Samuel Hanson, Senior Corporal
Dallas Police Department
Career Highlights
- Recipient of Two Certificates of Merit
- Recipient of two Police Commendation Awards
- Recipient of a Life Saving Award
- Recipient of a Marksmanship Award
- Recipient of a Safe Driving Award
- Awarded the Shining Star Ethics Award
Samuel Hanson is a passionate leader and trainer in the public safety community, with nearly two decades of experience.
Mr. Hanson is a Senior Corporal with the Dallas Police Department where he currently serves as a Training Coordinator and Behavioral Science Liaison, frequently consulting on crisis intervention-related cases.
Mr. Hanson has developed and led numerous training programs focused on crisis communication and de-escalation, crisis intervention, and use of force and threat management.
As founder of Peacekeeping Institute, Mr. Hanson combines a robust background in public safety with academic knowledge in criminal justice and psychology.
Over the years, Mr. Hanson has also served as a college professor and behavioral science consultant. He continues to participate in public safety-related endeavors to include projects with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and Texas State University.
Mr. Hanson holds the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement’s Master Peace Officer, Advanced Instructor, and Mental Health Officer designations.
Mr. Hanson remains committed to elevating the public safety profession by developing, equipping, and empowering the nation’s peacekeepers.