1. Kevin A Lindstadt
5509 Deer Run Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34951 | (518)788-8911 | eddk9@aol.com
Qualifications
Highly effective, experienced Law Enforcement professional. Dual Purpose Canine Handler and Instructor with a
specialty in Explosives Detection. Instructor in many law enforcement topics with proven organizational and
management and public speaking skills. Broad based knowledge and certified instructor in all high liability topics, able
to multitask, proven work ethic with 30+ years of experience. Experience in Tactical Team Operations (SWAT),
Narcotics Investigation, Patrol Operations, and Canine Operations Instructor with national recognition in the training ,
maintenance and deployment of explosives detection teams.
Canine Experience
· 20+ years of Canine operations experience,both Patrol Oriented and Explosives detection.
· Florida CriminalJustice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) certified Canine Trainer.
· Basic Explosives detection canine training.
· Advanced explosives detection canine training.
· Nationally Accredited Trainer of Explosive Detection Teams (past) (NAPWDA).
· National Odor Recognition Test (NORT) Evaluator.
· Area Coordinator for Training and deployment of Explosives Detection Canine Teams.
Broad based instructor experience with certification from Florida Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission (CJSTC) in *:
Firearms Instruction
Defensive Tactics Instruction
Emergency Vehicle operations Instruction
First Aid for Law Enforcement Instruction
Canine Operations Instruction
Advanced Instructor Certification in *:
SPEAR System of Self Defense
Patrol Rifle
Chemical Weapons
Specialty Impact Munitions
ASP Baton
Education
CUMLITIVE CREDITS (50+)| ONGOING | INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
· Major: Criminal Justice
· Related coursework: Numerous Law Enforcement related course

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Skills & Abilities
LEADERSHIP
· Proven leadership ability combined with a self-motivated work ethic. Ability to learn a task, and then impart that task to
others through proven teaching methods.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS *
· Tactical Team (SWAT) Operations
· Precision Long Rifle certified
· Tactical Handgun certified
· Tactical Submachine gun certified
· F.B. I. Scout/ Sniper certified
· Glock Armorer
COMMUNICATION
· Proven Communicator with 10 + years of experience in teaching a broad range of law enforcement topic. Specializing in
high liability topics, Canine Operations with emphasis on Explosives Detection. Charged with formulating lesson plans
and teaching an average of 300 law enforcement officers, a multitude of subject matter.
Experience
LAW ENFORCEMENT | ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SHERIFF’S OFFICE | APRIL 1985-MAY 2016
· 31 years of Law Enforcement experience, with 21 years as dualpurpose Canine Handler and Trainer with a specialty in
Explosive Detection teams.
· Trained and maintained numerous Explosives detection Canines for local agencies and self. Assisted in numerous
training and certification activities over a 20+ year span (NAPWDA)
· Security Clearance status : Clearable