Terry Gainey

Terry Gainey is a seasoned public safety professional with extensive experience in various roles, including serving on the National Board of Trustees for the National Fraternal Order of Police since August 2023 and as Public Safety Sales Manager at VEI Communications since July 2021, focusing on P25 Public Safety Radio Sales, first responder vehicle upfits, and radio systems installation. Gainey has been a Firearms Instructor at Paladin Training since January 1990, emphasizing defensive shooting techniques and the physiological reactions to shooting stress. Additionally, Gainey holds the position of Chief Deputy at the Darlington County Coroner's Office since September 2005, overseeing death investigations. Other notable roles include Immediate Past President of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police - State Lodge and private investigator at Gainey Professional Services. Educational credentials include degrees and certifications from several prestigious institutions, specializing in advanced operations related to weapons of mass destruction, terrorism for first responders, and police supervisory leadership.