Michael Forrest – Executive Summary

Master Instructor | Tactical Leader | Global Systems Developer

Michael Forrest is a highly accomplished professional with over 23 years of distinguished service in U.S. law enforcement and military organizations. He is internationally recognized as a subject matter expert in K9 operations, high-risk tactical deployments, and the design and delivery of mission-critical training systems for military and peacekeeping forces worldwide.

Key Metrics

• Trained over 8,000 law enforcement and military personnel

• International Experience: Delivered training in 6+ countries, including Oman, Jordan, and Singapore

• Tactical Deployment: 8 years as a K9 Handler on the U.S. Marshals SOFAST Team

• Competitive Ranking:

  • 2nd Place – DoD K9 World Trials

  • 12th Place – Warfighter Challenge

Core Competencies

• Global Training Systems Design

• High-Fidelity, Scenario-Based Instruction

• K9 Operations & Training

• Fugitive Apprehension & Tactical Entry

• Executive Leadership (FBI-LEEDA Trilogy, PELC, Bachelor's Degree)

Operational Leadership & Tactical Expertise

• Current Role:
  Lieutenant Michael Forrest serves with the Golf Manor Police Department and is a U.S. Army Military Police veteran.

• U.S. Marshals SOFAST:
  Served eight years as a K9 Handler with the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team. Routinely participated in high-risk warrant service and inter-agency tactical operations requiring precision, coordination, and adaptability in dynamic environments.

• Military Service:
  Distinguished as a K9 Handler and Trainer, earning 2nd place in the Department of Defense K9 World Trials. Deployed with the Stabilization Force (SFOR) to Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of multinational peacekeeping operations.

• Leadership Credentials:
  Honor Graduate of the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)
  Graduate of the 93rd Police Executive Leadership College (PELC)

Curriculum Development & Global Instruction

• Master Instructor:
  Renowned for developing and implementing operational training tailored to agency policies and mission objectives.

• Needs-Based Curriculum Design:
  Created customized training for foreign military units, built on rigorous policy evaluations and operational needs assessments to reflect the most probable mission conditions.

• Competency Assurance:
  Training programs emphasized readiness in deploying specialized equipment under realistic, high-stress scenarios.

• International Reach:
  Successfully executed critical training initiatives across a diverse range of cultural and regulatory environments—including Oman, Abu Dhabi, Jordan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore.