Tacdogs: Instructors

As a tactical dog handler, nothing is more reassuring then knowing your tactical team members are some of the best in the business. Dan Delmonico and Brad Johnson are just that.

As members of a full time SWAT team, Dan and Brad are at the top of the tactical industry. Their vast amounts of training combined with their real life experience make them true experts in their field.

They are among the very few tactical operators that understand the value of a well-trained tactical dog. With this understanding, they have learned to rely on well trained tactical dogs to ensure success and safety on missions. They have been a vital part of the TacDogs training program. As with all TacDogs instructors, Dan and Brad are “Training From Experience”.

1997-Denver Police Patrol Sergeant - District 6
1997-SWAT Dog Seminar
2001-Metro/SWAT/K9 Bureau Sergeant
2002-Adjunct Instructor for firearms and tactical operator courses (Front Range Training/Consulting)
2002-Tactical Team Leader Course
2004-Tactical AR Carbine Course
2005-Explosive Tactical Breacher Course
2007-International Breacher Symposium
2008-Combat Casualty Care Emergency Medical Training Course
2008-Democractic National Convention VIP Dignitary Protection Committee
2008-Instructor Rapid Deployment Tactics/Active Shooter
2008-Instructor for Denver Police recruit training "Tactical Environment"
2008-Instructor for Denver Police critical incident and CIT certification
2009-10 day Immersion Training with Israeli National Police, Tactical Teams, Bomb Squad, Minister of Defense, EMS, Security briefing for Israeli Rali system and Ben Gurion International airport and Rali system
2010-TacDogs certifying official

500+ Immediate Entry/Knock and Announce Warrant Services
100+ Barricaded Suspects

K9 handler from 1992-1997:
500+ K9 Deployments
55 Physical Apprehensions

AWARDS

2 Distinguished service crosses
3 Tactical stars
5 Unit citiations
7 Official commendations

1997-NRA Rifle Instructor Course
1997-NRA Long Rifle Instructor Course
1997-Denver Police Sniper Instructor Course
1998-M-14/M1A Law Enforcement Armorer
1999-Colorado P.O.S.T Certified Instructor
2001-HK Sub Machine Gun Instructor Course
2002-Arrest Control Techniques Instructor Course
2004-Steyr AUG Instructor Course
2004-Colorado P.O.S.T Rifle Instructor Course
2005-Certified Explosive Breacher Course
2006-Specialty Impact Munitions Instructor
2006-Chemical Munitions Instructor
2006-Diversionary Device Instructor
2007-Active Shooter Instructor Course
2008-McMillan Special Applications Rifle 50 Caliber User
2009-Viking Tactics Carbine/Pistol Instructor Course
2009-Wasach SWAT Dog Course
2010-Certified Explosive Breacher Course
2010-Diversionary Device Instructor
2010-Chemical Munitions Instructor
2010-Less Lethal Instructor

1900 Immediate Entry/Knock and Announce Warrant Services
215 SWAT/K9 Deployments Tactical/Coverts
510 Miscellaneous Tactical Activations
255 Barricades Suspects
165 VIP Protection Operations

AWARDS

1 Medal of Valor
2 Distinguished Service Crosses
1 Tactical Star
6 Unit Citations
5 Official Commedations
15 Letter of Commedations