Eric Murray, President
Contact Eric is a decorated military and law enforcement veteran with over 31years of professional public safety experience. He has served in the U.S. Army Infantry, a municipal police department and the past 27 years with the Connecticut State Police. During his career, Eric has held numerous administrative and operational assignments including: Commanding Officer, Regulatory Services: Commanding Officer, Troop K (Colchester): Executive Officer, Connecticut State Police Academy: Supervisor, Statewide Narcotics Task Force: Supervisor, CT Regional Auto Theft Task Force (Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven): Tactical Operations, State Police Tactical Unit (SWAT). He spent many years as an instructor at the State Police Academy where he developed and taught a comprehensive leadership program to all levels of the organization.
He holds numerous instructor level certifications with the CT State Police, CT Police Officers Standards of Training Council (POSTC) and New England State Police Association (NESPAC). He actively teaches training programs in the areas of leadership, supervision, team building, human performance management, communication, resiliency, diversity, problem solving and ethical decision making. Eric regularly consults public safety, NGO, and private organizations on strategic planning, command climate, and professional development programs. He pioneered a unique organizational climate assessment into public service and private sector businesses for improving organizational excellence. He is a co-author/creator of the Performance Leadership Model. He is an Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team distributor. He has authored and published several instructional law enforcement training videos; Police Ground Combat, Police Safety and Survival Volume 1 and 2 that have been distributed to civilian, and military law enforcement organizations within CONUS and throughout Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Eric is the first "civilian" to graduate the USCG Chief Petty Officer Academy in Peteluma, CA where he received the coveted “Spirit of the Chief Award”. He was awarded the distinguished honorary title of Chief Petty Officer by the Commandant of the USCG. He is a graduate of the USCG Academy Senior Leadership Principles Course and Harvard-Kennedy School of Executive Education- Art and Practice of Leadership. Eric serves as an adjunct instructor and advisor to the USCG Leadership Development Center located at the USCG Academy in New London, CT as well as faculty for the U.S. Navy Advanced Management Program (AMP). Eric holds a Bachelor of Art in Communications and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. He is a life-long learner, continuing his research as a doctoral student at the University of Hartford where is research focus is on "public safety leader strategies to enhance employee engagement."
Eric can be reached at emurray@teamtrainingassociates.com
“Energetic...motivated….insightful! Eric applies a total learning process in and out of the classroom. He believes that mediocrity and complacency are not acceptable levels of performance. By combining unconventional teaching methods with a no-nonsense approach to supervision and leadership, he has helped individuals and organizations take their performance to higher levels."
- Sang H. Kim, PhD, Author of the international best selling book "1001 Ways To Motivate Yourself and Others"
He holds numerous instructor level certifications with the CT State Police, CT Police Officers Standards of Training Council (POSTC) and New England State Police Association (NESPAC). He actively teaches training programs in the areas of leadership, supervision, team building, human performance management, communication, resiliency, diversity, problem solving and ethical decision making. Eric regularly consults public safety, NGO, and private organizations on strategic planning, command climate, and professional development programs. He pioneered a unique organizational climate assessment into public service and private sector businesses for improving organizational excellence. He is a co-author/creator of the Performance Leadership Model. He is an Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team distributor. He has authored and published several instructional law enforcement training videos; Police Ground Combat, Police Safety and Survival Volume 1 and 2 that have been distributed to civilian, and military law enforcement organizations within CONUS and throughout Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Eric is the first "civilian" to graduate the USCG Chief Petty Officer Academy in Peteluma, CA where he received the coveted “Spirit of the Chief Award”. He was awarded the distinguished honorary title of Chief Petty Officer by the Commandant of the USCG. He is a graduate of the USCG Academy Senior Leadership Principles Course and Harvard-Kennedy School of Executive Education- Art and Practice of Leadership. Eric serves as an adjunct instructor and advisor to the USCG Leadership Development Center located at the USCG Academy in New London, CT as well as faculty for the U.S. Navy Advanced Management Program (AMP). Eric holds a Bachelor of Art in Communications and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. He is a life-long learner, continuing his research as a doctoral student at the University of Hartford where is research focus is on "public safety leader strategies to enhance employee engagement."
Eric can be reached at emurray@teamtrainingassociates.com
“Energetic...motivated….insightful! Eric applies a total learning process in and out of the classroom. He believes that mediocrity and complacency are not acceptable levels of performance. By combining unconventional teaching methods with a no-nonsense approach to supervision and leadership, he has helped individuals and organizations take their performance to higher levels."
- Sang H. Kim, PhD, Author of the international best selling book "1001 Ways To Motivate Yourself and Others"
Daniel Jewiss, Senior Associate, VP Marketing
Dan joined the Connecticut State Police in 1998, where as a Trooper he worked the road for 4 years in the northwest corner of CT. He then spent 12 years as a Detective in the Western District Major Crime Squad, where he investigated numerous felony cases, including the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting. During his career, Dan also taught Leadership as part of the CT State Police Leadership Development Program. In 2014, Dan was selected to be an Instructor at the CT State Police Training Academy, where his primary role today is teaching Search & Seizure and Leadership & Team-Building. As the case officer, Dan also remains committed to supporting the victims’ families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting. He also travels throughout the U.S. to share his personal analysis and Lessons Learned of that tragedy with the 1st Responder community and school officials in an effort to save lives in the future.
Dan also served for 20 years in the CT Army National Guard. During his military career, Dan served full-time for 3 years in Counterdrug Operations, where he helped establish military based training for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. As a Sergeant First Class he was selected to be a TAC for Officer Candidate School, where he became a certified Army Instructor and Platoon Trainer. He helped develop, coordinate and conduct Leadership training to mentor soldiers to become commissioned officers in the United States Army. Dan eventually became the Chief Instructor at OCS and then the Battalion Operations Non-Commissioned Officer at the Leadership Regiment at Camp Niantic in CT, before he retired in 2011 at the rank of Master Sergeant.
In the private arena, Dan has been conducting training and consulting for various law enforcement agencies, military units, corporations and a variety of youth groups since 2008. He is a Certified Everything DiSC Workplace Instructor and a co-creator and instructor of the Performance Leadership Model. In both the classroom and field environments, Dan focuses on teaching tomorrow's Leaders how to develop their own character, as well as a strong foundation of Leadership and Team-Building skills. In all his capacities, Dan strives to inspire his students to become positive influences in their families and communities.
Dan is also the proud father to his two beautiful teenage daughters.
Dan also served for 20 years in the CT Army National Guard. During his military career, Dan served full-time for 3 years in Counterdrug Operations, where he helped establish military based training for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. As a Sergeant First Class he was selected to be a TAC for Officer Candidate School, where he became a certified Army Instructor and Platoon Trainer. He helped develop, coordinate and conduct Leadership training to mentor soldiers to become commissioned officers in the United States Army. Dan eventually became the Chief Instructor at OCS and then the Battalion Operations Non-Commissioned Officer at the Leadership Regiment at Camp Niantic in CT, before he retired in 2011 at the rank of Master Sergeant.
In the private arena, Dan has been conducting training and consulting for various law enforcement agencies, military units, corporations and a variety of youth groups since 2008. He is a Certified Everything DiSC Workplace Instructor and a co-creator and instructor of the Performance Leadership Model. In both the classroom and field environments, Dan focuses on teaching tomorrow's Leaders how to develop their own character, as well as a strong foundation of Leadership and Team-Building skills. In all his capacities, Dan strives to inspire his students to become positive influences in their families and communities.
Dan is also the proud father to his two beautiful teenage daughters.
Lieutenant Clifford Labbe, (CSP Ret.) Associate, International Trainer
Cliff is a highly motivated, dedicated, and results-oriented professional, offering comprehensive experience in public safety operations, public relations, policy development, as well as supervision and development of personnel. He possesses demonstrable background as an individual with outstanding management, analytical and interpersonal leadership skills who exceeds organizational goals and objectives. Cliff is reputed as a “can do” problem solver who can be relied upon to handle the most challenging, complex and demanding operations. Cliff proudly served the United States Air Force and recently retired from the Connecticut State Police after serving over 28 years in Connecticut law enforcement at the state and local level. He has held a host of command and supervisory level assignments with numerous operational and administrative responsibilities to include Troop Commander, Executive Officer, Narcotics Task Force Supervisor, Patrol Supervisor and Training Officer to name a just a few. Cliff is a highly competent law enforcement trainer specializing in many topics related to his vast law enforcement field experience. His experience collaborating with multiple local, state and federal government entities along with his unique law enforcement credentialed background and demonstrated cross functional skillsets provides the framework for his position as a valuable member of our training team.
James T. Scott, M.S., Associate
James Scott began his law enforcement career in 1996, as a New York City Correction Officer. After working two years on Rikers Island, he moved to Connecticut, where he has continued to serve as a Connecticut State Trooper. Throughout his career, James has served in the Army National Guard, where he specialized in Military Police operations, and he is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After two decades of service with the Army National Guard, he retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. While working as a State Trooper and serving in the military, James enrolled in New Haven’s Albertus Magnus College, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2006. In 2009, he earned his Master’s Degree in Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. James is a certified Police Instructor, and teaches various juvenile related courses nationally. He is also an Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor at Albertus Magnus College and Housatonic Community College.
William Perez, MPA, Associate- Fire Service Advisor
William Perez is a 24 year veteran of the East Hartford Fire Department (EHFD), and is currently serving as their Assistant Fire Chief. In this position, he assists the Fire Chief in all aspects of operations including: fire suppression, EMS, special operations, training, and has overseen the Office of Emergency Management for 13 years. He also is responsible for budgeting, implementing Town policies and directives, serving as the Public Information Officer, and being in command of firefighting units when the necessity arises. Currently, Will serves as the executive officer for the Capitol Region Hazardous Materials Response Team. The EHFD responds to over 10,500 calls for service a year, while serving a population of 52,000 residents.
Will started his public safety career in 1986 as an EMT and became a licensed paramedic in 1990. He has had the opportunity to use his medical expertise while working as a Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsman during Operation Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has been a member of the adjunct faculty at Capital Community College in Hartford, since 1995, where he teaches fire science, emergency management, and paramedicine.
During his career Will has earned a multitude of awards and recognitions from the US Navy and the East Hartford Fire Department. Will holds the following professional credentials: Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Executive Fire Officer (EFO), Member Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE), and Certified Emergency Manager (C.EM)
Will was raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is currently pursuing his Doctoral Degree in Education, at the University of Hartford. Will has a Master of Public Administration from Anna Maria College, a Bachelor of Science with a concentration of Public Safety, and an Associate of Science with a Paramedic concentration. Will lives in Andover, Connecticut, with his wife, Moria, a Lieutenant with the Town of Manchester Fire Department, and their two sons Christian and Pierce. We are pleased to have Will join our team of public safety professionals!
Will started his public safety career in 1986 as an EMT and became a licensed paramedic in 1990. He has had the opportunity to use his medical expertise while working as a Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsman during Operation Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has been a member of the adjunct faculty at Capital Community College in Hartford, since 1995, where he teaches fire science, emergency management, and paramedicine.
During his career Will has earned a multitude of awards and recognitions from the US Navy and the East Hartford Fire Department. Will holds the following professional credentials: Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Executive Fire Officer (EFO), Member Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE), and Certified Emergency Manager (C.EM)
Will was raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is currently pursuing his Doctoral Degree in Education, at the University of Hartford. Will has a Master of Public Administration from Anna Maria College, a Bachelor of Science with a concentration of Public Safety, and an Associate of Science with a Paramedic concentration. Will lives in Andover, Connecticut, with his wife, Moria, a Lieutenant with the Town of Manchester Fire Department, and their two sons Christian and Pierce. We are pleased to have Will join our team of public safety professionals!
MAJ GEN Govind DWIVEDI, SM, VSM&BAR, M Phil, PhD- Associate Advisor- International Relations
The General Officer retired from the Indian Army (Infantry) as Assistant Chief after 38 years of distinguished service in 2009. A veteran of 1971 Bangladesh War, he later commanded Battalion, Brigade and Division level commands in active operational environments and was decorated in all the three command assignments. Gen Dwivedi is a graduate of the National Defense Academy (equivalent of West Point), and National Defense College (War College of India). He has also served as an an instructor at the Indian Military Academy and Command & General Staff College, besides serving as Military Attaché in China. He has dual M Phil in Security & Strategic Studies and a Ph.D in International Relations. He is well published and writes regularly for leading Indian Dailies/ Journals and is a visiting faculty to distinguished higher learning Institutions. Currently, General Dwivedi is Professor and Coordinator of the Faculty of International Studies at a reputed University in India and heads the School of Leadership& Strategy as the founder Chairman. General Dwivedi provides valuable insight and a unique perspective in the areas of strategic planning, organizational development and leadership. We are pleased to welcome General Dwivedi to the TEAM.
Dr. Clifford E. Thermer, Ed.D, Associate- Educational Advisor
A 24 year law enforcement veteran who has served both in municipal and state police forces in a wide variety of patrol and administrative functions, Dr. Thermer retired from state service at the rank of Lieutenant from the Office of Administrative Services as the Commandant of the State Police Academy and Educational Coordinator for the Department of Public Safety. Dr. Thermer’s career includes fifteen (15) years developing training curriculum at the recruit, incumbent, supervisory and management levels; implementing traditional and distance learning initiatives for personnel; staff development, liaison with colleges and universities; and providing educational advising to personnel. Since 1998, Dr. Thermer has taught at all levels of higher education holding adjunct positions at Middlesex Community College in the Criminal Justice Program; a visiting faculty position in the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at the University of Hartford as well as an adjunct role in the Sociology Department teaching policing and leadership related courses; an adjunct faculty position at the Albertus Magnus College – New Dimensions Program at the graduate and undergraduate levels teaching Change Strategies, Religion in the Workplace and American Government. He also held positions at Quinnipiac University as Associate Director of the Organizational Leadership Program and Visiting Assistant Professor of Management in the Lender School of Business. In August 2010, Dr. Thermer joined Goodwin College as Associate Professor and Director of the Organizational Studies and the Business Administration Programs.
William Westfall, Associate Advisor
William Westfall has provided liability, leadership and supervisory training to thousands of police officers and public sector personnel in nearly every state in the country, and has appeared on the Law Enforcement Television Network (LETN) and the Fire Emergency Television Network (FETN). He is a featured speaker for the Public Agency Training Council (Indianapolis) and is well known for offering powerful motivational and inspirational learning experiences. Mr. Westfall was previously Director of the Montana Law Enforcement Academy where oversaw the upgrading of the basic law enforcement curriculum, assisted with the restructuring of supervision and in-service courses, and directed the establishment of the Executive Institute for Chiefs and Sheriffs. In addition, he served as Director of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Academy and was responsible for training across the state for all police agencies. In this position, Mr. Westfall was also responsible for the administration of the Organized Crime Institute, the Executive Institute, and the development of the Center for Advanced Law Enforcement Studies. He began his career in law enforcement with the Alaska State Troopers where he served in a variety of assignments during a four-year tenure. In 1969 he was selected as "Trooper of the Year" for the South Central Region and was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce as "Lawman of the Year" for service in the Anchorage area. Prior to his entry into law enforcement, Mr. Westfall served a four-year term in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour in Vietnam. Mr. Westfall received his BA in Criminology from Florida State University and has completed course work toward a graduate degree in Public Administration. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and has served as an adjunct faculty member with the Northwestern Traffic Institute instructing mid-management and first line supervisory courses.
Dr. Brian Crandell, Ed.D, Associate
Dr. Brian Crandell completed his POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy in California in 1980. He served as a law enforcement officer in Wyoming with assignments in Arizona and Utah. His assignments included patrol, narcotics investigations, FTO, and training. His experience in narcotics investigations includes an imbedded assignment under an assumed identity with a multi-agency joint task force operating in several states. Brian has been an instructor for 30 years, and has instructed simulation based incident command for public safety operations since 1990. Brian’s areas of focus include evidence based best practices in behavioral-based assessment and selection, performance training, supervision and leadership, incident command, patrol operations, officer safety, and firearms.He led the firearms training program for a 100 officer organization for 12 years, including the agency transition from revolvers to semi-auto pistols, and the implementation of patrol rifles. He has completed tactics, firearms and firearms instructor training from the FBI, NRA, SIGARMS, PFT, ASAA, LAPD Metro Division, D Platoon, and Gunsite(250, Expert, 1911,1988). Brian has served as an armorer since 1984, completing 8 weeks of armorer schools with Colt(ARs), Smith and Wesson, Ruger, Ithaca, SIGARMS, and, for 1911s, Trinidad Gunsmithing School in Colorado, and the Colt 1911 Armorer’s School. Brian has taught incident command and critical incident management using a multi discipline unified command approach focused on the safety of the public and responding officers and the return of normalcy to communities. Brian’s education includes a Doctorate degree from Montana State University, graduating in 2004. His coursework and research focused on adult learning and leadership, and studying how incident commanders learn. His masters and bachelor degrees are in industrial education. Brian has held teaching faculty positions at Montana State University. For the past 25 years, Brian has been an invited presenter at local, state, and national conferences in 25 states and 3 Canadian provinces.
Dr. Peter VanAmburgh, Ed.D, Associate
A highly experienced operations executive who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams in extremely competitive, complex and stressful environments. Strong technical and business qualifications with an impressive track record of more than 30 years of success in challenging leadership positions, strategic planning, business unit development, teaching, transformation, and project management. Well traveled and versed in international operations having worked in Germany, England, France, Denmark, Italy, Panama, Japan, Georgia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Oman and Uganda. Proven ability to successfully analyze critical business functions, culture, identify deficiencies and weaknesses, and formulate assessments into strategic plans and policies that produce organizational excellence. A leader in business innovation and organizational development.
Christopher Bartolotta, Associate
Christopher has been employed with the Connecticut State Police since 1990. He is the commanding officer of the Major Crime squad and currently holds the rank of lieutenant. He has extensive experience as a patrol trooper, academy staff instructor, hostage and crisis negotiator and as a detective within the Bureau of Criminal Investigations Auto Theft Task Force. During most of his career, Mr. Bartolotta has been actively involved in the critical issue of Underage Drinking. He has served on the Governor’s Task Force Against Drunk Driving; the Governor’s Task Force Against Underage Drinking; the Lt. Governor’s Task Force for Enforcing Drunk Driving; the presentation committee for the annual Drunk/Drugged Driving Conference (held in Newport, RI) and is presently a member of the Executive Committee of Connecticut Coalition Against Underage Drinking. He currently lectures throughout the country on a variety of subject matter pertaining to Underage Drinking. Mr. Bartolotta is a certified Law Enforcement Trainer on a wide variety of subjects to include police policy and procedure, enforcement techniques, patrol functions, drug-alcohol issues, fraudulent documents, criminal investigations and hostage/crisis negotiations. He was the first officer in the State of Connecticut to be certified as a Drug Recognition Expert and a DRE instructor. Mr. Bartolotta has been recognized as a court expert in matters involving the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. He is a national instructor on underage drinking and has assisted in the publication of two manuals used for law enforcement training. In addition, Mr. Bartolotta has lectured several times at the Institute’s National Leadership Conference. Chris is a highly decorated police veteran holding numerous law enforcement/civic awards and recoginitions for his work. He was recently recognized by the CT Exchange Club as its “Police Officer of the Year” recipient and was a finalist for the MADD National President’s Award, the highest form of praise from this national organization. As a Senior Hostage Negotiator/ Trainer, Chris has oversight of the Hostage Negotiation Team. He has attended the world renowned FBI Hostage Negotiator Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia and is an adjunct Negotiator Trainer for the FBI. Most notable is his dynamic presentation style, “real world” experience and strong desire to get the best available information to the cops working the streets.
MSGT Patrick Quinn (USA ret.), Associate
Master Sergeant (Ret.) Quinn, “Pat” is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Operator having retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of distinguished service. Pat served in the 82nd Airborne and spent 17 years in various Special Forces assignments including SF Weapons, SF Intelligence and SF Operations Sergeant during his military service. As a member of the Commander-In-Charge Europe (CINC EUR) In extremist Force, he held high risk assignments as a member of security details in Bosnia and conducted high risk intelligence surveys for the U.S State Department in Beirut, Albania and Romania. Pat also worked for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency DTRA in support of missions related to U.S. Homeland Security. His field/ combat experience include numerous tours in Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo and the Republic of Georgia. Master Sergeant Quinn, a team sergeant in 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, distinguished himself amongst the Special Forces community having earned the Silver Star (third highest award for Valor) for his actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is featured in the book entitled Home of the Brave by former Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger. Pat has an extensive resume of military/instructor level certifications including; SFQ Course, Ranger/ Airborne, SF Advanced Recon and Target Exploitation Course, SF Target Interdiction Course, Advanced Special Operations Course, USAF Terrorism, Advanced Surveillance Techniques to name just a few. His last assignment prior to retiring was as the Senior Military Instructor at the University of Connecticut ROTC program where he taught courses in leadership, team building, marksmanship, small unit tactics and land navigation. His awards include; Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal with Arrow Head, Combat Infantryman’s Badge second award with star, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, and Master Parachutist Badge. Pat is a welcomed addition to the Team Training Associates cadre where his leadership and experience will be utilized to benefit all our clients.
Lieutenant Chris Cummings, Associate
Chris is currently a Lieutenant with the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Police Department and has over 16 years of distinguished law enforcement service. He has served as the Statewide Coordinator for the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Prior to his current position, he was a patrol Sergeant with the Police Department. During his tenure he has served as the Portsmouth Police Training Officer and is a certified firearms and rifle instructor, defensive driving instructor, as well as a Taser and defensive tactics instructor. Prior to his roll as the department’s Training Officer, Chris was a juvenile detective responsible for investigating Child Abuse and Neglect offenses. He serves as one of the commanding officers for the Seacoast Emergency Response Team, a regional SWAT team responsible for covering 13 New Hampshire communities in the State’s seacoast area. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire and a M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University.
Shaun P. O'Dea, Associate
Shaun has served over 20 years in the Military with both the US Army and the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG) and is a Veteran of Desert Storm. Twelve of those years he served as an enlisted soldier, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant prior to accepting his commission as a Second Lieutenant. Major O’Dea is currently the Commander of the Enlisted Strength Management Company of the CTARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion. During his career he has served as a Combat Engineer, a Recruiting and Retention NCO, a Career Counselor, a Platoon Leader of a Combat Engineer Platoon and various positions within the Officer Candidate School (OCS), including Operations Officer, TAC (Teach, Advise, Counsel) Officer, Instructor, and Senior TAC Officer. In these roles at OCS, Shaun helped design, coordinate and conduct leadership and tactics training for hundreds of officer candidates and their cadre throughout the northeast region. His extensive military experience and
leadership insights have proven extremely beneficial to our past clients and we are proud to welcome Shaun to our dynamic team.
leadership insights have proven extremely beneficial to our past clients and we are proud to welcome Shaun to our dynamic team.
James Kodzis, (CSP- Ret), Associate
James has over 25 years experience in the martial arts including a second degree black belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate and a third degree black belt in Komushin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. He has worked in law enforcement for the past 24 years as a K-9 officer, SWAT team member and law enforcement instructor. He has published several internationally recognized training dvd’s including Jiu-Jitsu Volume 1 and 2 and co-authored Police Ground Combat. His approach to the fighting arts blends modern technique with traditional principles resulting in a technically precise style that is well suited for self-protection and law enforcement. Mr. Kodzis holds a BA in Criminal Justice Administration.
