Lieutenant Jason Bahret is a highly experienced law enforcement professional with nearly 25 years of dedicated service, specializing in tactical operations, high-risk incident response and team leadership. He currently serves as the SWAT Commander for a 60-member collateral-duty team in Pinellas County, Florida, where he is responsible for overseeing mission planning, tactical deployment, and the professional development of team members. In addition to his distinguished law enforcement career, Lt. Bahret served a combined 17 years in the U.S. military, concluding his military tenure as a Senior Counterintelligence Special Agent. His diverse operational background includes counterterrorism, intelligence, source operations, and threat vulnerability security assessments in both domestic and international environments. As a certified tactical instructor, Lt. Bahret has trained hundreds of officers in firearms, active shooter response, breaching, and tactical decision-making. He is recognized for his ability to translate real-world experience into effective, scenario-based training that emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork. Throughout his career, he has been committed to advancing the professionalism, readiness, and survivability of tactical operators and the community in dynamic and high-risk situations.