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.