Trainings

"The survivor story at the start of the day was very eye-opening and showed a perspective that law enforcement rarely gets."

"Your extensive experience investigating missing child cases provided a wealth of relevant, practical insight that will be invaluable in future investigations I may encounter."

"The presentation was heartbreaking to hear as a parent, yet profoundly informative from the perspective of a police officer."

"It was pleasing and gratifying that such intelligent, capable, knowledgeable professionals would step from the field into the classroom to help present vital information to this group of intelligent and passionate folks. It was an engaging and informative couple of days which I am grateful to have been able to participate in."

"The instructors are amazingly respectful and patient and never came across as condescending. Lovely people."

"Great interactive presentations. Engaging instructors with expert knowledge."

"This was very informative training. We will be implementing this canvassing technique in our department."

"The training provided me with updated information on this topic that I can incorporate in my regular duties as well as police academy instruction."

"The class provided knowledge and foresight in anticipating challenges that may be faced by my agency."

"Presenters were very knowledgeable and presented training in a way that held the attention of the attendees. All the information was valuable."

"I appreciated learning how to understand the different types of alerts and knowing when to use them for different types of missing child/person calls."

"I have a better sense of how I can then help the field units to better explain to the parent what necessary steps and other information we need to get the correct broadcast out."

"I liked all the class engagement, and how useful the information was, even for my small agency."

"Probably one of the most moving and inspirational presentations I have ever heard. As a motivator it was unprecedented."

"I have never attended training this good, because I have never attended training by people who have done the job they were teaching for so long, and so well."

"I liked that the CART Training provided real-life accounts that provided details from the beginning to the end as far as background, family, investigation and resolution. It made me understand both sides of the coin better -- family/victim and police."

"I spent 6 years in the bureau, was promoted, and am now a supervisor on patrol. I feel like agencies could benefit by having patrol officers go through this training to have a better idea of what to look for, as they are the intel."

"I like the team approach taken here (with the instructors). The exercise was applicable and provided everyone with an opportunity to apply what was learned and review information under the auspices of different roles. Well done."

"The actual stories, examples and lessons learned from the instructors. Can't do that with someone who just has academic knowledge."

"The presentation was heartbreaking to hear as a parent, yet profoundly informative from the perspective of a police officer."

"I enjoyed the training and it was great to be in a room with the FBI, Forest Service, police, and Canadian Mounted Police, etc. that was very beneficial."

"I liked the scenario being laid out in our geographical area. I like how the scenario was laid out in stages and progressed with more information as we moved through it."

"I liked the information shared during the presentations of each speaker. I think we need to generate more links between Mexico and the U.S., since institutions operate very different. These exercises help us to generate more awareness and empathy to generate best practices in our Mexican institutions."

"These types of events are very relevant for the problems that take place in both countries as we work to seek solutions to these types of crimes that can and do affect our countries."

"This entire training was some of the best training I have attended in my 20 years of law enforcement."

"As a patrol deputy this portion of the class really dove into the meat and potatoes of the initial response. Provided information and ideas that were specific to this type of investigation."

"Really enjoyed how the instructors addressed the importance of a focus on the victim and what also needs to be done after locating the victim to support them in mental health and medical treatment."

"This entire training was some of the best training I have attended in my 20 years of law enforcement."

"As a patrol deputy this portion of the class really dove into the meat and potatoes of the initial response. Provided information and ideas that were specific to this type of investigation."

"In addition to both of the engaging speakers, I very much appreciate the take home resource and reference guide."