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Owner and Instructor

Personal Profile- Louis Norell

At SRT, we believe that everyone, regardless of their background or experience, deserves the knowledge and skills required to protect themselves. Our founder, Norell, recognized the importance of self-reliance after seeing years of crime that affected everyone, regardless of their status in society. Today, we have made it our mission to train individuals, families, and businesses to be prepared for any situation, and to have the confidence to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Louis Norell

Education

Professional Career

Awards and Recognition

Training and Certifications

2007-2009

Alexandria Technical College

Obtained a degree in Law Enforcement through Professional Police Officer Education approved college, and graduated Phi Theta Kappa

2009-Current

Law Enforcement Positions & Specialties

Began law enforcement as a dispatcher, and progressed as Peace Officer, working for a variety police departments. Involved in multiple successful types of criminal investigations including Murder, Assaults, Sexual Assaults, Robbery, Self Defense, and Domestic Assaults. Specialized as a Firearms Instructor, Active Shooter Instructor for both Officers and citizens, member of Drug Task Force, member of a Designated Marksman Unit, K9 handler, Emergency Medical Responder, and member of multiple workplace violence/safety teams.

2007-Current

Previous and Current Certifications and Training

  • Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor in Handgun, Rifle, and Shotgun

  • Handgun Red Dot Instructor

  • Glock MOS/Red Dot Pistol Instructor Level 3

  • Active Shooter Instructor: LSU/Homeland Security Certification; ALICE Instructor; FBI Pre-Attack Indicators

  • Drug Task Force Member

  • Glock Armorer

  • AR15/M4/M16 Armorer

  • Precision Rifle Armorer

  • 1st Degree Black Belt and Assistant Instructor (ATA)

  • K9 Handler

  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care

  • Emergency Medical Responder

2007-Current

  • Minnesota Department of Safety DWI All-Star

  • Special City Recognition for responding to Shots Fired on Officers

  • Letter of Recognition for Robbery Investigation

  • Letter of Recognition for K9 Deployment in apprehension of Fleeing Felon

  • Active Shooter Response Training Presenter at the State of Minnesota Education Conference

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