Dr. Stuart Meyers, Ed.D. is the CEO of OpTac International, Inc., and has been the Director of SWAT Operations and Training in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Program Director and Assistant Professor of Public Protection & Safety at Louisiana State University, Eunice. He is the author of the books, SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die, SWAT Fitness, A Guide To Police Sniping, and Police Sniper Administrative Policy & Training. Stuart continues developing elite SWAT teams, writing policy and protocols, conducting tactical team evaluations, and teaching a wide range of public safety, criminal justice, homeland security, emergency management, and leadership courses throughout the world. He has trained domestic and foreign counter-terrorist teams, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Special Forces, and federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel across the globe. He holds a Doctor of Education degree in Adult Learning and Leadership (AEGIS) from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Master of Liberal Arts degree from Harvard University. His extensive executive problem-solving and special operations experience have made him a sought-after special consultant for domestic and foreign governments.