Our mission is to provide customizable options to help leaders guide their teams to the next level. We ensure our products and services are safe and effective and leave the best possible impact with today's toughest challenges.
APB & CTS exist to set the standard for both Law Enforcement and the General Public on safety and security solutions.
First Line Experience
Our team has been thoroughly tested with real life experiences in public safety emergencies. We understand what it means to be the first line of defense in our local communities and the world. Our combined experience includes:
- Special Investigation
- Gangs and Organized Crime
- Police Intelligence
- Patrol
- Police Training Unit
- Street Crimes Units
- Homicide Investigations
- S.W.A.T. / E.R.U. Operators
- Homeland Security
- Us Military Training Unit
- Military Special Operations
- Retail Security
- Professional MMA/Kickboxing
- Police Planning
- Police Leadership
- Military Leadership
Federal partnerships with:
- ATF
- FBI
- HSI
- DEA
- US Marshals
Todd Phillips' Story
I am the co-founder of APB and Compliant Training and Services. I helped start this company as a way for us to recruit talented, top in class, leaders in the public safety industry to build safety products and programs to help everyday citizens be safe.
Executive Leadership Board
David Ashford, Chief Executive Officer
David Ashford served 24 years in Law Enforcement and is a retired Sergeant with the Lexington Police Department and the current President of Integrated Security Solutions, a retail security technology provider. While at the Lexington Police Department, David served on the Emergency Response Unit tactical team. During his assignment with the team, they earned medals as one of the top two team in the World S.W.A.T. competitions. David also was a certified KLEC trainer and helped introduce modern police response to an active shooter at the Lexington Police Department and Central, KY. David also served as a US Marine where he was a certified sniper.
Todd Phillips, Co- Founder & Senior Board Member
Todd Phillips has served with the Lexington Police Department for two decades. Todd's is a Sergeant with the Gang and Organized Crime Unit. For 90% of his career, Todd has focused on violent offenders who are a significant risk to the community of Lexington, Fayette County, KY and surrounding counties. Todd has worked closely with the FBI, ATF, DEA, HSI and US Marshals on strategic federal cases for over a decade of his career. Todd is considered an expert with police intelligence and advanced investigations. Todd is also a certified KLEC instructor with the state of Kentucky and considered an expert on gangs and organized crime in Federal, State and local KY courts.
Beth Rose, Senior Board Member
Beth Rose is with the executive leadership team at Integrated Security Solutions. Beth has significant technological experience at the corporate level. Beth has worked closely with technical teams at Lexmark where she started her corporate career. Beth is a seasoned project manager that has lead teams in servicing some of the largest name in the retail space. Beth serves on the APB leadership board as an owner and senior advisor on growth and planning.
Scott O'Brien, President & Senior International Master Instructor
Scott O'Brien is a retired, 22-year law enforcement veteran. Scott is a former Criminal Intelligence Analyst for the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS). In addition to the KOHS, Scott is the former chair for the Kentucky Organized Crime Working Group which provided information and intelligence to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies regarding criminal activity specific to transnational criminal organizations, gangs, and drug trafficking.
Scott designed and instructed the popular active aggressor training for the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, “Stay Alert, Stay Alive,” as well as the train-the-trainer course “Stay Prepared, Stay Alive”. Prior to his employment with Kentucky Homeland Security Scott served in multiple law enforcement capacities specializing in investigations, intelligence and training.
Other roles included major crimes investigations and tactical team leader for the Northern Kentucky Emergency Response Unit. Scott's last three and half years he was appointed to the Chief of Police for the Dayton Police Department. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 221.
Operational Leadership Team
Noah Wallington, Vice President Of Sales
Noah Wallington comes to us as a 21-year veteran of the United States Army. He has served his country in many different capacities to include machine gunner and personal security while deployed overseas. He is currently a Drill Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve.
A leader by nature, Noah has most recently displayed the ability to manage and grow a distribution center capable of supporting an area encompassing multiple states. Encouraging effective communication with fellow managers, employees and business partners is a key part of his success in demanding markets.
Previously, as a six-year business owner, Noah has implemented the leadership skills instilled from the military and supervised the proper methods of construction, maintaining high levels of performance in all aspects. Leadership is his strength.
Throughout it all, Noah has repeatedly proven his ability to lead through diverse and challenging situations. He constantly applies his attained skills from the military to his civilian career and vice versa.
Servicing Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana
APB's Specialist Team
Brad Simpson, Sales Team
Servicing:
Alabama & Tennessee
Heidi Brown, Sales Team
Servicing:
Virginia & West Virginia
Michelle Remark, Logistics Manager
Eddie Garcia, Trainer
Defensive Tactics Trainer for and International Masters Instructor Compliant Training and Services division.
Chris Sizemore, Trainer
Defensive Tactics Trainer for and International Masters Instructor Compliant Training and Services division.
Dan De La Cruz, Trainer
International Masters Instructor based in Arizona.
Justin Morris, Trainer
International Masters Instructor based in Kansas.
Pete Hetrick, Trainer
International Masters Instructor based in Texas.
Jeff Silver, Trainer
International Masters Instructor based in Connecticut.
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