Chris Suess — Instructor Profile
About Chris Suess
Highly experienced and dedicated Law Enforcement Sergeant with over 15 years of progressive service, including key leadership roles in specialized tactical operations, violent crime investigations, and department-wide training and fitness coordination. Known for decisive leadership in critical incidents, development of junior personnel, and effective collaboration across local, state, and federal agencies.
SWAT Team Leader, ACE Fitness Instructor, and Master Peace Officer with more than 4,000 TCOLE hours. Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing a wide range of high-risk tactical operations, including search warrants, arrest warrants, and time-sensitive enforcement actions.
A driving force behind the creation and growth of the Street Crimes Unit known as the Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT)—tripling its size and redefining its mission, expectations, and operational framework. Spearheaded the development of unit SOPs and new enforcement strategies, while leading day-to-day operations with consistent success.
Currently serves as the Sergeant of the Street Crimes Unit VCAT and Overall Team commander for the SWAT Team, overseeing training, readiness, and mission execution. Brings over 11 years of continuous SWAT service, with a strong record of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
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Chris is an extremely knowledgeable instructor. If I were to picture the perfect street crimes unit it’s the one he built.
I really enjoyed this course and the perspective it provided. It was valuable to learn how another department handles the business of policing in their community and to compare those practices to our own. I especially appreciated the focus…
Great course! I was able to add some tools to add to my tool belt
Chris and Brandon are great instructors. Covered a lot of topics in the two days.
I thought the tactical approach to a high risk/felony vehicle and how to remove an individual/s from a vehicle was great and something our teams can utilize. Also very informative and great to hear and see another agencies policies and pr…
A good class for supervisors and for units looking for ideas in developing/improving their unit or operations.
It was overall a great class, I enjoyed the tactics shared from a different department. I enjoyed the drug Identification class as well. And lastly, the hands on portion of securing someone from inside the vehicle.
Very informative class! Great instructors!
Instructors were very professional and knowledgeable.
Great class for starting an enforcement unit from the ground up.
Enjoyed this class: knowledgeable
Phenomenal instructor, very credible and experienced. Lots of excellent technique and tactics. PowerPoints were engaging, could use some more hands on.