Meet Our
Instructors & Consultants

Instructor Mike Blute has walked-the-walk in law enforcement and continues to give back to departments across the country.

He keeps adult learners engaged through real-world case studies and (mostly appropriate) story telling. Mike is dedicated to supporting others in training, while also committed to his own personal growth. Currently, he is a Master Instructor Trainer in Georgia, a Registered Phlebotomy Technician, and is working to complete his Master’s Degree.

Excellence in Public Safety

  • AZ Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year 2016 & 2017

  • FTO Program Manager at Gwinnett, GA Police Department

  • DRE Section Chair 2024 - International Association of Chiefs of Police

Subjects of Expertise

  • Field Training Program Management

  • SFST/ARIDE/DRE Instruction + Instructor Development

  • Leadership for Front-Line Leaders

In recent years, TJ Campagna went from running a top-tier Officer Wellness Program…to receiving a cancer diagnosis.

At that point, he needed support from his own department to heal and move forward. He knows what a successful wellness program looks like, as both the administrator and a recipient of support. Hear TJ’s inspiring story, and learn from a leader who cares about officers.

Excellence in Public Safety

  • Lifesaving & Meritorious Service Ribbons - for response during the 2012 Aurora Theatre Shooting

  • FTO Supervisor with 8 years of experience in successful FTO programs

Subjects of Expertise

  • Train the Trainer Best Practices

  • Peer support program management

  • Wholistic care for LEOs

  • Internal communications during critical incidents

Faith Goodrich understands what it takes to manage perceptions and enhance goodwill with a community who doesn’t always trust officers. She developed in-house courses for the leaders of her police department - training them all to be expert communicators.

All combined she has spent 26 years serving in public safety, first as a Paramedic, then as a SWAT Medic, now as a Police Sergeant. She has experience developing policies, guidelines, and mentorship opportunities for the teams she manages.

Excellence in Public Safety

  • 20+ years in public safety

  • FBI Task Force Officer

  • Recognized for her unwavering commitment in several high profile crimes involving child victims

Subjects of Expertise

  • Train the Trainer Best Practices

  • Internal & External Communication During Crisis

  • Investigations Best Practices

  • Employee Wellness & Support

  • De-Escalation Tactics

Nicholas Hazlett routinely says, “Perspective is a gift.”
Hazlett has built on his perspective in the military and in law enforcement for more than 20 years. He is currently serving the San Luis Valley of Colorado as a team supervisor. His areas of passion and expertise are in all facets of impaired driving prevention, education, apprehension and prosecution.

Excellence in Public Safety

  • Chair of the IACP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Section

  • DRE Instructor of the Year from Mothers Against Drunk Driving & Colorado Department of Transportation

  • Ken Jordan Excellence in DUI Enforcement Award - Recognizing community impact in traffic safety

  • 20+ Years of Service - combining military and law enforcement

Subjects of Expertise

  • Authentic Leadership in Policing

  • Detecting Cannabis Impairment in Drivers

  • Working Effectively with District Attorneys

  • Successful Communication in Law Enforcement

  • Aspiring Author

  • Keynote Speaker

Matthew Novak is a retired police sergeant of 30-years. He’s got gritty and real stories from the road, from his time doing undercover work, and lessons-learned as a supervisor and mentor.
Novak specializes in Constitutional Policing instruction and Leadership Through Crisis as he helped his department navigate policing under a consent decree.

What he brings: Novak is a POST-certified instructor in multiple states and one of Sworn Impact’s top curriculum builders!

Subjects of Expertise

  • Leading Effective Teams in Public Safety

  • Constitutional Policing Concepts

  • Working Effectively with District Attorneys

The Founder & CEO of Sworn Impact

For seventeen years Sherri-Jo Stowell has worked to transform the way government officials interact with the community. She has experience managing several high-profile incidents while working at the City of Aurora, Colorado’s third largest city.

The end game…Stowell and her team of instructors and consultants are hell-bent on enhancing the image of public safety professionals.

With a degree in Mass Communications and experience as a nationwide speaker and educator, Sherri-Jo and the Sworn Impact team will set your agency up for success by providing practical instruction.