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Michael R. Sanchez, PhD
Founder and Lead Instructor



Lt. Michael R. Sanchez, PhD, is a veteran law enforcement officer, educator, and international police trainer with more than three decades of experience in detention, policing, criminal investigations, leadership, and professional instruction.


His career has included service as a Texas Master Peace Officer, Supervisor, Investigator, Lieutenant, and Interim Chief of Police.


Dr. Sanchez served four years as an International Police Officer for the United Nations in several command and executive positions. Positions include Regional Commander, Deputy Chief of the UN Police Training Centre, Director of Personnel and Administration, and Acting Deputy Commissioner for Administration.


Dr. Sanchez holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and a PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in Criminal Justice. He currently serves as a university lecturer in criminal justice, while continuing his service as a Texas Peace Officer.


Leading Edge Public Safety Training was established to provide practical, experience-based instruction that officers can immediately apply in the field. Every course combines proven investigative techniques, current legal standards, and real-world experience to help agencies improve officer performance, professionalism, and public trust.



Dr. Sanchez' Professional Qualifications



Texas

  • Reserve Lieutenant Cameron County Constable's Office Pct. 2
  • TCOLE Certified Instructor
  • TCOLE Firearms Instructor
  • ​OC Spray Instructor
  • CPR/First Aid Instructor
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Baton Instructor
  • Specialty Impact Munitions Instructor
  • TASER Instructor
  • Basic and Intermediate Accident Investigation
  • Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Investigator
  • Death Investigation Certification
  • Basic Death and Homicide Investigation Certification
  • Advanced Homicide Investigation Certification
  • Child Death and Homicide Investigation Certification


United Nations Mission in Kosovo International Police

  • Acting Deputy Commissioner for Administration
  • Director of Personnel and Administration
  • Deputy Chief of UN Police Training Center
  • Instructor and Firearms Instructor UN Police Training Center
  • Investigator Counter Terrorism Task Force (Counter Terrorism & Homicide Cases)
  • United Nations International Police Instructor Certification
  • United Nations International Police Master Instructor Certification
  • United Nations International Police Firearms Instructor Certification
  • United Nations International Police Master Firearms Instructor Certification
  • AK-47 Instructor Certification
  • MP-5 Instructor Certification
  • G-36 Instructor Certification


United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti International Police

  • Regional Commander for the Les Cayes (Sud) Region of Haiti
  • Deputy Regional Commander
  • Zone Commander
  • Police Mentor (Homicide Investigations)


Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Police Science
  • Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration
  • PhD in Business Administration with a Specialization in Criminal Justice
  • Lecturer III University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Criminal Justice Department


Consulting and Expert Witness

  • Qualified by courts of record as an expert witness in the following areas:
    • Police Investigations
    • DWI
    • Aggravated Assult
    • Vehicle Accident
    • Homicide Investigation
      • Consulted on 52 Homicide Investigations in past 7 years
    • Child Homicide Investigation
      • Consulted on 11 Child Homicide Investigations in past 7 years
    • Injury to a Child
    • Use of Force and Deadly Force
    • Firearms
    • In Custody Death




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