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The United States Marine Corps retired Daryl Parker as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 after twenty years, and Texas law enforcement advanced him to police lieutenant and law enforcement instructor. He is President of Blackfish Intelligence, holds degrees in Public Administration and Human Rights from Southern Methodist University, and has worked with the Innocence Project. ASPP™ was founded by Chris Grollnek, an active shooter expert whose P.R.O. Model™ the Department of Justice selected as “A” national standard and which is in use at some installations and commands across the Department of Defense.
Daryl R. Parker
Prevention and Investigation
Daryl Parker, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 and current President of Blackfish Intelligence, has 20 years of military experience and a successful law enforcement career in Texas. After retiring from the military, he served as a police lieutenant and law enforcement instructor. Daryl holds degrees in Public Administration and Human Rights from Southern Methodist University and has worked with the Innocence Project. He now leads a top private investigations firm, featured in notable media like 48 Hours and The Atlantic. Daryl is also a recognized firearms expert, with extensive experience as an instructor and expert witness in criminal trials.
Daryl’s Executive Bio and Experience
Daryl Parker is a seasoned professional with a distinguished 20-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps and a successful track record in law enforcement and private investigations. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 with numerous personal decorations, including two combat action awards.
After his military career Daryl served as a police officer in Texas, beginning in Patrol and ending as a Lieutenant in charge of criminal investigations. He also became a certified law enforcement instructor and the lead instructor at a regional police academy.
Daryl left law enforcement to pursue higher education, earning a BA in Public Administration and an MLS in Human Rights and Social Justice at Southern Methodist University. He began volunteering with the Innocence Project in 2014 as a private investigator working on complex post-conviction and cold cases. Today, Daryl is the President of Blackfish Intelligence, one of the largest private investigations firms in the country and is a board-certified criminal defense investigator. His work has been featured in various media outlets such as 48 Hours, The Atlantic magazine, and several podcasts and news articles.
In addition to his expertise in investigations, Daryl is also a nationally recognized firearms expert. He has competed in both rifle and pistol marksmanship and has instructed military, police, and civilian firearms course. He has also appeared on several firearms-related television shows and has testified as an expert witness in criminal trials regarding firearms safety, training and operation.
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Investigating with Purpose. Protecting with Integrity.
Blackfish Intelligence is the go-to agency in north Texas for criminal, family law, personal injury, civil, corporate and government investigations. The company is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of neighbors, colleagues, and loved ones by supporting initiatives that prevent violence and promote preparedness.
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Mass Shootings Happened in Businesses
35%
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