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Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips retired as a military criminal investigator after 23 years of service. Following the events of 9/11, he joined the federal service, where he spent 16 years working in security and counterintelligence before becoming a security manager for a major defense contractor. Now a licensed private investigator in Washington State, Dan serves as the LEOSA Program Chair for the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police. He is also a regular contributor to Police1 and has written for Police Chief magazine.

LATEST ARTICLES
Inexpensive means to increase, enhance and sustain your firearms proficiency between annual LEOSA qualifications
Twenty years after LEOSA was passed, the newly proposed LEOSA Reform Act of 2024 aims to expand the rights of qualified law enforcement officers and retirees
Whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile, planning ahead is key to a hassle-free trip when traveling with a concealed carry firearm
Age and disease may eventually leave you unable to handle firearms safely
Make sure you know the rules before crossing state lines with your firearm
With many ranges closed due to coronavirus restrictions, alternative practice methods are critical to maintaining your shooting skills
Most agencies do issue retiring officers the credentials that are required to carry a firearm under LEOSA, but it’s not always the case
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