Shawn P. Marando's Page

Primary Role in EMS

Instructor/Educator

Primary Agency/Department Type

Law Enforcement

Primary Department/Agency Name

Boston Police Department

Department/Agency Web Site

http://www.cityofboston.gov/Police/

Years in EMS/Public Safety

14.5

Other Past or Current Departments

USMC
USAF

My Training:

Besides being a police officer, I am also the owner of Progresive Defense Systems, LLC. A company that focuses on the development and instruction of non-violent systems of restraint and apprehension for First Responders.

My website is www.copkido.com


We will be at booth 2119 at this years Wolrd EMS Expon in New orleans.

About Me

Pior military, and currently a police officer in Boston, MA.

Also the survivor of a close combat shoot-out which occured on 6/14/11.

My awards;

Commissioners Commendation, 2/02
Commissioners Commendation, 8/02
Commissioners Ideas for Change winner, 7/05
Department Medal of Honor, 12/05
Boston Police Relief Association Memorial Award, 12/05
Trooper George L. Hanna Memorial Award Bravery, 10/05
Boston Police Patrolmans Assoc. Honor Award, 7/06
Boston Police Department Schroeder Brothers Award for Valor, 12/11
Boston Police Department Medal of Honor, 12/11
Boston Police Relief Association Memorial Award, 12/11
Medal of Honor, MA Association of Italian-American Police Officers, 05/12
Local Hero Award, ASIS International - Boston, MA, 06/12
Medal of Valor, American Legion, 06/12
Certificate of Commendation, American Legion, 06/12
George L. Hanna Memorial Award Bravery, 10/12

Day Job

Further development of our Copkido program

Personal Site/Profile

http://www.copkido.com

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because

I can share my skills and experience in an attempt to save the lives of others.

Relationship Status

Married