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Dave Bryant

Dave Bryant

Dave Bryant is a retired police officer with over 30 years of experience with several agencies. He is an FDLE and NRA law enforcement instructor and active member of IALEFI. He has a private business as a polygraph examiner in Tampa, Florida. He can be reached at SenseiDave@msn.com.

Privacy and public records concerns

Privacy and public records concerns

Balancing the public’s right to know versus the LEOs’ right to protect personal information

November 25, 2023

Most law enforcement officers I know are strong advocates of the Constitution and all the amendments. After all, we took a solemn oath to defend it as we protect and […] Read More

Why every agency needs a polygraph examiner

Why every agency needs a polygraph examiner

October 16, 2023

Lie detection is one of the most misunderstood tools of law enforcement. There is no such thing as a lie detector machine. That technology does not exist. Lies are a […] Read More

Winning a gunfight

Winning a gunfight

Overcoming the emotions of taking a life to save countless others

August 10, 2023

The public respects law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. We rightly honor those who have sacrificed their lives in this noble mission to protect and serve. But […] Read More

Thinking of pulling the pin on retirement?

Thinking of pulling the pin on retirement?

March 26, 2023

Even if you’re not ready to ride off into the sunset of your career yet, let’s face it: the day will come when it will be time to leave. A […] Read More

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