Strength & Conditioning Coaching
Daniel Joseph Bulford
High Threat Security Intelligence Contractor & Consultant
Summary
Federal Law Enforcement Professional with specialized experience in Protective, Intelligence, and Tactical Operations. Highly motivated, organized, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities, often in high threat and dynamic environments. Proven leader and team player, with a willingness to put myself at risk for the protection of others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Law Enforcement Advisor & Human Rights Advocate
Mounties 4 Freedom, Taking Back Our Freedoms, & Alberta Prosperity Project
Ottawa
10.2021 - Current
- Public spokesperson for Constitutional Freedom advocacy group, Mounties 4 Freedom (mounties4freedom.com)
- Member of the Board of Advisors for Canadian political advocacy group, Taking Back our Freedoms (tbof.ca)
- Law Enforcement consultant for non-profit NGO, Alberta Prosperity Project ( albertaprosperityproject.com)
- Responsibilities: - Educate the Canadian public on the ineffectiveness and evidence of harm related to Governments C19 restrictions and mandates through interviews, public speaking, and social media messaging
- Lobby Senior Commanders of Canadian Law Enforcement to objectively analyze evidence, investigate possible criminal offenses committed against the Canadian public, and to respect constitutional rights outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms
- Network with representatives of advocacy groups and elected officials, providing insight on matters relating to Law Enforcement mindset and lawful advocacy
- Accomplishments: - Co-authored a consulting report for Alberta Prosperity Project, providing focused priorities recommendations regarding creation of an Alberta Provincial Police Force, with intention of presenting to the Alberta Government
- Testified as an expert witness on Protective operations in the National Capital Region on behalf of the Legal team representing the Freedom Convoy board of directors and protestors at the Public Order Emergency Commission ( publicorderemergencycommission.ca )
- Coordinated volunteer safety and security resources during the Freedom Convoy 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario
- This included recruiting and tasking volunteers from civilian, Military, Intelligence, and Policing backgrounds to provide discreet crowd observation, daily reconnaissance of protest areas, surveillance of potential threat actors, sweeps for planted weapons and IED’s, close protection of high profile speakers, and visible security of stage area and personnel
- Triaged and analyzed large amounts of incoming OSINT & HUMINT, prepared internal and external messaging to disseminate believed reliable intelligence regarding public and Police safety to protestors, public, and Police liaisons
- Participated in multiple interviews and public speaking engagements to inform the Canadian public of evidence of the ineffectiveness and harm discovered during open source investigation and witness interviews by Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police into Covid-19 restrictions and mandates.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Senior Law Enforcement Advisor
Nungky Prijono
- USDOJ - ICITAP Kyiv,
- Member of Mounties 4 Freedom, Retired RCMP Organized Crime and National Security Investigator
- 1 (905) 483-5535
- Brian Denison - Former Calgary Police Service Officer
- Colleague sitting on Board of Advisors for TBOF and co-consulting for Alberta Prosperity Project
- 1 (403) 542-9351
- George Bears - Co-founder and Director of advocacy group TBOF
- 1 (403) 874-7670
- Keith Wilson K.C
- Constitutional Law expert and counsel that represented Freedom Convoy board of directors and Protestors during the Freedom Convoy and Public Order Emergency Commission
- 1 (780) 991-5050
Emergency Response Team Sniper 2i/c
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, National Division
Ottawa
07.2013 - 12.2021
- Concluded RCMP career as the 2i/c of National Division Emergency Response Team Surveillance Reconnaissance Team ( Comprising RCMP trained Sniper / Observers) in tactical and protective operations
- Operations included: High risk arrest & search warrant service, armed and barricaded persons, high risk man-hunt operations, urban and rural surveillance, National Security / Counter Terrorism over-watch & arrests, and predominantly supporting protection of Internationally Protected Persons domestically and internationally
- Responsibilities: - Schedule Team Members for daily duties, on-call, leave, and training courses
- Ensure training and equipment standards maintained by all Members
- Monitor, document, and provide annual performance assessments of all SR Members
- Maintain personal training and equipment standards
- Conduct site / route reconnaissance, analyze intelligence, prepare Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessments ( HIRA) for elevated threat area deployments ( Examples: Arctic / Africa / South East Asia), identify & secure resource needs, oversee planning of both tactical and protective operations
- Liaise with RCMP Units and External Agencies in support of planning and conducting tactical and protective operations
- Provide concise briefings to Team Members, external agencies, and support units involved in operations
- Complete debriefings and after action reports (AAR) post operations, international deployments, and notable training exercises
- Accomplishments: - Promoted to the rank of Corporal as the SR Team 2i/c in April 2020, acting in the role since Oct
- 2018, supervising highly trained RCMP SR Sniper / Observers and less frequently in the assaulter role
- Created and lead the “Increased Utilization Initiative” working group
- Coordinated the development of concise capability presentation for delivery to RCMP Investigative / technical units and external agencies with the goal of increased tactical support to intelligence and federal enforcement operations, specifically Organized crime and National Security
- Consistently lead SR planning protective operations involving the Prime Minister, Foreign Heads of State, Royal Family, and large public events such as National Canada Day and Remembrance Day celebrations
- Lead and participated in multiple high risk tactical operations including high risk arrests and warrant service related to organized crime, National Security, and traditional Police calls for service
- Completed in multiple tactical skills; CQB & rural operations Assaulter, Aircraft assault, Sniper / Observer, Basic Marine Operations, Trauma Casualty Care, Urban and Rural Surveillance, Rappel, Breaching, Explosive Forced Entry, High Threat Close Protection, Hostage Rescue, Active threat / mass casualty response
- Trained with multiple external agencies including Canadian Law Enforcement tactical units, Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, and the FBI Hostage Rescue Team
- Instructed on multiple RCMP National ERT Sniper / Observer courses and the National RCMP ERT Assaulter course
- Specific Highlights: - July 2020, Lead a small unit during a week long man-hunt in rural Nova Scotia
- Directly involved in the hands-on apprehension of the suspect, accused of attempted Murder of a Police Officer, after searching multiple forested areas, buildings, and a high risk Police Dog track
- July 2020, Deployed as SR Team 2i/c in response to armed gunman who rammed his pickup truck through the gate at Governor General / Prime Minister official residence at Rideau Hall, Ottawa
- While deployed in sniper position, clearly communicated with the Tactical Operations NCO the location of ERT resources on the ground and what was required of additional responding Officers
- Prepared 40mm launcher less lethal arrest option, however suspect surrendered without resistance
- June 2020, planned and lead surveillance operation to gain pattern of life and prepared Sniper / Observer plan for arrest of suspect involved in international child exploitation
- May 2019, Lead overall Tactical planner for VPOTUS official visit to Ottawa, Ontario
- Cooperative effort to conduct reconnaissance and develop tactical plan operation with United States Secret Service Counter Assault Team and Counter Snipers
- Conducted all reconnaissance, identified all potential threat areas, sourced all resources from multiple teams, prepared tactical plan, and delivered briefing all to the satisfaction of USSS
- January 2019, Team Leader of a covert immediate action team supporting surveillance of a high risk National Security target for multiple weeks
- Prepared multiple evolving emergency action plans through-out the deployment
- Concluded the operation by preparing the SR / Sniper component of the arrest / warrant service plan
- Nov 2018, Deployed to Papua New Guinea as Counter Assault Team 2i/c for protection of Prime Minister Trudeau for the APEC Summit
- Conducted reconnaissance of all venues and routes, Identified areas of concern and defensive positions at Summit venues and Hotel
- Assisted Team Leader with developing contingency plans in coordination with the Prime Minister’s Protection Detail, the United States Secret Service, and US Navy SEALs co-located
- June 2018, Deployed to the G7 Summit in Charlevoix Quebec in an airborne immediate action team / overwatch role
- Integrated with the Tactical Unit of the Surete de Quebec and Canadian Armed Forces Helicopter squadron
- April 2017, SR leader at a priority location during a multi-day highly sensitive operation of National and International significance
- Conducted all reconnaissance, identified areas of concern, developed SR plan and briefing, secured necessary human resources from all across Canada, and executed the mission while maintaining a covert profile through-out.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
SR leader
Cpl. Jeffrey
- 06.2016
- For aircraft arrival and departure venue, located at the Canada Reception Centre, for the North American Leaders Summit in Ottawa involving Prime Minister Trudeau President Obama, and President Pena Nieto
- Coordinated with Canadian Police and United States Secret Service Counter Assault and Counter Sniper Teams
- November 2016, Deployed to Monrovia Liberia for Counter Assault duties supporting Prime Minister Trudeau’s protection detail
- Integrated with Members of the Liberia Presidential Counter Assault Team
- Identifed site vulnerabilities at the hotel and established sniper positions and evacuation routes
- Performed navigation and communications role for Counter Assault Team
- December 2014 and December 2015, covertly deployed to a remote Arctic community twice to perform covert multi-night Sniper overwatch for local Police Officers and a covertly staged ERT immediate action team, during a year long investigation into a conspiracy to murder RCMP Officers
- October 2014, Responded to the shooting of Corporal Nathan Cirillo at the National War Memorial and storming of Parliament Hill by Michael Zehalf-Bibeau
- Initially deployed in the Sniper / observer role covering the exterior and roof line of Parliament
- Later in the operation was re-tasked with clearing operations inside the Centre Block of Parliament Hill
- June 2014, Deployed to Moncton NB to aide in man-hunt operations for Justin Bourque after the murder of three RCMP Officers and wounding of two additional Members
- Initially engaged in search efforts, then transitioned to providing protection and perimeter security for Major Crime and Forensic Investigators
- Former National Division ERT SR Team Supervisor
- 1 (613) 858-5347
- Ryan Tennant - Former National Division ERT colleague, CQB / Hostage Rescue / Training SME
- 1 (613) 914-7129
- Cst
- Darrin Meier - Former National Division ERT SR Team colleague and direct report
- 1 (613) 316-8776
General Police Investigator, ERT Sniper / Observer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, M Division
Mayo, Yukon
12.2010 - 06.2013
- In the town of Mayo, Yukon Territory
- M” Division Emergency Response Team Assaulter and
General Police Investigator, Sniper / Observer
RCMP Whitehorse Detachment
01.2007 - 12.2010
- M” Division Emergency Response Team Assaulter and,
- Responsibilities: - Respond to emergency calls for service on shift and while on-call
- Investigate Territorial, Criminal Code, CDSA, and other Federal offenses
- Participate in and help organize community events
- Support Territorial and Federal partners; Social services, Crown Prosecutor, Probation, Corrections, Conservation, Energy Mines and Resources
- Accomplishments: - Received a District Officer recognition certificate for outstanding service in the community of Mayo under challenging circumstances
- For an extended period of eight months, both the Senior Constable and Corporal were both off duty sick / injured, leaving me the only permanently posted Member of the community
- Acted as the Detachment Commander for a period of approximately 8-10 months, responsible for every call for service and investigation, administration of the Detachment, and meeting with Chief and Council community leaders on a regular basis to provide updates on Police activity in the community
- Established a strong relationship with both the indigenous and non-indigenous members of the Community
- Developed a reputation as a fair, trustworthy, and hard working Police Officer
- Lead investigator on multiple complex investigations involving domestic violence, sexual violence, cocaine trafficking, and weapons offences involving known dangerous offenders in a remote Northern community with minimal human resources and logistical support
- Recognized by community members for achieving a level of success in enforcement targeted at cocaine trafficking violent offenders
- Developed and managed human sources in a small northern community to gather intelligence and support enforcement of crack cocaine trafficking, without compromising the identity of a source
- Primary developed source was ultimately handed off to the Federal Investigation Unit because of the quality of human intelligence provided
- Completed thorough investigations of sudden deaths that occurred in remote wilderness locations, under extremely difficult logistical circumstance requiring air-lift and additional human resources from neighboring Detachments
- Successfully obtained various judicial authorizations in relation to domestic violence, drug trafficking, sexual assault, and possession of child pornography investigations
- Successfully obtained confessions from suspects in both domestic violence and sexual assault investigations
- Supported multiple Major Crime homicide investigations
- Successfully selected and trained as a Member the M Division Emergency Response Team
- Trained as an Assaulter in April / May 2009, later as a Sniper / observer in September 2011
- Responded to multiple high risk calls for service both in a General Duty Capacity and with the Emergency Response Team
- Testified in multiple criminal trials and a Coroner’s Inquest.
Education
Police Academy Certification - Policing / Law Enforcement
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, DEPOT Acadamy
Regina, Saskatchewan Canada 05.2001 - 01.2007
Skills
Law Enforcement Coordination
Accomplishments
- Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 2003 - 2006
- Seasonal employee, working as a Member of a Heli-attack wild-land firefighting crew based in the Grande Prairie, Alberta region
- Trained and maintained rapid readiness to respond to wildfires
- Other duties included brushing, falling trees, maintaining equipment and properties belonging to ASRD
- Final year with ASRD was spent working in the Mountain Pine Beetle management project in the winter months
- The final wildfire employment season in 2006 was spent as a crew leader for a team of 4.
Interests
Timeline
Law Enforcement Advisor & Human Rights Advocate
Mounties 4 Freedom, Taking Back Our Freedoms, & Alberta Prosperity Project
10.2021 - Current
Emergency Response Team Sniper 2i/c
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, National Division
07.2013 - 12.2021
General Police Investigator, ERT Sniper / Observer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, M Division
12.2010 - 06.2013
General Police Investigator, Sniper / Observer
RCMP Whitehorse Detachment
01.2007 - 12.2010
Police Academy Certification - Policing / Law Enforcement
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, DEPOT Acadamy
05.2001 - 01.2007
Senior Law Enforcement Advisor
Nungky Prijono
SR leader
Cpl. Jeffrey
- 06.2016
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