Lon Bartel

Lon Bartel is the Principal Researcher and Director of Training and Curriculum for VirTra, a leading company in simulation and training for military and law enforcement.12 He has over 20 years of law enforcement training experience and is recognized as a subject matter expert in firearms and defensive tactics by the State of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).2

Bartel's educational background includes:

• Master's degree in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia University-Chicago
• Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in Exercise Sport Science, with a concentration in physiology and biochemistry
• Currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology with an emphasis on Performance Psychology12

His professional achievements and roles include:

• Internationally certified instructor with the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST)
• Founding member and lifetime advisor of the Arizona Tactical Officers Association (ATOA)
• Presenter at multiple conferences on performance under stress, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association conference and Force Science Annual Conference1

Bartel's work focuses on improving the performance of officers and trainers, integrating physiological aspects of human performance with performance psychology. His goal is to provide a holistic approach to fast and accurate decision-making for military and law enforcement personnel, emphasizing the sanctity of life in law enforcement situations.1