Mike Bland

Level 5 Black Pin Instructor

Las Vegas, NV


Mike Bland began his service in the United States Army where he served with the 101st airborne and also as an instructor with the 4th infantry regiment in Germany. After serving in the Army Mike moved into civilian law enforcement and was hired by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

At LVMPD Mike served in patrol, FTO, on the academy staff, and as the lead officer at Advanced Officer Skills Training (AOST) section. Mike was promoted to the rank of Sgt where he has served in patrol, FTO, and currently is the supervisor of the AOST section at LVMPD.

Throughout his career, Mike has served as an Advanced Defensive Tactics Instructor, Subject Matter Expert on Use of Force, and has consistently served as a 30(b)(6) witness for Tactics, Training, and Use of Force. Mike has also served as a MACTAC Instructor (Active Assailant, Rescue Task Force, Downed Officer Rescue, etc.), FEMA Certified Instructor, TASER Instructor, Edged Weapon Instructor, and an

FX Simunition Instructor. Mike achieved his Advanced POST Certificate from the State of Nevada. Mike served directly with Chad Lyman in the AOST section for a period of time.

  • U.S. Army Infantry Reconnaissance Scout 1/187 Inf Regiment, 101st Airborne Div., Ft. Campbell, KY
  • U.S. Army Instructor/Trainer/OPFOR Combat Maneuvers Training Center, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany
  • Advanced Officer Skills and Training (AOST) Officer
  • Academy Training and Counseling (TAC) Officer
  • Field Training Sergeant
  • AOST Sergeant
  • Advanced Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Defensive Tactics Coordinator for LVMPD
  • Chairman Defensive Tactics Committee
  • Subject Matter Expert Use of Force
  • 30(b)(6) witness for Tactics, Training, and Use of Force
  • Advanced POST Certificate
  • MACTAC Instructor (Active Assailant, Rescue Task Force, Downed Officer Rescue, etc.)
  • FEMA Certified Instructor
  • TASER Instructor
  • Edged Weapon Instructor
  • FX Simunition Instructor
  • 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt under 8th degree Red and White Belt (Coral Belt) Sergio Penha
  • BJJ Instructor/Coach
  • Over 25 years of Training, Competing and Coaching BJJ and MMA
  • Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Championships (2003)
  • World Championships Rio de Janeiro (2004)
  • Pan Ams (2003,2007)
  • Bronze Certified Coach USA Wrestling
  • Certified MMA Judge and a Bronze Certified Coach with USA Wrestling.

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