David “Buck Savage” Smith

Former police lieutenant Dave Smith is an internationally known speaker, writer and law enforcement expert. As a career police officer in Arizona, Dave held positions in Patrol, SWAT, Narcotics, Training and Management. In 1980 he developed the popular "JD Buck Savage" video training series, was the lead instructor for the Calibre Press "Street Survival" seminar from 1983 to 1985, and was instrumental in developing Calibre's timeless "Tactical Edge" officer survival book. Dave holds numerous instructor certifications in firearms, defensive tactics, and human performance.

In 1989, Dave joined the Law Enforcement Television Network (LETN), developing and hosting cutting-edge police, security and public safety training as its Director of Education and was the general manager of Calibre Press until January of 2002. Dave continued to instruct the “Street Survival” seminar through 2012 as its senior instructor. Dave has authored hundreds of articles for publications including Police Chief, Law and Order, The Trainer, Police Marksman, the Calibre Press Newsline, PoliceOne, Officer.com, Law Officer, and POLICE magazine.

Dave created the Video Training Unit for Police1, was the primary trainer for the online Police1 Academy and currently hosts Police1’s award winning “Roll Call Reality Training” segments. Dave trains law enforcement personnel internationally and can be reached at www.bucksavage.com