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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Recent Reviews

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Jan 30, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great course!

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

The class has very useful information, justifications, and techniques that seem like they would help units be productive and stay out of trouble

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great class.

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

The class was informative and the hands on part was a great learning opportunity.

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★☆ · Highly recommended

Great class, it was good to see different methods used when employing a specialized unit.

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

This class is outstanding and a must for proactive policing.

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Outstanding instruction! BS narcotics for the win!

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Very informative.

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

The education behind this instructor is massive. You can tell he is passionate and work driven! He explains everything clearly!

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great course, really liked the operations side and how to approach command staffs with the ideas

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

I would like to see more tactical placement slides for vehicle take downs and assaults on homes. Nothing to in depth but different locations with unique problems to overcome. Overall the course was informative and exceeded expectations

Jan 21, 2026
Student Review
★★★★☆ · Highly recommended

The class was very informative and gave great insight into specialized unit tactics and, how to look at each part of said unit to help be proactive and well rounded.

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