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Kyle Groves
Kyle Groves

Kyle Groves

Conference Coordinator
kyle.groves@otoa.org

Kyle Groves Bio

Kyle Groves – Law Enforcement Instructor & Subject Matter Expert

Kyle Groves is a retired law enforcement officer with an accomplished career spanning over two decades in firearms instruction, impaired driving detection, and investigative operations. Recognized for his commitment to officer preparedness and professional development, Kyle has earned a strong reputation as a trusted trainer and educator within the law enforcement community.

Professional Experience

Athens Police Department (1997–2005)
Kyle served in multiple specialized roles, including:

  • Patrol Officer

  • Simunitions Instructor

  • Department Armorer

  • Sniper/Observer

Dublin Police Department (2005–2022)
During his tenure, Kyle took on both operational and instructional responsibilities, including:

  • Patrol Officer

  • Investigator, Community Impact Unit

  • Firearms & Tactics Instructor

  • Department Armorer

  • Program Developer: Duty Red Dot Sight (RDS) Program

  • Lead Instructor for Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and impaired driving detection

Logan Police Department

  • Reserve Police Officer (1995–1997, 2022–Present)

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)

  • Advanced Training Instructor (2022–2023)

    • Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor

    • Rifle/Carbine Instructor

    • Shotgun Instructor

    • RDS Instructor

    • SFST Instructor

  • Course Coordinator

    • Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)

    • New Chief’s Training

    • Instructional Skills Development

  • Adjunct Instructor (2023–Present)

IACP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program (2011–Present)

  • Certified DRE Instructor in Ohio, Kentucky, and New York

  • Course Manager for DRE programs in Ohio and Kentucky

  • Instructor for ARIDE, Prosecuting the Drugged Driver, and Cops in Court

Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA) (2024–Present)

  • Member of the R.E.D. (Response, Education, Development) Team Training Cadre

Instructional Expertise

Kyle brings extensive instructional experience in advanced law enforcement training, including:

  • Firearms and tactical instruction

  • Duty Red Dot Sight (RDS) implementation and training

  • Drug and alcohol impairment detection

  • Legal and courtroom procedures for impaired driving cases

  • Instructional design and skill development for trainers

He has delivered training across multiple platforms, including in-service education, basic police academies, and college-level programs. He has also contributed as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission/Academy, helping revise foundational training content in areas such as Drug Awareness and Crisis Intervention.

Leadership & Training Philosophy

Kyle is driven by a mission to advance law enforcement readiness and professional standards. His approach to instruction emphasizes safety, discipline, and real-world applicability—ensuring that the officers he trains are prepared for the evolving challenges of modern policing.