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Billy Perry, Detective (Ret.)

Instructor · National Center for Integrated Emergency Response

Personal Profile

William "Billy" Perry worked as an officer in various positions for Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for over 30 years. He has worked as a master diver, SWAT, bomb squad operations, patrol officer and much more. He has worn many hats in law enforcement which gives him a unique perspective. He was instrumental in helping the implementation of the Active Shooter Response tactic in Jacksonville, Florida. Billy was assigned for 2 years to the Department of Justice with the Police Corps. He graduated from the FBI's Hazardous Device School class B08-11. His extensive training in firearms, defense and small unit tactics have proven vital for the police force.
Billy Perry

Experience

National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
Oviedo, Florida, 2017 - Current
Instructor
Billy provides Incident Management and Unified Command instruction with an emphasis on Law Enforcement, Tactical Situations, Improvised Explosive Devices and Active Shooter response. He is involved in classroom instruction, simulation hands-on training, train the trainer, and curriculum development.
ncier.org
Providence School of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL, 2021 - 2026
Security Coordinator
Billy managed the campus safety and risk management, oversaw security personnel, enforced policies and maintained safety systems. During his tenure, he implemented CQB standards, rifle protocol and in-house RTF integration.
prov.org
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Jacksonville, FL, 1991 - 2021
Logistic & Technical Support Trainer
Provides tactical and operational training to the entire force including CQB. Provides logistical support for the marine unit and dive team. Master diver performing evidence and body retrieval and hazardous device mitigation below the water for 10 years. Expertise in barricaded suspects and provided dignitary protection. Served as a SWAT operator and as a SWAT member for 4 years. Worked as a detective on the bomb squad for 8 years. Administered safety and crime prevention in schools as a School Resource officer. As a Corrections Officer, he oversaw those who have been arrested and awaiting trial. Maintained order and protected communities as a patrol officer.
jaxsheriff.org

“Bravery is not the absence of fear, but action in the face of fear.”

Knowledge & Skills

Law Enforcement
30+ years of law enforcement experience from Patrol Officer to Logistic & Technical Support Trainer. Training and instructional expert with a specialty in Active Shooter response.
Training and Instruction
10+ years teaching and training in patrol tactics and JSO cadre training.
Special Weapons and Tactics
20+ years of tactical and operational training including CQB. Advanced training in firearms, IED, defense and small unit tactics.

Specialities

  • NIMS/ICS
  • Mass Casualty Incidents
  • Professional Speaker
  • Instructor III
  • Firearms
  • Advanced Hazard Device training
  • Advanced CBRNE training
  • Explosive Breaching
  • Master Diver
  • Hostage Rescue
  • Special Weapons & Tactics
  • Small Unit Tactics
  • Defense Tactics

Accomplishments

NIMS Certifications
IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700. Instructor qualified in all.
National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC)
Instructor Certificate. PER 353, PER 352.
Police Scuba Diver
Completed 712 dives.
SWAT Operation
Completed 419 operations.
Bomb Squad Operation
Completed 556 operations.

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