IADLEST Certified Youth Instructors
Alejandro Gutierrez
Alejandro is a first-generation college student who now works full-time as the Criminal Justice instructor at Firebaugh High School (California). He has taught there since 2012. Over the years his students have competed in county-wide CSI competitions and moved on to careers in Public Safety.
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Stacey Hervey
Stacey started her career with the Boulder Police Department before going in to education in 1998. She has worked full-time at the Denver Career Education Center since 2000. She is also an adjunct faculty member at University of Maryland, University of Colorado, Metro State University and the Community College of Denver.
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Brian C. Smith
Brian retired from the Chicago Heights PD as captain after 30 years service. He is a NRA Firearms Counselor, NRA LE Instructor, Illinois LE Instructor. He holds 3 martial arts black belts. Brian teaches firearms to youths 12-16 yrs old, and martial arts/self defense to children 11 yrs old up to adults.
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Burnie Stedham
Burnie is a retired 33-year veteran of the Hunstville Police Department. He has worked as a patrol officer, trainer, K-9 handler, bomb technician and Special Investigations Supervisor. After retirning he developed the Public Safety Program at the Madison County Technical Center.
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