Doron S. Benbenisty

Founder, CEO & Lead Instructor

CRI Counter Terrorism Training School

Former Israeli Special Forces | Counter-Terrorism Expert | Tactical Drone Training Pioneer

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Doron S. Benbenisty is the founder, CEO, and lead instructor of CRI Counter Terrorism Training School, a Nevada-licensed vocational institution providing advanced training programs for law enforcement agencies, military units, federal organizations, and security professionals in the United States and internationally. With decades of operational and instructional experience, Mr. Benbenisty is widely recognized as an expert in counter-terrorism, protective operations, and high-risk tactical training. His programs are designed to prepare professionals to operate effectively in real-world, high-threat environments.

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Mr. Benbenisty began his career serving in the Israeli Special Forces, where he participated in combat operations and specialized counter-terrorism missions. During his service, he served as a Counter Terrorism Instructor where he created the first of its kind Counter Suicide Bomber & Car Bomb program, which is still in use by the IDF today. Following the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Mr. Benbenisty was selected to be part of a specialized team tasked with helping reformulate enhanced dignitary protection protocols for the Israeli Secret Service (Shabak). This experience contributed to his deep expertise in executive protection and high-level security planning.

 

Throughout his career, Mr. Benbenisty has developed innovative training methodologies and operational concepts that have been implemented in both military and law enforcement environments. He is the creator of specialized programs focused on:

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• Counter-terrorism response and prevention

• Surviving execution attempts and escaping captivity

• Counter-abduction and force protection strategies

• Surveillance and counter-surveillance operations

• Tactical driving and evasive maneuvering

• Behavioral threat recognition and body language analysis

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He has also developed unique training techniques that provide students with a realistic, operational experience—allowing them to leave training with practical skills applicable to real-world scenarios.

Mr. Benbenisty has led and instructed training programs for numerous organizations, including U.S. military units, special operations teams, federal agencies, police departments, and SWAT teams. His courses have covered a wide range of subjects including counter-terrorism operations, counter-insurgency tactics, high-risk arrest procedures, hostage rescue, and force protection in hostile environments.

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In addition to traditional tactical training, Mr. Benbenisty is a pioneer in the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into security operations. He is the founder of one of the world’s only tactical drone training programs specifically designed for law enforcement and military applications, teaching how drones can be used for:

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• Active shooter response

• Real-time intelligence and surveillance

• Suspect tracking and containment

• Tactical support for entry teams

• Counter-terrorism operations

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His forward-thinking approach has positioned CRI as a leader in modern security training, combining real-world experience with emerging technologies. Mr. Benbenisty holds a degree in Mechanical Aviation Engineering from the Israeli Air Force Academy, is an FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot (sUAS), and is a licensed firearms instructor. He is also an expert in surveillance, counter-surveillance, evasive driving, and defensive tactics.

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His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Fox Television, and national radio programs, where he has appeared as a counter-terrorism expert.

Through CRI Counter Terrorism Training School, Mr. Benbenisty continues to develop and deliver advanced training programs designed to enhance operational readiness, situational awareness, and survivability for professionals facing modern security threats.