Founder of Black River Defensive Solutions, Matthew Bergen started his career with the United States Secret Service. While assigned to the NYFO he participated in all aspects of the Secret Service protective mission ranging from the President of the United States to foreign dignitaries attending the United Nations. He served as an assistant to the Field Training Officer in running range qualifications for the NY Office and its satellite offices. He became a Firearms Instructor responsible for qualifications with the duty pistol, shotgun, and sub-gun.
In 2004, Matthew left the Secret Service and is in his 18th year as a current Active Duty Law Enforcement Officer in NJ. Thus far his career has lead him into a prominent training role for hundreds of sworn members. Continuing as a Firearms Instructor for the issued handgun, shotgun, and Patrol Rifle, he assists in bi-annual qualifications for over 900 sworn members. Currently Matthew holds Instructor Level Certifications for Firearms, Patrol Rifle Instructor, Force on Force Instructor, Active Shooter Response Instructor, Bleeding Control Instructor, Stop the Bleed Instructor and a CPTED Practitioner.
Matthew has been a shooting enthusiast since a young age and has invested his own time and money into attending shooting schools offered by some of the industry’s top names and companies.
Founder of Black River Defensive Solutions, Jim Thompson recently retired after completing 25 years with the NJ State Police. He has served in uniform for his entire career and lead several elite units in the North Jersey area. During his career, Jim has served as Firearms Instructor for the issued handgun and shotgun, as well as a Patrol Rifle Instructor for bi-annual qualifications for over 900 sworn members. He was also a Crisis Negotiator within his agency. Jim left the NJSP as a Lieutenant having served in multiple command roles including the Operation Unit of the newly formed NJSP Port Security Section.
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