Bret E. Brooks

Bret is a full time police officer for a large Missouri State law enforcement agency, and a former Captain of 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 anti-terrorism 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 and graduate of the FBI Sniper School.  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, anti-terrorism 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 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: US NORTHCOM, Foreign Policy Journal, School Bus Fleet, American School and University, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, and The Police Journal. He is also a contributing writer to SWAT Digest.Bret also teaches college homeland security and terrorism classes at a military college. 





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 " Our teacher was the best I've ever heard do a seminar on violence, drugs and terrorism. I was really impressed by his knowledge. Very Impressive Seminar."

" 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."

"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!"

"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."

"It is very apparent that the Instructor is knowledgeable of the subject and is able to communicate in an understandable manner."

"Very informative and interesting.Made me very aware of current risks. Bret kept everything pertinent to today's world."

bretbrooks@grayramtacticaltraining.com