five seasons. Tim has also conducted tactical entry and DT training for a local US Coast guard division. Tim holds several instructor certifications in the field of Defensive Tactics from Hand to Hand, Weapon Retention, Knife Defense, Ground Combative and Pressure Point Control systems.  Tim is a certified NRA-LE instructor holding numerous certifications in the use of firearms.  In addition, Tim has previously been assigned to the Navy under a contract by Alutiiq as part of an Anti-Terrorism Team and held a Top Secret Clearance.  During this time he acted as a Project Manager and was directly responsible for team supervision and creation of his training unit. Finally, Tim has a third degree black belt in Bujinkan under the direction of Soke Hatsumi.  Tim has been able to apply many of his teachings in his every day work as a law enforcement officer, and has a great passion for the training environment where he strives to bring a level of realism in all level of instruction.  Tim teaches under on simple rule “In each and every encounter I seek knowledge”, and is eager to assist today’s law enforcement officer become a more skilled and professional member of the law enforcement community.