James Witzgall
About James Witzgall
James Witzgall is a Lieutenant at MBTA Transit Police and an Adjunct Instructor at Tactical Dynamics Firearms Training LLC, specializing in Use of Force training and firearms safety.
Title
James Witzgall holds the position of Lieutenant at the MBTA Transit Police, part of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in Boston, MA.
Education and Expertise
James Witzgall holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Curry College, earned between 2006 and 2008. He furthered his education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he attended the Senior Management Institute for Police through the Police Executive Research Forum in 2013.
Background
James Witzgall has a comprehensive background in law enforcement and firearms training. His early tenure at the MBTA Transit Police saw him advance from Lieutenant (2012-2014) to Deputy Chief (2014-2015) before resuming the rank of Lieutenant in 2015. He has also served as a Lead Instructor at First in the Nation - 1854 LLC from 2016 to 2018 and currently lends his expertise as an Adjunct Instructor at Tactical Dynamics Firearms Training LLC since 2016.
Achievements
One of James Witzgall's notable achievements is his extensive instruction on Home Defense and Concealed Carrying. He has also specialized in Use of Force training and has been instrumental in delivering Basic Safety Firearms courses since April 2016. His educational background and professional experience have solidified his reputation in law enforcement training.