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Kirt Vink

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Kirt Vink is a professional security specialist with over 32 years of law enforcement experience. He received his AA in police science from Muskegon Community College in 1973, and his BS in criminal justice (with a minor in psychology) from Grand Valley University in 1975. In 2007, Mr. Vink earned his master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati (one of the top rated colleges in the US for Criminal Justice). He is currently working towards his PhD in business with an emphasis on public administration and management. Mr. Vink is taking advanced classes in business, management, environmental, public health and terrorist threats. Kirt Vink began his career working as a police officer in a very high call area. He served the Grand Rapids school district for two years, patrolling campuses, working vice activities and assisting school administrators to ensure student safety. In 1979, Kirt Vink began working for various police agencies to focus on his role of police investigator, detective and leader. A keen and skilled officer, Kirt Vink served first as a patrol officer and was then promoted to detective, Lieutenant, and later as a Chief of Police. Throughout the duration of his career, Mr. Vink received hundreds of hours of specialized supplemental law enforcement training, from firearms instructor to human resources, union negotiations (serving as a member of the union and on the administrative side), interview and interrogation, management, cultural diversity, crime scene investigation, bioterrorism investigation and police intelligence, just to name a few. Kirt Vink has also received numerous certifications, including his firearms instructors license, his radar operator license, NIMS (FEMA-NIMS Complaint) training, his professional Emergency Management training and his State airport management certification. He has received many distinguished service awards and letters of commendation on his record for help with various cases and grand jury testimonies. In 2006, after 32 years of servitude to the Law Enforcement community, Kirt Vink retired to dedicate himself to his studies at the University of Cincinnati. In addition to working on his PhD, Kirt Vink is currently in the beginning stages of opening his own private security and executive protection company, KC Security. KC Security will focus mainly on terrorism prevention strategies for business and industry, travel protection for executives/VIP’s, general security setup, and provide expert testimony and consultation regarding police matters. KC Security provides expert advice regarding: arrests, reviewing police reports for accuracy, reviewing officer ethics and integrity, police employment dismissals, and lawsuits. We also assist county and municipal administrators with proper methods to discipline and/or terminate problem police officers represented by the union. This pertains to officers that are miscreant, truculent, and thrive on mendacity. We honor and support all the professional officers that respect the rights and dignity of individuals and serve with integrity. KC Security website is currently under construction.

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