Chic Daniel retired as a detective from the Los Angeles Police Department in 1998 after 25 years of service. He spent 12 of those years assigned to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit. Mr. Daniel was one of the original members of the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), which developed and implemented the strategies and policies necessary to deal with hostage situations, barricaded suspects, and the growing number of suicide-related calls. During his tenure, he was involved with the creation of tactics used in the service of high-risk search warrants.

Additionally, Mr. Daniel spent nine years assigned to the Los Angeles International Airport Narcotics Task Force as a narcotic canine handler and was involved with the training of narcotic canines. He has instructed various police departments and military units across the country.