Dennis M. Atkinson

Dennis is ISA’s newest member, and is presently an instructor candidate.

A Dignitary Protection Specialist fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice, he holds the Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) credential and is pending his private investigators license in Maryland.

Dennis is an active EP agent who has served as a detail member, driver, and team leader for celebrity’s and diplomats.

Dennis is a United States Marine Corp veteran with ten years of honorable service, and is presently completing a business management degree with Prince George’s Community College.
Dennis speaks English and Arabic.

Experience

Education

• Independent Security Advisors Dignitary Protection Studies Program DPP 101
• American Healthcare Academy/CPR/AED: Adult, Child, Infant+ Standard First Aid 2016
• Masada Tactical, LLC/ Trauma Care 2016
• Maryland Small Arms Range/Utah Concealed Firearm Permit course 2016
• Maryland Small Arms Range/ Maryland Handgun Qualifications License course 2016
• Alison/ Protection from identity theft 2016
• Prince Georges Community College/ Intermediate Arabic Course 2013
• Institute of Islamic and Arabic Sciences/ Islamic Lay reader Course 1996
• Marine Corps Institute/ Weapons 1996, Sgt Non-Resident Program 1995,
• NCO Nonresident Program 1995, Introduction to Terrorism 1995,
• Terrorism Counteraction for Marines 1995, Techniques of Military instruction 1995, Physical
• Training Management 1995

Certification

• Common Wealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services; Personal Protection Specialist DCJS # 99-435660
• Utah Department of Public Safety; Concealed Firearm Permit # C2871655
  American Health Care Academy; CPR/AED: Adult, Child, Infant + Standard First Aid # A1047472