Bret is a full time police officer for a large Missouri
State law enforcement agency, and Captain in the Missouri Army National Guard. He has over 10 years of military experience
and has held various positions ranging from Platoon Leader to Company Commander to Battalion Operations Officer. Bret has
attended numerous trainings throughout his career in the military and law enforcement. He is a U.S. Army certified trainer
of counter IED tactics, and certified in antiterrorism operations by the Department of Defense. Bret is also a certified physical
security inspector. Bret is a five year sniper veteran of his agency’s SWAT Team. He has instructed and participated
in various transportation safety and security related functions. Bret is a senior consultant for Gray Ram Tactical,
LLC and governmental agencies in the area of physical security assessments, antiterrorism issues, and threat/risk analysis.
Bret's focus of instruction includes issues concerning personal safety and security. Bret is the creator of many awareness
courses for school teachers, administrators, and bus drivers. He has also created numerous military and law enforcement training
courses. Bret has earned a Minor in Military Science, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, and is currently completing
a Master of Arts Degree in National Security Studies, with a concentration in Terrorism. He has been published in many magazines
and academic journals to include: School Bus Fleet, American School and University, The Counter-Terrorism Magazine, and The
Police Journal. Bret has also been the guest speaker at various conferences, has been invited to be a guest speaker at a prestigious
European schools conference, and will present a paper in the upcoming Homeland Security: Global and Domestic Perspectives
Conference in March 2010.
" Bret's knowledge on all the various subject matter was excellent. You could really tell
that he has expertise in the different areas that he covered with us in a short time frame."(Marshfield R-1 School
District)
"I have gotten more information from this instructor than anyone we have ever had. He instructs
well. I think it's because of his training. He welcomed people's comments. He covered a lot of things!"
( Alton R-IV School District)
"Just wanted to again thank you for the training and commend you on your presentation of the material.
Very well balanced and never boring. That is tough to do with any subject matter." (02-21-09)
"It is very apparent that the Instructor is knowledgeable of the subject and is
able to communicate in an understandable manner." (08-10-09)
"Very informative and interesting.Made me very aware of current risks. Bret kept everything pertinent to today's
world." (08-10-09)
bretbrooks@grayramtacticaltraining.com