Dennis is a criminal justice practitioner with over 25 years experience serving the citizens of Ohio. He has 19 years experience as a law enforcement trainer and 11 years experience as a college instructor.

Certifications, Training and Achievements

• Monadnock PR-24 Police Baton Instructor Trainer Monadnock Training Council
• Expandable Police Baton Instructor Trainer Monadnock Training Council
• Unarmed Self-Defense Instructor Ohio Department of Rehabilitations and Corrections
• O.C. Aerosol Agent Instructor Law Enforcement Concepts
• Notary Public: State of Ohio

Specialized Training and Achievements

• Basic Peace Officer Training State of Ohio
• Instructional Skills Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy
• Use of Force Liability Risk Reduction Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy
• Quick Action Deployment (QUAD) Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy
• Initial Response to a Critical Incident Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy
• Officer Involved Shootings Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy
• M26 Advanced Taser and Taser X26 Instructor Taser International
• Less – Lethal Weapons & Technologies Sheriff’s Training Services Inc.
• Advanced Unarmed Self Defense Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitations and Corrections
• Defensive Pistol Course Insight Firearms Training and Development
• Basic Pistol Instructor NRA
• Range Safety Officer NRA
• CPR Certified Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitations and Corrections
• Taught at Apollo Career Center Basic Police Academy
• Teaching at Rhodes State College

Education

Dennis has a master's degree in business administration, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and an associate in applied science in law enforcement.

Memberships

• National Rifle Association
• Fraternal Order of Police