Steve Ijames
Steve Ijames was a police officer for the past 29 years, and served as major in charge of Criminal Investigations for the Springfield, Missouri USA Police Department until his retirement. Ijames has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration, a master’s degree in Public Administration, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He has served in a variety of assignments including uniformed patrol, investigations, undercover narcotics, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).
Ijames created the less lethal force (impact projectiles, chemical munitions, noise flash diversionary devices, TASER) instructor/trainer programs for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and has offered such training on behalf of that organization, the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) and U.S. Department of State in 31 foreign countries, including such places as Tanzania, Bosnia, Somalia, Haiti, El Salvador, Yemen, and East Timor. He also provides police litigation defense in cases where the use of less lethal force options are being challenged.