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Ryan Kantner
Ryan Kantner

Ryan Kantner

rkantner@oregonohio.org

Ryan Kantner Bio

Ryan Kantner is a highly experienced law enforcement professional with expertise spanning tactical operations, federal and local policing, and public safety leadership. He currently serves as a Police Sergeant with the Oregon Police Division in Oregon, Ohio, and is the Commander of the Special Response Team (SRT), appointed in July 2025.

Professional Experience

Oregon Police Division – Oregon, Ohio
Sergeant / SRT Commander (2025–Present)

  • Leads the department’s Special Response Team, overseeing tactical operations, training, and operational readiness.

  • Provides leadership for precision rifle teams and entry operations in high-risk scenarios.

Special Response Team, Oregon PD

  • Served as Entry Team Member, Precision Rifleman, Assistant Team Leader, and Team Leader prior to SRT Commander appointment.

Firearms Instructor / Field Training Officer / Public Information Officer

  • Trains officers in firearms proficiency, tactical skills, and field operations.

  • Serves as liaison for community and media engagement.

United States Secret Service – Uniformed Division

  • Completed FLETC and Secret Service Uniformed Training Program.

  • Assigned to the White House Branch, providing protection to the White House complex and interiors.

Previous Local Law Enforcement

  • Coldwater Police Department: Patrol Officer.

  • Port Clinton Police Department: Patrol Officer and Maritime Patrol Unit Member.

Education & Training

  • B.A., History and Criminal Justice – Bluffton University

  • Ohio Peace Officer Certification – Rhodes State College

  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) – U.S. Secret Service Training

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Tactical Team Leadership and Special Response Operations

  • Precision Rifle and Entry Team Operations

  • Executive Protection and Federal Law Enforcement Protocols

  • Firearms Instruction and Field Training

  • Patrol Supervision, Shift Command, and Public Information

Professional Impact

Ryan Kantner’s extensive law enforcement background—from local patrol duties to federal protection assignments—combined with his tactical expertise and leadership on the SRT, positions him as a highly respected and versatile officer in Ohio’s law enforcement community.