Brian T. Bastianelli first entered into the public safety profession in 1990 as an Emergency Medical Technician.  He went on to obtain his licensure and certification as a paramedic and firefighter while working in both urban and rural areas throughout the State of Michigan.  During this time, Officer Bastianelli concurrently served 6 years in the Army National Guard where he obtained military occupational skills in both infantry and combat medicine.  He received an honorable discharge in 1995 to further pursue his law enforcement career.  Since then he has served as a police officer obtaining an extensive background in firearms, subject control, unarmed combat, and less lethal technology training methods.  He served as the department training officer for the third largest police agency in Oakland County, Michigan where he provided instruction in all aspects of police physical skills and Combatives.  Believing in the importance of proper training for new police officers and reservists, he also instructs at the Wayne County Regional Police Academy where he is a Master Instructor.  He currently works in a county level narcotic task force.