Nikolaos Kakomanolis

• Working as a volunteer training and assisting black belt instructors with teaching the self-defense principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Teach non-black belt courses to students of various backgrounds, including federal and local law enforcement officers, with a specific emphasis on de-escalation and defensive tactics to avoid fights or to end confrontations with minimal force necessary.

• Licensed through the BATFE as a firearms manufacturer, dealer and special occupational taxpayer. Placed orders for inventory, maintained control and security of premises and sensitive inventory, conducted legal compliance for firearms and NFA transfers, displayed and sold LE equipment, accessories, ammunition and apparel for commercial, law enforcement, security and military customers. Conducted Texas DPS License to Carry Handgun course and shooting qualification for applicants. Discussed use of force, storage, Texas Law and other DPS mandated subjects.

Achieved a safer patrol area through prompt response to calls, thorough investigation of complaints, and effective conflict resolution. Built strong community relationships by engaging with students, instructors, and staff, contributing to a highly visible and trusted patrol presence. Proactively addressed trespassing, disputes, and quality-of-life concerns, improving overall campus safety and environment.

• Performed full-scope duties of a sworn law enforcement officer, including patrol operations, traffic and quality-of-life enforcement, and public service response. Effectively resolved conflicts and de-escalated volatile situations through sound judgment and communication skills. Fostered positive community relations through professional engagement with the public, while also managing clerical responsibilities and telephone switchboard operations. Maintained certifications in CPR/AED, Active Shooter Response, and Taser deployment.

• Performed duties within the guidelines of the New York State Guard, including military police training, internal security functions, organized search and rescue, firearms familiarization, first aid, counter terrorism training mobilization, force protection, reconnaissance, various military functions and designated as unit quartermaster. Attained rank of Private First Class.

• Executed comprehensive duties as a sworn law enforcement officer, including patrol functions, traffic enforcement, and quality-of-life initiatives. Applied New York State and New York City criminal statutes, conducting lawful arrests in compliance with Criminal Procedure Law and NYPD Patrol Guide standards. Demonstrated strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills while handling volatile situations and public interactions. Contributed to counterterrorism surge operations, mass decontamination responses, and crowd control assignments. Promoted positive community relations through professional, respectful engagement and supported operations through clerical and telephone switchboard responsibilities.

• Attended a full-time basic law enforcement academy with training in traffic and quality-of-life enforcement, community relations, and patrol functions. Trained in NYPD Patrol Guide procedures, counter terrorism surge deployment, mass decontamination and crowd control. Physical training and tactics, firearms qualification and tactical shooting course, emergency vehicle operation, CIMS/NIMS, police sciences, NY State and City Penal Law, Criminal procedure law and arrest processes.