Cliff Paul founded Ultimate Response in 2005 while active with a Chicago Suburban Police Department. While serving with the department, Mr. Paul specialized in patrol services and served as both a DARE and School Resource Officer.
Mr. Paul additionally served as Defensive Tactics Instructor. Additional training includes Active Shooter Response Instructor and Martial Arts Instructor after earning a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Blue Belt in the combat art Hom Do.
In addition to the above certifications, Mr. Paul holds both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education and an additional graduate degree in Public Safety. He is additionally certified by the state of Texas to instruct the License To Carry course and through the Private Security Board to certify students to enter the Security profession.
Fun fact: The above picture was taken on the set of Chicago PD where I filmed more than 30 episodes between 2015 and 2018. The show used real cops from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for "background talent."
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