Leadership

Led by Those Who've Lived the Mission

Decades of real-world experience in law enforcement, school safety, and educational infrastructure — united by a single commitment to protecting what matters most.

Bill Farmer

Bill Farmer

Owner & Chief Technology Officer

Bill Farmer is a nationally recognized law enforcement leader with more than 20 years of experience in school-based policing, field operations, and active assailant response. A trusted subject matter expert, he trains law enforcement and civilian leaders nationwide, equipping institutions with practical, evidence-based safety frameworks. Bill serves as a Master Instructor and Advisory Board Member for active assailant response with the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board and as an Adjunct Instructor with the Academy of Counterterrorism Education. He has led large-scale regional training initiatives, including Southern Arizona's CSTAG implementation and Active Shooter Response program. He founded an Annual Active Shooter Workshop that has trained more than 4,000 participants and directed the Pima County Regional Active Assailant Training, preparing over 1,400 officers. His scenario-based response models are implemented nationwide to strengthen institutional safety and coordinated emergency response.

Chuck Arnett

Chuck Arnett

Owner & Chief Commercial Officer

Chuck Arnett brings over 40 years of experience in the construction industry with a sharp focus on educational facilities — elementary, middle, and high schools. His background spans design, build, and safety compliance for the exact environments Denier One is built to protect. Chuck also provides expert consulting in production and manufacturing, giving RDS a unique advantage in bridging the gap between real-world school infrastructure and scalable product deployment.

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