• Weapons Clearance Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 2000, 2002-2003, 2010
• Special Relationships, California Highway Patrol, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2017
• Injury and Illness Prevention Plans, California Highway Patrol 2000
• OST / PMA Instructor Training, California Highway Patrol, 1999, 2002, 2004
• Officer-in-Charge Training, California Highway Patrol, 1999, 2004
• Emergency Medical Technician (Mod 4), California Highway Patrol, 1999
• Patrol Driver Training, California Highway Patrol, 1999
• Standardized Emergency Management Systems, California Highway Patrol, 1999
• Hazardous Materials Incident Management, California Highway Patrol, 1999
• 20 Hour Officer’s Forum Course, California Highway Patrol, 1999
• Probation Issues Training, California Highway Patrol 1999
• 80 Hour Basic Criminal Investigation Training / Detective School, California Highway Patrol, 1999
• Domestic Violence / Child Abuse, California Highway Patrol, 1999
• Civil Liability, California Highway Patrol, 1999
• Intoxilyzer 5000 Operations Training, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, 1999
• Forcible Stops Training, California Highway Patrol, 1999
• Gang Awareness, California Highway Patrol, 1999
• Tactical Formations, California Highway Patrol, 1998-1999, 2010
• Bomb Incident Training, California Highway Patrol, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2010
• OIS / Shooting Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 1998
• First Responder Training, California Highway Patrol, 1998, 2000-2003
• CLETS / NCIC Training, California Highway Patrol, 1998
• Officer Safety Training, California Highway Patrol, 1998, 2000
• NCIC / CLETS Full Access Training, California Highway Patrol, 1998, 2001
• EMT Recertification (Mod 2), California Highway Patrol 1998
• EMT Recertification (Mod 1), California Highway Patrol 1998
• S&W 4006 pistol training and qualification, California Highway Patrol 1998
• Primary Methods of Arrest (PMA) (Arrest and Control Instructor), Officer Safety Train the Trainer (OST) (baton, Taser, OC Spray), California Highway Patrol, 1998
• 32 Hour Officer Involved Shooting Investigation / Homicide Course, California Highway Patrol, 1998
• Remington 870 Shotgun Training and Qualification, California Highway Patrol 1998
• 80 Hour Traffic Accident Reconstruction, California Highway Patrol 1998
• Field Training Officer Recertification, California Highway Patrol, 1998
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), California Highway Patrol, 1997-2002, 2006, 2010
• Use of Force Review, California Highway Patrol, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010 ,2012, 2017
• Shooting Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 1997-2004, 2006-2007, 2010, 2012, 2015
• 80 Hour Advanced Accident Investigation, California Highway Patrol, 1997
• 16 Hour CA Safety Services Program Course (Site Vulnerability / Threat Assessment, Dignitary Protection, Workplace Violence Plans, State Crime Reporting Procedures), California Highway Patrol, 1997
• Vehicle Pursuit Policy, CA POST Webinar, 1997-2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2020, 2022
• Departmental Emergency Plan / Bomb Incidents, California Highway Patrol, 1997, 1998, 2000-2003, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013
• Weapons Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 1997
• Civil Disturbance Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 1997-2002, 2006-2007, 2014-2015
• California Legal Update Training, Vehicle Code, California Highway Patrol, 1997-2002
• Force Option Training Simulator, California Highway Patrol, 1997-1998
• Forcible Stop Policy Review, California Highway Patrol, 1997-2004, 2006-2008, 2010-2012, 2015
• 40 Hour Techniques of Accident Investigation, California Highway Patrol, 1995
• 24 Hour Radar Operator Certification, California Highway Patrol, 1993
• Emergency Medical Technician I (Mod 1), California Highway Patrol, 1992-2006
• Monthly Pistol / Rifle / Shotgun training, California Highway Patrol, 1992-2018
• First Aid / CPR / AED Refresher, California Highway Patrol, 1992-2018
• Emergency Medical Technician (Mod 3), California Highway Patrol, 1992-2006
• EEO Cultural Awareness / Sexual harassment Training, California Highway Patrol, 1992-2018
• Arrest and Control, 1992
• California Highway Patrol Academy, 1272 hours, December 1991 - April 1992
• Certification, California Highway Patrol Academy, 1992
• ⋅ Smith & Wesson 4006 Certification, California Highway Patrol Academy, 1992
• ⋅ Remington 870 Shotgun Certification, California Highway Patrol Academy, 1992
• ⋅ Monadnock PR-24 Certification, California Highway Patrol Academy, 1992
• ⋅ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification, California Highway Patrol Academy, 1992
• Beale Air Force Base (AFB), CA, 9th / 81st Security Police Squadron, 1987-1991
• United States Air Force (USAF) Security Police Academy, Lackland AFB, TX, 1987
•  United States Air Force Basic Training, Lackland AFB, TX, 1987  

Professional Memberships

• California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP)
• Ventura County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (VCDSA)
• National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Association (NLEFIA)
• California Force Instructors Association (CALFIA)
• American Red Cross (ARC) Instructor
• National Rifle Association (NRA)
• International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI)

Publications

Revision of California Highway Patrol Manual 50.6, Crowd Management

Creating California Highway Patrol form 216MA, Mass Arrest Report

v. 03/19/26