Roy Taylor's Resume
Professional Experience
Chief of Police Blue Ridge Public Safety– Present
Litigation Consultant – Present
Chief of Police Capitol Special Police – Present
Lt. Colonel – Army Reserve – 6/17 to Present
President/CEO Signal 88 Security of Charlotte
President/CEO Capitol Special Patrol
Lt. Colonel – Army National Guard
Antiterrorism/Emergency Management Branch ChiefDoD
Task Force Officer FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force
Chief of Police National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Emergency Response Coordinator Weston Solutions @ Nortel
Chief of Police Dorothea Dix Hospital Police
Manager of External Affairs NC Governor’s Highway Safety
Chief of Police Liberty, NC
Chief of Police Norwood, NC
Chief of Police Bladenboro, NC
Deputy SheriffK-9 Wake County Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Specialized Instructor Wake Technical College
Police Officer Special Operations/K9 Cary, NC
Fire Fighter/EMT Sandusky, OH
Military
State Emergency Planning Liaison Officer, North Carolina ARNORTH CMD Present
Detachment Commander138th MP Det. (TDRC), Ft. Bragg, NC
Detachment Commander346th MP Det. (DCL), Nashville, TN
Force Protection OfficerUS Forces Command, Ft. Bragg, NC
Deputy Asst. Adj. General Personnel & Manpower, VA National Guard
Provost Marshal Joint Civil Support Task Force, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Provost Marshal, VA Army National Guard, Joint Forces Headquarters, Sandston, VA
Company Commander,VA Army National Guard, 329th Regional Support Group, Virginia Beach, VA
Executive Officer,VA Army National Guard, Joint Forces Headquarters, Ft. Pickett, VA
Platoon Leader, NC Army National Guard, Jefferson, NC. Active Duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Host Nation Transportation Officer, NC Army National Guard, Durham, NC
Counter Intelligence Agent, NC Army National Guard, Morrisville, NC
Security Police/Explosive Detection Dog Handler, USAF Ellsworth AFB, SD
Certifications
Integrate Communications and Tactics, Train the Trainer, Police Executive Research Forum
Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Behavioral Health
Crisis Intervention Team, National Alliance of Mental Illness
Advanced Force Science Specialist, Force Science Institute
NC Law Enforcement Officer, Advanced Certificate
NC Criminal Justice Instructor Certification (firearms, physical fitness, hazardous materials & first responder)
NC Private Protective Services, Armed and Unarmed Guard Instructor
TASER Instructor
NC Concealed Handgun Instructor
VA Private Investigator
VA Department of Criminal Justice Services Instructor (Special Conservator, Firearms, Armed and Unarmed Guard)
Physical Security Inspector, Department of Defense
Certified Homeland Security Specialist III, American College of Forensic Examiners International
Certified Manager, Institute of Professional Managers
Command & General Staff – Complex Incident Management IS 400
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor, American Heart Association
Education
PhD, Criminal Justice, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Philosophy Criminal Justice, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN 2020
Master of Science Occupational Safety, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 2003
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice, Mount Olive College, Mt. Olive, NC 1997
Command and General Staff College, US Army, Fort Leavenworth, KS 2014
Publications
Taylor, R.G. Summer 1997. “Ethically Correct.” The Journal, The Voice of Law Enforcement 35-39.
Taylor, R.G. Mar/Apr 1998. “Creating an Ethical Atmosphere.” Community Policing Consortium 3-5.
Taylor, R.G. & Tucker, M. Oct 2015. “Action Always Beats Reaction – Or Does It”. International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association Journal 7-9.
Affiliations
Member – NC Crisis Intervention Team Advisory Board
Member – Meredith College Master’s in Criminal Justice Advisory Board
President – Company Police Association of North Carolina
Member – Community Policing Board, International Assoc. of Chiefs’ of Police
Chairman – Business, Education and Technical Support Committee, Wake Co. Local Emergency Planning Committee
Member – Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
Member – North Carolina Chiefs of Police Association
Member – Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 81
Member – International Association of Chiefs of Police
Member – International Law Enforcement Trainers & Educators Association
Member – International Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Association
Member – American Society for Industrial Security
Member – Professional Investigators and Security Association
Member – American Legion, Post 187
Member – Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow
Awards and Recognition
National Community Policing Award, National League of Cities
Law Enforcement Leadership Award, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
Law Enforcement Officer of the year for State of NC, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Governor’s Crime Prevention Award
Honor Graduate, Basic Law Enforcement Training, NC Justice Academy
Honor Graduate, Fire Fighter Academy, Ohio Fire Training Academy
Honor Graduate, Security Police Academy, USAF
Bronze Star Medal with Valor device, US Army
Meritorious Service Medal, US Army
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, US Dept. of Defense
Training
Integrate Communications and Tactics, Train the Trainer, PERF (2020)
Combat Veteran’s Crisis Intervention Team, National Alliance of Mental Illness (2019)
Mental Health First Aid, USA, National Council for Behavioral Health (2019)
CIT International Training Conference (2019)
Crisis Intervention Team, National Alliance of Mental Illness (2019)
1911 Armorers Course, Springfield Armory (2019)
International Assoc. of Law Enforcement Firearms Regional Trng Conference (2019)
2018 NC General Instructor Update: Instructional Leadership, NC Justice Academy
International Assoc. of Law Enforcement Firearms Regional Trng Conference (2018)
Body Worn Cameras and other recordings used in law enforcement, Force Science Institute (2018)
Principals of Training, Learning, and Performance, Force Science Institute (2018)
Communication Skills with Persons in Crisis – De-escalation Techniques, NCJA (2018)
Mass Fatalities Planning & Response, FEMA (2017)
Advanced Specialist Behavior Analysis in Force Encounters, Force Science Institute (2017)
Force Science Certification, Force Science Institute (2016)
Firearms Instructor Conference, Int. Assoc. of LE Firearms Instructors (2015)
Incident Command and Emergency Operations Center Interface, VDEM (2013)
Predictive Analysis, VA State Police (2013)
IS 400 General & Command Staff Complex Incident Management, FEMA (2013)
Defense Support of Civil Authorities, Joint Doctrine Command (2013)
IS 800 National Response Framework, FEMA (2012)
IS 700 National Incident Management System, FEMA (2012)
Basic Army Instructor, Regional Training Institute (2012)
Bomb-Making Materials Awareness Program, DHS, (2011)
Antiterrorism Officer Course (recertification), US Army Military Police School (2011)
IS 100 Introduction to Incident Command, FEMA (2011)
Taser Instructor recertification, Taser International (2011)
Counterterrorism Course, FBI, Charlottesville, VA (2010)
Outlaw Motorcycle Gang & Juggalo awareness, VA Gang Association (2010)
Counterfeit Goods, VA Attorney General’s Office (2009)
Special Agent Course, VA State Police (2008)
Operations Security Officer Course, HQ Dept. of Army, Ft. Belvoir, VA (2008)
Advanced Criminal Intelligence Analysis to Prevent Terrorism, DHS (2008)
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, New Mexico Tech. (2008)
Survival Awareness In-Service, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA (2007)
Strategic Islamic Source Development, FBI Professional Development Unit (2007)
Counterintelligence Asset Development and Validation, FBI (2007)
Security Engineering Training, US Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Belvoir (2007)
Physical Security Inspector, National Guard Bureau, Professional Ed Ctr. AR (2007)
Anti-terrorism Officer Advanced Course, US Army MP School, Ft. Leonard Wood (2007)
Anti-terrorism Officer Basic Course, US Army MP School, Ft. Leonard Wood (2007)
Federal Law Enforcement Manager Training Program, FLETC Glynco, GA (2006)
Police Law Institute, Durham Technical College (2005)
Instructor Training Update, NC Justice Academy (2005)
Taser Instructor Training, Taser International (2005)
In-Service Training Coordinator, NC Justice Academy (2005)
Advanced Firearms Training, Wake Technical Community College (2003)
Emergency Response to Terrorism, Incident Mngmnt, National Fire Academy (2001)
Tactical Pistol II, Blackwater Training Center (2001)
Hazardous Materials Emergency Operations, Environmental Resource Center (2000)
Specialized Physical Fitness Training Update, NC Justice Academy (2000)
Explosive and Hazardous Material Instructor Update, Wilson Community College (2000)
Patrol Techniques Update, Wake Technical Community College (2000)
Regional Firearms Training Conference, International Assoc of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (2000)
Criminal Intelligence Analysis Techniques, Wake Technical Community College (1999)
Alcohol Screening Tests Device, NC Dept of Health & Human Services (1999)
Juvenile Sex Offenders, NC Prof Society on the Abuse of Children (1999)
Drug, Alcohol & Impaired Driving Training, Intl Assoc. of Chiefs of Police (1998)
Executive Seminar, Natl Assoc. of Governors’ Highway Safety Representatives (1998)
NHTSA Safe Communities, U.S. Dept of Transportation (1998)
Community Policing Instructor, US Department of Justice (1997)
NC Law Enforcement Specialized Firearms Instructor Certification (1997)
Internal Affairs Training, Law Enforcement Training Ctr Western Piedmont College (1997)
Firearms Recertification Long Gun, Randolph Community College (1997)
Glock Armorer’s Course, Wake Co. Sheriff’s Dept. (1997)
NCJA Officer Survival Instructor Certification (1997)
Counter Drug Investigation, US Army Military Police School (1995)
Orientation for Law Enforcement Administrators (1995)
Search Warrant Training, NC Justice Academy (1995)
Police Cyclist Course, Robeson Community College (1995)
High Risk Dynamic Entry Tactics, South Eastern Community College (1995)
High Risk Apprehensions, South Eastern Community College (1995)
Hostage Rescue Pistol Training, Singleton International (1995)
Law Enforcement Executive Management Program, NC Institute of Government (1995)
Computer Networking, Law Enforcement Executive Program (1995)
NC Law Enforcement Specialized Physical Fitness Instructor (1994)
PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor Training, Robeson Community College (1994)
PPCT Defensive Tactics, Bladen Community College (1994)
Community Oriented Policing Training, US Dept. of Justice (1994)
O.C. Pepper Spray Instructor, Bladen Community College (1994)
First-Line Supervision, Wake Technical Community College (1993)
Courtroom Security, NC Justice Academy (1993)
NC Limited Lecturer Certification, First Aid, CPR, & Medical Care in the Jail (1993)
Defensive Tactics, Wake Technical Community College (1992)
ASP Baton/Tactical Flashlight, Wake Technical Community College (1992)
Officer Survival, Wake Technical Community College (1992)
Civil Process and Supplemental Custody Procedures, Wake Co. Sheriff’s Office (1991)
Field Training Officer, NC Justice Academy (1990)
NC Specialized First Responder Instructor (1990)
Law Enforcement Instructor Training, NC Justice Academy (1990)
Defensive and Precision Driving, NC Highway Patrol (1990)
Patrol/Narcotics Canine Training, Triad K9 (1988)
Computerized Speed Detection-Radar, Wake Technical Community College (1987)
Drug Investigation, Wilson County Technical College (1987)
Basic Criminal Investigation, Wilson County Technical College (1987)
Basic Law Enforcement Officer Training, NC Justice Academy (1986) Honor Graduate
Ohio Peace Officer Training, Cleveland Metro Parks Ranger Academy (1984)
Ohio Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (1982)
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate (1981)
Patrol Dog Explosive Detection Course, US Air Force (1980)
Patrol Dog Handler Course, US Air Force (1980)
Law Enforcement Specialist Course (1979)
National Community Policing Award, National League of Cities
Law Enforcement Leadership Award, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
Law Enforcement Officer of the year for State of NC, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Governor’s Crime Prevention Award
Honor Graduate, Basic Law Enforcement Training, NC Justice Academy
Honor Graduate, Fire Fighter Academy, Ohio Fire Training Academy
Honor Graduate, Security Police Academy, USAF
Bronze Star Medal with Valor device, US Army
Meritorious Service Medal, US Army
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, US Dept. of Defense