Geoffrey Leggett served as a law enforcement officer in Arizona from 1983 until 2021; working for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (1983-2009), Glendale Community College (2009-2012) and the Surprise Police Department (2011 – 2021). Highlights of his career include serving as a Interim Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, Basic Training Academy Commander, Investigations Commander, Patrol Commander and as an operator, supervisor and Commander in SWAT. While at Glendale Community College Geoff served as the Director of Law Enforcement Training, conducting in service training for law enforcement, an AZ POST approved peace officer basic training academy and civilian firearms training program.
Geoff holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science and Administration as well as a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. He is also a graduate of the 219th Session of the FBI National Academy. Geoff serves as an adjunct member of the executive board for the Arizona Chapter of FBI National Academy Associates. Geoff also serves on the board of directors for the Emergency Responders Assistance Program (ERAP). ERAP is dedicated to providing emotional support to emergency first responders and their families who experienced psychological trauma following critical incidents.
Geoff has a broad range of experience in teaching leadership and skills based curriculum to everyone from high school students to academy recruits through police executives. He is a member and trainer for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation assisting individuals who have been involved in critical incidents. In 1995 he formed a Critical Incident Stress Management Team for his agency and has helped many other agencies form teams and respond to critical incidents.