Matthew Antkowiak, CPP, PCI, PSP

Matthew Antkowiak, CPP, PCI, PSP

INFANTRY EXECUTIVE OFFICER (XO) - MILITARY POLICE - WMD SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SWAT) MEMBER.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    POLICE CHIEF: Subject Matter Expert - Police Procedures and Use of Force <> Trained Police Officers and Police Instructors from 235 Police Agencies From Across the Nation and 34 Countries Globally.

  • Education

    • Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT)

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      Criminal Justice Executive Management Leadership Command College

      Module 1: Texas A&M Mays Business School Center for Executive DevelopmentModule 2: Texas Women University Module 3 Sam Houston State University Graduated May 2024

    • Technical & Professional Training (TCOLE)

      1990 - 2024
      9,800+ hours of Accredited Public Safety Training

      Krav Maga Practical Instructor Course at the Wingate Institute in IsraelInstructor Certifications:Wingate Institute Krav Maga Practical InstructorSWAT InstructorNRA Refuse to Be a VictimConcealed Handgun Instructor Personal Protection Officer Instructor Lv 4Combined Firearms Instructor Lv 3NRA Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun InstructorNRA Pistol, Shotgun & Rifle InstructorNRA Basic Firearms InstructorControlled FORCE Instructor Lv 4Special… Show more Krav Maga Practical Instructor Course at the Wingate Institute in IsraelInstructor Certifications:Wingate Institute Krav Maga Practical InstructorSWAT InstructorNRA Refuse to Be a VictimConcealed Handgun Instructor Personal Protection Officer Instructor Lv 4Combined Firearms Instructor Lv 3NRA Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun InstructorNRA Pistol, Shotgun & Rifle InstructorNRA Basic Firearms InstructorControlled FORCE Instructor Lv 4Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) InstructorCrowd Control/Mobile Field Force InstructorPolice Vehicle Operation Course InstructorEdge Weapon Instructor TrainerDefensive Tactics Master InstructorAdvance InstructorKubaton Instructor TrainerKrav Maga TrainerTaser Instructor ASP Tactical Baton & Restraint Instructor Trainer Show less

    • American Military University

      2019 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Criminal Justice 4.0 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. AMU President’s Honor Roll. Graduated summa cum laude: “With Highest Honors”Conferral Date: 10/1/2021

    • Sam Houston State University

      2024 -
      Master of Science - MS Criminal Justice

      In progress

  • Experience

    • US Army

      Jan 1990 - Jan 2013
      INFANTRY EXECUTIVE OFFICER (XO) - MILITARY POLICE - WMD SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SWAT) MEMBER.

      INFANTRY COMPANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER (XO), MILITARY POLICE OFFICER, AND WMD SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SWAT) MEMBER01/2008– 07/2013 and 12/1990–12/1998Security Clearance: Top-Secret Personal Reliability Program

    • City of Oklahoma City

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
      FIREFIGHTER 2

      Oklahoma City Fire Department Fire suppression specialist, rescue technician, and EMT.

    • Invictus Training and Consulting

      Jul 1999 - now
      GRANDMASTER & 8th DEGREE BLACK BELT

      DBA: Invictus Martial Arts➣ Manages business functions, contractors, trainers, instructors, and consultants. ➣ Provides training in Practical Krav Maga, an Israeli self defense system. Certified through the Wingate Institute, Netanya, Israel. ➣ Provides police procedures, use of force, defensive tactics, tactical operations, police vehicle operations, crowd management, legal block, investigations, surveillance/counter surveillance, and tactical shooting training for law enforcement. Programs accredited through CLEET and TCOLE. ➣ Provides Texas security certification training for licensure (level 2, 3, and 4). Programs accredited through TXDPSPSB. ➣ Provides safety and security consulting for individuals and organizations. ➣ Conducts security audits, vulnerability assessments, behavioral threat assessments, digital threat assessments, and technical security countermeasure assessments. ➣ Develops security plans, standard response protocols, multi-hazard emergency operations, plans, and security policies. www.TeamUnconquerable.com Show less

    • City of Moore, Oklahoma

      Sept 1999 - Jun 2007
      POLICE OFFICER

      Police Officer, Use of Force Master Instructor, Grant Coordinator, and Investigator.➣ Established the in-service training section and developed training protocols, procedures, and schedules, and facilitated by instructing or coordinating instructors to provide training. ➣ Coordinated with outside agencies to coordinate training and coordinating with the State Police Academy on behalf of the department and an Academy instructor related to reality-based training, Use of Force train-the-trainer courses, and post-academy field training. Show less

    • Dallas Police Department

      Jul 2007 - Feb 2012
      POLICE DETECTIVE

      Police Officer, FTO, Detective, Task Force Officer on U.S. Secret Service Financial Crimes Task Force, and Instructor Trainer.➣ Founding member of the Southcentral Crime Response Team (CRT) and a federal task force officer with the U.S. Secret Service. ➣ A Special Deputy U.S. Marshal assigned to the U.S. Secret Service, as well as a Dallas PD detective, I received training and significant investigative experience with the surface, deep, and dark web, digital threat assessments, electronic security countermeasure deployments, and technical security countermeasures. ➣ As a CRT member, I developed KPIs for the team to address crime reduction, developed policies and training, and coordinated across other patrol divisions with other CRTs to unify response and support for larger operations.➣ Assisted the development of the Critical Incident Management Team related to crowd management at large community events and protests, requiring coordination between local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. ➣ Reviewed and consulted on Use of Force policies, training, and investigations, and provided training related to Use of Force, mobile field force, police vehicle operations (driving), reality-based training, Use of Force, as well as train-the-trainer courses related to Use of Force and post-academy field training. Show less

    • THRIVE Intelligence

      Dec 2012 - Oct 2013
      CHIEF INTELLIGENCE OFFICER

      Executive Manager of a CSAA 5 Diamond, ETL-certified National Intelligence Fusion Center. Fusion Centers are state-owned and operated centers that serve as focal points in states and major urban areas for the receipt, analysis, gathering and sharing of threat-related information between State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT), federal and private sector partners.➣ Responsible for national accounts, client relations, and fulfillment services. Manager of security consulting and audit team. Show less

    • U.S. Security Institute

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      FOUNDER & OWNER

      Executive Manager of 100+ commissioned security officers and private investigators, and accountable for the safety and security of twenty-three K-12 school campuses.➣ Developed and managed a police and security training institute and launched the Secure Campuses Initiative.

    • Tier 1 Investigation & Protection

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
      FOUNDER & OWNER

      Executive Manager of 100+ commissioned security officers and private investigators, and accountable for the safety and security of twenty-three K-12 school campuses.➣ Developed and managed a police and security training institute and launched the Secure Campuses Initiative.

    • NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON

      Feb 2015 - now
      POLICE CHIEF + DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY

      Founding Police Chief with the Newman International Academy accountable for the safety and security of eleven K-12 campuses with 3,000+ students and a $3.5MM Police/Security budget. ➣ Developed, submitted, and implemented all police agency formation documents for TCOLE and the FBI, the department’s policy and operations manual, and the school district’s multi-hazard emergency operations plan, standard response protocols, and standard reunification method. ➣ Trained the entire school district staff, students, and parents on these plans, procedures, and protocols. ➣ Researched and implemented the P-25-compliant radio system for the police department funded through grants, as well as an emergency mass notification system for the school district. Show less

    • Fielder Church

      Oct 2016 - Jan 2022
      DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES, SAFETY & SECURITY

      Executive Manager of security, safety, facilities, grounds, and custodial services. Administered staff of 50+ security officers and personal protection officers. Accountable for the security of three church campuses, 50+ ministry staff, 7,500+ members, 500K+ square feet of facilities, and a $9.2M budget.

    • City of Oak Ridge Police Department

      Aug 2017 - May 2020
      ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF

      Commander - Operations and Administration. Security Clearance: Top-Secret Federal Law Enforcement Officer Program. ➣ Established the department’s Criminal Investigation Division, including the establishment of relationships, policies/procedures for evidence management, DA case filings, and mutual-aid agreements. ➣ Task Force Officer on the DHS HSI – North Texas Human Trafficking Task Force. Established federal/county task force relationships and developed MOUs with private for-profit, non-profit, and local government agencies to address community readiness for critical incidents. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EMT - Basic

      National Registry Board of Emergency Medical Services
    • Krav Maga Practical Instructor

      Wingate Institute, Israeli
    • ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

      ASIS International
    • Leadership Command College (LCC)

      LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
    • S.W.A.T. - Advanced Hostage Rescue

      Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
    • NRA Law Enforcement Handgun & Shotgun Instructor

      National Rifle Association
    • NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Certified Instructor

      National Rifle Association
    • Intermediate Fire Fighter II

      Oklahoma State University
    • Qualified Security Manager

      Texas Department of Public Safety
    • ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)

      ASIS International
    • Master Peace Officer

      Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
    • NRA Pistol, Shotgun & Rifle Instructor / Range Safety Officer

      National Rifle Association
    • Personal Protection Officer & Private Investigator

      Texas Department of Public Safety
    • PSB Level 4 Personal Protection Instructor

      Texas Department of Public Safety
    • S.W.A.T. - Advanced Operator

      Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
    • S.W.A.T. - Basic Operator

      Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
    • S.W.A.T. - Tactical Team Leader/Commander

      Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
    • ASIS Certified Professional Investigator (CPI)

      ASIS International
    • PSB Level 3 Classroom & Firearms Instructor

      Texas Department of Public Safety
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthew Antkowiak, CPP, PCI, PSP
      Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America
    • Awarded to Matthew Antkowiak, CPP, PCI, PSP
      Law Enforcement Decorations - Certificates of Merit (x2)Certificates of Achievement (x2)Patrol Rifle BarInstructor Trainer BarCommendations (x8)Graduated 1st of 50 - Dallas Police Academy Class 301Vice President - Dallas Police Academy Class 301
    • Awarded to Matthew Antkowiak, CPP, PCI, PSP
      Martial Arts Awards and Honors - Wingate Institute, Israeli: - Krav Maga Practical InstructorUnited States Martial Artist Association: - 8th Degree Black Belt, Grandmaster - Israeli Division Director- Texas State Director- Sergeant of ArmsValencia LAMECO Fighting Systems: - Senior Instructor TrainerControlled F.O.R.C.E.: - Level 4 Instructor
    • Awarded to Matthew Antkowiak, CPP, PCI, PSP
      United States Army Decorations - Honorable DischargeMedals (x5)Ribbons (x7)Badges (x2)Expert Marksmanship w/ 4 Bars (Rifle, Pistol, Machine Gun & Grenade)Red Hat Award (Johnston Island, Pacific)Numerous Certificates of AchievementHonor Graduated (NCO Academy & OCS)Outstanding Officer Candidate - OCS Phase IIIPresident - TXARNG Officer Candidate School Class 54National Leadership Excellence Award - 2011 (Association of the United States Army)
  • Volunteer Experience

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