DEPARTMENT
STATE
CONTACT
PHONE #
E-MAIL
M26 UNITS
Albuquerque Police Department
NM
Sgt. Cornel Heitzman
505-768-2200
cornyheitzman@aol.com
379
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Extensive knowledge regarding the M26.
Chandler Police Department
AZ
Detective Sgt. Jim Halsted
602-786-2476
james.halsted@ci.chandler.az.us
33
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Developed training curriculum. Has deployed the M26 on a combative subject during cell extraction.
Chula Vista Police Department
CA
Sgt. Bruce Theisen
619-691-5186
48
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Extensive knowledge of Tasertron TASERs versus the M26. Traded in Tasertron units for the M26. Also contact Sgt. Dale Bourgeois (e-mail: booshwa@home.com).
Corona Police Department
CA
Sgt. Neil Henderson
909-736-2330
neil.henderson@ci.corona.ca.us
10
Note: Traded in Tasertron units for the M26.
Glendale Police Department
AZ
Sgt. Steve Hadley
623-930-3165 ext. 8184
shadley@ci.glendale.az.us
28
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Extensive knowledge regarding the M26 and other less-lethal weapons. Has deployed the M26 in actual field use.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
CA
Capt. Sid Heal
323-526-5262
csheal@lasd.org
230
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Capt. Heal is one of the most knowledgeable less-lethal experts (LE & military) in the world and has been hit with the M26.
Los Angeles Cnty Sheriff's Dept.- Custody Div.
CA
Ofc. John Stanley
213-749-2305
jjstanle@alads.org
40
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Extensive knowledge of Tasertron TASERs versus the M26. Traded in Tasertron units for the M26.
Los Angeles Cnty Sheriff's Dept. - Patrol Div.
CA
Capt. Mike McDermott
323-526-5232
mrmcderm@lasd.org
542
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Extensive knowledge of Tasertron TASERs versus the M26. Traded in Tasertron units for the M26.
Los Angeles Cnty Sheriff's Dept. - Training Unit
CA
Deputy Mike Harding
562-946-7977
MMHardin@lasd.org
Note: M26 Master Instructor - Extensive knowledge/experience training a large dept in 45 days/ also contact Deputy Hanneman 562-866-9061
Los Angeles Police Dept.
CA
Officer Mike Hall
818-832-3769
kielyhall@aol.com
500
Note: M26 Master Instructor - Extensive knowledge and experience with the M26 - Conducted a 2 year field test of M26 vs TASERtron unit
Lubbock Police Department
TX
Sgt. David Hagler
806-775-2797
5
Note: Knowledgeable and department has had good successful uses of the M26.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
NC
Dep. Mike McLaughlin
704-336-8110
mack91397@aol.com
5
Note: Excellent source for cell extraction uses.
Minneapolis Police Department
MN
Sgt. Ron Bellendier
612-726-1081
ronald.bellendier@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
95
Note: M26 Master Instructor - Extensive knowledge and experience with the M26 - also very familiar with Sudden Custody Death Syndrome
New York Police Emergency Services Unit
NY
Ofc. Dennis Morland
718-885-0268
exide099@aol.com
50
Note: M26 Master Instructor - Extensive 2 year testing of the M26 vs TASERtron units. Conducting field test now.
Orange County Sheriff's Office
FL
Sgt. Paul "Spike" Hopkins
407-448-6081
paul.hopkins@ocfl.net
200
Note: Dept. has 100+ M26 uses in first 2 months. 11 year SWAT member. Deployed the M26 in patrol and SWAT field uses. Department lead TASER instructor.
Phoenix Police Department
AZ
Officer Russ Frederiksen
602-738-0140
russ5344@qwest.net
173
Note: M26 Master Instructor - Extensive knowledge of actual field uses of the M26
Reno Police Department
NV
Ofc. Craig Pittman
775-334-3887
pittman@ci.reno.nv.us
210
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Excellent resource on full deployment.
Roseville Police Department
CA
Inv. Lt. Steven Uribe
916-774-5078
suribe@roseville.ca.us
9
Note: Very helpful and knowledgeable.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Canada Sgt. Peter Sherstan
780-926-3013
wampsher@telusplanet.net
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Conducted the most thorough testing of TASER technology. Also contact Cpl. Tim Anctil at 604-264-3612 (e-mail: pro-tact.anctil@telus.net)
Sacramento Police Department
CA
Sgt. Rick Guilbault
916-566-2420
rguilbault@pd.cityofsacramento.org
638
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Extensive knowledge of M26 and instrumental in the full deployment of the M26. Traded in Tasertron units for the M26.
Seattle Police Department
WA
Ofc. Steve Ward
206-684-8754
steven.ward@ci.seattle.wa.us
130
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Extensive knowledge regarding the M26 and other less-lethal weapons. On NBC Nightly News as less-lethal expert.
Torrance Police Department
CA
Range Mstr. Robin Kakumu
310-618-5501
26
Note: Traded in Tasertron units for the M26.
University of Cincinnati Police Department
OH
Ins. Ofc. Don Schoonover
513-556-4913
18
Note: Extensive knowledge of Tasertron's TE-86 versus the M26. Traded in Tasertron units for the M26.
Victoria Police Department, BC
Canada Sgt. Darren Laur
250-995-7654
personalprotection@home.com
5
Note: M26 Master Instructor. Deployed the M26 on over five subjects with success. Extensive knowledge of Tasertron TASERs versus the M26.