Blake Cook serves as the Director of Law Enforcement Operations and Lead Instructor at Blu Bearing Solutions. He began his career in the military as an 11 Bravo, deploying to Afghanistan in 2012 and earning a Purple Heart. After four years of military service, he transitioned into law enforcement with the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he spent eight years as a police officer, seven of which were on the Emergency Response Team (S.W.A.T). As a senior team member, Blake specialized in assault operations and was also trained and state-qualified as a sniper. His expertise includes close-quarter combat, hostage rescues, and high-stress shoot/no-shoot situations.

In addition to his S.W.A.T. experience, Blake has undergone specialized training in Personal Security Detail (PSD) work, protecting high-profile individuals such as the President of the United States. He also served as a detective for four years, focusing on combating gangs, cartels, and illegal firearms. His work often involved undercover operations investigating crimes such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, and illegal weapon trade. Blake’s extensive experience in both military and law enforcement, combined with collaboration with federal agencies, has made him a key asset in the training and development of law enforcement professionals at Blu Bearing Solutions.