Roy Bedard is an educator and consultant to the public and private sector for law enforcement and security related matters. Bedard's unique skill set involves project management and direct application of public safety and business skills in a true global environment. He has been sourced by the media, film and television production companies, human rights groups, political organizations, public safety agencies and private corporations for his knowledge, expertise and contacts within the police industry. The US Commercial Service recently dubbed Bedard,"The World's Policeman"as a recognition of his International export endeavors.
 The creator and developer of the Rapid Rotation Baton System, The Rapid-Cuff System and operational courses like ‘GROUNDFIGHT, Protective Tactics for Florida School Systems and ‘Nightclub Security' are only part of the comprehensive defense training program that Bedard has created for law enforcement, corrections, security and military personnel. Today Bedard actively travels nationally and internationally to share his expertise with the global police and public safety community. Training programs offered by his company, RRB Systems, International, continue to meet the changing demands of the industry. His innovative and progressive training style is notable and sought after in many countries throughout the world.
Bedard's defensive skills training began in 1979, when he undertook the study of Okinawan Uechi-Ryu Karate and Kodokan Judo. Over the years he has become experienced in the disciplines of Aikido, freestyle wrestling and various forms of combat jujutsu which form the foundation of his eclectic style of combat instruction. In 1984, Bedard earned a spot on the United States Karate Team and competed internationally for the next ten tears. For many years he was a top seeded competitor in the US Men's Heavyweight Fighting Division. He has traveled and competed around the world and has earned many honors for his state and country. Today he serves as Chairman for Karate with the Tallahassee Sports Council and Director of Florida for the International Uechi-Ryu Karate Federation (IUKF)
 In 1986, Bedard began his law enforcement career in the State of Florida. Immediately upon graduation of the Law Enforcement Academy, Bedard, drawing from his martial arts background began instructing recruits in defensive tactics and intermediate weaponry. He continues to teach at the Florida Public Safety Training Center (FPSTC) as a police trainer, general topics instructor, and Instructor trainer for the Defensive Tactics program. He continues to remain active in the field as a reserve officer for the Tallahassee Police Department. As a police professional he is experienced in pre-trial preparations, and open court testimony for both criminal and civil cases .He has worked as a private consultant, providing research and case preparation for James D. White J.D, in police, public safety, and private security issues. Well versed in liability issues, Bedard makes use of this experience in the development of quality, defensible police training.
Bedard has influenced training practices in many departments in the United States , Europe, Canada , Latin America the Caribbean and Asia . He continues to research new technology and new training methods to further develop the law enforcement occupation. His open minded training method has earned him respect among his peers both within and outside of the law enforcement community. |
