Taylor is a current State Trooper / K-9 handler and training coordinator at his home agency. He is also a founding member and the lead K-9 topics and Tactical Rope Instructor for RANT Strategies, which is both an operational and tactical medical training company. Taylor is also a current Nationally Registered Paramedic, Rope Rescue Technician and Tactical Rappel Master. Taylor also holds a degree in  criminal justice. Prior to his law enforcement career, Taylor was a New York City Firefighter where he worked in lower Manhattan.