Tony Lopez has over 27 years of law enforcement experience including as an instructor for Crisis Intervention Training, Peer Support, Hostage Negotiation, and Interactive Video Simulation Training. Tony has a Masters Degree in Emergency Management, a Bachelors in Sociology and is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program.
After retiring as a Police Captain, Tony began a consultant role for a county mental health department as a Law Enforcement Liaison and trainer in De-escalation and Crisis Intervention. He has continued in this role for over 8 years. Tony teaches at Crisis Intervention Training programs in several counties and at law enforcement academies.
Tony has been a presenter as subject matter expert before legislative, advisory, advocate and other groups. He has been a presenter at the California and National CIT annual conferences. He was named a CIT Officer of the Year in 2015 and a 2016 Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board Community Hero.