Steven Argiriou is a Program
Manager with the Office of Accreditation, Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation. Steve Argiriou’s
law enforcement training background includes: service with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center as Senior Instructor
with the Legal Training Division and with the Enforcement Operations Division; Instructor/Administrator
with the Federal Air Marshal Service (Atlantic City Advanced Academy) ; certification by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training
Board as an General Police Instructor and assignment as a Police / Legal Training Officer during his active duty service as
an Air Force Judge Advocate.
Steven Argiriou has an
AA in Administration of Justice; BA in Criminal Justice and he graduated from St. John’s University
School of Law, Queens, New York with a Juris Doctor degree, in 1987. Steven Argiriou has been admitted
to the practice of law in the State of New York; the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; and, the Federal
District Courts for Northern and Southern Indiana.
Steven Argiriou
began his law enforcement career as a uniformed patrolman with the New York Police Department; serving in midtown and lower
Manhattan in the early 1980s. During his service with the NYPD he earned eleven commendations for police
service. After separation from Air Force active duty in 1996, Steve was hired by the Noblesville Police
Department (Indiana) where he served as a Police Sergeant, Legal Advisor and Field Training Officer.
Steven Argiriou also served in the United States Air Force on active duty from 1987 through 1996 as a
Judge Advocate (JAG). He served in a variety of assignments including: Chief of Military Justice; Chief
of Administrative Law; Chief of International Law; Federal Magistrate’s Court Prosecutor and Military Defense Counsel.
Steven Argiriou served three years on active duty with the United States Army in the 1970s as a Combat Radio Operator
separating at the rank of Sergeant. Steve is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserve where
he serves as the Staff Judge Advocate for the 413th Flight Test Group based out of Robins AFB, Georgia, a large and predominantly
active duty reserve (AGR) flying group based in seven states. Steven Argiriou is the author of Concealed Handgun
Carry.
According to the book description, “Concealed
Handgun Carry is a no nonsense street smart "how to" book providing tips and tactics on the lawful,
effective and safe carrying of a concealed handgun from an experienced street-cop, law school graduate and Judge Advocate
General (JAG). Many of the topics covered are "unconventional" tactics and controversial concepts designed and developed
by the author, a former "street cop" with the NYPD (New York City Police Department) and currently a police sergeant
in the Midwest. This "no holds barred" book has a section covering tactics involved when carrying a handgun on your
person, in your car, in your home and even in recreational settings. The book contains over 125 action, digital photos using
the author and other actual police officers in rarely seen "street tough" handgun tactical photos. This book stresses
safety, the law and effective tactics in frank, clear and fresh fashion. It covers "all the bases" of Concealed
Handgun Carry from picking your gun, to holsters, add ons, caliber choice, tactics, safety and the law. This book is "one
stop shopping" on concealed carry from an experienced street cop and law school graduate who has used these tactics and
tips where it counts - - on the street.”