Ryan F. Peters
Moose Lake,MB
Summary
Highly skilled and dynamic former A/Sgt NCOi/c Firearms Training Unit at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. With 22 years of distinguished service in law enforcement, demonstrating exceptional leadership, tactical expertise, and commitment to learning. Adept in advanced instruction and skills development with a proven track record of implementing successful training methodologies, supervision and development of junior instructors as well as maintaining high quality training content and program delivery. Recognized as a team leader and mentor with the ability to bring together a team to accomplish departmental goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Regina, Saskatchewan
01.2002 - 07.2023
- Coordinated operations for three firearm ranges, five classrooms, and over 50 staff members.
- Responsible for firearm curriculum development, implementation, quality assurance practices and instructor development
- Lead instructor for pistol, shotgun, patrol carbine for hundreds of cadets
- Chosen as the lead firearms instructor for a covert troop from the RCMP's Special Operations Group, Ottawa
- Lead instructor for several Police Dog Service Sig Sauer user courses
- Developed a curriculum and implemented a teaching methodology to enhance learning for cadets who struggled with firearms, achieving a 99% success rate.
- Oversaw the physical asset tracking of prohibited devices and goods, including devices with export regulations and use restrictions from allied countries.
- Direct Supervisor of eight individual team leaders responsible for yearly performance management and mentorship.
- Acted as main liaison for external stakeholders, including maintenance teams and contractors.
- Performed Close Order & VIP Protection for leading Domestic and Foreign dignitaries in hostile environments and large community events
- Served as a dog handler for the Explosives Detection Team at Winnipeg International Airport.
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Adobe Acrobat and Document Cloud
- Advanced Instruction and Skills Development
- Train the trainer- pistol-SW/Glock/Sig Shotgun, rifle, patrol carbine
- Workers Compensation Investigations and Occupational Health & Safety
- Disaster and Emergency Scene Management
- CTOMS training and BTEC instructor, Advanced First Aid & Trauma Care
- Sensitive Site Security
- Explosives and Hazardous Material Disposal and Neutralization
- Narcotics and Illicit Goods Detection and Destruction
- FBI Advanced Interpersonal Interviews
- FBI Advanced Evidence Retrieval
- Dog Handler for Adverse Environment Tracking and Retrieval
- Class 4 Drivers License with Air Brake Endorsement
Affiliations
A/Sgt - NCOi/c Firearms Training unit - Depot - Regina SK. 2023 (Retired)-2021
- Responsible for 42 Corporals and 3 public service employees
- Direct supervision of 4 Team Leaders
- Oversight of the firearms training facility, 3 ranges, 5 classrooms and office space
- Selection of incoming employees through the planning and oversight of suitability testing, skills assessment of potential instructors while balancing organizational needs.
- Ongoing instructor development and training
- Selection of supervisors via lateral staffing selections or determining promotional suitability
- Development, implementation and delivery of the firearms training program
- Course curriculum design and delivery standards oversight
- Financial planning, including procurement of unit specific items, ie; suppressors, PPE, etc.
- OH&S chair for the Integrated Firearms Training Complex
Cpl - Team Leader Firearms Training unit - Depot - Regina SK. 2021-2017
- Direct supervision of 5 facilitators, including development of learning plans, annual assessments, and mentorship
- Developed Unit supplements - specifically unit Learning Assistance program - implementation and delivery of pilot program to 42 troops, encompassing 110 cadets over the 1 year pilot which resulted in a 99% success rate as well as significant human and financial resource savings to the organization.
- Course training material delivery and coordination
- Lead firearms instructor to 11 troops, including both pistol, shotgun and patrol carbine
Cpl. Police Dog Services - Winnipeg International Airport - Winnipeg MB. 2017-2015
- Responsible for screening of suspicious packages and persons identified by CATSA
- Immediate response for bomb threats to the airport and airline carriers
- Assisted US and Canadian Border services at both the airport as well as the Emerson border crossing
- Provided close quarter protective services and explosive screening to the Canadian Prime Minister, foreign dignitaries and VIP's while in Manitoba
- Cared for and trained a police service dog, maintained service standards for annual performance testing
Cst. Forensic Collision Reconstruction Unit - Headingley MB. 2015-2013
- Respond, lead, and provided specialized skills to assist in the investigation of all fatal and serious motor vehicle collisions
- Maintained specialized equipment, vehicles and remained up to date on current case laws and investigational techniques
- Lead major investigations involving death while partnering with the Major Crimes Unit
- Coordination and delivery of Level 2 collision investigation courses to general duty members
- Supervision and development of Collision Analyst understudies
Cst. Criminal Interdiction Team (Police Service Dog) - Headingley MB. 2013-2008
- Utilized specific skills while contributing to the National Pipeline/Convoy/Jetway and organized crime reduction strategy
- Cared for and continually trained a narcotic police service dog to deploy for the detection of illicit drugs on highways, airports and trains
- Conducted in depth, inter-provincial investigations involving organized crime utilizing a major case management model
- Provided SME lectures and training to new members, on criminal interdiction courses, as well as to US counterparts
Cst. 'D' Division Highway Patrol - Headingley MB. 2008-2007
- Performed highway traffic enforcement and emergency scene management
- Conducted a wide range of investigations while assisting general duty detachment members
- Developed Knowledge of legislation for both Provincial and Municipal Statutes
- Provided education and training to the public via Designated driver programs as well as M.A.D.D.
Cst. General Duty Policing - Hay River NT. 2007-2003 & Behchoko NT. 2003-2002
- Conducted law enforcement while responding to calls for service
- Developed a solid foundation of policing knowledge through basic investigation and continued education
- Developed supervisory skills
- Fostered and maintained community relationships - specifically with indigenous people
- Provided cold weather survival and navigational training as a Winter Survival Instructor in partnership with the Canadian Coast Guard and Military
- Gained knowledge and experience in Search and Rescue
Accomplishments
- RCMP Long Service Medal
- Commanding Officers Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding Service
- Letter of Gratitude - Manitoba Public Insurance
- Promotion to Corporal
- Appointment of Acting Sergeant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Officer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
01.2002 - 07.2023
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