Monte served 27 ½ years in Law Enforcement & Corrections, 22 years in SWAT, retiring honorably. His assignments included but not limited to; Assault team leader, Master instructor for SWAT, overseeing and supervising the execution of numerous advanced tactical programs within his agency. He holds numerous professional certifications. Continues to work as an independent contractor with friendly nations and has since 1994. Monte served in the US military (active & reserve) from 1978-2009, both peace and war time deployments. His last 8 years were spent in US Army Special Operations (humanitarian aid, FID/UW and advisor). He teaches Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle and Carbine.”