Edward Grant

Edward Grant has a strong background in event management and public safety. Edward worked as a Police Sergeant at the Savannah Police Department for 17 years, where they optimized special event planning processes and coordinated department responses to various events. Edward also developed emergency response plans. In 2018, they joined the City of Savannah as the Assistant Director for Special Events, Film & Tourism. In this role, they managed a budget of $1.5 million and oversaw the permitting process for special events and film productions in the city. Overall, Edward has extensive experience in event management, public safety, and emergency planning.

Edward Grant attended the Savannah College of Art and Design but did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the following: Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) from the International Association of Chiefs of Police in April 2015, Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (PRSBI) and Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (IRTB) from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in June 2012 and March 2012 respectively, 1st Star Black Belt - Beginning Junior Instructor from the AMERICAN BUDDHIST SHIM GUM DO ASSOC INC in May 1997, and a Law Enforcement Training Instructor, General certification from the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council. Edward also completed the Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) - Instructor certification, as well as Supervision Level I, Supervision Level II, and Supervision Level III certifications from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC). No specific details are provided regarding the obtained month and year for the GPSTC certifications.