About Us

                             Lead Trainer: Del Kostanko                               ​​

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Del is a life-long resident of Michigan, having been raised in the “Thumb” area where he learned to hunt
and fish at an early age. After high school, Del joined the United States Marine Corps where he served
as a Stinger Missile Operator. He was deployed worldwide as part of a Special Operations Capable unit.

After serving his country, Del attended Delta College where he received an associate degree in criminal
justice. Del then transferred to Michigan State University, where he obtained bachelor’s degrees in both
Criminal Justice and Psychology.

After graduating from college, Del was hired by the City of Lansing Police Department. Del’s
assignments began in the Patrol Division, and he eventually became a Field Training Officer for new
recruits. Del did two tours as an undercover narcotics detective, conducting investigations that varied
from street level crimes to large scale healthcare fraud investigations. He was a supervisor for the jail,
patrol shifts, and the Special Operations Section.

While with the Lansing Police Department, Del spent almost sixteen years as a proud member of the
Special Tactics and Rescue Team (START). He received training from some of the best “SWAT” trainers in
the world, and he took part in, or led, 350 documented “high risk” operations. Del was a firearms
instructor, range instructor, and a shoot house instructor. Del was a member of the Michigan Tactical
Officer’s Association and West Michigan Tactical Officer’s Association.

As a member of START, Del received FEMA training to conduct Threat Assessments. Del conducted
Threat Assessments upon numerous facilities, schools, buildings, and events for the City of Lansing. Del
retired from the Lansing Police Department with the rank of Sergeant.

In 2022, Del was hired as a contract employee by the State of Michigan to teach police officers how to
respond to Active Violence Incidents. Del recognized that tactical training for Concealed Pistol License
holders was very scarce, and expensive. In 2023, he formed Blue Arrow Consultants LLC to share his
tactical knowledge with CPL holders, with the belief that such knowledge could save the lives of CPL
holders, and save the lives of innocents, by more quickly resolving an Active Violence Incident. Del
believes that utilizing threat assessment knowledge to make a location more secure, and to prepare
people for what dangers may occur, can lessen the need for force, reduce the chance of physical harm,
and minimize liability.

Del currently resides in the Mid-Michigan area with his wife Jane, two dogs and two cats. In retirement,
he continues his love of hunting, teaching, and recreational shooting.

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                    Church Safety Consultant: Matt Witte

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​​​Matt was born and raised in West Michigan; he loved the neighborhood he grew up in so much that he purchased his first home not far from his childhood home. He and his wife along with their three children love to explore everything Michigan has to offer, from weekends at the family cabin in Baldwin to camping in every state park they can get into.

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Matt from a very young age was always involved in activities and ministries at his local church, along with working at a car garage. After high school Matt attended the University of Northwestern Ohio where he received his degree in automotive repair and diagnosis.

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Years later Matt found himself back in academics at Davenport University where he received his associate’s degree in business administration. Matt used his two degrees to work in a variety of fields building upon what would become a career in facilities management.

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In 2016, Matt was offered a job that he had prayed for most of his life. For 4 years he coordinated a weekly program for young boys. While working on this team Matt was introduced to the ministry of “church safety”. It did not take long for Matt to join the team. As the church began to grow rapidly, an opportunity came for him to take on the role of facilities director. With this he was able to take over as leader of the safety team. When Matt started, there were only 15 people on the team. The church had about 700 in attendance and was gaining week after week. Matt managed this team for almost 6 years and was able to bring new training and tactics to this ministry along with growing the team from 15 to 40 members from all walks of life. At the end of his time running this ministry the church had grown from 700 to nearly 2,500 in weekly attendance.

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Matt not only managed a safety team for a mega church, he also helped a startup church build their safety team from the ground up. This proved to be more difficult because the space they used for worship was rented, not owned, the budget was small, and he was starting from scratch. His role included: cold calling members, asking for donations, putting together schedules, and training individuals who had little experience in this area. Matt, alongside other dedicated church members, was able to form a fully functioning safety team that consisted of medical personnel, military personnel, and those who had the heart to serve in this ministry. When Matt passed the baton of leadership to this church, they had almost 20 team members and where well on their way to being successful sheepdogs!

 

Matt has a love for the church and a love to spread the word of Jesus Christ. He also has the drive and heart to protect. With his experience in running the teams, and his background in management, he is ready to help every church protect their flock and safely spread the love of Jesus.

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