VCGO | Events

August 15, 2024

Monthly Meeting 
Aivaras "AP" Petraitus - 360 Defensor

Among many other things, AP has a realistic use of force scenario simulator. This remarkable tool is used to hone your judgment skills in shoot/don't shoot scenarios, aligning your abilities with the high standards set by local police academies and law enforcement agencies. 

Among other things, he'll be showing us videos from that simulator
for discussion! Fun! Stressful! Vital!

In 2021, Aivaras Petraitis, known to many as “AP”, transitioned to the next phase of life after combined 30+ years of public service in Law Enforcement and Military. Aivaras honorably retired as a decorated Police Detective from California Law Enforcement Agency.

Aivaras has received various commendations and achievement awards throughout his career. Aivaras is a recipient of the highest California award, the Gold Medal of Valor for saving lives.

Prior to Service in California:
Aivaras was a Police Officer in a European country since 1990, where he started his career in Law Enforcement after serving in the Military. His Law Enforcement career began as a regular Patrol Policeman, then as an Inspector with a Counter Terrorist Unit, then moving up to criminal investigations department, and finally promoted to Senior Inspector with the country's Interpol Bureau. While working as a Police Officer, Aivaras completed his criminal law studies at a Law School attaining his Law Degree along with an additional qualification of Administration of Justice Official.

During His Service:
In the course of his career, Aivaras held various positions while in patrol as well as while conducting professional background investigations and criminal investigations of felony violations. He also served in the capacity as LA Background Investigation School Instructor, PT/ Drill Instructor, Field Training Officer (FTO), Regional Office Training Cadre, Shotgun carrier & Rifleman, Enforcement Tactics Instructor, which encompassed training in Firearms, Use Of Force Simulator, Defensive Tactics, and Less Lethal weapons training.

The inception of 360 Defensor:
After his retirement from California Law Enforcement, Aivaras began teaching his unique professional Law Enforcement and Military level skills backed by experience to security professionals as well as civilians in his firearms, CCW, home defense and defensive tactics classes; and that's how 360 Defensor was started. 

Free!

Time

7:00PM – 9:00PM
(Doors open early)

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