Bryan Carper

Bryan Carper has extensive experience in law enforcement, currently serving as Bomb Squad Commander, Training Coordinator, and Detective at the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office since October 2005. In addition to these roles, Bryan has been a Certified Explosives Specialist with the ATF since July 2016, previously holding the position of Task Force Officer with ATF from February 2005 to October 2005. Bryan's law enforcement career began as a Patrolman at the Summersville Police Department from July 1998 to January 2000. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from West Virginia State University, a Master's degree in Forensic Science specializing in Arson and Explosives from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, and a degree in Explosives Technology from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Additional training includes graduation from the FBI National Academy, Bomb Technician certification from Hazardous Devices School, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science from West Virginia State University.