Jacob Dickinson
New Orleans,LA
Summary
While serving as a Stte Trooper with LSP approx. 28.6 years of service, I was an instructor for the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) for many years. I taught EVOC to the State Police Cadets along with Troopers for yearly In-Service. I was Governor Bobby Jindal’s Executive Protection Agent. I provided protection to numerous visiting Governor’s and U.S. Dignitary Officials. I was assigned to the LSP Gaming Enforcement Division for over 10 years. During my tenure with State Police, I served in many capacities as a uniformed trooper (DWI Task Force, Field Training Officer (FTO), firearms (Appox 4 years), DT and EVOC academy instructor, narcotics agent, detective, and protective service agent. I served on the Region I SWAT team conducting numerous high-risk warrants and hostage rescue incidents for 7 years.
Academy Instructor: I was responsible for supervising weapon requalification training to include planning requalification, ensuring that all equipment, weapons, ammunition, marterils were on-hand for training, and operating training on the firearms simulator training system (e.g., FATS). I was responsible for all installations, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the firearms simulator training system. I also supervised the cadets at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) and taught POST Use of Force.
Protective Service Agent: Protected Governor Bobby Jindal, First Lady, and their children along with numerous other VIP’s. I provided dignitary protection to numerous visiting U.S. Officials (Gov. Mark Warner, Gov. Jeb Bush, Secretary of Commerce, etc.)
Road Trooper/Region I SWAT: Hostage rescue (e.g., St Martinsville Prison), High Risk warrants. Provided numerous VIP Protection Operations. I was in two lethal force encounters which were cleared as “Good Shootings” by LSP review board.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Firearms Instructor
Gretna Police Department
Gretna, USA
07.2021 - Current
- As a Firearm’s, Defense Tactic’s (DT) and Use of Force Instructor with the Gretna Police Department, I teach firearms safety, basic marksmanship, POST certified DT Vanguard Strategic Self-defense & Gunfighting Tactics, and FLETC Use of Force course to the police cadets.
State Trooper
Department of Public Safety, Louisiana State Police
Kenner, USA
01.1995 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Louisiana State Police (LSP) / Troop B
- While serving as a State Trooper with LSP approx. 28.6 years of service, I was an instructor for the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) for many years.
- I taught EVOC to the State Police Cadets along with Troopers for yearly In-Service.
- I was Governor Bobby Jindal’s Executive Protection Agent.
- I provided protection to numerous visiting Governor’s and U.S. Dignitary Officials.
- I was assigned to the LSP Gaming Enforcement Division for over 10 years.
- During my tenure with State Police, I served in many capacities as a uniformed trooper (DWI Task Force, Field Training Officer (FTO), firearms (Approx 4 years), DT and EVOC academy instructor, narcotics agent, detective, and protective service agent.
- I served on the Region I SWAT team conducting numerous high-risk warrants and hostage rescue incidents for 7 years.
- Louisiana State Police (LSP) / Troop B
Police Chief
City of Harahan, Harahan Police Department
Harahan, USA
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Oversees and trains thirty officers in the department and maintains a budget of $1.8 million.
- Weekly briefings with all supervisors to review all open investigations, discuss training activities, scheduling, and officer performance.
- Researches, develops, and implements procedures for cataloguing evidence and weapon and ammunition inventory.
- Developed and drafted a department manual, Procedural Orders and Training Requirements which was implemented for all approximately 30 full time officers.
- Personally, monitors all officers’ training and evaluate their progress and training effectiveness and safety skills at the range.
- I am a certified instructor both on the state and federal level in firearms and driving (EVOC), and I design training programs for Harahan Police.
- I maintain the department’s armory, and evaluate firearms for appropriate use by our officers, including testing and evaluating firearms equipment.
- In 2010, I developed an Active Shooter Response Team, to maintain the safety of the schools in the city.
- I worked closely with other law enforcement agencies in the region as Chairman of the Law Enforcement Management Institute and present lesson plans for law enforcement training programs throughout Louisiana to over 300 Police Chiefs.
- Presentations range from groups of 12 to 50 in attendance.
Firearms Instructor
Triple Canopy
Baton Rouge, USA
08.2010 - 09.2012
- As a Basic Officers Firearms Instructor (BFFOC) training, Adult Learning Theory course, EVOC, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care certification, I instructed in the Department of State Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) and Department of Defense programs at the JESTC Firearms Range in Zachary, LA.
- The training programs that I lead require preparation of classroom lesson plans that are designed to tutor the students firing techniques, weapon management, proper ammunition, and safety procedures.
- Class size was approximately 15-20 students for each course.
- I lead courses of instruction for proficient use of the following weapons: Colt M-16 fully auto machine gun, Colt M-203 grenade launcher, FN-239SAW Squad Assault Weapon, FN M-240 belt-fed machine gun, Remington 870 short shotgun, Colt M-4 fully auto machine gun, AK-47-fully auto machine gun, 9mm Glock semi auto pistol, Forty-five caliber Sig Sauer semi auto pistol.
- These courses are comprehensive courses of instruction that require students to become proficient with the weapon and to know how to dismantle, clean and repair the weapon.
- I supervise range operations at the EVOC driving track and ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards.
- Evaluate and critique students and remediate and correct student shortcomings when necessary.
- After each course I instruct, I meet with upper management to evaluate the course presentation to recommend areas of improvement and implement changes when necessary.
Federal Air Marshal
Department of Homeland Security/ TSA
New York, USA
03.2002 - 09.2002
- Certified as a Federal Law Enforcement Agent, graduating in top 5% of class.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Science
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05-2000
Skills
- Firearms training
- Use of force
- Tactical instruction
- Curriculum development
- Safety compliance
- Emergency response
Accomplishments
2009 Metropolitan Orleans Bank Security Association- Investigator of the Year
2007 Officer of the Year- Honorable Mention
Parade Magazine and International Association of Chiefs of Police selected ten officers nationwide to receive this award.
2007 Police Officer of the Year- American Legion Second District
2006 Meritorious Service Award – Louisiana State Police
§ Recognized for performance of duty that exceeds the normal expectations of duty and demonstrates an exceptional degree of good judgment, initiative, and competence.
2005 Certificate of Appreciation – Louisiana State Police SWAT
2005 Meritorious Service Award – Unit Citation Award
2004 Professional Excellence Award – Louisiana State Police
2003 Meritorious Service Award – Louisiana State Police
2002 Emergency Service Medal – Louisiana State Police
2001 Life Saving Medal – Louisiana State Police
2000 Recognition from FBI Director Louis J. Freeh for SWAT Roll
§ At the St. Martinsville Prison hostage crisis
§ 2000 Ace Award- recognition for most stolen cars recovered with apprehension
1999 American Legion Award
1998 Trooper of the Year- Troop B- Shoot-Out with Convicted Murderer
1998 American Legion Award
1995 Ace Award – 5 Stole car recoveries with 5 apprehenions within 1 year period.
Timeline
Firearms Instructor
Gretna Police Department
07.2021 - Current
Police Chief
City of Harahan, Harahan Police Department
01.2011 - 10.2013
Firearms Instructor
Triple Canopy
08.2010 - 09.2012
Federal Air Marshal
Department of Homeland Security/ TSA
03.2002 - 09.2002
State Trooper
Department of Public Safety, Louisiana State Police
01.1995 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Science
Southeastern Louisiana University