Tactical Life Saver - Commited to Officer Safety 
Students Feedback: Sgt French,
Just a note to to let you know I "made it out". As of I retired from the Oakland Co. S.O. I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate the training and wisdom you imparted on me. Your active shooter class made me a better police officer and I am sure allowed me to finish a fantastic career on a very up note. THANK YOU ! I have always tried not to be a ROT...retired on duty...and thus dump on my partners. You were very inspirational in keeping me motivated.
Well "the old guy" is rambling. I'll close by saying stay the course, stay safe. and god bless. Do not hesitate to call should you ever need anything.
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Just a note to say thanks. About 2 weeks ago I was called to a D/V in a very rural area of our county. Before we arrived the perp had left the house and gone to the barn with a gun. This was of course after he had kicked the crap outa his brother. As hard as this is to believe they were both Very liquored up!...Anyway upon our arrival we were setting a plan to contain the perp when shots rang out. Pucker factor !...But, because I was lucky enough to have had training with you and PO Whyle I felt confident that we (4 deps) could at least contain till SRT arrived. Positions were taken on the perimeters and comms was established. About 15 minutes into this cluster the perp again steps out and caps of more rounds. I later learned, that my partners had all figured this may go south and were prepared to do what needed to be done., but that each of us was going home. Myself and another dep had a forward position to pass intel back to our command post. Still only 4 o f us but the cavalry was on the way. Well it was at this point that the perp decided it was time to come out. As I heard my partner order him to the ground 2 or 3 times I stepped from my cover (M4 aimed at that perp and taking the slack out of the trigger) I was unable to see what he was carrying, but did have something in his hand. At this point my partner stepped from behind his cover directly behind the perp. Oh crap...safely back on finger off the trigger I couldn't take the chance of hitting my partner. ( we were still goin home) So we rushed him and took him down the old fashioned way. Bottom line... we, yes even the perp, lived to tell the story.
Sorry this is so long. But I cant tell you how much your class helped me to come out of this on top At no time did I feel not prepared. You and Bill did such an awesome job. Thanks for giving me just that little bit of confidence and education to take on this situation and come out on top. As long as I have been doin this job you can always learn new stuff. Thank You, Thank You, Thank you...
I look forward to taking more training of this type. And rest assured I will HIGHLY recommend your course to any and all coppers.
Keep up the good work and please pass this along. Stay safe my friend.
(Oakland County S. O.)
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“I have had many classes in my 10 years of service, this entire class was the best. I am taking away more from this class and will be putting it to use in SWAT operations and everyday police work. I feel more comfortable and confident in my own abilities because of this class and all the instructors”. (Livingston County Deputy Sheriff) Basic SWAT course
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"Excellent course!!! You guys gave me some great tactics to use in patrol
and in tactical environments. I look forward to attending other training put
on by DetroitS.O.G.. (Farmington Public Safety) Basic SWAT course
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“Great Training!! I learned so much that I’ve never been taught before”. (Oakland County Deputy Sheriff) Basic SWAT Course
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“Excellent Class”! “Outstanding instruction and knowledge”. (Hamtramck P.D. officer) Basic Sniper Course
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“This class has prepared me for an active shooter situation. Had I not taken this class, I wouldn’t be able to effectively handle an active shooter”. (Oakland County Deputy Sheriff) Active Shooter Course
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"Excellent tactics, well planned training. The instructors were excellent at explaining the tactics and scenarios. The instructors are well spoken and great guys to learn from. The school was very intense!" (Farmington Hills P.D.)
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“Glenn is very knowledgably and has a great approach to teaching and
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"Very motivating course! I thought the instructors were very knowledgeable and thorough with teaching the course. I would, without a doubt attend Sgt. French's courses in the future. Great course, great instructors!" (Washington D.C. Metro P.D.) Basic SWAT Course
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"This course was the best tactical course I have taken. As a patrol officer many times we are not able to train the way we should. This tactical course was an awakening. This course should be taken by all officers. As the streets become more aggressive, the officers need to be tactically sound." (Anonymous) Basic SWAT/Tactical Officer Course
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"This was and rightfully so, the hardest course I have taken in my 19 years in Law Enforcement. Instructors did a great job of combining physical and mental stress to build teamwork and made tactics and techniques instructive. Instructors treated everybody like adults and not recruits."
