Erik Lawrenz
St Charles,MO
Summary
Experienced Training Sergeant skilled in developing and executing training programs, mentoring personnel, and ensuring POST compliance. Led continuous improvement initiatives in law enforcement training and provided strategic guidance in the private sector. Delivered master-level international training programs across the U.S., Australia, and Canada, while managing high-profile sales events to promote products and ensure effective implementation.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Sergeant
City of St. Charles
SAINT CHARLES, MO
03.2025 - Current
- Assigned as Administrator for the Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement (CASTLE), a joint training facility operated in partnership between the O’Fallon Police Department and the St. Charles Police Department
- Supervised and coordinated department-wide training programs, ensuring compliance with state standards, accreditation requirements, and agency policy
- Planned, scheduled, and executed annual in-service training for sworn personnel while maintaining operational staffing levels
- Developed lesson plans, course objectives, and performance evaluations aligned with adult-learning principles
- Led curriculum updates to reflect changes in law, policy, equipment, and best practices
Quality Assurance Board Member
Axon Enterprises
Scottsdale, USA
01.2006 - Current
- Assigned to the Quality Assurance Board, which monitors the training division to ensure the training department meets the training standards set by the company.
- Assigned to the Training Advisory Board 2015-2023 to help the organization gain new insights and advice to solve business problems and explore new opportunities by stimulating robust, high-quality conversations with the organizational leaders.
- Developed, planned, staffed, and executed Master level training experiences across the United States, Australia, and Canada on several platforms including body-worn cameras and electrical weapons.
Police Sergeant
City of St. Charles
St. Charles, MO
12.2020 - 03.2025
- Currently assigned as the Training Coordinator for the Department. Responsible for developing implementing and conducting training to martin POST Standards for the Department.
- Supervision of police officers and other assigned staff in their duties.
- Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of shift changes.
- Advises supervisors on deployment of personnel during emergency responses.
- Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation.
- Maintains contact with all police personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about department activities.
- Worked with the Captain of Operations to develop the current New Sergeant Onboarding Training Program.
- Worked with OPR to assist in developing current continuing education training for officers.
Police Officer
City of St. Charles
St. Charles, MO
11.2000 - 11.2020
- Ensuring the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime.
- As a training coordinator, developed courses, created lesson plans, and/or instructed training courses to ensure all sworn police officers meet Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
- As a Public Information Officer, I assisted in the development and instruction of presentations for the Citizens Police Academy, Lindenwood University, and various neighborhood watch associations and businesses.
- I was Assigned as an Acting Sergeant on Patrol, and I was responsible for supervising police officers and other assigned staff in their duties.
- As a Field Training Officer, I was responsible for the guidance, training, mentoring, and evaluation of probationary-level members for 14 years at this agency.
- As one of the subject matter experts developed and implemented policies, procedures, and reporting methods regarding the use of force for the Department.
Police Officer
City Of Springfield
Springfield, MO
12.1996 - 11.2000
- Ensuring the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime.
- Demonstrated sound judgment while under pressure, including in life-threatening situations, to maintain safety for people and property.
- As a Field Training Officer, I was responsible for the guidance, training, mentoring, and evaluation of probationary-level members for 2 years at this agency.
- As a Major Crimes Investigator, I assisted in the investigation and evidence gathering of numerous serious criminal allegations.
- While working on the SWAT Team, I deployed to high-risk calls to include hostage and barricaded subjects and assisted in planning and executing search warrants and high-risk arrest warrants.
Police Officer
City of Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO
01.1994 - 12.1996
- Ensuring the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime.
- Community Oriented Policing Unit assignment to build relationships with the community while helping to contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau01.1995
Skills
- Sound Judgement
- Integrity
- Compassionate/empathetic
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
- Ability to delegate tasks to manage workload
- Ability to Effectively Teach and Mentor Subordinates
- Dependable
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
Certification
- MO POST Certified Police Officer
- Senior Master Electrical Weapons Expert
- Master Level Less Lethal Philosophy
- Firearms Instructor
- Range Master
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Field Training Officer
- First Line Supervisor
- Master Public Information Officer
- MO POST Generalist Instructor
- ILEETA Member
- Past NTOA Member
- Past IALEFI Member
- Graduate of the Eastern MO Police Academy Police Leadership and Command Preparatory Academy
Websites
Timeline
Training Sergeant
City of St. Charles
03.2025 - Current
Police Sergeant
City of St. Charles
12.2020 - 03.2025
Quality Assurance Board Member
Axon Enterprises
01.2006 - Current
Police Officer
City of St. Charles
11.2000 - 11.2020
Police Officer
City Of Springfield
12.1996 - 11.2000
Police Officer
City of Cape Girardeau
01.1994 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southeast Missouri State University