Thank you to our instructors

                                         We are excited to have Mr. Robert Garrett speaking at our Spring Conference. 

Robert Garrett 

Telephone: 706-570-9011 or 706-561-6235

Objective

To instruct and consult in the areas of Criminal Justice, Police Administration, firearms and related subjects.

Employment

Adjunct Instructor Nov 2016-Current

Georgia Law Enforcement Command College  Columbus, Georgia 

2016 – Present: Serves as the principal instructor for the Internal Affairs subject for the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College. Topics include the administrative investigative process, legal considerations concerning Garrity, Brady, Giglio, and other relevant topics. Other topics include Bias Based Profiling, Development of Effective Policies and Procedures, and Officer Involved Shootings. 

Lieutenant Feb 1978 – Oct 2016

Columbus Police Department  Columbus, Georgia 

2004 – Present: Assigned to the Office of Professional Standards with the responsibilities of Planning & Research, Accreditation, and special projects. Successfully led the agency through national re-accreditation in 2004 and 2007. Serves as the primary liaison for protective details including the United States Secret Service, United States Capitol Police, and visiting dignitaries. Currently serving on the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police State Certification Committee and past chairman of the Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition.

2002 – 2004: Assigned as the Director of Training. Managed a staff of four instructors, one range officer, and one civilian. Was responsible for In-Service Training, Recruit Training, specialty training, and managed a budget of $78,000. Responsibilities included planning and development of an annual 32 hour In-Service program for approximately 380 officers, recruit training, firearms qualifications, and a variety of specialized training programs. 

1996 – 2002: Served in the Office of Professional Standards as the Planning & Research Officer. Responsibilities included: management of national accreditation and state certification program, grant coordination, policy development, special projects, dignitary protection, specialized instructions and internal investigations. Successfully led the agency through national re-accreditation in 1998 and 2001. Assisted in internal investigations and served as the primary liaison for any protective details including the United States Secret Service, United States Capitol Police, and visiting dignitaries.

During this time also served as the Chairman of the Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition and Vice Chairman of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police State Certification Committee. Assisted in the development of the State Certification Program and served on the working committee that established the standards to meet State Certification.

1993-1998: Served as a Sergeant in the Bureau of Patrol Services. Was responsible for the direct supervision of 7 - 9 patrol officers. Assisted in special events, daily operations, personnel evaluations, and review and approval of all reports.

1989 - 1993: Served as a Sergeant in the Bureau of Investigative Services. During that time, was assigned to Robbery/Assault and the Burglary/Theft Divisions. Conducted investigations into a variety of criminal offenses, prepared cases for prosecution, assigned cases to investigators, and supervised a squad of investigators. Participated in a wide variety of investigations to include: special operations warrant roundups, “stings,” fugitive operations, multi-agency investigations.

1987 - 1989: Served as a Detective in the Bureau of Investigative Services. Was responsible for a criminal investigation caseload. Prepared written reports, warrants, and other documentation leading to the successful prosecution of cases. Assisted in a variety of investigations involving other units of the Columbus Police Department and outside agencies.

1978 - 1987: Served as a Patrol Officer in the Bureau of Patrol Services and Bureau of Support Services. As a patrol officer, was responsible for responding to initial calls for service, investigations of a wide variety of criminal and traffic incidents. Also served as a dispatcher in the 911 Center for two years.

SERGEANT 1974 - 1977

United States Air Force Eielson AFB, Alaska

Served four years in the Air Force as a shipping and transportation specialist. Held a “Secret” security clearance. Was responsible for the preparation of cargo for shipment via truck, rail, air, and common carrier. Honorably discharged with the rank of E-4, Sergeant.

Education

Master of Science Personnel Management June 17, 1983

Troy State University  Ft. Benning, Georgia 

Master of Science Criminal Justice June 19, 1982

Troy State University Ft. Benning, Georgia 

Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice December 6, 1980 

Troy State University Ft. Benning, Georgia 

Training

· Received in excess of 1600 hours of professional POST certified Law Enforcement Training. Examples include: Basic Radar Certification, Traffic Operations, ASP Baton, Terrorism & Hostage Negotiation, Officer Survival, Criminal Investigations, Homicide Investigations, Firearms and Advanced Patrol Techniques

· Georgia POST Firearms Instructor Certification - June, 1980

· Georgia POST Instructor Certification - February, 2000

· Federal Bureau of Investigations Firearms Certification – June 2003

· University of Georgia Management Development Program 2004 – 2005

· National Incident Management System (NIMS) Level I and II 2004 – 2005

Experience

· Has a wide experience in the operations and management of a large, metropolitan police department. This includes patrol operations, criminal investigations, internal investigations, communications, training, supervision, policy development, budget preparation, staff inspections, grant writing, management, and research.

· Served as an “assessor” for both State Certification and accreditation assessments for departments throughout the state of Georgia.

· As accreditation manager for the Columbus Police Department, led the department through four successful reaccreditation on-sites.

· Conducted numerous “mock” assessments for Georgia law enforcement agencies preparing for national accreditation assessments.

· Guest instructor for the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, “New Chiefs School” on the subject of Development of Policies and Procedures since 1997.

· Board Member, and Chairman of the Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition

· Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Georgia Chiefs of Police State Certification Committee.

· Has been a guest instructor for various organizations including: Columbus Emergency Management Agency, Muscogee County School District, Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition, Columbus Police Department Training Division.

· Consulted with large corporations in regards to catalog copy, product descriptions, and product layout. 

· Has worked at a private firearms instructor for private ranges and provided personal instruction to individual students.

· Served multiple terms on the Finance Committee for a local church. Duties include the oversight of a budget in excess of $990.000

· Adjunct instructor in low light tactics for the Surefire Institute. 

Publications

· Contributing Editor for Harris Publications, Athlon Outdoor Group, and GunsAmerica publications with over seven hundred articles published dealing with law enforcement operations, firearms, and related equipment since 1984. Publications include “Combat Handguns,” “Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement,” “The Glock Annual,” and various annuals  and special editions.