Ron Zara
Instructor
Ron Zara is a highly decorated and distinguished law enforcement officer. Over the course of his career, Ron has served in multiple specialized units, working alongside HSI and DEA agents, was a member of the SWAT Team, and has over 3,400 instructor hours training law enforcement officers and community partners.
At Specter Defense Group, Ron's instruction integrates real-world experience with a calm, practical, problem-solving approach that resonates with students of all backgrounds.
Status: Operational
Law Enforcement
- 18 Years
SWAT - 7 Years
Instructor-
15 Years
Professional
Background
Law Enforcement
Ron has served in multiple specialized units, including the National Missing and Exploited Children's Unit, where he worked alongside Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents on high-level investigative operations.
SWAT
Ron also served with the Tri-City Drug Team for the cities of Monroe and Loganville, working collaboratively with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force. He was also a member of the SWAT Team, where he continued to refine his tactical skillset.
Instructor
Ron holds multiple GA POST and national certifications, and has accumulated more than 3,400 instructor hours training law enforcement officers, specialized units, and community partners.