Captain Brian C. Smith

Executive Vice President - Chicago, IL

Education

Graduate of Thornton Community College, So. Holland, IL, Associates in Law Enforcement
Graduate from the University of Virginia, Quantico, Virginia, Criminal Justice Certificate
Graduate of the 184^th Session, FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia
Basic Police Academy, Chicago Police Department

42 years, Martial Arts Instructor, Chicago Heights Park District
44years, advisory board member, American Federation of Police
6 years, advisory board member, Criminal Justice Board, Northwest Business College,
18 years, Adjunct Instructor, South Suburban Emergency Response Team, South Suburbs Chicago
6 years, Director of Training, National Security, LTD.
45 years of local law enforcement experience as well as weapons and tactical training
14 years, Dignitary Protection
37 years, Firearms Instructor, National Rifle Association, Law Enforcement Activities Division

NRA (Law Enforcement) – Handgun, Shotgun, and Select Fire #2889501
NRA – (Education & Training)Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle, Personal Protection inside the home, Personal Protection outside the home, Home Firearms Safety, and Advance Pistol Instructor
NRA Firearms Training Counselor & Chief Range Safety Officer, Appointed March 2013
Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board – Handgun, Shotgun, and Patrol Rifle
Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation, Firearms Licensed Instructor License #263.000149
Illinois approved “Concealed Carry” Instructor 13A345
Shoot on Steel Instructor – Action Target, Inc.
Low Light Instructor – Tactical Services Group
Concealed Carry & Home Defense, United States Concealed Carry Association

Force on Force Simulation Safety Instructor – M.L.E.F.A.A.
Distraction Device, Less Lethal Impact, Chemical Munitions, O.C. Pepper Spray– Defense Technologies
Use of Force Instructor, Safariland Training Group
Active Shooter Instructor Illinois Tactical Officer’s Association
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Train-the-Trainer, ALERRT
Certified Law Enforcement Trainer, ASLET (American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers)
National Certified Instructor, (International Association of Directors Of L. E. Standards and Training
Use of Force Instructor – Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board
Tactical Flashlight Instructor – Armament Systems Procedure

Police Self-Defense Instructor, United States Karate Association, Law Enforcement Liaison Division, 1977
PCB Expandable Baton
Pressure Point Control Tactic, PPCT Management Systems, Inc., 1997
Police Control & Restraint Techniques, Federal Labs, 1995
Compliance and Control Holds, Larry Smith Enterprise 2007
Senior Master Instructor License for Defensive Tactics, U.S. Specialized L.E. Training Comm., 2009
Handgun Retention, ARMA Training, LLC, 2010
Weapon Retention & Disarm, Tactical Training Associates, Inc, 2010
Edged Weapon Defense, Tactical Training Associates, Inc. 2012

FBI National Academy Associates
American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens, Appointed “National President” 2017
International Law Enforcement Educators Trainers Association (ILEETA) Charter member
International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, IALEFI
National Rifle Association
National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)
National Association of Chief of Police – “Senior Vice President”, Appointed 2020
Moose Lodge, Chapter #828
Juko Kai International
International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training

Prairie State College, June 2015 – February 2023, Patrolman (Full-Time)
Steger Police Department, December 2010 – Present , Patrolman (Part-Time)
Glenwood Police Department, July 2008 – November 2010, Police Chief
Chicago Heights Police Department, July 1978 – July 2008, Retired at 30 years of service at rank of Captain
Consulted and developed the Chicago Heights Park District’s first police department, (April – July 2012)

2016 “Trainer of the Year,” International Law Enforcement Educators Trainers Association
2015 “Law Enforcement Trainer of the Year,” Juko Kai International
2014 “Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor of the Year,” National Rifle Association, L.E. Activities Div.
Recognition Award, for Service and Dedication, South Suburban Emergency Response Team, 2009 & 2011
Appreciation Award, for Training Services, U.S. Inspector General’s Office, 2001
1993 “Outstanding Trainer of the Year”, Midwest Tactical Training Institute
Silver Star for Bravery, Hostage Situation, American Police Hall of Fame, 1992
Edgar Hoover Award for Distinguished Public Service, American Police Hall of Fame, 1995
2012 & 2013 “Public Service Award” National Rifle Association
1981, Founded and Director – Metropolitan Police Self-Defense Institute and the Chicago Heights Ju-Jitsu
Founded to teach defensive tactics and firearms to law enforcement along with civilians

At Village of Steger, Smith conducts in-service training for the Police, Fire and ESDA departments
Prairie State College, In-Service Trainer
At Chicago Heights PD, Smith served as Commander of Training & Special Operations, Range Master,
1995-formed and trained the first Special Operations team,
Summer of 2001 & 2002 formed (S.A.F.E.) Selective Area Field Enforcement task force-multi-jurisdictional tactical team consisted of Chicago Heights, Steger, and South Chicago Heights Police Departments
Freelance writer with approximately 200 articles published on L. E. firearms and self-defense topics
National Security, LTD, Smith trained the first private security tactical team to patrol high-risk neighborhoods in Chicago’s North & South sides in 1990-96
2001, 2002, trained the U.S. Army Reserves, Battalion 1544 Transportation Unit in Defensive Tactics
1982, 1983, Guest Instructor, Ohio Peace Officers Academy, for Defensive Tactics