Desmond is a 30-year law enforcement veteran, having served as a corrections officer, police officer, SWAT team member, and special agent with both the U.S. Secret Service and Homeland Security Investigations. During his federal career, Desmond spent 15 years as a polygraph examiner, conducting interviews in some of the most austere regions of the world. He also served as his agency’s firearms instructor and counterintelligence program manager. Before retiring, Desmond spent several years as an instructor for the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group, where he taught some of the world’s most elite operators the science and art of interrogation. Â
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With his background, Desmond understands the importance of reflection after high-stakes missions, such as how to extract lessons, recognize patterns, and turn experience into actionable growth. By leading the Monthly Mission Debriefs, Desmond applies that same discipline to Beyond Bulletproof, helping you analyze each mission, identify what worked, and implement the lessons to become sharper, stronger, and more resilient.