LaVarion Bolling worked as a Full-Time Texas Peace Officer. He is a TCOLE-certified instructor, Field Training Officer, SRT certified, and holds certifications and training from the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Program. He is also a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Fire Fighter, and certified in HAZMAT Operations. LaVarion has trained extensively with numerous State and Federal Agencies and holds many certifications in the areas of Executive Protection, Immediate Action Team/Active Shooter Response, Defensive Tactics, Defensive Driving, and Motorcade driving. He has experience in contingency planning for major disasters, to include Multi-agency Coordination Systems, Communication and Information Management, and Public Information Systems.
LaVarion worked in the Special Operations Divison where he served as a Certified Investigator. He was in charge of the suppression of prostitution, illegal gambling, human trafficking and sexually oriented business enforcement violations. Additionally, he responded to citizen complaints regarding vice-related activities and support other departmental personnel and outside agencies in related investigations. As a member of the unit LaVarion aided with the suppression of illegal vice-related activity, which was accomplished through proactive investigations utilizing his intelligence gathering skills, surveillance, confidential informants, and undercover operations.
LaVarion served in the United States Marine Corps and serve overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has held assignments as a Coxswain of various vessels, Scout Swimmer, Swim Instructor, Scout Sniper, and Team Leader of other special operations units. He has received other certifications, such as Israeli Anti/Counter-Terrorism Tactics, Israeli Tactical Shooting, S.P.E.A.R., Police Krav Maga, Pressure Point Control Tactics, and Take Down and Ground Control as well as various other and tactical operations self-defense with a heavy emphasis on CQB and Combatives.
LaVarion provides a wide range of knowledge, tactical and special operations experience as both a real-world operator and instructor. He combines his real-life experience with training to provide individuals with concepts and principles that work in the real world. He is known for his ability to motivate others with his dynamic style of instruction and positive mindset. His professional demeanor and challenging standards leave others with a hard-earned sense of accomplishment.