Don Moore

Don Moore is a seasoned law enforcement leader with nearly 40 of service in the Saint Louis, Missouri area. He currently serves as Assistant Chief of Police in Pevely, Missouri. His journey began in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Police Officer, where he helped design the MCAS Yuma Special Reaction Team and received advanced training in anti- and counter-terrorism operations.

After transitioning to civilian policing, Don graduated at the top of his academy class and has spent the past decades protecting and serving his community. Over the years, he has worn many hats—crisis intervention officer/trainer, special reaction team trainer, evidence unit coordinator, investigator, field training officer, department training coordinator, and CALEA accreditation coordinator to name a few.

Since 2003, Don has been a Missouri POST-certified instructor across more than twenty disciplines, training over 8,000 law enforcement and security professionals. He has authored more than 200 POST-certified courses and continues to contribute to the professional development of officers across the region.

Don is especially enthusiastic about the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, a field he has led for two decades. He designed and implemented his department’s CIT program, achieving 100% officer certification.

He is a certified instructor in de-escalation and implicit bias through the Force Science Institute and the L.E.A.D.S. (Law Enforcement Active Diffusion Strategies) Program. With specialized training in human terrain mapping and behavioral analysis, Don’s focus spans interpersonal skills, technical skills, leadership development, and policy design. He is also a Nationally Certified Instructor through the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST).

Academically, Don holds a B.A. in Management with a minor in Criminology, and an M.S. in Criminal Justice—both earned summa cum laude from Webster University. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in the Administration of Criminal Justice (Webster University) and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a graduate of both the USMC Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership School and the Staff NCO Leadership Program.

Don's work has been showcased at the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) Conference, featured in Police Magazine’s Coffee Chat with Police Experts, and spotlighted through the International Law Enforcement Training (ILET) Network.

Above all, Don believes in empowering officers to become their best—professionally and personally. His approach to training reflects a deep commitment to service, leadership, and lifelong learning in law enforcement.