Garry Clevinger
Jonesborough,TN
Summary
Accomplished Training Lieutenant at Johnson City Police Department, adept in leadership and specialized law enforcement training. Demonstrated success in enhancing departmental training programs, supervising new hires, and maintaining high standards of instruction. Expert in tactical operations and investigative techniques, with a proven track record of developing effective training strategies and fostering team excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant, Training Unit
Johnson City Police Department
02.1997 - Current
As the General Departmental Instructor, I am responsible for all departmental training needs mandated by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission as well as orientation and supervising new hire officers, Field Training Unit Supervisor, and maintaining the department training facility.
Johnson City Police Department
- Training Lieutenant, 2023 - Present
- Training Sergeant, 2020 - 2023
- General Departmental Instructor, 2022 - Present
- S.W.A.T. Team Commander, 2021 - 2024
- Training Officer, 2016 - 2020
- Training Unit OIC, 2013 - 2016
- Investigator, JCPD Criminal Investigation Division, 2004 - 2013
- Crime Scene Specialist, Criminal Investigation Division, 2008 - 2013
- Team Leader, JCPD S.W.A.T. Team - 2011 - 2021
- Operator, JCPD S.W.A.T. Team, 2003 - 2024
- Task Force Agent, JCPD/BATF Project Safe Neighborhood JTF, 2009 - 2012
- JCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit, 1999 - 2004
- Field Training Officer, 1999 - 2004
- Patrol Officer, 1997 - 2004
Education
Certificate of Completion -
Univ. of TN. Southeast Leadership Academy
Chattanooga, TN10.2024
Certificate of Completion -
Force Science Institute
Nashville, TN12.2022
Certificate of Completion -
University of Tennessee National Forensic Academy
Knoxville, TN11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justiice
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN1995
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA1992
High School Diploma -
Hurley High School
Hurley, VA1988
Skills
EXPERIENCE
- Field Training Officer for new hire officers
- Class instruction for JCPD CPA pertaining to SWAT operations
- Class instruction for JCPD Junior Police Academy pertaining to Crime Scene Investigations
- Assisting JC-101 with Crime Scene and Evidence Collection
- Training new investigators in division procedures, Investigative Techniques, and Crime Scene Integrity
- Assisting JCPD Explorers with various types of training and skill building
- OIC over JCPD Reserve Officer Program
- Class instruction for Basic SWAT Operator
- General In-Service class instruction
- Class instruction for JCPD Tennessee State Handgun Permit Course
- Responsible for maintaining and ordering departmental equipment and ammunition for training and field use
- Supervise the Field Training Program and selection of new Field Training Officers
- Supervise new hire orientation and preparation for Basic Academy Recruit Training
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS
- Law Enforcement Designated Marksman Instructor, 2024
- ALERRT Active Attack Integrated Response Instructor, 2024
- SWAT Command Decision Making and Leadership, 2023
- Glock Certified MOS (red dot site) instructor, 2023
- ALERRT Active Shooter Instructor, 2023
- Force Science Analyst, 2022
- Less Lethal Pepper Ball Instructor, 2021
- RIPP Restraint Instructor, 2020
- Police Cyclist Instructor, 2020
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Low Light Tactical Operations Instructor, 2017
- Advanced and Master Instructor Develop, 2016
- EVOC Instructor, 2014
- Safariland Less Lethal Instructor, 2014
- Hiatt Tactical Handcuff Instructor, 2014
- AXON/TASER Instructor, 2014
- Patrol Rifle Instructor, 2014
- Field Training Officer instructor, 2014
- Police Instructor Development Instructor, 2014
- SWAT Instructor, 2014
- Monadnock PR-24/Expandable Baton Instructor, 2013
- Tennessee State Certified Handgun Instructor, 2011
- Distraction Device Instructor, 2011
- Chemical Munitions Instructor, 2011
- Less Lethal Impact Munitions Instructor, 2011
- OC Aerosol Instructor, 2011
- Firearms Instructor, 2010
Timeline
Lieutenant, Training Unit
Johnson City Police Department
02.1997 - Current
Certificate of Completion -
Univ. of TN. Southeast Leadership Academy
Certificate of Completion -
Force Science Institute
Certificate of Completion -
University of Tennessee National Forensic Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justiice
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Southwest Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Hurley High School
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