13 April 2001
I will encourage everyone I know to attend this course. I feel that this type of training is the "Cutting Edge" of law enforcement training. This is what the field needs!
I want to thank each of you for the opportunity I had during your program in March in Kansas City. The training was very worthwhile and I gleaned much in a short time. When I got home I wrote down my own notes so that I could follow through with some of the concepts and new skills I began while in your program.
I came with a desire to improve in several areas where I knew I was lacking. I had the chance to refresh some things and learn many others. I had the opportunity to assess my physical and tactical skills and I identified several areas where I needed to improve. I have since taken positive action to do just that.
I found your attitudes to be positive and your enthusiasm to be genuine. I met several fellows and made new friends who seemed to enjoy life and their professional careers as much as I enjoy mine. These days that is very refreshing.
I am a follower of many "old school" ways and one of those is to honor your teachers, instructors and mentors. Since I have blown the traditional window of opportunity for a timely bottle of single malt or port, a fine cigar, silver coin, original gangster patch, etc., would you please allow me the privilege of simply saying "thank you." I look forward to having you here in Columbia for an instructor's school and spending more time together. Please continue the legacy and keep doing it right. You are saving lives. What could be more noble? Stay Safe,
Todd P. Burke
Faculty Member - University of Missouri-Columbia
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