MARK D. WITT

Education

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Missouri Western University

Experience

**** -**** ********** ** ****** Police, Lawrence Kansas - retired Captain Patrol Division

2017- 2021 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas – Administrative Training Officer

2021- Current Retired

Skills & Experience

Developed, initiated, and instructed KUPD Departmental LEO Active Shooter Response.

Assisted in the development and active shooter response training of all law enforcement agencies in Douglas County Kansas.

Acted at a guest instructor for regional law enforcement agencies in Active Shooter Response

Developed programs and trained civilians in Active Shooter Response.

Worked in conjunction with local fire & medical agency to create an integrated response to an Active Shooter event.

Assisted in the creation of Active Shooter Response policy for local law enforcement and fire & medical agencies.

Conducted threat assessments for high value targets at the University of Kansas.

Use of Force instructor for over 25 years

Instructor Level Certifications

Handgun & Shotgun

Active Shooter (3 nationally recognized schools)

Expandable & Fixed Baton

Handcuffing

Weapon Retention

Simunition Scenarios

Simunition Supervision & Safety

Control Tactics/ Defensive Tactics

Use of Force

Less- Lethal Munitions

ALICE - Active Shooter Response for Civilians

Kansas Concealed Carry instructor

User Level Certifications

Police Marksmen/Sniper

NIMS

PR-24 Baton

Police Nun-Chucks

O/C Spray

Brown belt Shaolin Gung-Fu

Other arts practiced: Judo, Boxing, Kuk-Sool-Wan, and Wing Chun

Honors

Fraternal Order Police Trustee

Meritorious Service awarded four times by KU Police

Distinguished Service awarded three times by KU Police

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