Ryan Matthew
FULLERTON,CA
Summary
Experienced Community Safety & Public Education Specialist with 11 years in law enforcement, including roles as Police Officer, Detective, and Task Force Officer. Led municipal crime prevention initiatives and Neighborhood Watch groups while delivering public safety instruction. Co-created positive youth reinforcement programs and conducted facility safety audits and crisis de-escalation training across various sectors.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Workplace Violence & Crisis Response Instructor
Phoenix Training Group
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated adult learners, providing real-time coaching and constructive feedback, ensuring mastery of critical skills necessary for effective crisis management.
- Delivered engaging classroom instruction aligned with training objectives and learner needs.
- Developed lesson plans, presentations, and exercises to support consistent instruction delivery.
Principal Talent Development Specialist
LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
01.2025 - 12.2026
- Conducted facility safety audits and environmental risk assessments, establishing emergency safety protocols that improved overall safety compliance.
- Mentored instructional staff on class facilitation and scenario management, refining evaluation processes for objective student performance.
National Director of Learning & Development
Sea Change Recovery & Resurgence
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Directed workplace violence prevention, staff safety, and de-escalation instruction across multi-site facilities, enhancing overall staff preparedness.
- Directed workplace violence prevention, staff safety, and de-escalation instruction across multi-site facilities.
Clinical Safety & Systems Consultant
Addiction Treatment Systems & Safety Consultancy
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Consulted on healthcare workplace safety, ensuring OSHA compliance and enhancing clinical de-escalation workflows.
- Developed ambulatory protocols prioritizing patient dignity while ensuring physical security for frontline personnel.
Police Officer / Detective / Task Force Officer / Instructor
Golden Valley PD & Hennepin County Task Force
01.2003 - 12.2014
- Served 11 years in sworn public safety and crisis response, managing critical incidents, criminal investigations, and community outreach.
- Collaborated with Crime Prevention Unit to organize Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, National Night Out, and Toys for Tots campaigns, enhancing community engagement and safety awareness.
- Co-developed "Caught You Doing Something Right" youth initiative, issuing positive "citations" to children practicing helmet safety, fostering safe behaviors in the community.:
- Conceptualized and launched an innovative police-community outreach program. Partnered with local Dairy Queen franchises to sponsor 500+ ice cream reward citations distributed by patrol officers to recognize children practicing helmet safety and bicycle compliance.
- CounterACT Instructional Leadership (6 Years):
- Taught substance prevention, decision-making, and anti-bullying curricula to over 1,500 elementary and middle school students, fostering long-term trust between youth and law enforcement.
Education
P.O.S.T. Licensure - Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN10-2003
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12-1998
Skills
- Crisis Response Training
- Workplace Violence Prevention
- Crisis De-escalation
- Training Program Design
- Instructional Design
- Class instruction
- Facility Risk Assessments
- CPTED Security Audits
- OSHA Standards
- Trauma-Informed Protocols
- Community Safety Programs
- Community Engagement
- Volunteer Leadership
- Strong communication skills
- Presentation skills
Certification
- Certified counterACT Instructor — Law Enforcement Youth Education Training, Law Enforcement Youth Education Training, 6 Years Active Instruction
- OSHA General Industry Safety & Health Standards — Workplace Compliance, OSHA
- Sworn Law Enforcement Academy & Detective Certification — POST Certified, POST, POST Certified
- CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) & Facility Auditing
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute: IS-100 & IS-700 (ICS / NIMS Frameworks), FEMA Emergency Management Institute, ICS / NIMS Frameworks
- Advanced De-escalation & Crisis Intervention Instruction, Phoenix Training Group
Timeline
Principal Talent Development Specialist
LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
01.2025 - 12.2026
Workplace Violence & Crisis Response Instructor
Phoenix Training Group
01.2024 - Current
National Director of Learning & Development
Sea Change Recovery & Resurgence
01.2018 - 12.2023
Clinical Safety & Systems Consultant
Addiction Treatment Systems & Safety Consultancy
01.2014 - 12.2018
Police Officer / Detective / Task Force Officer / Instructor
Golden Valley PD & Hennepin County Task Force
01.2003 - 12.2014
P.O.S.T. Licensure - Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Dakota
Key Program Highlights
- "Caught You Doing Something Right" Youth Safety Campaign, Conceptualized and launched an innovative police-community outreach program. Partnered with local Dairy Queen franchises to sponsor 500+ ice cream reward citations distributed by patrol officers to recognize children practicing helmet safety and bicycle compliance.
- CounterACT Instructional Leadership (6 Years), Taught substance prevention, decision-making, and anti-bullying curricula to over 1,500 elementary and middle school students, fostering long-term trust between youth and law enforcement.
Target Title
Community Safety & Crime Prevention Specialist