Forrest Sonewald
Forrest Sonewald

Forrest Sonewald

Retired

Forrest Sonewald Bio

2003 - 07/2023 Tactical Defense Institute - Instructor

2014 - Present Adams County Sheriff's Office - Deputy

2014 - 2016 Adams County SWAT

1989 - 2014 University Heights Police Department - Patrolman

1994 - 2011 University Heights SWAT

1985 - 1988 Kent State University - B.A. Criminal Justice

1984 - 1989 Willoughby Coal & Supply - Laborer/Delivery

1983 - 1985 Lakeland Community College

1979 - 1983 Kirtland High School - High School Diploma

Instructor Credentials

OPOTA Firearms Instructor - pistol, revolver, shotgun, sub-machinegun, patrol rifle

FLETC Individual Response to Active Killer

Stop the Bleed/Stop the Bleed Coalition

Upcoming advanced training courses Forrest Sonewald is teaching