Region 5 Reps
Contact your Region Reps for training and updates for your area
region5@catotraining.org
Adam Moon
Adam Moon is a Police Officer with the Gilroy Police Department. He is a 10 year veteran of law enforcement and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division as a Field Training Officer. In addition to patrol, Adam is an experienced Gang/Narcotics Investigator, a Defensive Tactics Instructor, and a member of the CISD / Peer Support Team. He has been a member of the Gilroy / Morgan Hill Regional SWAT Team since 2015, and is currently an Assistant Team Leader. In addition to an ATL, Adam is also the lead Firearms Instructor, a breacher, and oversees the team’s physical fitness program. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master’s of Science in Management and Leadership. He was selected as a CATO Regional Representative to Region 5 in March of 2021.
Nick Suslowl
Nicholas Suslow has been in law enforcement for over 16 years. His diverse experience includes being a full time SWAT Team member for the San Francisco Police Department for 11 years, and includes the following assignments; equipment, intel, recon, and finally as an assistant team leader conducting mission planning and briefings for critical incidents and high risk search warrants. He is a certified police academy instructor, chemical agent instructor, firearms instructor, and diversionary device instructor. Nicholas has also taught close quarters battle (CQB) tactics for hostage rescue, deliberate room clearing tactics, active shooter response for law enforcement and rescue task force training.