Rory Miller CV

Rory Miller CV

CAREER MILESTONES

Graduated from the Oregon Police Academy with both the Academic and Physical Fitness awards. Basic Corrections Class # 79 1991
Named to CERT (Corrections Emergency Response Team) 1998
Appointed as Defensive Tactics and Use of Force Instructor 1998
Promoted to Sergeant 1998
Assigned as part of the Mental Health Management Team 1998
Attended Department on Public Safety Standards and Training Supervisory course 1999
Intermediate and Advanced Corrections Certification from DPSST
Named CERT Leader: Assistant Team Leader 1998; Team Leader 2001
Volunteer Advisor for Search and Rescue 2001-2003
Designed training programs including Defensive Tactics 1998-present; Confrontational Simulations 2004-present; and Crisis Communication with the Mentally Ill 2006-present
Investigator assigned to the Internal Affairs Unit, 2007
Accepted to the DOJ ICITAP mission as an International Corrections Advisor (2008)
Worked with Red Cross, Iraqi and US Embassy officials to help secure the release of eight foreign nationals being held in Iraqi prisons.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Experimental Psychology with a minor in Biology from Oregon State University, 1991. Varsity letters in Judo and Fencing
Basic Combat Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky for the Oregon Army National Guard (Physical Fitness Award) 1987
91A Combat Medical Specialist School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1987
Emergency Medical Technician 1 and 2, Portland Community College 1988
Primary Leadership Development Course, Region V NCO Academy (Distinguished Academic Excellence and Squad Leadership Awards) 1990
Hostage/Crisis Negotiation and survival classes Pearson-Radli & Associates, 2002; American Jail Association, 2007

PUBLICATIONS and APPEARANCES

Articles have appeared in Loren Christensen’s “Fighter’s Fact Book 2”; American Survival Guide; and BlackBelt Magazine
“Meditations on Violence” July 2008, YMAA
Conducted seminars for martial artists in Quebec, British Colombia, Massachusetts, Alabama, Oregon and Washington State
Lectures on the subjects of violence and criminals at writer’s convention

CERTIFICATIONS
It is necessary to maintain current certifications in several subjects. My current certifications include:

Handgun, rifle (M4) and shotgun
X26 Taser
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
Chemical munitions
Distraction Devices (flash-bang grenades)
A variety of less-lethal weapon platforms including: 37mm and 40 mm launchers; Remington 870 Less-Lethal impact and chemical delivery rounds; PepperBall ™ and FN303 delivery systems.
Confrontational Simulation Instructor
Use of Force Instructor
First Aid, Adult CPR and AED instructor from Medic First Aid
Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory Corrections Certificates, Oregon DPSST

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ADDITIONAL TRAINING and SKILLS

Rappel Master through the Oregon Army National Guard
NBC Defense Instructor through the Oregon Army National Guard
Teaching Certificate (Mokuroku) in Sosuishitsu-ryu Jujutsu
Close Combat Handgun classes with the US Marshall’s Service
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu certified Military/Law Enforcement Instructor for G.R.A.P.L.E.
Specialized training in mental health issues and managing emotionally disturbed persons
Certified Challenge Course Facilitator through Synergo
Weapons of Mass Destruction courses from both FEMA and DHS
Incident Command System 24-hour course
Combat Life Saver
Wilderness Survival and Tracking Basic Course from the Tracker School
Herbal medicines from Cascade Geller
Over 500 hours of academy training
Over 800 hours of tactical training in subjects such as tactical entries; night operations; close quarters combat; riot control; hostage rescue; integrated lethal and less-lethal operations; emergency communications; tactical planning; major disaster response; leadership; instructor development; vehicular escort operations; and dignitary/witness protection.

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