Meet the Delta Tactical Training Group Instructors!

Director

Lawrence Treat is CEO and Director of Delta Tactical Training Group. He is a committed instructor working closely with individuals and organizations to develop and administer comprehensive personal-safety and crime-prevention training ​programs geared towards firearms proficiency and personal self-defense. He is also the President of Strategic Threat Management Inc., a private security organization and leading provider of risk mitigation solutions and security support for law enforcement agencies, K-12 school districts, corporate entities, high-profile public figures and sensitive governmental assets.

As a United States Marine Corps veteran and experienced security operations specialist, Lawrence has served as team leader and consultant for numerous dignitary, maritime, and corporate security details where he planned and coordinated security operations for the principal and their affiliates. While providing contract maritime protection for Military Sealift Command Pacific, his team was responsible for securing U.S. government seized, foreign-flagged vessels, as well as protecting high interest U.S. naval vessels against terrorist attacks and other hostile actions. He is also the primary contract guard liaison working in collaboration with public law enforcement agencies to maintain care and custody of medically held, high-risk prisoners.​​

Lawrence holds several management and training certifications highlighting his expertise in security operations, crime prevention management and firearms training. Some of which include: certified NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA’s “Refuse To Be A Victim” Instructor, ALICE Training Institute certified Active Shooter Response Instructor, HITT Industries Introduction To Tactical Medicine, Multi-Family Crime Free Program/Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), CA Bureau Of Security And Investigative Services (BSIS) Qualified Manager and BSIS Private Patrol Operator.

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

Mitch is an active veteran law enforcement officer with over 19 years of law enforcement experience. Mitch Is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Crimnal Justice from California Coast Universtity and graduated from the Stanislaus County Office of the Sheriff Law Enforcement Training Center. He has worked patrol, investigations (Special Victims / Crimes against children Detective), school resource officer and currently is serving as a patrol Sergeant.

Mitch is an active SWAT Team (15 years) member. His current role is team leader. He has held many different roles as a SWAT Team operator to include; Sniper/ Sniper Team leader, breacher, NFDD (flash bang) and chemical agents.

He is a Chemical Agent Instructor, NFDD (Flash bang) Instructor, ALICE Training Institute certified Active Shooter Response Instructor, Law Enforcement Active Shooter Instructor. Critical Incident response Instructor for CATO (California Association of Tactical Officers).

Mitch is a graduate of CATO's (California Association of Tactical Officers) Strategic Leadership Program. He is currently part of the CATO training cadre and serves as CATO's Vendor Coordinator for the CATO conference.

Mitch is a certified NRA pistol instructor. 

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

Nick is a local law enforcement officer and has worked patrol for five years. He served in the U.S. Army as an enlisted soldier for 7 years where he worked in
intelligence and as a special operations medic. 

He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He is a certified First Aid Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, SWAT officer, and NRA Pistol Instructor. 

Retired Law Enforcement Officer / BSIS Instructor

Phil Chachere is a certified NRA Pistol instructor, NRA Shotgun Instructor, NRA Rifle Instructor, Personal Protection In-Home Instructor, Refuse to be a Victim Instructor, and Range Safety Officer. He is also a certified BSIS Firearms Instructor, BSIS Baton Instructor, Taser Instructor, Pepper Spray Instructor, and Handcuffing Instructor. In addition, Phil has been involved with developing the Weapons of Mass Destruction curriculum as required by BSIS for the BSIS Guard Card Training and the BSIS Baton curriculum.

Phil is a retired Law Enforcement Officer and teaches as a Koga Police Tactics Instructor. He has been an instructor for over 30 years. He is also a member of the NRA (National Rifle Association), ILEETA (International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association), IALEFI (International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors), NLEFIA (National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Association), and CAPTO (California Association of Police Training Officers).

In addition to his law enforcement experience, Phil specializes in loss prevention, security, executive protection, and he is a college instructor in criminal justice. Phil also currently works as a private investigator.

Ted Chang is a veteran law enforcement officer with 20 years of law enforcement experience. Ted holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from San Jose State University where he also played on the Tennis Team. He worked for two Bay Area law enforcement agencies during his career and held numerous assignments in patrol, investigations, bomb squad, SWAT, recruiting, and traffic division.

Ted recently retired as a Motor Sergeant. He was on his department’s SWAT Team for over 10 years and the Sniper Team Leader for the last 5 years. He has been involved with over 50 SWAT operations during his time on the team. His passion for teaching also earned him POST certifications as an EVOC instructor, FTO, academy instructor, motorcycle training instructor, and CATO tactical firearms instructor.

During his career, he has been recognized for the Meritorious Award (2014), Avoid the 25- DUI Award (2004, 2008), and Recovered Stolen Vehicle Award (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2017).

Ted has transitioned from law enforcement to the private sector where he (now divides his time as a Delta Tactical Group firearms instructor and) Corporate Security Manager facilitating threat assessments in seven western states.

Law Enforcement Training Instructor

Josh Flynn is currently a police officer for a local Bay Area agency. He has 8 years of experience working patrol and is also currently a member of the SWAT Team. Josh is a certified ALICE Active Shooter Response Instructor and a First Aid/CPR Instructor. Josh received his Bachelors in Athletic Training and currently holds his EMT-B certification. he is also maintaining a role as a Field Training Officer.

As a 4-year member of the SWAT team. Josh is an entry team operator and operates as the SWAT team’s tactical medicine operator and instructor.

Josh has a love for teaching and sharing knowledge with others so they feel empowered to make a difference. When away from work or the classroom, Josh spends time with his wife and five children. You can find them spending time hiking, riding bikes or playing games around the kitchen table.  Josh also enjoys smoking meats.

Firearms Instructor / Range Safety Officer

Lucy Foster is a consummate executive with over 35 years of operational, management and security experience predominantly in the public sector. As an executive with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, she was heavily involved in providing security for heads of state including a number of U.S. presidents, celebrities, religious leaders including several popes and the royal family. She has managed security teams for a variety of major sporting events including NFL and MLB games as well as major concert events.

In her current capacity as the acting operations manager for Strategic Threat Management, she is responsible for managing armed and unarmed officers assigned to sites throughout the Bay Area. Lucy also manages the special events division and handles all security aspects for public and private sector events including threat assessments, staffing estimates, and event security protocols. Lucy works closely with clients, local law enforcement agencies, and city and state agencies to ensure that events are managed in accordance with the client's requirements. Lucy strives to provide clients with a level of service that surpasses their expectations and results in the success of their venue.

Lucy is a certified NRA pistol instructor and Range Safety Officer (RSO).

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

Robert Guzman is a veteran law enforcement officer with 20 years of criminal justice experience. He has worked in corrections, patrol and investigations. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a minor in Criminal Justice Leadership from the University of San Francisco (USF). He is a graduate of the San Francisco Police Academy and the prestigious Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) in Boston and LAPD Leadership Academy in Los Angeles. ​

Robert has received a lot of law enforcement and civilian training including, but not limited to: POST Pistol Instructor, POST Tactical Rifle, Gunshot / Stab Wounds First Aid, Tactical Medicine, CPR / AED, Glock Armorer, Dignitary Protection, and Witness Protection.

Robert also served in the United States Marine Corps where he earned the Rifle “Expert” Shooter Award on multiple occasions. He also received the “Top” Shooter Award during his law enforcement career.​

Robert is a certified NRA pistol instructor.

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

Taylor is an active veteran law enforcement officer with over 10 years of law enforcement experience. Taylor served proudly in the United States Marine Corps as an 0311 (Infantry). He has worked in the patrol division and is currently assigned to the traffic division. He is also maintaining a role as a Field Training Officer.

Taylor is an active SWAT Team (7 years) member and serves as an assistant team leader and entry personnel and shield operator. 

He is a CATO Tactical Firearms Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor, Glock Armorer, Defensive Tactics Instructor,  and First Aid/CPR Instructor. He is also an NRA Certified Rifle Instructor.

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

Gerald has been a member of Delta Tactical’s Instructor Cadre since 2016. He has been in Law Enforcement for over 26 years. He has over 20 years of experience in firearms training as well as being a Master Instructor for Taser International. He instructs at the local police academy as a use of force instructor and scenario evaluator. He has a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Management and a Masters degree in the Science of Criminal Justice.

Gerald is a member of his departments Hostage Negotiation Team, Mutual Aide team and is a Field Training Officer. He has a background in coaching, teaching and mentoring youth.

Gerald is a certified NRA pistol instructor.

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

Justin Luo is an active veteran law enforcement officer with over 17 years of law enforcement experience. Justin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine and graduated from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Law Enforcement Training Center. He has worked in the patrol and traffic divisions while also maintaining a role as a Field Training Officer.

Justin is an active SWAT Team (9 years) assistant team leader and serves as entry personnel, shotgun breacher, and sniper. He also instructs the SWAT team and the police department in the use of firearms as a POST pistol/carbine instructor. ​

He also is an instructor in the use of CEWs (Conducted Energy Weapons), less lethal munitions (40 mm), and is a FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilot for his agency. Justin serves as a grenadier for the county’s Mobile Field Force which responds to civil unrest and natural disasters. Justin is also a Defensive Tactics/Arrest/Control/Impact Weapons instructor at two area law enforcement training centers and instructs new recruits coming into the career.

Justin continues to keep his knowledge fresh and relevant as he has attended the past 11 SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor) trade shows as well as multiple CATO (California Association of Tactical Officers) conferences where he joined multiple trainings, debriefs, and examined new technology.

Justin has completed many law enforcement trainings including: Pistol/Rifle Instructor, Sniper/Observer, Shotgun Breacher, Kagwerks Pistol/Carbine 1, Axon CEW instructor, Less Lethal - 40 mm instructor, Tactical Medicine, Glock Armorer, Mobile Field Force, Police Academy Instructor Certification, Biased Based Policing Instructor, and Field Training Officer.

He is also an avid martial artist and holds a 4th degree black belt and is an instructor in Kyokushin Karate after 28 years of training. Justin coupled his years in Kyokushin Karate while cross training in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Small Circle Jiu Jitsu, and Judo. ​

Justin is a certified NRA pistol instructor.

Range Safety Officer

Andrew Morales is a certified NRA Range Safety Officer and a committed student to honing his shooting ability. He has 15 years of firearm training experience where he has had the opportunity to train with some exceptional shooters.

Andrew has successfully completed all of Delta Tactical’s firearm training courses including AR and pistol training, some multiple times, to further improve his skills. He has also attended training from other organizations including Sheepdog Response, Ken Hackathorn, and AZTEC Training Services.

Andrew has competed in both CrossFit and Olympic lifting in the past and is avid about his fitness. He now trains Brazilian jiu jitsu and won first place in his first tournament as a white belt competing for Giudici Jiu Jitsu.

Law Enforcement Training Instructor

Doug Morrison is currently a police officer for a local Bay Area agency. He has 8 years of experience working patrol and is also currently a member of the SWAT Team. Doug is a certified ALICE Active Shooter Response Instructor, a Less Lethal Weapons Instructor, NFDD (flash bang) Instructor, Defensive Tactic Instructor, Gracie Combatives BJJ Instructor, Chemical Agents Instructor, and soon to be an NRA Pistol / Rifle Instructor.

As a 4-year member of the SWAT Team, Doug is responsible for a wide variety of tactical applications. He is a Breacher, Chemical Agents Operator, as well as an entry team operator.

Doug has a love for teaching and physical fitness. When away from work or the range, Doug trains BJJ, and spends time with his family, usually on the baseball field where he coaches his son’s travel team.

One of Doug’s favorite quotes for life is: “We do not rise to the level of our expectations; we fall to the level of our training”. Which is fitting for this role at Delta Tactical, as we strive to provide the best preparedness training possible for an ever-changing world.

Hope to see you on the range!!

Doug is a certified NRA pistol instructor.

Firearms Instructor / Range Safety Officer

Stephen O'Connell is a certified NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Shotgun Instructor, and NRA Range Safety Officer. He is President of the Walnut Creek Sportsmen Club at United Sportsmen Inc. in Concord, California. Stephen is an avid shooter and has 50 years experience owning and operating various types of firearms.

As a member of the Sheriff's Posse for many years, Stephen has attended many tactical training events with the local Sheriff's department and other law enforcement agencies. In addition, he has executed tactical shooting with SWAT Officers during hostage situation drills. He also enjoys competing in skeet shooting events.

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

Matt Willette is an integral part of the Delta Tactical Training Group firearms and tactical medicine instructor cadre. He is a former law enforcement manager for Sig Sauer, Inc. and Force on Force instructor Trainer for ATK. His background includes service with the US Army Airborne, Special Operations, 10 years in law Enforcement and 10 years in the private defense market. Matt has served in a variety of leadership assignments including Team Leader, Instructor, SWAT, Narcotics, Gang Investigations, FTO and is a current sworn reserve police sergeant. He is a certified instructor in firearms, tactics, and defensive tactics. Matt is also a current Advanced Level EMT, Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Saver Instructor, and Tactical Life-Saver Instructor.

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING (not all inclusive):
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Saver Instructor
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor
Tactical Lifesaver Instructor MP-5 Instructor
Expandable Baton Instructor
Tactical Handgun Instructor
Reid Interviewing and Interrogation
Controlled FORCE Instructor
Specialized Building Entry Forced Entry Breaching Instructor
Behavior Assessment
Interviewing and Elicitation (III)
Live Fire Shoot House Instructor
EVOC Instructor
Less Lethal Instructor
OC Aerosol Instructor
Specialty Impact Instructor
Chemical Munitions Instructor
Distraction Device Instructor
M4/Rifle Instructor
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Sig Sauer Armorer Sage Less-Lethal Instructor
Range Master
Tactical Shotgun Instructor
Tactical Pistol Instructor
Class 3 FFL Holder

In addition, Matt is the owner of HITT Industries, LLC. a comprehensive training and equipment company dedicated to ultra-realistic training and outfitting law enforcement, military, and civilian personnel.