j.harris

director of operations

During his military service with the US Army, Mr. Harris was small arms weapons instructor, teaching firearms techniques and low light combat assault.  He joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1973, and has built an accomplished career as a firearms instructor with assignments including Tactical Firearms Instructor for POST Certified Courses, Instructor for Shotgun Training School, Handgun Training School, and Tactics for Officer Survival Awareness.  He has graduated from numerous special programs including FBI Range Master School, VIP Executive Protection School, and holds numerous honors and certificates at the Advanced Level.  He has also taught POST Certified Courses for Undercover Surveillance Tactical Firearms.  He is a member of the LAPD Pistol Team.  He has the rating of Distinguished Expert within his Department.  Mr. Harris has received the Police Medal for Bravery within the line of duty.  He also holds an Advanced Pistol rating from America Pistol Institute.