Al Baker

Alfred J. Baker has over 40 years of years of law enforcement and special operations experience.

Al Baker, President of Baker Batshields, Inc., Inventor, US Patented “Batshield”, a ballistic shield for long gun deployment.

He is a former Training Manager, US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – Armor and Ballistic Shield Training Program Manager, Special Operations Training Branch. Former Director of Training, Armor Holdings, Inc. International tactical trainer specializing in ballistic shields.

Lieutenant Special Assignment NYPD/ESU: 25 years experience in hostage-barricade situations and managing violent emotionally disturbed persons. Founded tactical robotics. Authority on ballistic protection applications from vests to rifle-threat barriers. Commanded NYPD-ESU City-wide Operations, Specialized Training School; Co-Founded Emergency Psychological Technician’s Certification Course at John Jay College of Criminal Justice; NY State Expert Training Committee; US Attorney General’s Less Lethal Conference.

Author: Police Robots, and numerous professional periodicals.

Recipient of over 50 departmental and other distinguished awards and commendations.

Honorable Discharge, United States Army. Recipient of two Secretary of Defense Awards

B.S. degree in Behavioral Science; NY Institute of Technology – Summa Cum Laude.