David T. Snively, Ph.D. Founder & CEO
David T. Snively, Ph.D. founded Fenix Public Safety Solutions to empower communities with high-quality, effective public safety services. He is dedicated to operational excellence and the advancement of justice through evidence-based training, consulting, and expert analysis.
Professional Journey and Leadership
Dr. Snively has dedicated his career to public safety since 2007, starting as a 911 dispatcher and rising through the ranks to serve as Interim Chief of Police. He has held positions and commanded units including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Traffic and DUI Enforcement, Recruiting, Accreditation, Media Relations, and Training. His extensive certifications include Internal Affairs Investigator, Master Public Information Officer, Use of Force Analyst, and Master Instructor, with specialty instructor certifications in Use of Force, Firearms, Taser, Duty to Intervene, ICAT, and Field Sobriety.
Expertise and Research
Currently, Dr. Snively oversees policing research for an international nonprofit, focusing on evidence-based practices and model policies. As an Affiliate Instructor at Georgia State University, his research explores police training and education requirements, as well as policing policies. Recognized for his contributions to the field, he is a National Institute of Justice LEADS Scholar and a Doctoral Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Education and Professional Development
Dr. Snively is a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command, the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police, and Georgia’s Chief Executives Training course. He has completed over 3,500 hours of professional development and continues to serve as a sworn reserve officer in metro-Atlanta.
Commitment to Public Safety Excellence
Through Fenix Public Safety Solutions, Dr. Snively leverages his extensive education and experience to guide public safety agencies, community organizations, attorneys, and other stakeholders in implementing innovative, sustainable, and community-focused professional initiatives.
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