Joey Helmintoller
Weapons/Tactics Instructor
Joey grew up in Franklin, TN. He always loved being outdoors usually he was shooting, hunting, or playing sports. Joey played sports but loved Soccer the most. He has played all over the world and played right here in Nashville professionally with the Nashville Metros. Joey also coached Soccer at Centennial High School for four years.
Joey graduated from the Metro Nashville Police Academy in 1994. He spent 25 years with the Department and retired in 2019. He spent time in the Patrol Division, K9, School Resource Division, and the Training Division. The last six years he was a Firearms/Use of Force Instructor at the Police Academy. Joey really enjoys teaching/coaching others. He has spent decades teaching and coaching and loves to pass on the knowledge he has.
Joey currently lives in Waverly TN with his wife and animals. His Daughter is in Nashville as an RN at Centennial Hospital. Joey lives right by Kentucky Lake and enjoys fishing, ATV riding, shooting, hunting, and relaxing on his property.
Joey has attended and instructed multiple firearms training courses to include:
· School Resource Officer basic training Murfreesboro, Tn. 2007
· G.R.E.A.T. Instructor School Phoenix, Arizona 2007
· D.A.R.E. Instructor School Nashville TN. 2007
· Gang Symposium Orlando Fla. 2012
· Tennessee State Certified Firearms Instructor 2013
· Taser Instructor/Armorer 2013
· Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy Instructor Development 2013
· P.R.I. Firearms Training and Tactics- Handgun II 2013
· Glock Instructor Workshop Smyrna GA 2014
· Glock Armorer School 2014 Smyrna GA2014
· PPCT Instructor TLETA 2014
· AR-15/M-16 Armorer School 2014 Nashville, TN 2014
· FBI Firearms Instructor School Nashville, TN
· Management of Aggressive Behavior - MOAB Certified Instructor 2014
· ALICE Active Killer Instructor - Mt. Juliet, TN. 2014
· AR-15/M-16-Remington 870 Armorer School TLETA Nashville TN 2015
· Basic S.W.A.T. Rifle 2015
· State of TN P.O.S.T. Police Instructor 2015
· Reality Close Quarter Pistol Waverly TN 2015
· IALEFI Master Firearms Instructor – Henderson, Ky. 2015
· ILEETA - Chicago ILL. 2016
· SABRE Instructor – Chicago ILL. 2016
· ALERRT Active Shooter Level One Train the Trainer - 2016
· SSGT Level I – Murfreesboro, TN. – 2016
· Concealed Carry – Nashville, TN. 2017
· FEMA ICS 100 Nashville TN. 2017
· FEMA ICS 200 Nashville TN. 2017
· FEMA ICS 700 Nashville TN. 2017
· FEMA IC 3 Nashville TN. 2017
· FEMA IC 5 Nashville TN. 2017
· ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Train the Trainer – 2017
· ALERRT Solo Officer Rapid Deployment – 2018
· IALEFI Houston TX 2018
· Northern Red Gunfighter Carbine Course 2018.
Joey also received several awards during his service with the Metro Nashville Police Department including:
• Life Saving Award
• Meritorious Service Award
• 2 Chiefs coins