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 11 / 4 / 2008  
David Tedrow

Department: Simpsonville PD
Location: Simpsonville, SC, United States

Comments:

Just finished day 2 of the Phase I & II training here in Myrtle Beach, SC.  This training is excellent and should be taken by anyone that will be dealing in negotiations.  There is NO BETTER TRAINING out there, just other training.


 10 / 26 / 2008  
ionut ducu poepscu

Department:
Location: , , Romania

Comments:

I am interested in all stuff about hostage negotiations, especially in dealing with terrorists. Thank you for your support.


 10 / 14 / 2008  
Thomas Woodmansee

Department: City of Madison
Location: Madison, WI, United States

Comments:

I am designated to become the new Lt. of our Crisis Negotiation team and am doing training.  Not familiar with your association and would like to explore.  I need audio trainging tapes and would like to look at upcoming trainings.   Thank you.


 10 / 10 / 2008  
Lou Vamos

Department: ODRC
Location: Orient, OH, United States

Comments:

Can't wait til we meet again-phase 3.Hopefully somewhere in Ohio. see you then



 10 / 2 / 2008  
Raymond Hamilton

Department:
Location: Alexandria, LA, United States

Comments:

Dominick,
   Awesome class... just finished phase I and II in Gonzales.  Thanks for the knowledge and shared experiences.  I am looking forward to phase III.


 9 / 24 / 2008  
Terr Lucas

Department: Madison-Morgan County STAC Team
Location: Huntsville, AL, United States

Comments:

Dominick,

I just finished with phase I & II of you class, I really enjoyed it and just wanted to thank you for the chance to learn from your experiance.

 

Terry Lucas



 9 / 22 / 2008  
Raymond Feliciano

Department: Hampton Police Division
Location: Hampton, ,

Comments:

Hi Dominick,

I recently attended Phase 1 & 2 Hostage Neg. School taught by Dominick in Portsmouth, VA and just wanted to take a quick moment to commend you on an excellent class in this field. You brought real life experiences to this area in police work, your style of teaching is very straight forward, interesting, and you keep your audience very much in tuned to the subject taught. This is by far one of the best law enforcement courses I've taken in my career due to the subject and quality instruction by Dominick. Thanks again for the course. I know I will benefit from this course in future hostage incidents and become more comfortable in negotiating.

 



 9 / 19 / 2008  
Will Bowers

Department: York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office
Location: Yorktown, ,

Comments:

I wanted to say that this is a great site, and there is a wealth of information here.  I attended the Phase I & II Sept. 15-19, 2008 In Portsmouth, VA, and it was by far, the best training I had received in any area, in 22 years of my law enforcement career. 

Dominick was great, and I feel very confident that I can handle situations better now than before, thanks to his training and relaxed teaching style.  Thanks for a great course, and great experience.  I hope to get Phase III one day in the near future. 



 9 / 18 / 2008  
Vicki Corkern

Department: Hammond P.D.
Location: Hammond, ,

Comments:

I attended Hostage Negotiations Phase I & II in Collierville Tn August 25 -29, 2008.

I had NO experience in negotiating.  On September 15, 2008, SRT was called out in reference to a barricaded subject who was in possession of numerous weapons and threatened to harm himself and anyone who attempted to enter the residence. After about 7 1/2 hours of negotiations, between me and the subject, he agreed to surrender himself to me.

I felt as though since attending the training, I had more knowledge & confidence in myself to perform my duties as negotiator. Without this class, I would have never had the ability or confidence to become the primary person in solving this matter.

THANKS Dominick for EVERYTHING!!

Vicki Corkern  



 9 / 18 / 2008  
Tracey Ridge

Department: Indiana Department of Corrections
Location: Plainfield, IN, United States

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 9 / 15 / 2008  
jason pearia

Department: st charles co dept of corrections
Location: st charles mo , , United States

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 9 / 10 / 2008  
Walter Valentine

Department: Illinois State Police
Location: Rockford, IL, United States

Comments:

Sgt Walter Valentine


 8 / 28 / 2008  
Gwen Young

Department: Massachusetts Dept of Correction
Location: Templeton, MA, United States

Comments:

Great information to help with college classes.


 8 / 26 / 2008  
Timothy Stott

Department: Norfolk Police Department
Location: Norfolk, , VA, United States

Comments:

I found your web sight while looking for new crisis phone equipment for our department/


 8 / 25 / 2008  
Craig Rice

Department: Fort Scott Police
Location: fort scott, ,

Comments:

Dom, you put on a good class in Nebraska.  Wish more instructors were as interesting as you were.

 

 

Thank Again

 

Sgt. Craig A. Rice



 8 / 20 / 2008  
Patrick ROGERS

Department: NYPD, TARU, Ret
Location: Lake Ridge, VA, United States

Comments:

Dom- it has been a long time Brother!

Pat Rogers

Sgt, TARU, NYPD Ret

www.eagtactical.com



 7 / 26 / 2008  
Reggie A. Parker Sr.

Department: Hoover Police Department
Location: Hoover, ,

Comments:

Dominick, I wanted to let you know, I recently taught our Explorers(Crisis Negotiations) from the Phase 1&2 you taught me. They were prepairing for the National Explorer Convention in Ft. Collins, Colorado(July 18-25). Note: they have competed in this competion for the past 20 years. This year they finished first place out of FIVE THOUSAND teams competing!!! Sgt. Nelson(H.P.D.) called me @ 10:25 p.m. and advised this is the first time in history of the Hoover Explorer program they have finished first at the NATIONALS.

Thought you would like to know, keep up the good work.

Reggie



 7 / 24 / 2008  
Matthew Lindemann

Department: Texas DPS - Texas Rangers Co. "F"
Location: Georgetown, TX, United States

Comments:

 

I would like to commend Dominic and his associates for the excellent hostage negotiation training they are providing.  I am in my twenty third year of law enforcement. I have attended several courses on hostage negotiation over the past thirteen years.  None of them come close to comparing to the 3 phase course and certification provided by the Public Agency Training Council.  It is by far the most realistic and practical training I have participated in. 

Matthew Lindemann, Sergeant

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Rangers Co. "F"

Georgetown, Texas



 7 / 23 / 2008  
danny carter

Department: forsyth county sheriffs office
Location: winston-salem, NC, United States

Comments:

I am looking forward to the class at Myrtle Beach!...........Greensboro was alright but some waves would make the trip even better!!!!


 7 / 20 / 2008  
John Snyder

Department: Wilkinsburg Police Department
Location: Wilkinsburg, ,

Comments:

Dom,

I just wanted to say thanks for a great class in New Cumberland.  As my partners in the class have already said, this class is definitely presented in a different manner.  For those interested in this class, this is the real deal.  It is taught from a real-world perspective by a real world man.  Just as many other things in our jobs, there is the book and then there is what it is really like out there.  Dom brings you to the real world of negotiating.  Again thanks Dom and I will see you soon.   



 7 / 19 / 2008  
Scott McKinney

Department:
Location: Austin, TX, United States

Comments:



 7 / 15 / 2008  
Carol Steele-Smith

Department: Beaver County Emergency Service Unit
Location: New Brighton, ,

Comments:

Thanks for a wonderful and educational class last week.  I felt I learned a lot.

Carol Steele-Smith



 7 / 12 / 2008  
William E. Stoermer

Department: NSA Federal Police Dept
Location: Mechanicsburg, ,

Comments:

Thanks for one of the best classes I've ever been to.  I am looking forward to Phase III.


 7 / 11 / 2008  
Patrick Zinck

Department: U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs Police
Location: Wilkes-Barre, ,

Comments:

Hey,

 

Thanks for a great class and teaching me some new tricks up my sleeve.  See ya at Phase 3 Cert.

 

Pat



 7 / 11 / 2008  
Jeffrey R. Winfield

Department: Punxsutawney Borough Police
Location: , ,

Comments:

Dominick,

Thanks for one of the best training classes I have had in my 13 years as a cop.  I understand your style of teaching is not for everyone.  There are those who need spoon fed information.  This class is not for those type of people.  I have really enjoyed the last five days and am looking forward to going to phase III.  If there is anything I can ever do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.

 



 7 / 11 / 2008  
Cristie Soto

Department:
Location: , ,

Comments:

Hello Dom... Dom... Dominick,

Although some may think that your class lacks structure...I am here to let them all know there is a method to your madness!  Not only was the class enlightening...you kept it real!  You exhibited great knowledge and experience that is paramount in negotiations. 
I couldn't have asked for a better instructor.  (I know one thing is for sure...I walked out of there with the confidence in knowing I was born to do this.)

Good Luck in all your endeavors and hopefully I will see you in phase III.

Cristie Soto (ENPD-PA)


 6 / 27 / 2008  
Melinda Smith

Department: Margate PD
Location: Margate, ,

Comments:

Hello Dominick,

I just wanted to let you know what a great training class you provided for us during our time at St. Leo. This was the most informative, interactive and enlightening class ever!!

A lot of great friendships were made and I am looking forward to the third phase of the training. Thank you again!

Melinda Smith (Margate PD Team)

 



 6 / 26 / 2008  
Gil Tanton

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs Police
Location: Decatur, GA, United States

Comments:

Hello to the St Leo team.

Gil-T



 6 / 22 / 2008  
Anthony Ortiz

Department: Ontario Police Department
Location: Ontario , CA, United States

Comments:

Happy to be on board!


 6 / 21 / 2008  
Ashley Cox

Department: Margate Police Department
Location: Margate, FL, United States

Comments:

Dominick,

We really enjoyed your class. This was the best training we have received, by far! We also made some really good friends.  We look forward to seeing you for Phase 3.



 6 / 21 / 2008  
Jon Galvin

Department: Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Location: Bushnell, FL, United States

Comments:

Rodney and I wanted to thank you for some really great training. Your down to earth no bull way of teaching is rare these days. We will definitely see you at Phase III and we will strongly recommend your program to every current or prospective negotiator we speak with.

Thanks so much,

               Jon and Rodney



 6 / 20 / 2008  
Bradley Raper

Department: Gainsville, GA PD
Location: Alto, ,

Comments:

Dom,

Our week in St. Leo was the best training we have ever had.  We had a blast and took away some great training and information as well as a great group of new friends.  Thanks and we are looking forward to Level 3.

The Georgia Boys

Brad and Jeff



 6 / 16 / 2008  
Brett Lapham

Department: Billings Police Department
Location: Billings, ,

Comments:

Thanks for coming to Billings, Montana again!  We all thoroughly enjoyed your class.  It was by far one of the best L.E. classes I have ever attended.  Really looking forward to going to a phase III class in the near future.


 6 / 11 / 2008  
Viki Crichton

Department: Sheridan Police Department
Location: sheridan, WY, United States

Comments:

Dom,

Thank you so much for your visit to Billings Montana.  Your instruction and humor made our week most enjoyable.  We are looking into Phase III and certification. As you may recall, we are all civilians. Is there any limitations with us being civilians?  We are covered in the liablity area but we are unaware of the qualifications other than Phase I & II courses. Please let us know as we are planning on attending Phase III as soon as we can arrainge it.

Thank You,

Viki Crichton

 

 



 6 / 3 / 2008  
Jimenez Hidalgo Paulino Rogelio

Department: Academia Nacional de Seguridad Publica, Docente Externo
Location: Atizapan de Zaragoza Estado de México, , Mexico

Comments:

Excelentes articulos publicados para quién nos dedicamos a la docencia, sus múltiples ponencias y comentarios nos sirven para estudiar los diferentes oficiales de policia que nos indican el camino a seguir para preparar mejor a los negociadores en México.

Sus manuales son excelentes y deseo obtener el manual de estudio del curso que imparten, a donde debo escribir para adquirirlos y en que cuenta hacer el pago respectivo.

En mi país, seguimos la Doctrina del F.B.I. Y seguido recibimos entrenamiento de parte de oficiales Negociadores.

Felicitaciones por el excelente trabajo.

Paul Roger Jimenez Hidalgo.



 6 / 1 / 2008  
Charles Hanna

Department: Henrico County VA Police Department
Location: Richmond, VA, United States

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 5 / 31 / 2008  
Daniel Sartorius

Department: Norfolk Airport Police
Location: Norfolk, VA, United States

Comments:



 5 / 30 / 2008  
Nicholas Winters Lisa French

Department: Beth Bruce
Location: Basil Hardin, MD, Venezuela

Comments:



 5 / 29 / 2008  
Marco Robles

Department: McKinney Police Department
Location: McKinney, TX, United States

Comments:



 5 / 29 / 2008  
April Hastings

Department: Orlando Police Department
Location: Orlando, FL, United States

Comments:



 5 / 28 / 2008  
Paulo Jorge Aquiles

Department: Picatinny Arsenal Police Department
Location: Picatinny Arsenal , ,

Comments:



 5 / 25 / 2008  
Ruben Robles

Department: Weld County Sheriff's Office
Location: Greeley, ,

Comments:

Hey Dom,

Thanks once again for a GREAT class!!!

Also want to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Berks County guys that were in our Phase III class in Reading/Wyomissing, PA. Their hospitality and generosity was unbelievable.



 5 / 21 / 2008  
William Maxwell

Department: Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Location: Portland, ,

Comments:

Dom,

Thanks again for such a great class in Portland.  It gave us all the confidence we needed to realize that if you make a mistake, just work through it and it is not the end of the world.  I think I am finally recovered from the Brazil Grill.  What a meal.

See you in Indianapolis for Phase 3.  Neely already has the Brazil Grill mapped out.  They better stock up on the lamb.



 5 / 15 / 2008  
Jim Croft

Department: Pa Department of Corrections
Location: Coal Township, , PA, United States

Comments:

Sorry must have missed you at Moundsville.


 5 / 14 / 2008  
Kenneth Clark

Department: Clark County Sheriffs Office
Location: vancouver , ,

Comments:

Dom,

 

I want to thank you for coming to Portland and presenting us your street smart Hostage Negotiations phase I/II class.  I want to tell you that the best part of your class was instilling confidence in all of us by letting us make mistakes and showing us that we can recover and move on and be successful. I look forward to attending a phase III classe. 

I believe, I may still be digesting the meal from the Brazil Gill. What a great place. 

Thanks again! 



 5 / 13 / 2008  
Reed Greenfield Aka Dinero

Department:
Location: Long Beach, CA, United States

Comments:

Hello Dominick how r u? my name is Reed Dinero I finished your Book today and it is awesome it inspired me and opened a few know how doors great great book...!!!!


 5 / 12 / 2008  
Jonathan Mathews

Department: Multnomah County Sherrif's Office
Location: Portland, ,

Comments:

Dom,

Thanks for coming to Portland! I attended your class last year so I knew how phenomenal it is. While I didn't attend last week I am getting constant feedback from my fellow team members about how good your training was. They all want phase 3! Thanks again,

 

Jon



 5 / 11 / 2008  
Scott Whitehead

Department: North Plains Oregon Police
Location: , ,

Comments:

Dom,

Many thanks for the Phase I/II training in Portland, Oregon. Training has more value to it when your instructor understands the obstacles placed in front of you and the law enforcement community. As a first responder and command staff chief I learned many aspects of my role to make life easier for all involved.

I'm looking forward to Phase III.



 5 / 10 / 2008  
Gil Tanton

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs Police
Location: Decatur, Georgia, , United States

Comments:



 5 / 9 / 2008  
William Ollenbrook

Department: Portland Police Bureau (Oregon)
Location: Portland, ,

Comments:

Great Class!

 I have been through the FBI Basic HNT class, and I would have to say that Dom's Phase I/II HNT class is far better training for taking on the job.  Thank you Dom for sharing your incredible mass of experience while entertaining us at the same time.  I hope to run into you at the Phase III class in the future.



 5 / 9 / 2008  
Danielle Wetzel

Department: Stayton Police Department
Location: Stayton, ,

Comments:

Thanks for the great class, Dom!!!!

 



 5 / 9 / 2008  
Lee De La Garza

Department: Multnomah County Sheriffs Office, Portland Or
Location: Portland, OR, ,

Comments:

Dom's class is outstanding....but the Brazilian BBQ...oohh that was great...!! Hope Dom comes back to Portland Or. for Phase III. Remember that great training facility Dom !!


 5 / 7 / 2008  
Guadalupe (Lee) De La Garza

Department: Multnomah County Sheriffs Office
Location: Portland, ,

Comments: