Core Credentials
*Advanced Peace Officer Certification
*POST Certified Instructor
*Tactical Medical Instructor (TCCC)
*Firearms Instructor
*Technical Crash Investigation Certification
*Evidence Technician
*Licensed EMT
Law Enforcement & Tactical Training
*Montana Highway Patrol ~ 58th Academy (Academic Achievement Award)
*Field Force Operations (Anniston, AL)
*Field Force Extractions (Anniston, AL)
*Deadly Encounters Training Team (Service as TCCC Instructor)
*Peace Officer Basic & Intermediate Certifications
*Firearms Instructor Certification
Fire & Emergency Services
*IFSI Firefighter II Academy ~ Fall 2004 (Howard "Doc" Eskridge Academic Award)
*OSFM Firefighter II
*OSFM Firefighter III
*Hazardous Materials Operations
*Advanced Pediatric Trauma
*Vehicle & Machinery Extrication
*Technical Rescue Awareness
*FEMA Incident Command System (100, 200, 700)
*National Fire Academy ~ Fire Apparatus Operator
Training Commitment
Joel has completed more than 1,400 hours of documented professional law enforcement training, not including his extensive hours of training in emergency medical response, fire service operations, and tactical instruction. His training reflects a long-standing commitment to preparedness, professional standards, and being ready to respond when situations demand sound judgment and decisive action.