Our Team
Our staff comes from educational, private security, law enforcement, and military backgrounds. We have over a decade of experience as security providers with safety as our priority. Our team is passionate about what we do - giving our students the tools to succeed out in the field and in their professional careers.
LUCY LIN
Director
Ms. Lin is the Founder and President of Absolute International Security with over 27 years of experience working with private security firms. She is a graduate of Claremont Graduate University with an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) and received her Qualified Manager (QM) license from the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services in 2006. In the past ten years, she has seen AIS operations grow from a team of 10 to over 400 security professionals, field supervisors, and staff. However, despite the company's great success, she still focuses on maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere. The Director drives the school's vision and is responsible for the adherence to its core values.
BRYAN COLINDRES
Training Instructor
Mr. Colindres is responsible for the management of AIS Training Center and the development of the school curriculum. He served a 6-year tour with the US Army in Operation Enduring Freedom before going into law enforcement with the LAPD and LAWA. He has been employed by agencies such as Orange Unified School District as a Criminal Justice Instructor. His training and experience extends to a vast majority of P.O.S.T. Certify Courses in Law Enforcement, acquiring P.O.S.T. certificate from the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training with the Department of Justice. Mr. Colindres is a licensed BSIS Instructor for the Guard Card, Baton, and Exposed Firearm Permit courses.
DOMINICK PADILLA
Training Instructor
As Director of Training, he brings more than 30 years of experience in public safety, law enforcement, tactical operations, and professional training. A retired Police Sergeant with the Santa Ana Police Department, he served 10 years as a supervisor and more than 23 years as a SWAT operator and instructor, leading specialized operations while developing personnel and advancing organizational readiness. Throughout his distinguished career, he has designed and delivered advanced training programs in firearms, active shooter response, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), leadership development, emergency preparedness, and tactical operations. He has extensive experience developing curriculum, mentoring instructors, coordinating multi-agency training initiatives, and building high-performing teams dedicated to operational excellence. As Director of Training at Absolute International Security (AIS), he oversees the strategic development and implementation of the company's training programs, ensuring security professionals are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to meet the evolving needs of clients and the communities they serve. His commitment to leadership, innovation, and continuous professional development strengthens AIS's mission of delivering exceptional security services through highly trained and prepared personnel.


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