Daniel Shaw
Elizabeth,AR
Summary
Criminal Justice professional and instructor with 25+ years of military and civilian law enforcement experience. Proven expertise in curriculum development, adult education, and leadership training. Holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice. I am skilled in classroom, hybrid, and applied instruction, with a strong record of mentoring, program development, and aligning training with industry and academic standards. Committed to student success and continuous improvement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Resource Officer
Mountain Home Police Department
Mountain Home, AR
03.2023 - Current
- Deliver classroom instruction on legal issues, safety, and public policy
- Develop and support departmental training initiatives
- Mentor and advise students, fostering positive engagement and decision-making
- Collaborate with school leadership to enhance safety and prevention strategies
Law Enforcement Instructor / Trainer
Mountain Home Police Department & United States Navy
01.1996 - Current
- Design and deliver instruction in criminal justice, leadership, ethics, and tactical operations
- Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with professional standards
- Utilize lecture, scenario-based training, and multimedia to enhance learning outcomes
- Evaluate performance and provide structured feedback to adult learners
- Maintain current curriculum reflecting changes in law, policy, and best practices
- Deliver instruction in formats comparable to classroom and hybrid environments
Police Sergeant
Mountain Home Police Department
Mountain Home, AR
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Supervised personnel and led professional development initiatives
- Developed and instructed departmental training on law, policy, and leadership
- Conducted evaluations and coaching to improve performance and accountability
- Coordinated complex incident responses ensuring compliance and effectiveness
Police Officer
Arroyo Grande Police Department
Arroyo Grande, CA
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Enforced laws using community-oriented policing strategies
- Applied constitutional law and de-escalation techniques in diverse situations
Military Police Officer
United States Navy
08.1996 - 08.2016
- Enforced military law and supervised personnel in high-tempo environments
- Provided formal instruction in law enforcement procedures and leadership
- Managed training programs supporting operational readiness
- Designated Master Training Specialist delivering classroom and field instruction
Education
Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice Concentration
Post University
Waterbury, CT10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Post University
Waterbury, CTAssociate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CAAssociate of Arts - Human Resources
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CASkills
- Curriculum Development & Course Design
- Student Advising & Mentorship
- Learning Outcomes & Assessment Alignment
- Classroom, Online, & Hybrid Instruction
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas or similar)
- Program Coordination & Continuous Improvement
- Criminal Justice Instruction
- Leadership & Organizational Development
- Adult Learning Theory
- Public Speaking & Engagement
- Scenario-Based Training
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Military Master Training Specialist
- Firearms Instructor
- ALERRT Instructor
- Tactical Operations Instructor (CQB/VCQB)
- Instructor Development Certification
- Crisis Response & Incident Management
- Senior Police Officer Certification
Teaching And Training Experience
Law Enforcement Instructor / Trainer, Mountain Home Police Department & United States Navy, 1996-01-01, Present, Design and deliver instruction in criminal justice, leadership, ethics, and tactical operations, Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with professional standards, Utilize lecture, scenario-based training, and multimedia to enhance learning outcomes, Evaluate performance and provide structured feedback to adult learners, Maintain current curriculum reflecting changes in law, policy, and best practices, Deliver instruction in formats comparable to classroom and hybrid environments
Academic And Program Support Skills
- Curriculum Development & Course Design
- Student Advising & Mentorship
- Learning Outcomes & Assessment Alignment
- Classroom, Online, & Hybrid Instruction
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas or similar)
- Program Coordination & Continuous Improvement
Timeline
School Resource Officer
Mountain Home Police Department
03.2023 - Current
Police Sergeant
Mountain Home Police Department
03.2020 - 03.2023
Police Officer
Arroyo Grande Police Department
06.2016 - 06.2018
Military Police Officer
United States Navy
08.1996 - 08.2016
Law Enforcement Instructor / Trainer
Mountain Home Police Department & United States Navy
01.1996 - Current
Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice Concentration
Post University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Post University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Coastline Community College
Associate of Arts - Human Resources
Coastline Community College