Dr. Brian Kinnaird

Brian A. Kinnaird, PhD, is a cop-turned professor, author, trainer and police advocate. A 10-year law enforcement veteran in Ellis County, KS, he started his career as a deputy sheriff assigned to the jail division prior to being promoted to patrol. During his tenure, he served as an FTO, lead DT instructor and tactical team operator. He was a guest use of force instructor at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, teaching defensive tactics to recruit academies.

Brian has trained and presented to corrections, law enforcement and human services agencies for over 20 years. He is the author of the upcoming books "Life After Law Enforcement: You’re Still A Cop!" and "My Cop Is A Superhero" published by Watchman Books. He is currently the author of "Use of Force: Expert Guidance for Decisive Force Response." Brian also serves as a columnist in the law and crime section of Psychology Today Contact him at brian.kinnaird@gmail.com.