Sergeant
Paul R. Bastean became a police officer after graduating the Academy in
June of 1998. He currently holds the positions of Day Operations Shift
Commander, Head Firearms Instructor and Armorer for the Lake St. Louis
Police Department. Prior to his law enforcement career, Paul owned and
operated a successful business in hunting supplies and firearms sales for
seven years.
Throughout
his career, he has taught and trained countless men, women and young adults
in firearms safety and proficiency both in law enforcement and sporting
applications.
The
following is a brief description of Paul’s training background,
qualifications and achievements:
·
Certified National
Rifle Association Police Firearms Instructor,
Received Top Marksmanship Honors
·
Certified National
Rifle Association Law Enforcement Rifle Instructor, Received Top
Marksmanship Honors
·
Graduate of St.
Louis County Police Certified Firearms Instructor Program
·
Factory Certified
Glock Pistol Instructor
·
International
Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Member
·
Member - National
Tactical Officer Association
·
Life Member of the
National Rifle Association
·
Certified Live
Fire Shoot House Instructor
·
Factory Certified
SIMUNITION Training Scenario Instructor
·
Police Trainer for
Active Shooter Incidents
·
Firearm Training
System Graduate – (FATS)
·
Advanced Patrol
Tactics Instructor
·
Ohio Advanced Law
Enforcement Training Center Graduate
·
Tactical Officer
Survival Skills Graduate
·
Pressure Point
Control Training Instructor
·
Expandable Baton
Instructor, Mace / Incapacitants Instructor
·
Less Lethal Force
Training Instructor, Certified TASER
Instructor