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Dear Ken and
staff, I apologize for not writing sooner. I just wanted to let you
know how much I enjoyed my training. I'm sure I speak for all of us
from Kings County when
I say that you totally changed our training mindset. I wasn't back
to work two hours before I used a takedown technique I learned from
you. I just wanted to say how helpful it was to attend and thank you
all for your knowledge, interest, and patience
in teaching us. I am impressed. Thanks again.
Davey
Jones
Deputy Sheriff, Kings County |
We just got our
12Z lights in and had a S.E.R.T. CALLOUT soon afterward. A single
cell extraction. We introduced the light to the subject before taking
him. Worked to perfection, stunned and blinded, could put up little
resistance. Thanks again.
Davey Jones |
Ken, On Jan.
12th, I attended your Officer Survival in Low Light Conditions class.
I can't tell you how many buildings I cleared before I attended your
training.
Of course, I never have found anyone inside. So I thought I knew it
all about building clearing, you know "been there, done that."
That all changed when I went through my first door in your class.
I'm kind of stubborn and I was clearing the room "my way."
Lets just say I got my ass handed to me. After "regrouping,"
I did much better. I really learned a lot being both a good guy and
a bad guy. I might even have learned more being a bad guy by being
able to see what the actual effect of light can be. I never realized
what a great tool I had been carrying with me. Since I attended the
class,
I changed shifts and now work graveyards. I live by my flashlight.
I have had a Surefire 6R for about four years and swear by it. I use
my Streamlight for regular stuff like traffic stops, etc. But when
it comes down to business, I use my Surefire and the training I received
at your class. I am very confident when I clear rooms. I have the
right tools and training to do my job safely. I am one of two officers
from my depart-ment who attended your class. (in case your wondering,
we kicked ass when we got partnered up). Unfortunately, we work on
different shifts. I have use the training everyday for various situations.
Whether using the light to hold a subject at bay or clearing a room
during a burglary. Thanks to you and your staff, I know what I'm doing
when it comes to low light conditions. I am going to send a memo up
the chain recommending your class to all of our Officers. Thanks again.
Officer
Pete Stevens
#590 Chula Vista Police Department
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