Education
- M.P.A. in Public Administration / Criminal Justice
- Troy State University
Research Interests
Policing and Military
Positions Held
2013 - 2015
TRADOC G-2, Training Brain Operations Center (TBOC)
GS-13 Deputy Director Data Transformation Lab (DTL)
2012 - 2013
Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC)
Operations Division Chief
2010 - 2012
TRADOC
Deputy Director Analysis and Production Directorate and XO for TRADOC Deputy Chief of Staff
2009 - 2010
TRADOC
ARCIC Liaison in Afghanistan
2008 - 2009
Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC)
MAJ-LTC
2005 - 2008
Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC)
MAJ/GS-13
2001 - 2005
Army/Civil Service
CPT-MAJ
1982 - 2003
Virginia Beach Police
Police Officer - Supervisor (Sergeant)
Media Contributions
When Is Police Use of Force Justified? How Officers Think
Criminal Justice Blog | American Military University
September 16, 2024
Social Media - Blog
6 Tips for People Seeking Future Careers in Law Enforcement
AMU Edge
November 09, 2021
Social Media - Blog
The Capitol - Anatomy of the Most Infamous Riot in Modern History (Part III)
AMU Edge
February 4, 2021
Social Media - Blog
The Capitol - Anatomy of the Most Infamous Riot in Modern History (Part II)
AMU Edge
February 1, 2021
Social Media - Blog
The Capitol - Anatomy of the Most Infamous Riot in Modern History (Part I)
AMU Edge
January 26, 2021
Social Media - Blog
There Are Valid Reasons Why Police Will Use Force
In Public Safety
September 21, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Preparing for Protests and Riots (part 3)
In Public Safety
August 21, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Planning for Riots and Protests Requires Identifying Problems and Creating Partnerships (part 2)
In Public Safety
August 4, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Evolution of Police Tactics to Manage Riots and Protests (part 1)
In Public Safety
July 22, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Police Reform: Ethical Decision-Making or Just a Bad Choice?
In Public Safety
June 19, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Why Police Departments Must Have Policies for Officers Who Moonlight
In Public Safety
October 28, 2019
Social Media - Blog
What Actions Should Police Take in Active Shooter and Large-Scale Incidents?
In Public Safety
August 7, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Examining the Breakdown of Trust in Military and First Responders
In Public Safety
July 15, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Military and Police Are Merging in the Fight Against Terror in Today's Post-9/11 World
INMILITARY.COM
July 20, 2018
Internet
In Post-9/11 World, Military and Police Are Merging in Fight Against Terror
INPUBLICSAFETY.COM
July 16, 2018
Internet
In the post-9/11 world, military and police merge in the fight against terror
PoliceOne.com
July 3, 2018
Internet
Policing When Faced with Resistance: When to Use De-Escalation Tactics
INPUBLICSAFETY.COM
April 25, 2018
Internet
Why society should not forget the positive value of touch
PoliceOne.com
February 9, 2018
Internet
Police Training and Excessive Force
Current Controversies Series
February 8, 2018
Other
Back 2 Basics: How to Write a Good Police Report
INPUBLICSAFETY
January 15, 2018
Internet
When Does the Miranda Rule Apply?
INPUBLICSAFETY
December 15, 2017
Internet
Media Frenzy Obscures the Positive Value of Touch
INPUBLICSAFETY
December 1, 2017
Internet
Preparing for Mass Shootings and Other Disasters: What Would Peel Do?
INPUBLICSAFETY.COM
November 8, 2017
Internet
Cops of Acadia
Amazon
August 15, 2017
Other
Healing Divisions Between the Police and the Public
IN PUBLIC SAFETY APUS SITE
July 01, 2016
Social Media - Blog
An Officer’s Experience: Police Training to Reduce Use of Force Cases." AMU Website
IN PUBLIC SAFETY SITE FROM APUS
June 01, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Fixing Afghanistan’s Broken Windows
Small Wars Journal online
August 13, 2013
Magazine
Awards & Honors
2013
Military Awards
Army
Military- Joint Commendation Medal (Afghanistan), Meritorious Service Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medals (3), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (4), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M Device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon. Distinguished Honor Graduate NBC Defense School.
2000
Police Awards
City of Virginia Beach
Police Accomplishments and Awards (Various dates):
- Recognized by Governor of VA for outstanding leadership and initiative
- City Managers nomination for developing crisis action plans for Virginia Beach Schools
- Co-authored and implemented DMV grants
- Wrote policy and procedure to improve coordination between police and other city organizations
- Lectured on criminal justice and partnerships at national, state and local conferences
- Assisted in preparing and administering DARE unit budget $500,000+