Fred Meyer started his career as a police officer with the Greeley Police Department in 1986 after attending the University of Northern Colorado. In 1989 Fred became a member of the SWAT Team and was assigned to the Entry element. Fred was promoted to sergeant in 1995 and continued his association with the SWAT Team as an Entry element leader. In early 2018, Fred was promoted to Lieutenant. He has enjoyed several different department assignments, including the Patrol Tactical Unit, the Investigations Section, School Resource Officer Unit, the Traffic Enforcement Unit, and supervision over the arrest and control program. Fred has been an arrest and control instructor, active shooter instructor, SWAT course instructor, and teaches at Aims Community College in the Law Enforcement Academy. Fred serves on the NTOA's Board of Directors.