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Ken Lamb

Lieutenant

Instructor · National Center for Integrated Emergency Response

Personal Profile

Kenneth Lamb has over 22 years of service. He started with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office as a Police Recruit and is currently the Lieutenant of the Specialized Traffic Enforcement Unit (DUI and Motors). He helps provide and develop high liability training and Active Shooter for JSO, various community organizations and regional law enforcement partners. He served as an operator on the JSO SWAT team for 10 years executing numerous high-risk search warrants and barricaded suspect operations.

He has graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor in Political Science. He spent 4 years in the Marine Corps leading 7-10 man squad during security missions worldwide while providing leadership, counseling, and mentorship. He has served as the NIMS Incident Command System Planning Section Chief and Operations Section Chief for both the State of Florida and the City of Jacksonville for numerous incidents and events. Kenneth has a Masters in Public Administration from the University of North Florida and currently serves on their Public Steering Committee.
Ken Lamb

Experience

National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
Oviedo, Florida, 2019 - Current
Instructor
Kenneth provides Incident Management and Unified Command with an emphasis in Law Enforcement, Incident Command Active Shooter Response. He is involved in classroom simulation and hands-on training.
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Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Jacksonville, FL, 2004 - Current
Lieutenant Specialized Traffic Enforcement Unit
2021 - 2025, 2026-Current, Lieutenant Specialized Traffic Enforcement Unit: Kenneth supervises crash investigations, directs high-visibility enforcement of traffic and DUI laws, and oversees special event logistics. 2021, 2025 - 2026, Patrol Watch Lieutenant District 6: Kenneth led, guided, and directed two patrol evening squads of nine officers each responsible for protecting lives, preventing the destruction of property, suppressing criminal activity, and maintaining peace and order. 2019 - 2021, Sergeant Professional Oversight Unit: Led and managed a team of 6 members, focused on oversight of high-liability functions of the agency. Project coordination and management for policy development and implementation. Identify, design, and facilitate training to address deficiencies noted in the performance of high-liability functions. Continue service to regional and agency Incident Management Team. 2016 - 2019, Sergeant Emergency Preparedness Unit: Served as the NIMS Incident Command System Planning Section Chief during numerous incidents/events. Provided Active Shooter training for community organizations and regional law enforcement partners. Managed and supervised logistical officers.
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United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA, 1998 - 2002
Infantry Sergeant
Supervised training, welfare, and logistical support at the platoon level. Provided leadership, counseling and mentorship to subordinate marines. Supervised deployment of marines during tactical situations.
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“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.”

Knowledge & Skills

Law Enforcement and Emergency Response
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
15+ years law enforcement and emergency response experience from Police Officer to Sergeant. Training and instructional expert with speciality in Active Shooter response.
Incident Management
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Intermediate in NIMS, ICS, and Unified Command. Type I-III incident management experience.
Training and Instruction
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
21+ years teaching and training. Certified to instruct National Incident Management System Incident Command System: Incident Command for Expanding Incidents, Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents and NIMS Planning Section Chief.
Special Weapons and Tactics
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
10+ years as an operator executing numerous high-risk warrants, hostage and barricaded suspect incident including specialized training centered on combat shooting and tactics.
Military
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Served on the Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Infantry and completing several security missions for high value military installations on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. Prepared Marines for ground and urban combat as a Platoon Sergeant.

Specialities

  • NIMS/ICS
  • Mass Casualty Incidents
  • Emergency Management
  • CMS Firearms
  • Rifle Expert
  • Gang Specialist
  • Leadership Training
  • Tactical Operations

Accomplishments

NIMS Certifications

G-300, 400

E0963 Planning Section Chief

L-449 NIMS Incident Command System Curricula TtT

L-958 NIMS Operation Section Chief

L-950 NIMS All Hazards Incident Commander

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC)

Instructor Certificate

PER 353, PER 352

Hurricane Deployments

Incident Management Team / Operations Section Chief

Hurricanes Dorian, Irma, Michael and Katrina

Credentialed NIMS Planning Section Chief and Operations Section Chief
NIMS Planning Section Chief Instructor
Awards

United States Marine Corps:

  • Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  • Joint Meritorious Unit Award
  • Letter of Appreciation
  • Certificates of Commendation (2)
  • National Defense Service Medal

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