Will Parkomaki
Law Enforcement Leader | Tactical Training Expert | SWAT Commander (Ret.)

Will Parkomaki is a veteran law enforcement professional with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Operations Commander for the Ashtabula Police Department. Since beginning his career in 1994, Will has held a range of positions including Patrolman, Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer (FTO), Sergeant, and Lieutenant—building a reputation as a knowledgeable leader and highly skilled tactical operator.

Will was a member of the Ashtabula Police Department SWAT Team from 1996 to 2023, where he served in progressive leadership roles—from Entry Team Member to Assistant Team Leader, Team Leader, and ultimately, Commander. His leadership helped shape the team’s operational readiness and response capabilities for over two decades.

He is also an active member of the U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, where he contributes to regional efforts in locating and apprehending dangerous offenders.

In 2000, Will developed and implemented the department's Active Shooter Response Program, which has since evolved into the widely adopted "Stop the Killing, Stop the Dying" training model. This program has been presented to local, state, and federal officers across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania and has held CPT approval since 2016.

Will’s instructor credentials are extensive. He spent eight years as an instructor with the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), teaching nationally recognized courses such as Police Response to Active Shooter Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor, and Advanced Tactical Carbine. He has also instructed through the U.S. Marshals Service, Kent State University (Trumbull), Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA), and basic police academies at Lakeland Community College and Kent State.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• SWAT Command and Tactical Operations

• Active Shooter Response and Threat Mitigation

• Firearms Instruction and Weapons Proficiency

• Multi-Agency Task Force Operations

• Law Enforcement Training and Curriculum Development

Will has trained with some of the nation’s leading organizations, including NTOA, OTOA, OPOTA, FBI, FLETC, HK International, Sig Sauer, 88 Tactical, and ALERRT. His decades-long commitment to officer readiness, tactical excellence, and public safety continues to influence law enforcement practices across the region.