Detective Waters is a Master Peace Officer, and a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement  (TCOLE) certified/licensed police instructor who has taught both in-service training classes and  new recruit training classes in police and security related subject matters since 1986. He has  traveled extensively instructing law enforcement agencies nationally and internationally  developing curriculum in Law Enforcement training, to include Basic/Advanced Interviewing  Techniques, Basic/Advanced Investigations, Homicide Investigations, Courtroom Testimony,  Ethics in Law Enforcement, Firearms Training, Use of Force, and other related topics.

He has also  served as a consultant and expert witness in the areas of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, and  civil litigation. Detective Waters has taught a variety of Law Enforcement classes at the Houston  Police Academy, Harris County Sheriff’s Academy, Texas Attorney General’s Office, University of  Houston, University of Houston (Downtown), Houston Community College, Lone Star College,  Remington College, along with presentations to Lion’s Club and Houston area churches.  

Detective Waters is an instructor with International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance  Program (ICITAP) which “works with foreign governments to develop professional and  transparent law enforcement institutions that protect human rights, combat corruption, and  reduce the threat of transnational crime and terrorism. ICITAP provides international  development assistance that supports both national security and foreign policy objectives.” ICITAP is located in the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, and “works in close partnership  with and receives funding for its programs from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for  International Development, and the U.S. Department of Defense.” Detective Waters conducted  ICITAP training for National Police of Ukraine detectives and officers in interviewing,  investigations, surveillance, and general policing strategies.