Lieutenant Joshua H. Gilliam has been a Police Officer since graduating the Academy in March of 1998. Prior to becoming a Police Officer, Josh served in the United States Army and graduated the United States Army Military Police School in Ft. McClellan, AL. He was awarded the grade of “Expert” marksmanship for both rifle and pistol qualification. He also holds the positions of Assistant Firearms Instructor and Department Armorer.
The following is a brief description of Josh’s training background, qualifications and achievements:
- Certified National Rifle Association Police Firearms Instructor
- Graduate of St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Factory Certified Glock Pistol Instructor
- International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Member
- National Tactical Officer Association Member
- Unarmed Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Tactical Expandable Baton Course Instructor
- Factory Certified Glock Armorer
- Member of the St. Charles County Metro SWAT Hostage Negotiator Team
