Mental Health Officer Certification Program

Sam Hanson is a passionate leader and trainer in the public safety community. Mr. Hanson is the founder and principal of Sam Hanson Group, and has over a decade of public safety operator, research and development, teaching, and consulting experience. Mr. Hanson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Public Safety Executive Leadership, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice Studies, and doctoral-related work in Psychology. Mr. Hanson holds a Master Peace Officer certification (in the State of Texas), a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Instructor certification (Basic and Advanced), and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. Having served with a large metropolitan law enforcement organization, Mr. Hanson has fulfilled both uniformed, covert, and administrative assignments. Mr. Hanson has served as a field training officer, fugitive apprehension operator, community engagement officer, training and personnel development coordinator, research and curriculum development administrator, and behavioral science/mental health coordinator. Additionally, Mr. Hanson serves as faculty with the Caruth Police Institute (University of North Texas at Dallas) and continues to serve as a college professor teaching both criminal justice and psychology courses. Mr. Hanson continues to serve as a leader in numerous other public safety related projects.