Major Michael B. Parlor "If possessing the character of Integrity was a crime, would there be enough evidence to convict you?"

Biography:
Michael B. Parlor, an F. B. I. Certified Police Firearms Instructor, has served as a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department from 1984 through 2008. He has served in various assignments including basic patrol, division jails, gang suppression units, joint federal/local counter-terrorism units, and he was last assigned to Southeast Division as a patrol supervisor, fleet vehicle safety coordinator, and the storm/flood response coordinator. Since 1989 he has assisted with the training of recruit officers, veteran officers, reserve officers, and undercover officers (returning from sensitive assignments), in the areas of patrol concepts, crimes in-progress, building searches, vehicle pullovers, FireArms Training Systems, and the T.A.S.E.R. While assigned to Training Division, he also served as a technical advisor for Department films produced, related to patrol tactics. In addition to authoring articles related to patrol tactics, he has represented the Department assisting the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training update curriculum for the State of California, as well as the United States Army update the Military Police Field Manual. He represented the Department as a consultant for the Calibre Press book Tactics for Criminal Patrol. During the first two months of the 2003 United States attack against Iraq Michael was assigned to the United States Cost Guard Base-Los Angeles Joint Operations Center, responsible for ensuring the safety of the harbor areas of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Prior to becoming a police officer, Michael served in both the enlisted and officer ranks, coordinating training related to nuclear, biological and chemical warfare, mountain and desert warfare, self-defense tactics, various infantry weapon systems, water safety coordinator, drug/alcohol abuse counselor, and counter-terrorism for active duty as well as reserve United States Marine Corps personnel. He was one of two infantry officers selected to help develop tactics to be utilized by Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) personnel, and he has briefed U.S. and N.A.T.O officials regarding the tactical application of less-than-lethal weaponry. He recently retired holding the rank of Major in the Marine Corps Reserve, after serving as a Public Affairs Officer for the West Coast, where he assisted senior Marine Corps Officers/Staff Non-Commissioned Officers prepare for interviews conducted by the news media.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education and an Instructor Credential in Police Science for California Community Colleges. He is currently a member of several law enforcement/military professional organizations including International Police Association, International Who s Who of Professionals, International Police Association, World Affairs Council, Association of Former Intelligence Officers (presently the Administrator for its Facebook site), Marine Corps Association, NRA Rangemasters Association, and the National Intelligence and Counterintelligence Association. He has appeared as a guest on numerous radio talk shows discussing issues related to international politics and military intelligence. Additionally, Michael is a frequent contributor to law enforcement-related magazines / websites regarding tactical issues, and has been recognized by several magazines regarding his work with underprivileged children residing in South Los Angeles.

Availability:
Available Upon Request