Tim is a Law Enforcement Officer, serving with a SW Ohio Police Department since 1989 and is the Asst. Chief. Tim is also a member of a SW Ohio Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Team since 1993 where he is one of the primary trainers for the team. Certifications as an instructor include Semi-Auto Handgun, Revolver, Shotgun, Tactical Rifle, Chemical Munitions, Less Lethal Munitions, Straight Baton, Impact Weapon and Edged Weapon Defense and Use of Force through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. He has certifications as an armorer for AR-15 platform rifles, Glock and S&W M&P handguns.