Rick Friedl is a retired 30-year veteran of the South Euclid Police Department. Extensive experience in tactical operations, SWAT leadership, investigative work, and law enforcement training and development.

Professional Experience

South Euclid Police Department (1993-2022, Retired)

·         Detective Lieutenant (2016-2022)

·         Eastside Department Group Enforcement SWAT Team Commander (2013-2022)

·         Detective Sergeant (2009-2016)

·         Patrol Supervisor (2006-2009)

·         SWAT Operator (2000-2013)

·         Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer

·         Department Firearms Instructor, Range Administrator

·         OPOTA Basic Unit Instructor

Beachwood Police Department (2022-2023)         

·         School Resource Officer

Areas of Expertise

·         Tactical Leadership and SWAT Operations

·         Active Threat Response and Critical Incident Management

·         Multi-Jurisdictional Collaboration

Military

Ohio Army National Guard (1986-1992)

UH-1/OH58 Helicopter Repairman

Education

Bachelor of Science – May 1991 – Kent State University

Major: Aerospace Engineering Technology

Police Executive Leadership College (PELC) – Class 55

FBI National Academy – Session 267