Executive Director
Professional Credentials:
- Recognized Force Expert
- Master Instructor – OC Aerosol Sprays
- Master Instructor – Impact Weapons
- Master Instructor – Electronic Control Devices
- Master Instructor – Control Points
- Master Instructor – Tactical Shotgun
- Instructor-Trainer – OCAT Program
- CJSTC Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
- CJSTC Certified Firearms Instructor
- CJSTC Certified Canine Team Instructor
- State Certified Firearms Instructor
- State Certified Security Instructor
Dennis Root is a renowned law enforcement trainer, and is the co-founder and Executive Director for Tactical Advantage Solutions, LLC. Dennis began his law enforcement career in 1990, as a police officer with the City of Riviera Beach. While working for the Riviera Beach Police Department, Dennis earned his defensive tactics instructor's certification and became the agency's lead defensive tactics instructor. He also developed the agency's DUI detection and enforcement training program. Dennis conducted regular in-service training sessions on topics including: use of force, open hand tactics, and impact weapons.
On April 30, 2011, Dennis retired from his full time law enforcement position with the Martin County Sheriff's Office after completing 21 years as a law enforcement officer and trainer. While with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Dennis earned the title of the agency's Use of Force Specialist and served as the organizational force expert regarding training and policy issues. His responsibilities included the development and implementation of force related training to include: Defensive Tactics, O.C. Sprays, Impact Weapons, Firearms, and the TASER® Brand electronic control devices. He has developed force related policies and procedures and provided consultation for proposed changes to force related policies. Duty assignments were within the Road Patrol Division, Canine Unit, Training Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, and Traffic Unit. Dennis also served as the Supervisor of the Sanctions Enforcement Unit with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office – Juvenile Offender Training Center.
Dennis is the former lead Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Indian River Criminal Justice Training Institute. While serving as the lead instructor, Dennis was responsible for conducting basic recruit level training for both law enforcement and corrections academies. Dennis also conducted the Instructor level courses, as well as other specialized and advanced training courses for the Indian River Criminal Justice Institute.
Dennis has served as an expert witness on several different occasions for cases involving the use of force by police and he is frequently asked to consult with various law enforcement agencies on force related topics.
For additional information, please contact Dennis at: dennis@tacticalLEO.com
