Kyle Groves is a retired law enforcement officer with an extensive career in firearms instruction, impaired driving detection, and investigative work.  His dedication to advancing officer preparedness in various disciplines has made him a respected trainer and educator in the field.  

Professional Experience

Athens Police Department (1997-2005)

o   Various roles including patrol, Simunitions Instructor, department armorer, and Sniper/Observer

Dublin Police Department (2005-2022)

o   Patrol 

o   Community Impact Unit-Investigator

o   Firearms and Tactics Instructor

o   Armorer

o   Developed Duty RDS Program

o   Lead SFST/Impaired Driving Instructor

Logan Police Department (1995-1997, 2022-Present)

o   Reserve Police Officer

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) (2022-2023)

o   Advanced Training Instructor for Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor, Police Rifle-Carbine Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, RDS Instructor, SFST Instructor

o   Coordinated other training such as Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), New Chief’s Training, and Instructional Skills

o   Adjunct Instructor (2023-Present)

IACP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program (2011-Present)

o   DRE Instructor for DRE Program courses in Ohio, Kentucky, and New York

o   Course Manager for DRE Program courses in Ohio and Kentucky

o   Instructor for ARIDE, Prosecuting the Drugged Driver, and Cops in Court classes

Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA) (2024-Present)

o   Member of the OTOA R.E.D. (Response, Education, Development) Team Training Cadre

Instructional Experience

Kyle is a seasoned instructor specializing in a wide range of training aspects including firearms, RDS development/implementation, and impaired driving.  Kyle has taught in several facets of law enforcement including in-service, advanced training, basic training academy, and college courses.  He has assisted the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission/Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy with updating/revising basic academy training materials as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Drug Awareness and Crisis Intervention.  

Leadership and Philosophy

Kyle is committed to advancing the capability of his fellow officers around the state and country.  His focus on safety, professionalism, and preparedness ensures that those he trains are well-equipped to handle the demands of modern law enforcement.