Instructor Jeff

Jeff Washington is the co-founder, the lead firearms instructor and a self-defense instructor for Brick Street Safety Academy. He is a husband, father and a veteran police officer of 32-years with an array of certifications and experience. He has instructed many students/clients for over eleven-years here at BSSA.

Instructor Jeff brings to Brick Street Safety Academy a great deal of personal safety knowledge, vast firearms experience and advanced training.

Jeff’s training, certifications and memberships:
  • MCOLES Certified Police Officer (Retired, Michigan, from: 1987-2021)
  • NRA Certified Instructor, Basic Pistol
  • NRA Certified Instructor, Personal Protection in the home
  • NRA Certified Instructor, First Steps Pistol
  • NRA Certified Instructor, Refuse to Be a Victim Seminar
  • Graduate of the Grossman Academy \”On Combat\”
  • Basic Patrol Rifle School
  • Advanced Patrol Rifle School
  • Dignitary Protection
  • Street Survival
  • Advanced Tactical Encounters
  • The Bullet Proof Mind
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Response to School Violence
  • Background Investigations
  • Psychology of Terrorism
  • Active Shooter Response Schools
  • Killology
  • Hostage Negotiations
  • AR-15 Rifle Platform
  • AK (Kalashnikov) Rifle Platform
  • National Rifle Association Life Member
  • Michigan Gun Owners (MGO)
  • Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO)
  • Second (2nd) Amendment Foundation
  • Gun Owners of America (GOA)
  • Personal Defense Network (PDN)
  • American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Certified