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Bob Penney

Founder & Director

Bob is a retired Police Officer with 34 years Law Enforcement Experience

Bob began his career in law enforcement in 1982 and became a Police Academy Instructor in 1986. Bob retired from the Champlin Police Department as the Investigative Sergeant in July of 2016. In the last 34 years, he has had the opportunity to work for several different police departments in the metropolitan area.

Bob’s experience as a police officer and sergeant in law enforcement has been very beneficial, however his experience as a police trainer is even more important. Bob has been involved in training both law enforcement students, current officers and many different public organizations in a wide range of training curriculums.

Bob has been recognized by his peers and students for his positive teaching style and knowledge in the subjects that he has instructed. Bob’s goal has always been to provide the most knowledgeable, timely, and appropriate training for his students.