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Coby Briehn
Detective (Ret.)
Lead Instructor · National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
Personal Profile
Coby Briehn is a retired police officer. He started his career with the Temple Police Department as an officer then becoming a Detective for 4 years. Coby was involved in all facets of investigation including homicides, aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, and burglaries. He then spent 4 years working as a personal security specialist in Baghdad, Iraq. His first assignment was on a Tactical Site Survey/Advance Team securing venues for the Department of State dignitaries. Later he was picked for a low-profile team that consisted of a small team and vehicle profile to better integrate into the local population. After returning to the states, he helped develop an advanced level course that incorporates medical skills and small team tactics for ALERRT. He is a former Regional Manager for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) and is currently serving as a Lead Instructor Adjunct for several courses.
Experience
National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
Lead Instructor
Coby is in involved with classroom training, simulation hands-on training and train-the-trainer. He provides expert insight from his many years as a paramedic, SWAT and law enforcement.
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ALERRT
Regional Manager
Coby started as an instructor teaching hundreds of block hours instruction to police officer across America. He developed the Advanced Level course that incorporates medical skills and small team tactics. Coby is currently an Adjunct Trainer and former Regional Manager responsible for scheduling and staffing the Instructors for course delivery to requested training areas. He deals regularly with budget issues and development of new curriculum.
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Blackwater USA
Personal Security Specialist / Medic / Shift Leader
Manage team health care and injuries as well as being involved in preparation of Tactical Site Surveys of venues in Baghdad. Utilized skills in Tactical Team movements to augment teams training in Urban environment.
Triple Canopy
Personal Security Specialist / Medic / Shift Leader
He was responsible for diagramming and securing venues for safe visits by Department of State Dignitaries. Coby also coordinated firearms training and range drills for new and current team members on issued weapons.
Temple Police
Police Officer / Detective / SWAT
Coby started as a Patrol Officer making arrests for violations of Texas Penal Code. He later joined the SWAT Team dealing with hundreds of high-risk warrants and room entries. Coby retired as a Detective, involved in the all the facets of investigations including homicides, aggravated assaults, sexual assaults and burglaries.
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“If you knew it was going to happen tomorrow, what would you do today to prepare?”
Knowledge & Skills
Law Enforcement and EMS
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21+ years law enforcement and EMS experience from Police Officer to Regional Manager. Training and instructional expert with speciality in Active Shooter / Counter Terrorism Tactics response. TX licensed Paramedic since 1992 and TX Master Peace Officer.
Training and Instruction
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21+ years of training and instruction for advanced and basic level. Developed new curriculum for medical skills and small team tactics such as "Tactical Combat Casualty Care" and continues to maintain the quality of the course.
Special Weapons and Tactics
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10 years as a SWAT team member. Advanced instruction on firearms training and range drills for issued weapons including Glock 19, Colt M4, Remington 870 and FN SAW. Has taught hundreds of hours of advanced level team tactics.
Multiplayer Simulations (Systems, 2D and 3D)
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5+ years using simulations and serious games to conduct high-fidelity real-time multiplayer live action training utilizing 2D and 3D systems.
Private Security
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5 years as an Iraq contractor involved in High Threat Protection as well as low profile team movements for the Department of State.
Specialities
- Mass Casualty Incidents
- Professional Speaker
- Paramedic (TX)
- Exercise Design and Evaluation
- Emergency Management
Accomplishments
National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC)
Instructor Certificate
PER 353, PER 352
Exercise Designer, Regional Manager
ALERRT Advanced Level course.
Certifications
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education:
- Advanced Peace Officer
- Instructor
Department of Homeland Security: Weapons of Mass Destruction Instructor
Texas Department of Health: Licensed Paramedic
Blackwater Worldwide: Licensed to Carry Instructor
ITI: Driving Instructor
National Rifle Association:
- Rifle Instructor
- Safety Officer
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