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Direct Quotes of Emails and Written Testimonials of Tactical Training Courses
 
I attended Dean's response to an active shooter course in late February 2007. The training was the best I ever had. The attention to detail and movement repetition still has me able to respond today. A few months later I responded to a shots fired call along with a partner of mine. When I responded I did not have to think or react, the training and repetition took over. Of course there was that momentary combat fear that one gets on the way to a high stress call, but the training took over and before I knew it we were in the building clearing and looking for a target to engage. Our response time to the incident was less than one minute. I entered the building and began closed door clearing along with my partner. After clearing the first room and exiting we came along a corner. Without thinking, in position 1, I dropped and began clearing the corner with my partner. After clearing the corner we entered another closed door classroom and exited in a hallway. We contacted a subject that was on a telephone. This subject was given verbal commands at gunpoint to drop the phone. This subject ended up being the caller and stated that the shots fired came from outside the building. I then utilized the taught response pattern to clear and search the parking lot area. This type of training can be utilized in building searches, tactical response, and open area searches. Thank goodness that this call ended up not being an active shooter or legitimate shots fired call, but the training was there; embedded in my mind and I was able to recall the training because of the constant repetition during the training. Thanks Dean! You gave me some valuable training that made me respond with warrior confidence and ready for combat.

In Service,
Officer Donny L. Tarango
UTPB Police Department
"Dean, Today of all days (04-20-09) on the anniversary of the Columbine shooting the unthinkable happened at Crockett Jr High. We received a 911 call that a gunman was inside the school at Crockett. As soon as officers from ECISD and OPD arrived on scene we formed our teams ASAP and away we went on the search through the entire building for the alleged gunman. Without much thought I think we all reverted to your method of training on responding to the ACTIVE SHOOTER. We searched every room and corner of that school..but thankfully no gunman was located. I personally want to THANK YOU for giving me the training and valuable lessons on having the proper mindset in responding to the ACTIVE SHOOTER."

Thanks Again
ECISD Officer George Barriga

I recommend Dean's classes to any officer who is serious about keeping an edge on the badguys. Dean's real life experience is obvious as he runs through scenarios and drills with you. More important than his ability to perform is his ability to instruct. Dean's classes are simple and highly effective. He cuts out all the fluff and gives you what you need to become a more effective officer. Don't expect much downtime though-perfect practice makes you perfect.

- Eric Barch
Texas Parks and Wildlife

Unnamed Testimonials
  
“If I had gone to an Active Shooter Incident before I had this training, I would have surely DIED!”
“The BEST tactical training I have had in 18 years as a police officer”
“As an Old Timer, this training made me realize I had previously been using bad habits.”
“This class taught me things about clearing and search techniques that I can use the rest of my career”
"One of the best courses I have been enrolled in 8.5 years of law enforcement. The Instructor knows his stuff!"

"GREAT CLASS. We should have had this class before we even hit the streets for the first time in our careers"
"We needed this not only for Active Shooter Incidents, but this is also valuable for daily patrol functions."
"This has been the most important and relevant training I have ever received at this P.D."
"This class was very well organized and the best class I have ever had."
"This class was much better that another school I was sent to out of town that taught the same thing."
"...Dean is to be commended for professional training. Very realistic. This was some of the best training I have had in a long time."
"This is the second time I went through a course like this. I went to %&*(#*@ (name ommitted) approx. 2 ½ years ago and this was by far a better class."
"An EYE OPENER - a good class that will save lives."
"This training is very relevant to my position at the University. Dean's communication and teaching skills are good, and I knew what he wanted from us, what I needed to do, and what I was going to do. I felt very confident in his skills. Thank you for all your time and effort"
"This training is very important, especially for someone with no prior tactical experience. Dean communicated clearly and answered all questions verbally and by demonstration. I would recommend this this class for everyone whether new or old to the profession. A Great class, a must-have for new comers to law enforcement"
"This is a very important topic. The instructor has excellent teaching skills, is a very good communicator and very knowledgeable."
"This topic is very relevant, and I believe that every small or large department needs this class. The instructor was very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class. Thank you!"
"This is a very important class, especially for a small department with a low budget. The instructor knew the material very well. This was a SUPER CLASS, excellent help, with an excellent teacher."
"Due to the small department in Presidio, the training was/is very important, as well as relevant. Dean has excellent teaching and communications skills. Every officer, whether Special Ops or not should take this course. I'd be more than glad to take this course again."
“If I had gone to an Active Shooter Incident before I had this training, I would have surely DIED!”
“Dean is very knowledgeable about this class”
“From the Chief on down…every officer should be MADE to go to this training”
“This is extremely, absolutely, positively important training. I did not realize how important until I attended this training.”
“It helped us in tactics that will help in numerous situations that patrol deals with everyday and could very well save an officer’s life.”
“Dean answered all our questions and cleared our minds of any doubts before any scenario.”
“This is outstanding. I hope we get additional training in the future.”
“Absolutely the best hands on training so far. WE NEED MORE OF IT.”
“DO NOT STOP HAVING THIS TYPE TRAINING. We’ve needed this training for too long”