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Commitment to Justice with Mercy and Humility

About Bridges Tactical

Mark Bridges

Mark Bridges

Mark Bridges

Mark Bridges is a retired police chief with over 40 years of law enforcement experience.  Mark has trained many officers in a wide variety of police techniques and tactics and was the Director of the Springfield Police Academy and Assistant Homeland Security Director for the City of Springfield, Il.  He served as his departments use of force expert and has testified and reported in several use of force cases including officer involved shootings.


Mark has a master's degree from Westen Illinois University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command and the Western Illinois Executive Institute.


Resume available upon request.

Our Services

Mark Bridges

Mark Bridges

Mark Bridges has experience in advising counsel, preparing reports and testifying in police use of force cases.


CERTIFICATIONS


Use of Force Investigator Certification (AELE)


PPCT Use of Force Instructor 

(Staff Instructor)


Force Science Analyst, Force Science 


            Prone Restraint Analyst, IPICD           


Perceived Unusual Behavior Instructor, IPICD


Active Shooter Response Train the Trainer, ALERRT


Integrating Communications, Assessment and Tactics Train the Trainer, PERF


Lead Homicide Investigator


Many additional use of force and police issues instructor certifications


                           








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upcoming events

Event Name

Illinois Concealed Carry 16 Hour Course

September 27, 2026, 10 am to 6 pm

September 28, 2026, 10 am to 6 pm

Location:  Scheels in Springfield 

Cost:  $125.00 (plus $20.00 cash range fee collected 1st day of class)

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upcoming events

Event Name

 Illinois Concealed Carry 3Hour Renewal Course

September 28, 2026, 12 pm to 3 pm

Location:  Scheels in Springfield 

Cost:  $50.00 (plus $20.00 cash range fee collected 1st day of class)short description.

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Bridges Tactical LLC

Expert Law Enforcement Opinion Work

Bridges Tactical LLC provides comprehensive training for law enforcement officers in use of force and tactical strategies. We also offer concealed carry and tactics courses for civilians. Our founder is an expert consultant and witness in use of force matters. Let us help you enhance your skills and preparedness.

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Bridges Tactical LLC

mark@bridgeforcedynamics.com 217-931-2031

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