Faculty Profile: Paul Merritt

“Knowing how to respond at a moment’s notice can save the lives of people who depend on you for their safety.”
Paul is setting new standards in tactics and training for active shooter response and workplace violence. His career spans over three decades as a Police Officer, SWAT Officer and Certified Instructor in scenario-based training for law enforcement. Seeing a need for training and preparedness in the private sector, he launched Fortress Consulting.

Paul believes in providing training that can easily be applied to real life situations. He works closely with our legal, financial and corporate clients.

Paul regularly speaks to medical organizations, corporate security organizations, insurance organizations and corporate clients on workplace violence prevention, response and personal safety.

He graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University with a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under multiple time BJJ world champion Leo Nogueira and Alliance Team founder, Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti. His favorite pastime is spending time with his wife and children.