Larry Nelson, PSP
director of physical security & Master Trainer and Consultant
Larry Nelson is a resolute professional with experience managing and mentoring security teams. He retired January 2023 from Columbus Division of Police after 28 years of work in Columbus Ohio, and from the United States Navy with 20 years of service as a Senior Chief Petty Officer and as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for Special Operations Warfare Unit SEAL Team 18, unmanned arial systems and direct support units.
As a Master Instructor, Larry has implemented lesson plans and mentored thousands of veterans and novice police officers, fire fighters, HR professionals, business executives, and customer service professionals with subject matter expertise in Vulnerability Assessments, Deescalation, Behavioral Observation, Bias, and Active Aggressor Response. He implemented the Active Aggressor programs for Law Enforcement and Fire agencies in Columbus Ohio, attaining national recognition for business and citizen safety techniques along with how to create Emergency Action Plans.
Qualifications
- City of Columbus, Division of Police, Retired
- Senior Enlisted Advisor SEAL TEAM 18
- NCIS, investigations, asset and personal protection
- Mentor for Jordanian Special Operations Forces, Afghan National Army, Afghan, Somalian, Kenyan, and Nigerian Physical Security Detachments, and dignitaries
Certifications & Training
- Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Administration
- TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection Certification, Texas A&M
- PSP, Physical Security Assessment School, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) Lead Instructor
- OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy) Instructor
- Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvements District Outstanding Service Award
- * City of Columbus Safety Director’s Award for Police and Fire Joint Lifesaving Training