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GREGORY A. PERRY
1757 Township Road 141
Cardington OH 43315
| 419-560-2452 |
EDUCATION
University of Dayton School of Law
Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude May 1995
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Cum LaudeMay 1992
Minor: Mathematics
ACADEMIC AWARDS
L.M. Berry Academic Scholarship, University of Dayton 1992 - 1995
J. Robert Overman Physics Academic Scholarship, Bowling Green State University1991 - 1992
Dean’s List, Bowling Green State University 1988 – 1992
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Marion Technical College, Marion, Ohio
Director of Law & Criminal Justice2013 - Present
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Private Security
Criminology
Defensive Tactics
Defensive Tactics Refresher for Marion County Probation
Defensive Tactics for Marion County Children Services
Defensive Tactics for MTC Staff
Self-Defense Awareness for OSUM Staff
Constitutional & Criminal Law
Business Mathematics
Legal Environment of Business
Introduction to Management
College Algebra
Marion Law Enforcement Academy, Marion Technical College, Marion, Ohio
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program Commander & Instructor2013 - Present
Marion Technical College, Marion, Ohio
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program Instructor 2006 - Present
Taught legal block (84 hours) and firearms training unit (60 hours).
The Ohio State University at Marion, Marion, Ohio
Adjunct Professor2015 - Present
Women’s Self-Defense
Men’s Self-Defense
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, London, Ohio
Adjunct/Guest Instructor 2006 - Present
Taught legal block in advanced law enforcement training classes, including:
Core Criminal Investigation
Evidence Technician
Field Training Officer Program
Firearms Instructor—Weapons Training & Requalification
First Line Supervision
Instructional Skills
Legal Update for Community College Instructors
Mid-Level Management
Testifying in Court
Undercover Narcotics Investigation
Ohio Medical Board Investigator Firearms Training
Ohio Attorney General’s Healthcare Fraud Unit Firearms Training
Morrow County Sheriff’s Office
Firearms and Continuing Education Instructor 2006 - Present
Developed and taught agency training programs including:
Firearms (2006—2011)
Deadly Force & Use of Force (2006—2011)
Officer Survival (2010—2011)
Patrol Rifle Operator (2009, 2010, 2012, 2015)
Civil Liability for Dispatchers (2007)
Advanced Firearms for Morrow County Special Response Team (2013-2015)
Crime Scene Evidence Refresher (2014)
Concealed Carry Law (HB 234) Update (2015)
Continuing Professional Training—Policing in 21st Century, Use of Force, Procedural Justice
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)
City of Marion Police Department
Guest Legal Instructor, In-Service Training Program 2010 – Present
Developed and taught presentations on legal updates, search & seizure, interview & interrogations, use of force, as well as developing and teaching tactical firearms training programs.
Firearms Instructor, Worst Case Scenario Officer Survival2016
City of Marion Probation Department
Marion County Adult Probation Department
Firearms & Defensive Tactics Instructor2014—Present
Developed and taught 40-hour basic and intermediate handgun class, and conducted annual in-service firearms re-qualifications. Also developed and taught defensive tactics refresher course for in-service training of probation staff.
Testifying in Court2016
Village of Cardington Police Department, Cardington, Ohio
Firearms Instructor2006 - Present
Marion County Children Services
Defensive Tactics Instructor2015
Developed and taught unarmed self-defense class for children services caseworkers and office staff, including active shooter training.
North Woodbury Alliance Church, North Woodbury, Ohio
Firearms Training for Men’s Group2015
Gilead Friends Church, Mt. Gilead, Ohio
Firearms Training for Church Security Team2015--Present
Woodville Grace Brethren Church, Mansfield, Ohio
Defensive Tactics for Church Security Team2015
Marion Technical College2015--Present
Defensive Tactics in-service training for MTC Staff & Faculty
Ohio Chief Probation Officers Association
Annual Line Officers Training Institute2015, 2017
Victory in Truth Ministries Church, Bucyrus, Ohio
Church Security Team Training2015
Community Bible Church, Mansfield, Ohio
Church Security Team Training2015
Springfield Township Fire Department, Ontario, Ohio
Defensive Tactics for Fire & EMS Personnel2016
Dayspring Wesleyan Church, Marion, Ohio
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)2016
MARMET Drug Task Force, Marion, Ohio
MARMET Tactical Entries2016
Marion Women’s Business Council, Marion, Ohio
Self-Defense & Personal Protection2017
At His Feet Christian Church, Mt. Gilead, Ohio
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)2017
Morrow County Hospital, Mt. Gilead, Ohio
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)2017
AWARDS
Marion Technical College Criminal Justice Instructor of the Year 2008
Marion Technical College Criminal Justice Instructor of the Year 2009
Marion Technical College Criminal Justice Instructor of the Year 2011
Marion Technical College Criminal Justice Instructor of the Year 2012
Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association Citation 2009
Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association Citation 2008
RELATED EXPERIENCE
GAPerry Training Co., LLC, Cardington, Ohio 2006 - Present
Proprietor & Trainer
Developed and taught 12-hour training program for applicants for Ohio concealed handgun license; developed and taught advanced handgun training for church security team; developed and taught 40-hour basic and intermediate handgun class for Marion probation departments; developed and taught advanced concealed carry course for private civilians; developed and taught citizen CCW program for Marion Police Department.
Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Marion, Ohio
First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 2009 - 2013
Serving as an assistant prosecutor prosecuting felony criminal cases, advising county departments and agencies and townships on civil matters, and providing legal opinions for county and township elected officials.
Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, Mount Gilead, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff/Detective 2006 - 2008
Served as detective in Special Investigations Unit, investigating major felony criminal cases including homicides, sex offenses, burglaries, arsons, and drug cases.
Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Columbus, Ohio
Senior Assistant Attorney General 2003 - 2006
Served as Senior Assistant Attorney General, represented Peace Officer Training Commission and Ohio State Highway Patrol; represented State of Ohio in defending death penalty appeals in federal habeas corpus proceedings, as well as serving as special prosecutor in Fayette, Morrow, Scioto and Warren Counties on cases ranging from theft in office to death penalty murder; represented State Medical Board and State Psychology Board in administrative disciplinary cases and appeals, as well as serving as statutory legal counsel.
Morrow County Prosecutor’s Office, Mount Gilead, Ohio
Prosecuting Attorney 1996 - 2003
Served as elected county prosecuting attorney for jurisdiction of 32,000 citizens. Supervised staff of 15, including Municipal Court, Child Support Enforcement and Victim/Witness Units. Responsible for investigating and prosecuting all criminal violations of Ohio law in county, municipal and juvenile courts. As county chief legal officer, advised and represented all county and township elected officials, agencies, departments, boards, and commissions, and various other public agencies. Appeared before appellate courts, including Supreme Court of Ohio, trial courts and administrative agencies. Investigated, reviewed and conducted disciplinary actions involving county personnel. Conducted training sessions for county and township officials on various legal issues, and assisted in development and implementation of policies and guidelines for county and township government. Prepared resolutions, reviewed documents for legal compliance, and drafted agreements for numerous county and township boards and agencies. Wrote reports and developed materials for presentation and distribution to various public agencies.
TRIAL EXPERIENCE
Guilty verdictsas prosecutor in jury trials involving:
Aggravated Murder(Fayette County, Marion County)
Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (bench trials, Morrow & Marion Counties)
Aggravated Robbery(Marion County)
Rape(Marion County, Morrow County)
Sexual Battery(Morrow County)
Pandering Obscenity(Morrow County)
Kidnapping(Morrow County, Marion County)
Felonious Assault(Morrow County, Marion County)
Drug Trafficking(Marion County)
Burglary(Marion County)
Theft(Marion County)
Trial testimony in jury trials and/or court hearings as a detective in cases involving:
Aggravated Murder
Rape
Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor
Felony Theft
Theft in Office
Receiving Stolen Property
Tampering with Evidence
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
GAP’s Pistol Precepts 2012
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Commission Weapons Disabilities 2005
PRESENTATIONS
Worst-Case Scenario Training, Marion Police Department2016
Defensive Tactics, Springfield Township Fire Department2016
Self Defense Awareness Lunch & Learn, The Ohio State University2016
How to Be An Effective Witness, Ohio Probation Officers Association2015
Law Enforcement Firearms Training Overview to Pleasant Grove Church Men’s Group2014
Ohio Concealed Carry Laws presented to Cardington Rotary Club 2013
MCSO Patrol Rifle Program presented to Cardington Village Council 2012
Ohio Concealed Carry Laws presented to Morrow County Republican Women 2008
Overview of Ohio Criminal Justice System presented to Ohio Board of Nursing 2006
Ohio Peace Officer Advanced Training at OPOTA presented to BSSA 2006
OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY CERTIFICATIONS
Special Subject Instructor—Legal 2000
Firearms Instructor—Revolver, Semi-Auto, Shotgun 2006
Police Rifle/Carbine Instructor 2008
Master Criminal Investigator 2009
Handgun Retention Instructor 2012
Peace Officer Basic Training Commander 2013
Physical Conditioning Instructor2014
Critical Injury First Aid Instructor2016
ADVANCED TRAINING
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections Basic Handgun1996
Northwestern University Law School Short Course for Prosecutors1996
National College of District Attorneys Evidence for Prosecutors1997
National College of District Attorneys Career Prosecutor Course1998
National College of District Attorneys Executive Program1999
National College of District Attorneys Office Administration2000
National College of District Attorneys Prosecuting Homicide Cases2005
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Core Criminal Investigation2006
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Death Investigations2006
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Sex Crimes2006
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Advanced Sex Crimes2006
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Sexually Oriented Death Investigation2006
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Firearms Instructor2006
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Instructional Skills2006
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Drug Identification2006
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Photography for Investigators2006
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Police Rifle Instructor2008
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Internet Investigations2008
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation2009
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Master Criminal Investigator2009
Tactical Defense Institute Handgun 1, 2 & 3 (John Benner)2009
Tactical Response Fighting Pistol (James Yeager)2010, 2012
Pistol-training.com Aim Fast, Hit Fast (Todd Louis Green)2011
Way of the Gun Precision Rifle (Frank Proctor)2012
Way of the Gun Performance Handgun & Performance Rifle (Frank Proctor)2014
Defoor Proformance 2-day Carbine Class (Kyle Defoor)2014
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Physical Fitness Instructor2014
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Bulletproof Mind by Dave Grossman2014
Police Carbine Fundamentals by Brett Rinker2014
Ohio Attorney General Annual Law Enforcement Conference 2005—2016
Ohio Tactical Officers Association Tactical Team Leader Seminar2015
Ohio Tactical Officers Association Basic SWAT/Tactical Operator School2015
Thunder Ranch, Defensive Handgun (Clint Smith)2015
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid2016
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Critical Injury First Aid Instructor2016
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Stops & Approaches Instructor Update2016
Texas State University ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor2016
Massad Ayoob Group MAG 40 Rules of Engagement2017
Handgun Combatives with Dave Spaulding2017
Fighting From Concealment with Victory First/Matt Jacques2017
MEMBERSHIPS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Ohio State Bar Association
Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association
National Rifle Association, Life Member
Ohio Gun Collectors Association
Ohioans for Concealed Carry
Ohio Tactical Officers Association
International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors
Buckeye Firearms Association
United States Practical Shooting Association, #A-89808