Mike Lane brings over 26 years of law enforcement experience and a lifelong commitment to professional training, leadership, and public safety excellence.

 

A retired Captain with the Lewisville Police Department, Mike’s distinguished career included service as both a SWAT Team Leader and Administrative Commander, overseeing specialized tactical operations and training. He currently serves as Chief of Police for a Texas-based public school district, where he continues to lead initiatives in school safety, threat response, and community policing.

 

Mike holds a Master Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and has spent more than two decades as a certified TCOLE Firearms Instructor, training officers and civilians alike in pistol, revolver, patrol rifle, shotgun, and non-lethal weapon systems.

 

His instructional credentials extend further as a Police Academy Instructor, NRA-certified Firearms Instructor, ALERRT Instructor, and Texas Department of Public Safety License to Carry Instructor (24 years). Mike also serves as a School Safety Certification Instructor through the Texas DPS.

 
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Mike began his career in law enforcement with an internship at the San Diego Police Department before returning to Texas, where his expertise as a Department Armorer(certified on Remington, Ruger, and Heckler & Koch platforms) and competitive shooter helped shape agency training programs and shooting standards across multiple disciplines.
 

Competitive Experience

Mike is an accomplished competitive marksman with achievements including:
 

• NRA TPC 3-Gun Competitor & Staff Range Safety Officer

• NRA Police Pistol Combat Competitor

• Referee, National Police Shooting Championships (2016–2023) – Albuquerque, NM & Pearl, MS

• Master Classification in both the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF)

• Long-time participant in the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association Annual SWAT Competition

• Professional Affiliations

• University of North Texas – American Criminal Justice Association Former Law Enforcement Advisor,

• Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (Active Member)