Jason Waddell

Jason Waddell is a retired law enforcement professional and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a career spanning nearly three decades. Known for his leadership and dedication to advancing law enforcement training, Jason has played a pivotal role in modernizing and improving operational procedures across multiple agencies.

Professional Experience

• Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA)
  • Conference Coordinator (2025-Present)
  • Director of Training (2023–January 31, 2025)
• Doylestown Police Department
  • Police Officer / SRO (2025-Present)
  • Auxiliary Officer (2023–2025)
• Medway Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) (2014–2023)
  • Senior Agent
  • Director (Retired)
  • Key Accomplishments:
    • Successfully passed a $1.7 million non-expiring tax levy to fund Medway operations
    • Rewrote and implemented agency bylaws
    • Introduced the first working Records Management System for the agency
    • Modernized equipment and procedures to enhance investigative efficiency
• City of Wooster Police Department (2006–2014)
  • Firearms Instructor, Armorer
  • SWAT Team Operator and Sniper/Observer
  • Less Lethal and Chemical Munitions Instructor
  • Clan Lab Hazardous Waste Operator
  • Narcotics Detective
  • Response to Active Shooter Instructor
• Apple Creek Police Department (2004–2006)
  • Patrol Officer, Firearms Instructor
• Marshallville Police Department (2000–2004)
  • Patrol Officer, Firearms Instructor
• United States Marine Corps Infantry (1995–2006)
  • 0331/Machine Gunner
  • Fire Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant

Education and Training

• FBI National Academy, Session 271 Graduate
• DEA Drug Unit Commander Academy, Session 80 Graduate
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Areas of Expertise

• Tactical Leadership and Operations
• Firearms and Less Lethal Munitions Training
• Response to Active Shooter Instruction
• Clan Lab Hazardous Waste Operations
• Narcotics Investigations and Undercover Operations
• Organizational Modernization and Strategic Planning