"One of the best "tactics" classes I have been to in 7 yrs. It is obvious that Derek is passionate about what he teaches and is driven by a desire to prevent future line of duty deaths."
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"Absolutely one of the best, if not the best, training classes I have attended as a police officer. Content is 100% applicable to daily patrol operations and I will definitely utilize it on the streets to perform at a higher level."
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Officer Michlitsch Haltom P.D., Texas
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"This is truly one of the best officer survival courses I have attended. It is thought provoking and relevant for line level officers and supervisors alike."
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Officer Tepley Colorado Springs P.D., Colorado
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"This class has been bar far the most information and visual officer safety!"
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Officer Rhuter Kimberly P.D., Idaho
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"Every Officer should attend this class. With 15 years on the job, this is the one class that I feel could truly save the life of an officer. Thank you."
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Deputy Ohler Pratt County S.O., Kansas
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"This is great information. I believe this type of OODA Loop based should be an annual or bi-annual training required for dept nationwide. I have been on for 12 yrs and felt brand new with some of the topics presented."
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OfficerTurley Phoenix P.D., Arizona
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"As a 20 year law enforcement veteran, I was very pleased with the quality of the course content and effectiveness of it's delivery."
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Officer Potter N.D.S.U.P.D., North Dakota
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"Excellent class regardless of your experience level. Would like to have this class every year if I could."
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Lt Swisshelm Leavenworth S.O., Kansas
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"This class was beyond what I was expecting to learn. This kind of training is vital for officer safety."
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Officer Perez Frederick P.D., Colorado
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"Excellent Course! All officers need to attend. I will definately recommend our dept attend future trainings. Thx for everything!"
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Deputy Horton Lemhi County S.O., Idaho
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"By far the best Officer Survival training I've been to in my 10 year career."
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Officer Jarvis Girard P.D., Kansas
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"Very informational. I'll take things I learned and actually apply them on the street."
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Officer Kirkpatrick Billings P.D., Montana
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"A very engaging class that teaches us how our minds handle information so we can better prepare for, process through, and deal with violent encounters."
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FTO Weeks Garden City P.D., Kansas
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"Best class I ever had it really saves lives".
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Officer Evans Baggs P.D., Wyoming
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"Really enjoyed the course and will recommend to other officers. Would like this course taught to my entire department, and feel that everyone could benefit."
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Officer Binnicker Haltom P.D., Texas
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"Awesome class, highly recommend it to everyone, great job."
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Officer Graham Parker P.D., Colorado
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"It was a great way to get ofc. safety to the forefront of everyone's mind. Great class. It made me re-evaluate my practices & training."
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Officer Frank Billings P.D., Montana
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"I would highly recommend this instructor/class to our command staff for in-service training."
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Trooper Warren Colorado State Patrol
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"Thank you for your knowledge and time. This class should be attended by any police officer. I've already recommended this class to my coworkers."
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Sgt Knudsen Larimer County S.O., Colorado
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"Already recommended it to training officer. Great Class. Instructor did a great job."
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Officer Redstone The Colony P.D., Texas
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"Thanks again for an informative and motivating class!! I love this job immensely but can only do it if I am alive."
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Officer Hrycaj Colorado
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"This class is a good reminder of how we can all get into a "routine attitude". The best part is that you leave with a good internal "self check" that you can use."
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Officer Jacober Pueblo P.D., Colorado
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"I believe every officer should attend this class. Whether your a senior officer or a new officer. You learn something new...Thank you."
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Officer Yazzie Fort McDowell P.D., Arizona
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"Very informative & eye opening. I was able to take many lessons & tools from this class that I will be employing while on duty."
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Officer Goushas Ardmore P.D., Oklahoma
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"Great class..every officer should take this class every 5 years or so...great information on officer survival."
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Deputy Pelle Pueblo County S.O., Colorado
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"Instructor very knowledgeable on multiple topics. Outstanding training-should be mandatory for all police officers and established at the academy level."
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Officer Grisham Ardmore P.D., Oklahoma
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"Absolutely would highly recommend, thank you!"
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Officer Parker P.D., Colorado
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"Information all patrol officers need to know."
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Deputy Fricke Leavenworth County S.O., Kansas
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"Excellent training. GREAT information."
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Officer Grube Nun P.D., Colorado
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"Excellent Class; Great Presentation of Material by Instructor. Job Well Done! Thank you!"
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Officer Manzione Ward P.D., Colorado
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"Gave me a renewed understanding of the dangers around the corner, while also providing new ways of dealing with them before, during and after."
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Deputy Indermuehle Leavenworth County S.O., Kansas
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"Wonderful- I wish this could be part of the academy training."
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Trooper Underwood Montana Highway Patrol
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"It was more than I expected. A deeper dive into the subject was amazing!"
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Officer Miller Bonneville County S.O., Idaho
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"Great instructional material. All relevant to current operations."
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Sheriff Rakness Washakie County S.O., Wyoming
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"Great course, very beneficial. Outstanding course. I learned a lot that will help me in my career moving forward."
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Officer Jeffs Utah D.O.C., Utah
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"Excellent class, exceeded my expectations."
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Officer Kaiser Billings P.D., Montana
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"I will be asking my command staff to send all the 9 officers to this valuable class. I'm glad I did."
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Officer Menon Arapahoe County Community College PD, Colorado
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"Highly recommend to all LEO's."
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Officer Guerrero Haltom P.D., Texas
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"Any officer that works the road could use the info to be better prepared. If an officer took some of these ideas to heart, then it would make for a safer shift."
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Officer Springfield Jefferson County S.O., Colorado
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"Excellent material all the way through!"
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Officer Youngs Jefferson County S.O., Colorado
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"This class is great for officers of all levels of experience, rookie to veteran."
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Officer Barnes Mount Holly P.D., North Carolina
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"Perfect class explaining indicators for violent behavior. Excellent training, especially since it was all class based."
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Officer Etter Charlotte Mecklenburg P.D., North Carolina
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"More than expected, I like the focus on the safety and traffic stops."
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Deputy Johnston Mecklenburg County S.O., North Carolina
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"Enjoyed the presentation style and instructor being working LEO."
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Deputy Gauthier Campbell County S.O., Wyoming
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"Liked class-safety issues-training ideas to deal with them and the mind and body connection."
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Deputy Hyland Campbell County S.O., Wyoming
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"It far exceeded my expectation."
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Officer Boomgaarden Bonneville County S.O. Idaho
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"Excellent material all the way through!"
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Officer Youngs Jefferson County S.O., Colorado
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"I appreciate the straight forward info. Learning from mistakes is best way to learn, or one of them."
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Officer Jones Lakewood P.D., Colorado
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"I enjoyed that the instructor was/is also an officer and gave a different point of view. Training is valuable to learn different perceptions, experiences and new ways of doing things."
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Officer Pesapane Jefferson County S.O., Colorado
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"Outstanding class"
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Officer Cohen Westminster P.D., Colorado
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"Great class!"
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Officer Fiocca Black Hawk P.D., Colorado
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"Excellent instructors and information."
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Officer Crapo Bonneville County S.O., Idaho
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"This is the most relevant survival training I've attended."
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Deputy Brooks Flathead County S.O., Montana
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"Derek. Thank you for providing this class. It is great to see trainers going the extra mile and sharing skills that can save lives."
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Officer Scheer Valley P.D., Nebraska
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"Excellent class and instruction."
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Officer Sweigart Columbia Falls P.D., Montana
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"Awesome 2 day presentation. I encourage this to every law enforcement officer if not all public assisting agencies."
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Trooper Farias Arkansas State Police
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"Class was very informative. I will notice things I didn’t before and change some tactics, even after almost 12 years on the street."
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Trooper Stewart Arkansas State Police
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"Great class. Enjoyed open/class discussions."
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Trooper Salmon Arkansas State Police
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"Great class!! Will highly recommend to others within and out of my department!"
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Officer Brunk Lakewood P.D., Colorado
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"This is a great training and good refresher but also a huge eye opener!"
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Officer Rendon Red Rocks Community College PD., Colorado
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"Well Done! Great ideas on future training. Should pass onto training academies."
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Lt Silver Aurora P.D., Colorado.
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Absolutely, all officers should go through this class. Prior to going out on the streets. This class saves lives."
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Deputy Pedraza El Paso County S.O., Colorado
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"Beneficial training presented in a meaningful manner."
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Detective Hurtado Denver P.D., Colorado
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"Great class. Thanks."
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Deputy James Jefferson County S.O., Colorado
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"Great class, you're a great instructor."
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Officer Pofahl Federal Reserve P.D., Missouri
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"I wish I would have taken the class a long time ago. Great class for cops of all experience levels."
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Officer Obrien Evans P.D., Colorado
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"I appreciate the time, research and effort that went into the development of the class!!"
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Deputy Black Boulder County S.O., Colorado
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"Great content. Lots of good practical advice/ideas. Instructor was knowledgeable and casual."
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Officer Marshall Arvada P.D., Colorado
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"The class should be encouraged for all to attend."
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Deputy Green Jefferson County S.O., Colorado
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"Great class- wish it could be integrated into our in service!"
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Officer Trap Aurora P.D., Colorado
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"Great class, will definitely share what I learned and encourage other to take this class."
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Deputy Vanderpool El Paso County S.O, Colorado
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"I really appreciated your class and will use the information for my safety and the safety of my trainees."
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Deputy Gingrich El Paso County S.O., Colorado
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"Personally think every officer should go through this course-more than once in their career. Start during academy, after a year on the force, then refreshers."
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Deputy Holland El Paso County S.O., Colorado
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"Class was great, learned lot of valuable tools to make me a better officer."
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Officer LePlatt Pueblo County College DPS, Colorado
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"Very good information. I would like to see a program put together to present as an academy class for new recruits. This is good training."
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Officer Gilmore Colorado Springs P.D., Colorado
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"This should be taught in in-service training as well as basic LE academies; it is foundational in officer maintaining their edge."
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Deputy Garrett El Paso County S.O., Colorado
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"Thank you for tons of good videos and being real with the breakdown on them."
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Deputy Bennion Bonneville County S.O., Idaho
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"Great job. Was very entertained and feel better informed."
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Deputy Harris Bonneville County S.O., Idaho
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"...I would definately attend this class again. Great LIFE SAVING INFO."
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Deputy Garcia Bonneville County S.O., Idaho
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"I really like the instructor. He cool."
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Officer Hummer Idaho Falls P.D., Idaho
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"Great class", "This class exceeded my expectations."
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Officer Whiting Idaho Falls P.D., Idaho
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"Great Job, Thank you.", "I was not disappointed. Time well spent.", "All the material presented should be incorporated into the basic patrol academy."
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Deputy Warren Canyon County S.O., Idaho
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"Class was definately more than I hoped for. Thanks."
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Officer Stirling Idaho Fish and Game, Idaho
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"I really feel more aware of things I wouldn't have known about prior to this class. I am a new officer and I feel the information I learned in this class will benefit me for my entire career."
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Deputy Adams Leavenworth County S.O., Kansas
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"Very informative. All the information is needed/useful information."
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Deputy Perri Leavenworth S.O., Kansas
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"The class was more than I expected. It was a great class. Great Instruction!"
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Officer Prerry RTD P.D., Colorado
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"Everything was valuable information!"
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Officer Overstreet Junction City P.D., Kansas
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"Very useful information."
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Officer Minera Phoenix P.D., Arizona
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"Absolutely great class."
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Officer Nguyen Blackhawk P.D., Colorado
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"Instructor is very knowledgable."
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Officer Carpena Phoenix P.D., Arizona
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"I wish more agencies would give it to officers every few years to make sure to not get complacent."
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Officer Quals Phoenix P.D., Arizona
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"Class was very awesome."
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Deputy Brookwell Washakie County S.O., Wyoming
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"The instructor did a great job presenting the material."
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Officer Duffy Worland P.D., Wyoming
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"Excellent information backed by stats. Excellent instructor presentation. Keep spreading the O.O.D.A. Loop gospel! Job well done!!!"
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Officer McAlmond Cheyenne P.D., Wyoming
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"Great class. I wish more officer would have attended the class. I will recommend to other officer or to have the class held at CPD."
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Officer Ehlman Cheyenne P.D., Wyoming
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"Great class."
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Deputy Bott Dever S.O., Colorado
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"It was more than I expected and very eye opening."
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Deputy Threikel Jefferson County S.O., Colorado
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"Exceeded what I was expecting."
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Deputy Brunn Jeferson County S.O., Colorado
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"Thanks for the info. Will recommend this to others and even see if the PD will sponsor a class."
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Officer Fender Commerce City PD, Colorado
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"Will be sending officer to the next training class in Westminster."
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Commander Long Thornton P.D., Colorado
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"Every officer should take this course after a few years, to refresh knowledge. Especially agencies that have less frequent incidents."
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"It was highly recommended and lived up to my expectations."
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"This class exceeded my expectations, I believe every police officer/probation officer should take this course. Thank you for coming this class was invaluable for our agencies. The instructor was attentive, knowledgable, professional and able to answer all questions presented."
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"Would recommend this for my whole department."
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"Thanks for a great class!"
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"The class was very well taught and engaging."
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After attending this class, I have a better understanding of how to structure use of force training in the future."
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"I didn't know what to expect. I was "told" to come but glad I did." "I would encourage new officers attend, especially any new patrol officers."
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"Knowledgeable and experienced instructor."
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"Best course I've attended in my 9 year career."
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"Best officer survival class I ever attended."
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"Well beyond my expectations. Best course I’ve attended in years."
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"I will definately recommend to other officers in my department."
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"Class turned out to be very in depth & applicable to real life scenarios."
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"It totality it made me open my eyes again and refreshed my thought process to do my job properly, to interact with my co-workers and family better and to put myself in a better place physically/mentally."
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"Realistic training even for seasoned officers. Will be sending my deputies to this class in the future."
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"Great course, should be mandatory for patrol officers at least once every 5 years."
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"I will be recommending our entire patrol division attend this training."
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"This class had even more to offer than I expected."
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"Excellent class and information. Really an eye opener."
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"Should be taught in the academy/troop school, etc."
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"Class is very well thought out and presented."
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"I thought it was going to be like Calibre Press. I'm glad it wasn't."
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"I think more beneficial than what I expected...I loved the video style teaching, very awesome class. Great job, thank you."
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"Awesome class, Thank You!"
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"Great Job, Thank you", "I was not disappointed. Time well spent.", "All the material presented should be incorporated into the basic patrol academy."
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"I feel like our whole patrol division should get this training."
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"Great class it gave me some things to look at on my own personal performance."
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"Great Class"
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"Come back to Phoenix soon!"
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"Excellent Class"
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"Highly recommend"
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