Ric Barber — Instructor Profile

Avg 4.96/5 121 reviews 100% recommend

About Ric Barber

Ric Barber started his law enforcement career in 2000 as a State Trooper with the Georgia State Patrol. During his 17 years as a State Trooper, he was assigned to various units to include the DUI Task Force, Motors and as a K9 Handler on the Criminal Interdiction Unit. After leaving the Georgia State Patrol, he was hired by a local police department, where he has been employed for the last seven years. Since joining the agency, he has been assigned to Traffic, Motors and then assigned to the Crime Suppression Team, where he was promoted to Sergeant as the unit commander. He is the third vice president for the Southeast Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators and a member of the Georgia Auto Theft Intelligence Council.

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Recent Reviews

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Apr 20, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

This class was well organized and had great information. Would definitely recommend to others.

Apr 20, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Ric provided great instruction to locating secondary VINS and advised of tools to help identify stolen vehicles.

Apr 20, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great course. Ric does a phenomenal job!

Apr 20, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

The class provides vital information to assist with identifying stolen vehicles both roadside and in more complex investigations.

Apr 20, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great class

Apr 20, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Very educational training. Great tips to further investigate and improve knowledge on auto thefts.

Apr 20, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Very informative and will be a great help in my future investigations.

Apr 20, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

There is an abundance of information provided in this class, that can be utilized and applied in the field immediately after taking the class. You will become proficient at identifying stolen vehicles and vehicle crimes, after attending th…

Apr 20, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great class to attend for anyone wanting to gain more knowledge in the GTA realm! Very informative, great instructors with the background to support their teachings

Mar 27, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

This class opened my eyes to how many stolen vehicles I’ve missed over the years. I look forward to learning more and applying that knowledge to work in my area.

Mar 20, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Excellent class. I learned a lot about vehicle theft that I had no clue about. I recommend this course to all law enforcement.

Mar 20, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Extremely informative. I recommend all LEO take the course.

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