John Weiss III

John Weiss began his police career in 1994 with the Palm Beach Police after serving in Desert Storm as a combat decorated US Marine. He served in patrol, SWAT, the tactical unit, executive protection, as well as instructor and rangemaster. In 2005 he left to do State Department contracting work in Ar Ramadi, Iraq where he trained Iraqi police as well as US Marines and soldiers in small arms, vehicle operations, and general police work. Upon returning, John worked for the Village of Palm Springs Public Safety Department before joining the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office where he is currently a patrol deputy. As a deputy he has been assigned to patrol, court room security, and the training division. John’s certifications include firearms, low-light, defensive tactics, first aid, general instruction, and multiple less lethal devices. He has instructed for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and for the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.