Vladimir is a retired Law Enforcement Officer, as of 2023, with 25 years of service. Vlad was assigned as a full time Law Enforcement Trainer since 2009, he has worked as a lead instructor, to special units, members in service as well as academy level recruits. Additionally, Vlad was assigned as the Range Master, lead armorer and defensive tactics coordinator for his department. Vlad is a state certified physical training, defensive tactics, pistol, shotgun, sub-gun, and rifle instructor.

Vlad has been a Martial Arts practitioner for over 35 years, reaching a high level, competing particularly in sparring and full contact competitions, becoming successful in winning numerous tournaments and holding many titles nationally and internationally.

Vlad’s experience includes being assigned to various law enforcement units such as anti-crime, emergency services, as well as counter-terrorism throughout the state of New Jersey. Vlad is also certified and trained in Advanced SWAT, HazMat tech, Rescue Diver, and instructs topics such as Use of Force and Active Shooter, to name a few, to Law Enforcement and civilians.

Keeping this background in mind, Vlad founded Threat Reflex LLC to continue his passion for training Public Safety Professionals, adding his influence, and providing Officers with options that they may not have had in the past to better themselves in their training. To assist in this endeavor, Vlad has surrounded himself with the best resources and support group.