Experience Matters. Instruction Matters More.
Built from real-world law enforcement experience and focused on how officer think, decide, and perform under pressure.
Why This Training Exists
Most training focuses on what to do.
Rally Point Training & Consulting focuses on how officers think before they do it.
Because in real-world encounters, decisions are made before actions ever happen.
The ability to recognize, assess, and respond early is what separates controlled outcomes from escalating ones.
That is what this training is built to develop.
Experienced in the Field
Derek Stephens brings over two decades of law enforcement experience, serving in patrol, investigations, SWAT operations, and specialized assignments.
His career includes roles as a Master Police Officer, Undercover Narcotics Detective, Field Training Officer, Street Crimes Detective, SWAT Operator, and K-9 Handler, working in high-risk environments and complex investigations.
He has worked alongside local, state, and federal partners, handling cases that required sound judgment, adaptability, and clear decision-making under pressure.
20+ Years Law Enforcement Experience
SWAT Operator | Detective | K9 Handler
1,000+ Hours Law Enforcement Instruction
Published Law Enforcement Author
State-Certified Law Enforcement Trainer
From Experience to Instruction
In addition to operational experience, Derek has delivered over 1,000 hours of law enforcement instruction, focusing on decision-making, officer survival, and performance under pressure.
He is the creator of O.O.D.A. Loop-Based Officer Survival and has published multiple articles examining how officers perceive and respond during critical incidents.
His instruction is direct, structured, and built for immediate application - not theory.
Training That Prepares Officers Before It Matters
Rally Point Training & Consulting exists to help officers think clearly, act decisively, and maintain control in the moments that matter most.