30 March 2001
The "Force on Force" training was outstanding. The best lessons were picked up here. Good to watch instructors go through also to pickup pointers. Instructors had great attitudes; even though they had a greatly advanced skill level, they approached student w/ a humble demeanor and fully accepted comments from the class.

William Irwin
Lt. Commander - United States Navy SPECWAR

30 March 2001
Awesome training. To tell someone how to use the low light principles is one thing, but to demonstrate it is bigger than life. The "Force on Force" training was a wonderful way to get the point across and drive it home. Instructors were wonderful in relating to SPECWAR students as well as police officers.

Anthony White
United States Naval SPECWAR Reserve Unit

30 March 2001
Best training that I have had in years. This type of training really opens a persons eyes to the possibilities. Make you think about everyday patrol procedures. I will recommend this training for every officer that I come into contact with. This is the type of training everyone should get and the earlier in your career the better.

The best training that I have ever had. I learned more in one week than in all my other training (military & police) combined.

Ken Robinson
Missouri State Highway Patrol

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
The Law Enforcement Training Institute