Mark Cormier
Senior Analyst, Counter-Terrorism, Interoperable Communications
Mr. Cormier has over eight years of experience in Law Enforcement including emphasis on Counter-Terrorism operations. His background and certifications includes the following:
- Islamic Radicalization training and coursework with multiple agencies and jurisdictional levels.
- Arizona Terrorism Liaison Officer Certification
- ACAMS (Arizona Critical Asset Management System) Certification
- Extensive focus on Department of Homeland Security Grant Programs, how the funding process works and a streamlined approach to apply for funding
- Grantsmanship Center Graduate – Grant Writing Certification
- Undercover Narcotics Officer, Investigations and Surveillances
- Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
- Advanced Law Enforcement Interrogation School Graduate
- Certified Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Instructor
- Certified Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Certified Law Enforcement Background Investigator
- Law Enforcement Tactical/SWAT School Graduate
- Certified Law Enforcement General Instructor
- Uniformed Patrol Officer
Mr. Cormier served as Team Leader for Homeland Security Bureau including grant funding efforts, site security assessments, investigative responsibilities, and operational support directives. Specific areas of expertise emphasized:
- Counter-Terrorism Studies and Training, Intelligence Gathering, Dissemination.
- Developed in service course “Radical Islamic Cultural Awareness”
- Radical Islamic Training Course is currently offered for Commercial Aviation Industry Employees, Law Enforcement, TSA, ICE Personnel
- Site Physical Security and Safety Assessments
- Department of Homeland Security Grant Programs
- ARRA Federal Stimulus Grant Programs
- Executive Protection and Operations
- Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Responder Drill Coordination
- Emergency Operations Center Coordination and Operations
Mr. Cormier has developed a dynamic training course for commercial aviation industry employees titled: Radical Islamic Culture Awareness for Aviation Employees. This course is currently offered to all levels of commercial aviation employees and is tailored to specific groups by job function. The course, which is interactive, involves students in an open dialog learning environment encouraging participation for maximum benefit. Information for this course can be found within the training section of the GEOCRIS website.
In addition, Mr. Cormier serves as Sr. Consultant for GEOCRIS – Interoperable Communications product, InterOps4. InterOps4 is the total solution to interoperable communications and emergency management coordinated response. Additional information for InterOps4 can be found within the products section of the GEOCRIS website.
Prior to his law enforcement experience, Mr. Cormier worked 20 years in private industry as an industrial engineer and engineering consultant. Primarily focused on business development, manufacturing expansions and new plant start ups, Mr. Cormier’s industrial experience revolves around land acquisitions, project management, contractor negotiations, equipment purchasing, factory work flow, total quality management, lean manufacturing, OSHA adherence, and cost reduction.
