Brent Black

Instructor

Background

  • 40+ years in municipal, provincial, federal, regulatory, and military policing
  • Detective Sergeant, Winnipeg Police Service – led major crime & homicide investigations; WPS–RCMP Cold Case Task Force
  • Certified Crisis Negotiator; experienced in armed, suicidal, and hostage incidents
  • Supervisory leader and mentor; investigator & consultant across multiple agencies
  • Presenter at national & international policing conferences
  • Recipient of multiple commendations for investigative excellence and life-saving intervention

Education & Training

  • Ontario Police College – Recruit, Coach Officer, Investigative Techniques
  • Winnipeg Police Academy – Major Case Management, Interview & Interrogation, Crisis Negotiation, Forensic Interviewing, Supervisory Skills
  • Canadian Police College – Crisis Negotiation
  • Manitoba Emergency Services College – Fire Investigation Levels I & II
  • Minnesota Crisis Intervention Team – Crisis Intervention Certification
  • Workplace Institute – PEACE Interviewing
  • Canadian Armed Forces – Military Police Qualification Level 3; Junior NCO Training

Instructor

  • Police Powers
  • Interviewing & Investigation