Chad is a Corporal with a Missouri State law enforcement agency. He currently serves as an investigator within his division where he specializes in interviews and interrogations, financial crimes, identity theft, and surveillance operations. As a tactical operator, Chad graduated from Basic Tactical Operator’s Course (BTOC) in 2004, where he received extensive training in stealth and dynamic entry, conveyance assaults, firearms, and hostage negotiations.  He has received additional training in FBI Hostage Rescue, Active Shooter, Civil Disturbance, Executive Protection, Incident Command Management, and Terrorist Bombings.  Chad has assisted federal agencies with high-risk tactical operations and has received several awards for work recognition. He is a Missouri POST certified instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operations and Firearms Training.  Chad is also an instructor for the Active Shooter Course hosted by his agency.   He specializes with instructing high-risk entry, response to an active shooter for law enforcement and school staff, emergency vehicle operations, and firearms training.