Fred T. Leland (Instructor) is a current Police Lieutenant and a former United States Marine. He is an experienced trainer with over 20 years training law enforcement, military and security professionals with a Bachelors Degree in Law Enforcement. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 216 where he specialized in terrorism related topics as well as leadership and management. His classes are interactive with use of real world examples to bring the point home. His specialties are handling dynamic encounters, terrorism awareness, use of force, impact weapon techniques, chemical spray, handcuffing, firearms, small unit CQB, and patrol procedures.

Maria Gonzalez (Instructor) is a current police officer for the Walpole Police Department. Her experience span 10 years. Her first 6 years with the Boston Police Department, 2 years with the Taunton Police Department, the remaining with the Walpole Police department. Ms. Gonzalez obtained a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Community Policing from U. Mass Boston, and a Masters in Criminal Justice from Boston University. She is a certified Rape investigator and a certified trainer with the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Council.