Scott Brent, a dynamic law enforcement leader, is a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of experience in training, operational management, and criminal investigations. As the Owner of JPX International LLC, he specializes in providing less-lethal solutions for law enforcement, serving over 2,000 agencies and developing a team of 18 Master Instructors for training across the U.S. and 5 other countries. Brent has held various significant roles, including serving as CID Commander at the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, where he achieved a 100% closure rate on homicide cases, and as a Sergeant with the Maryland State Police, overseeing patrol operations and ensuring compliance, with two years serving the state of Maryland’s Governor’s details.

Brent’s educational background includes a distinguished graduation from the Maryland State Police Academy with a 94.6% GPA, as well as specialized training in criminal investigation and K-9 handling. He has received multiple awards for his exceptional service, including Meritorious Awards and an FBI Certificate for Outstanding Leadership. His notable achievements include developing the “Watch Your Car” program, which significantly reduced vehicle thefts, and a high performance in promotional exams, ranking 8th statewide. Brent’s additional skills encompass leadership development, program implementation, and community engagement, reflecting his commitment to enhancing law enforcement effectiveness.

Rick Cockrell, JPX International training director, is a combat veteran and law enforcement officer based in Texarkana, Arkansas/Texas. A graduate of the Air Assault program at Ft. Benning, he has extensive expertise in lethal and less-lethal weapon systems, defensive tactics, and building-clearing operations. After joining the local police department, he progressed through roles in patrol, special operations, and as SWAT commander. Since 2011, he has been an active member of the SWAT Team and serves on the executive board of the Arkansas Tactical Officers Association. As a law enforcement instructor, Rick specializes in firearms, close-quarters tactics, and Active Shooter Response, and has been a JPX Less Lethal instructor since 2015.

Currently, as the Training Director and Field Training Coordinator for the Texarkana Police Department, Lt. Cockrell oversees training programs to ensure compliance with legal standards and departmental policies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Senior Law Enforcement Certificate, with teaching experience across the U.S. and five other countries. Inducted into the US Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2024, he emphasizes developing confident, legally sound officers through structured training. Committed to officer development and community safety, he believes effective training is essential for ethical policing and fostering public trust.

JPX International is owned and operated by retired law enforcement officer Scott Brent with a focus on training & distributing the new Less Lethal tool for law enforcement agencies.

JPX International is under the direction of Retired Sergeant of the Maryland State Police, Scott Brent. Scott brings 29 years of law enforcement experience.                 His love and passion for law enforcement would not allow Scott to completely walk away from his law enforcement family. In April of 2014, Scott was contacted by a representative from PIEXON (manufacturer of the JPX) and was introduced to this new Less Lethal tool: the JPX Jet Protector Pepper Defense System, which has been deployed to over 3000 law enforcement agencies in the southern portion of the United States.

Impressed with the possibility of being able to offer this less-lethal tool to other law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, Scott immediately met with a representative. After having a chance to see the JPX Jet Protector “Less Lethal” in action / demonstrated, knew this was a self-protection weapon needed for our law enforcement agencies.  During the demonstration, Scott saw firsthand the multiple capabilities of the Pepper Defense System which included its less-lethal definition on the “Use of Force” continuum, no cross-contamination, the ability to subdue multiple suspects in a matter of seconds, as well as the reduced risks to officers associated with physical confrontations.

Piexon has partnered with JPX International authorizing our company to provide law enforcement and security services sales and advanced training on the pepper defense system. The services extended by Piexon to JPX International include the sale of the JPX Jet Protector Pepper Defense System and related accessories, training as well as Train The Trainer, and a host of other law enforcement and security-related services.

Piexon of Switzerland recognized the need for less lethal options for law enforcement and security services in the U.S. Scott Brent, owner of, “JPX International a former law enforcement officer with over 29 years of experience. Representatives from Piexon recognized Scott’s vast experience and knowledge and partnered with him to exclusively distribute and train law enforcement and security services within the United States. The JPX has been in the hands of fellow law enforcement departments across the United States, reaching over 3000 departments.

With the ever-increasing Interest in less-lethal alternatives for law enforcement and the rapid pace of training and sales of the JPX Jet Protector Pepper Defense System, JPX International was developed to support the growing interest, sales, and training throughout the United States.

JPX International provides JPX sales, service, and training. We offer certification training for law enforcement and private security companies as well as a host of other services.  Website: JPXintl.com

The JPX Jet Protector is the most functional and powerful hand-held OC delivery system available today. The conventional design ensures accurate solution delivery. The JPX Jet Protector frame is made from a tough polycarbonate, which makes maintaining it a breeze in all kinds of weather and elements. The JPX Jet Protector Pepper Defense System uses a pyrotechnic delivery system to deploy a highly potent OC pepper. The JPX Jet Protector has a two-shot and four-shot system that contains charges that quickly snap on the receiver. Additional cartridges are available on the holster for quick reloading and deployment.

JPX International offers two different types of JPXs. The traditional JPX 2-shot is available in either all orange or black with laser.

The all-NEW JPX 4-shot C2. Both are Friendly firearm designs with laser sight for accuracy that will deploy the OC pepper agent at an aggressor at 590 per second or 405 mph (having no kinetic impact. The deployment range is from 5 feet up to 23 feet away from an assailant. The JPX Jet Protector pepper agent is not like your ordinary OC pepper canister spray which has 200,000 Scoville Heat units. The JPX Jet Protector Pepper Defense System delivers 400,000 Scoville Heat Units in a single deployment. The JPX Jet Protector can be deployed inside, or outside of a building having no cross-contamination which often affects bystanders or other assisting officers. The power of each payload combined with reloading makes the JPX extremely effective for law enforcement use.

Through the years of training law enforcement agencies, one question always seemed to come up? Does the OC spray come in any other color than RED?

For several years the answer was no, however about two years Scott contacted the manufacturer located in Switzerland and gave our concerns of the OC looking like blood. The remedy from PIEXON was simple, Piexon said they could change the color of the OC from red to a dark blue and also added UV (ultraviolet light) to each canister.

This was implemented almost immediately and JPX International now only offers the blue colored pepper spray in blue with UV as the first choice.

This has been extremely receptive by our fellow law enforcement agencies.