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I have recently been discharged from the military.  I was infantry and specialized in room clearing,training with AWG, CAG and the LA SWAT.  I have been deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq and employed my skills to the fullest.  Is there a way that can assist local SWAT and specialized police units?

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Phillip:

 There are private companies out there that help to train police units for that sort of thing.  You might try a search engine with the terms 'police training' or 'law enforcement SWAT training', or 'SWAT training', etc.  

 If you are considering joining a local agency, you sound like you have the qualifications many are seeking right now, but you will, like everyone, have to go through a police academy and work in patrol prior to becoming a trainer, etc.

 You might also consider the federal gov't, there are openings all the time for 'training' officers.  Check www.usajobs.com and search using the term 'training'.  

 Jason

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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

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