Bret brings over two decades of experience in law enforcement and military service. A retired police officer and Major in the Missouri Army National Guard, he has served in roles from Platoon Leader to Battalion Operations Officer. Bret is a certified counter-IED and anti-terrorism trainer, a physical security inspector, and a five-year SWAT sniper veteran trained at the FBI Sniper School.
As a senior consultant, Bret provides expert guidance in physical security, threat analysis, and personal safety. He has developed training programs for schools, law enforcement, military personnel, and transportation professionals. Bret holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in National Security Studies with a concentration in Terrorism, and a Minor in Military Science. He has been published in numerous professional and academic journals and teaches college courses in homeland security and terrorism.