“Thanks for caring enough about the people in my profession to provide the very best training in our nation.” Chief Criminal Deputy David Bodine, Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office, WA,  Pursuit Decision-Making 

“Instructor knew his subject.  Good speaker and interspersed with appropriate and good humor.  A must for all law enforcement officers.  Sheriff P. Piccini, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, WA, Supervisor Force Liability Prevention. 

“The overall course was superb.  The most professional training seminar I’ve ever attended.”  S.A. Nick Savage, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Supervisor Force Liability Prevention.

“Knowledgeable, factual, does not pull punches.  Great course.  Would recommend it for any officer, regardless of rank.”  Cmdr. RaShall Brackney, Pittsburgh Police Bureau, PA. Supervisor Force Liability Prevention. 

“Very dynamic--no wasted time or endless war stories, & excellent study materials.” Lt. T. Turner, Eugene Police Dept., OR, Supervisor Force Liability Prevention. 

“It should be taught once a year to every officer.”  Lt. J. Cmar, Pleasant Hills Police Dept., PA, Supervisor Force Liability Prevention  

“Well presented—visual and lecture presentation moved quickly…I appreciate the info on recent case law and officers “pushing” pursuits and creating the conditions (leading to force)—very hard issue for officers to accept.  Well done!”  Asst. Chief Janet Thiessen, Vancouver Police Dept., WA, Pursuit Decision-Making. 

“Should be a requirement in every agency.” Lt. C. McDermed, Eugene Police Dept., OR  Supervisor Force Liability Prevention. 

“Very engaging.  Presented well, appeared prepared and knowledgeable.”  Lt. D. Sprague, Spokane Police Dept., WA, Supervisor Force Liability Prevention 

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Police Supervisors:

"I take a lot of courses both within my department and from other organizations.  My department is very progressive in use of force training.  My outside training has all been first rate.  I left your course with a better, more cohesive understanding of the realities, options and consequences of police use of force than has ever been presented to me before.  Any one part of the class part of the class, knife use, knife defense or use of force issues would have made the class worth it for me.  It was probably the single best day of training I have ever had. Thanks for your help."  Det. Jim Roberts, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Tactical Duty Knife:  Use and Defense for Officers.

“All supervisors, at least, should attend, preferably before they ever actually run a shift.”  Sgt. K. Slease, Thurston Co., WA, Sheriff’s Office, Supervisor Force Liability Prevention. 

“Excellent course!—all officers from recruit to command should attend.”  Sgt. Laura Zeliff, Grant’s Pass Police Dept., OR,  Use of Force Civil Liability Prevention. 

“Should be extended to all officers.  More knowledge makes better officers.”  Sgt. D. Cheberenchick, Bethel Park Police Dept., PA, Supervisor Force Liability Prevention. 

“The overall course was superb.  The most professional training seminar I’ve ever attended.”  S.A. Nick Savage, Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Supervisor Force Liability Prevention. 

“I have been in law enforcement 27 years and have attended numerous civil liability training classes.  This was the most informative training on the use of force/civil liability that I have ever attended.  Thank you.”  Sgt. C. Daily, Port Townsend Police Dept., WA, Supervisor Force Liability Prevention. 

“I thought this was an excellent course:  It should be given to every officer from the line level on up.”  Sgt. J. Rentz, Oregon State Patrol,  Pursuit Decision-Making. 

“Excellent/interesting.  Total course was applicable to my job.”  Sgt. J. Cain, Lewiston Police Department, ID, Supervisor Force Liability Prevention. 

“Thank you!  Your professionalism and instruction were both a positive force and a “light at the end of the tunnel.”  Sgt. D. Cutler, Burlingame, CA, Police Dept., Supervisor Force Liability Prevention.

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Officers and Deputies:

“I have been to many D.T. courses and application of force classes, and in my opinion, this class is the elite.”  Officer D. Wright, Pittsburgh Police Bureau, PA, Real-World Defense Countermeasures Instructor: Train-the-Trainer.  

"The methods taught are based on primal fighting.  This is very applicable for police work.  This was easily the best DT class I have ever had in 13 years as a police officer."  Officer Russel Hicks, Tukwila, WA, Police Dept., Tactical Duty Knife: use and defense for officers.

"A very worthwhile class.  The instructor more than met my expectations.  He was on-time, well-dressed, serious and knowledgeable.  Few instructors are respectful of my time.  If I am going to give you a day of my time, I want to be taught something useful (not just jaw-jacked and sent home early).  I think you used my time exceptionally well!"  Officer Paul Cook, (Agency name withheld by request), CA, Use of Force Civil Liability Prevention.

“Great class--my 2nd Cutting Edge Training course--I will look for additional classes in the future.  Thanks for your dedication.”  Ofcr. J. Hurley, Portland Police Bureau, OR, Tactical Handgun Seminar.  

“I feel this is the way of the future.  Push this across the country and keep officers alive.” Ofcr. Roland Livermore, Pittsburgh Police Bureau, Real-World Defense Countermeasures Instructor:  Train-the-Trainer. 

"I want to let you know that I learned a lot more than just how to use a tactical folding knife in your course.  I learned some great teaching strategies that I will use with my...students.  As an experienced...instructor, I have found that not every person can grasp "technique-based" self-defense, much less officers with 80 hours of DT in the academy.  I think the simplicity and easily defendable system that you created will help save officers' lives, both during and after a use of force incident.  I believe that I will be able to integrate your theories into even my most basic...students.  Kip Teitsort, Missouri Sheriff's Association Training Academy, Tactical Duty Knife Instructor:  TRAIN-THE-TRAINER.

Very informative as well as eye-opening!  Instructor did a great job keeping our attention and thoroughly explaining material.  I would advise any L.E. officer to attend this class if given the opportunity.  Deputy E Luvera, Clark Count Sheriff's Office, WA, Redefining Officer Survival.

“This is the only class I’ve attended that taught the concepts of fighting.  Very much needed.  Very realistic.  Your training does a service to the profession.”    Deputy C. Galick, Lane County Sheriff’s Office, OR, Real-World Defense Countermeasures & Police GroundDefense

“The Rules and Principles, instead of techniques, makes this an easily understood and therefore easy to employ under stress system…I wish the State Academy would use this system for the new recruits.”  Deputy K. Klostermeier, Sweetgrass County Sheriff’s Office, MT,  Real-World Defense Countermeasures Instructor:  Train-the-Trainer. 

“It was a fantastic presentation of some difficult and potentially dry material--valuable to everyone from entry level to veteran officer alike.” Officer D. Lappen, Cheney Police Dept., WA, Use of Force Civil Liability Prevention course. 

“I’m a 1^st degree black belt.  You taught me more about fighting in the last 16 hours than I’ve learned in the last 14 years.  I’m free.  I’m finally free!” Officer T. Benge, Meadville Police Dept., PA, Real-World Defense Countermeasures & Police GroundDefense.  

“Great professionalism.  Honest and had answers to the majority of the questions.  There was never a dull moment.  Lots of enthusiasm, funny, and to the point.”  Ofcr. J. Roberson, Olympia Police Dept., WA, Use of Force Civil Liability Prevention course. 

“Very charismatic speaker.  Fast spaced and interesting.  I was initially skeptical about the class (boring and dry expectations come to mind), but was pleasantly surprised.  Great job!”  Officer B. Harvey, Springfield Police Department, OR, Use of Force Civil Liability Prevention course. 

“’A must’ for anyone in a fully commissioned position.  Trainers need this info to fill in huge gaps in report writing, ethics, DT classes, and mock scenes.  ‘A class operation from start to finish.’  Well done!”  Deputy M. Behm, King County Sheriff’s Office, WA, Use of Force Civil Liability Prevention course.

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