Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Case Comments
"I have been using the Reid Technique since the training. I have been very successful using this technique. I got a confession two days after the training. I also got a confession from a "long-time" sexual offender. He had been investigated many times over a 20 year period - with no one obtaining a confession until I used the Reid Technique on him."
Mack Rayburn
Kentucky State Police
"I have strongly suggested to our commanders of the Crimes Against Children Unit to make sure every new detective assigned to this unit be sent to the Reid School for Child Abuse Investigations. This seminar was helpful and informative."
Carolyn Nunn
Crimes Against Children Unit
"I have worked for child protective services for 9 years and this training was the best I had ever received in regards to interviewing alleged perpetrators. I have encouraged our State Police and local law enforcement to attend the Reid training."
Kay McInnis
Wabash Co division of Family & Children Services
Dave, I participated in your July 2002 seminar in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
I am the Director of HR at SDSM&T in Rapid City, SD, and as such I am responsible for conducting all of the campus investigations related to discrimination, harassment, and inappropriate behaviors. Anyway, I thought I would let you know that recently I conducted an investigation in which a TA (teaching assistant/grad student) made an offer to a female student that he would give her answers to a test for a sexual favor (quid pro quo at it's finest). I not only substantiated the student's allegations, but I also was able to get the TA to write a "confession" that he had done it!
I used to dread these investigations, particularly the sexual harassment variety, but now I must admit I sort of look forward to getting into and letting your technique work its magic! Your presentation style for teaching the technique certainly adds to the success of the technique!
Just thought you might want to know . .
Deb Sloat
Director of Human Resources
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
"Approx. 2 weeks after the seminar I worked an aggravated sexual assault against a 2 year old child. It was a cooperative investigation with another agency, who's detective also attended the same seminar as myself. Utilizing the techniques learned in the seminar we were able to obtain a rock-solid confession. We both remarked after the confession that the techniques we learned and used during the interrogation absolutely facilitated the suspect's confession. Our supervisor could not believe that we got the suspect to admit to his crimes."
DSG Bill Coyle
Spring Wake Boro PD
David, you won’t remember but I was one of your students in Phoenix. As busy as I am, I thought I’d take a couple of minutes to thank you for your class. After I got back to my unit me and Det Paina immediately started using the technique. We both got confessions on cases in which the suspect had no reason to confess. Both cases would have been closed due to lack of evidence. In my case the suspect was a foster parent who has a special license to care for kids that have been sexually abused. He was having sex with a 6yr old who nobody actually believed due to her prior molestation by her father. It was amazing to watch his answers in the interview and then his reaction after a five minute break when I popped his bubble and told him that the evidence suggested that he is not telling the truth. I even threw the folder with paper work in front of him. He is going to be sentenced July 2. He even confessed to downloading porn in the confession and we had never heard about that until he brought it up.
In the last few months I have got others to confess using the technique. Thanks again, and I will be requesting the advanced class when it comes this way again.
Detective Miguel Flores
Pima County Sheriff's Department
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Theft and Fraud Case Comments
"The best, most useful training I have ever received. I have gotten confessions on fraud cases that I never would have believed possible."
Lonnie J. Jarvis Jr.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
Hello Mr. Senese,
I participated in your recent training course in Las Vegas, and I am writing to thank you for the excellent training you provided.
Since completion of the course, I have obtained confessions on all five of my internal interviews using the Reid training. The cases ranged from an associate force balancing their cash drawer, to an associate defalcation of over $45,000 loss to the bank.
Many thanks, and I am looking forward to the advanced course in September.
Heather Holmgren
Investigator
Bank of America, Nevada
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Telephone Interview Comments
"I have used the information provided by the Reid Technique seminar when doing telephone investigations. All of my work is done on the phone and I resolve more cases now by using what I learned at the seminar. Thanks,"
Sheila Fitzpatrick
AT&T Broadband
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Training Officers and Supervisor Comments
"Since my attendance, I am requiring all of my detectives to attend the training. It's an excellent program."
Steven Gutkins
Failfield PD NJ
I have literally just returned from combat operations in Iraq. Along those lines, I can tell you that (the Reid training)is an investment that was well spent. I used the Reid Technique on several prisoners including members of the Saddam Fedayeen (a ultra-radical paramilitary terrorist group) with OUTSTANDING success. Hands down, the real-world application of the techniques from the basic and advanced courses you provided me and my team translated into actionable intelligence on the battlefield. I will try to get as many Counterintelligence Marines to your course as possible. The right tool for any interrogation or debriefing.
Semper Fidelis
USMC Counterintelligence Officer
"I was the conference coordinator for the training. Consequently, I have not had an opportunity to use the Reid Technique with suspects. I was very impressed with the training and have arranged another 3-day Child Abuse Seminar for November 2002."
Holly Oehrlein
VA Department of Criminal Justice Services
"As a training coordinator I see a big difference in the cases solved by those that have attended the Reid seminar. We send every investigator to your classes."
Sgt. J. Richard Ward
Charlottesville PD VA
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New and Experienced Interrogators Comment on their success
"It gave a side of Interviewing and interrogation that most investigators do not know of or use. I had little experience with I&I before your course. However the knowledge I gained was extremely helpful. The very first interview and interrogation of my first suspect was text book. You could have used it in your class, including the 6 page written confession and the tears to go with it."
Detective Robert Picciano
NYPD-NY County Dist. Atty Squad
I recently attended the 3 day seminar on Interview and Interrogation at the Crown Plaza Detroit Metro Airport. I was the young guy in the back of the class with the Orange ball cap on. I work for the Jackson County Sheriff Department. I recently had the pleasure to use the techniques I learned while in class. I am happy to report that I am 2 for 2 on Confessions.
The first confession involved a mother who beat her 17 yr old daughter w/ a leather strap. Obtaining the confession was a piece of cake, I used the questions almost verbatim...I added my own finess
The 2nd confession dealt w/ a man who just put a 9mm up to his girlfriends head then turned the gun on himself. He never ended up shooting anybody, however after I had him in custody and read miranda I was able to blame the victim (I love that theme) and get a full confession in just about 20 min. All audio and video recorded. I was pumped up. But not as pumped up as the suspect who just confessed because just after confessing he had a heart attack in the back of my patrol car! I am not kidding! He lived but is now spending time in out County Hotel!
Thanx REID Instructors, I may have found my thing in Law Enforcement.
Jackson County Sheriff Department, Jackson, Michigan 49201
Deputy Dan Deering
Road Patrol, 5 yrs experience
"I saw an immediate difference in my interviews! I've gotten so many confessions! It was worth every penny."
Marcus Adams
Madison PD Alabama
I truly enjoyed the class, and considered it one of the most relevant and instructional classes I have taken since I attended the Academy 19 years ago. I will be contacting my training unit in regards to my membership in The Reid Institute and advise you.
One note: the second day back on patrol after taking Mike Adamec’s 3-day seminar, I was on a routine felony theft call with no suspect info. No info, save the intuition of the highly agitated and barely credible victim. She pointed me at a neighbor and he and I had a quick chat. My cop radar indicated he was probably full of carp, but I had no evidence. Zip, nada. As I drove away, I remembered all the verbal, non-verbal and para-linguistic (love that word) cues the perp was throwing my way. Classic. I pulled a U-turn and went back.
I started with an elaborate ruse, fingerprinting the victim’s car in plain view of his unit. Then I shoved my thumbprint onto a fingerprint card and brought out the “telltale print” for all the world to see. I motioned for my perp to join me in a nice, quiet, garbage-ridden corner of the walkway, then I switched into interrogation mode. I dangled the print card as if I were unsuccessfully trying to hide it, and launched into my amateur version of “The Reid Method.”
I let him know that I couldn’t eliminate him as a suspect, and asked for his cooperation. I advised him that latent prints only last 24-48 hours before evaporation (more carp), and that, by his own admission, he had not been inside the victim’s car during this time period. I told him that the prints would positively identify the suspect, who would then be charged with a felony. I launched into my theme, using intoxication, the victim’s stupidity for leaving the door unlocked with her purse inside, and his own meager finances. I let him know it was clear he was the perpetrator, and that he needed to let me know that he was not a simple, heartless thief. I was just getting wound up when the heretofore stoic individual jumped on the bandwagon. “Yea, I was drunk.” He walked into his unit and came out with the purse. I was so shocked I didn’t know what to do. Then I remembered, and took care of business.
Obviously, you don’t need me to tell you your interview/interrogation techniques work. I would like to thank you for passing along the technique, and hope to be back in class for some more training in the future.
Brian O’Neill
Auburn Police Department
It's been 2 years since I took the Reid course in Chicago, but this year I have had my easiest case ever. I was at a store with numerous cash shortages, and because of the store staffing, every employee was working on the days with the shortages. I used the Subject Information Sheet and scored each employee, the one scoring highest was my first interview. As I worked through the interview, I felt that this was the person responsible for the shortages. When I got to the Bait Question on the Subject Interview Sheet, I explained to the employee that from time to time cameras are used during investigations. When I asked "Would there be any reason why you would be seen on camera taking money from the register?", the employee answered "Yes". It took a moment to realize that the employee was confessing, and from there I obtained the admission for all the cash shortages. Thanks for the great training!
Joseph H. Pfeifer, CFE
The Sherwin-Williams Company
"Excellent Technique that I constantly use as a detective in our department. I highly recommend this valuable training to all officers. My confession rate dramatically improved form 75% to almost 100% of the time after I received this training. Thank you and keep up the good work."
David Meade
Brooklyn Hights PD
"Before I attended the seminar, sometimes during interviews I could get to the point just shy of a confession but couldn't close it. After attending, I changed my techniques to the things taught and have experienced an increase in confessions. I highly recommend this seminar to my fellow Detectives."
Mack Flood
Dalton PD
"The Reid training was the most pervasive and complete training I have ever received. The techniques are definitely applicable to the types of investigations I conduct and have significantly increased my abilities to investigate cases and obtain truthful information. No question, it was worth every penny."
Bryan Carver
VA. Dept of Juvenile Justice OIG
Mr. Buckley,
I just completed your training in the Child Abuse course up in Marquette, MI. It was an excellent course and refresher for me. On the final day of the course I had to get back because I was finishing an Arson case. A subject tried to burn down the house of a fellow police officer (K9). The K9 had success busting this subject and his friends and this person wanted to get back at the officer. The Arson happened in June 2003.
The subject displayed classic signs of deception during behavioral An. Questions (e.g. rubbing neck, looking away, couldn't offer other suspects). When asked on motive of others he offered his own ("maybe the officer was getting on someone's ass too much.") When confronted on interrogation and told he was the one "to start the fire's" he said calmly, "okay."
The monologue went on for several minutes and the alternative offered was whether he was trying to kill the officer's pregnant wife and 4 year old daughter (officer was on-duty at time of fire) or just trying to get attention of officer with property damage? After several minutes he shook his head yes and came out with full confession and ultimately wrote a confession. He even wrote an apology to the officer.
Within our dept. this case was possibly going to go unsolved even though we thought we knew who did it. We developed a good case but ultimately to get the confession was a great feeling. The REID Technique was a huge help and I would like to thank you for the training which concluded on the same day the confession was achieved.
D/Sgt Joe Le Mire
Escanaba Public Safety Dept.
"If the technique is used properly, I honestly believe that any investigator using the Reid Technique will have a 75-100% success rate in getting confessions. Right now I'm 15 of 17 in getting confessions on cases that include rapes, robbery, crimes against children, and cold cases. Your Technique is strongly recommended by me!"
Vaden Pollard
Sebring PD
"I have been an investigator for 11 years. I felt that in my 16 years in law enforcement it has been one of the finest schools that I have attended. I have conducted about 25 major case interviews since attending Reid and have got confessions in all 25 cases. I recommended "The Reid Technique" to all law enforcement. Thank you"
Detective Tom Walsh
Hartford County Sheriff's Office
Dear Dave,
This is Joe Vanek from the Mentor Fire Dept. I took your course back in 2002 and would like to share some huge successes that we have had using The Reid Technique. Since 2002 we have had 23 fires and 18 of those fires have been successfully investigated and arrests have been made.
We at Mentor Fire Dept would like you and every one to know how impressed The City Of Mentor has been with the success... this is due to your course. Please call us at 440-974-5705 and ask for Deputy Chief Searles, as we would like to take this training a step further. Without your help and your class we probably would not have had such good results.
Here is just one of the 18 investigations completed: we have a nature preserve that was burned in 2003 - approx 400 acres - this was an Arson Case under investigation for over a year. This year, on Aug 14,2004, two gentlemen were arrested and charged using your technique.
Every time... you probably don’t hear this enough…. this is a huge success for us. We hope that Reid and Assoc. would like to do something with this success story because these numbers for us are very impressive. I thought you would like to share them with your potential students in hopes that everyone that is thinking of taking an interview course would go through Reid. I also belong to Lake County Fire Investigation Team and I am spreading the word that the proof is in Reid and Associates.
Sincerely,
Joseph M. Vanek
Joseph M. Vanek
"After 10 years as a Polygraph Examiner and having attended several different versions of this class from other places it was nice to be able to get the "Real McCoy"
Richard Breece
Colorado State Patrol
Upon completion of the three-day regular class, I was able to obtain a confession the next day using information taught in the course. An opportunity to attend the advanced course was available in my area and without hesitation I signed up. The information presented in the combined courses is the main stay of my on going training... It has increased my job success ten fold.
Michael A. Long
Cox Communications
"I have not only increased my confidence during interviews and interrogations, I have also been asked to assist in interrogations by other agencies, outside of my own, due to this training..."
Detective John Funk
Hutson NY PD
I want to let you know that, outside of my basic recruit training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, the Reid School of Interviewing and Interrogation has been the most effective tool I have used in getting a confession or incriminating statement from a suspect then any other professional law enforcement training I have received. It has been invaluable to me in my career in the criminal justice system. I attended both the basic and advanced courses and I would recommend any law enforcement officer to take this course, from the street officer through the top investigator or detective.
Scott Davis
Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
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Investigating Use of Force for Field Supervisors
I would like to take this opportunity to comment and thank you for allowing
our department to host The Reid Program "Investigating Use Of Force for
Supervisors". The class was very well received by all who attended. Chief
Charles Gruber did an outstanding job delivering the program. Chief Gruber
provided a tremendous expertise and personal experience. I have
suggested to our Deputy Chief of Operations that we not only host the
program again but that we send all our supervisors to the program.Chief
Gruber also spoke with me about adding a leadership component to the program
which I think would be a great match to the program.
Lieutenant Daniel Fitzgerald
M.B.T.A. Transit Police Department
Program was well put together and the instructor was outstanding!
Chief Tim Callahan
Bridgeview Police Dept
Excellent class one of the best I have been to in years I will recommend to all of my supervisors
Commander Guy Hoffrage
Addison Police Dept
This was the best "Police" course I have taken. Mr. Gruber was very knowledgeable on the subject - Good Integration of videos
David Alatorre
Hamilton Police Dept
Excellent Instructor, Information was very informative and applicable to my department's new use of force policy
Det. Sgt. Gary Harrison
Glendale Heights Police Dept.
Chief Gruber is obviously a subject matter expert. He had a very good presentation
Sgt. Matthew Burns
Chesapeake Police Dept
Frank and straight forward information, Videos were very helpful
Captain/Invest Cmdr Timothy Bauer
Mission Police Department
I just wanted to drop you a line about the training we hosted in Janesville, Wisconsin on February 26, 2008. Chief Gruber presented "Investigating Use of Force for Supervisors." The feedback I received from many of the students was outstanding. Having the quality instructor like Chief Gruber made my job very easy as the host agency. We are looking forward to having Chief Gruber back in October 2008.
Sgt. Brian Donohoue
Janesville Police Dept. Janesville, WI
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Comments on Behavior Symptom Analysis
"I can clearly tell now (on most subjects) how to read the body language. The obvious is right in from of your face, but not apparent before I attended the Reid Seminar."
Brad S. Stille
Greene County Sheriff's Dept.
"Increased my ability to resolve cases. Also, the techniques have helped tremendously in other aspects of my job. David Buckley was an excellent instructor and kept my attention at all times. Keep up the good work."
Shane P. Moore
St. Bernard Police
Just wanted to touch base with you following last week’s Harrisburg class. As we talked, I had a pretty big interview with a child sex abuser coming up. While I do these interviews quite often, this was my first one following your class. I followed your program to a T. I first did my interview with lots of background followed by BAI questions, and guess what? He fell right into the behaviors you showed. Specifically, he said he “was no pervert” and that “those people are sick”, but when asked what should happen to them, he said “They should get counseling or some help, but not jail”. When I asked if I should get the state AG’s office or the FBI involved to help find the abuser, he said that was not necessary and a waste of time. He was deceptive on most questions, as if your textbook was based on him alone.
Following the interview portion, I let him sit for about 10 min, and came back in. I did the standing portion, then sat and restated my accusation. He fell right into denial mode, but I wouldn’t let him speak. After 10 min or so, his head dropped, and he cracked. Now, he had known about this interview and allegation for a few weeks, so he had an excuse. He admitted most of the abuse, but tried to restate it that he was checking the child’s genitals for medical problems (while watching porn on TV). Good try, but no dice. Our DA was very happy with my interview, and I am more than thankful for you and your methods/tricks/hints.
Thanks again, and keep in touch.
Detective Jason F. Cleck
Lebanon County Detective Bureau
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Comments on Street Crimes
Here are some examples of the positive feedback we receive every year from the thousands of officers we train at the Street Crimes Seminar.
I just wanted to a moment before leaving for work/class. Peter is here in Richmond Va. instructing the 3 day Stet Crimes Course. Peter has represented your company in the utmost form of professionalism called for. He is timely with his own experiences and not a touting retired detective that just wants to get his own past career in the spotlight.
I am an 18 year veteran that has spent 7 years in Homicide, 5 years in Vice, 3 years in Robberies and the other 3 attached to special task forces. Never to have spent time in a patrol car, I have felt there is not much else out there to keep my attention. Thank You for putting it together for everyone! Kudos to your program.........
Detective Levin White
Richmond City Police Department
Mr. McCarthy, I recently attended a Street Crimes seminar March 17-19, 2008 at the Loveland Police Department in Colorado. The seminar was instructed by Mr. Peter Bukiri. I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for providing an excellent course. I have been a Police Officer for over ten years and had the good fortune of attending numerous training classes. Your course is by far the best and most realistic class I have ever attended. Mr. Bukiri was an outstanding instructor with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As a result the information obtained can only learned from someone with real world experience. The video segments were not only informative but very entertaining. I can honestly say I did not lose interest or focus during the entire three day course. Please don’t change a thing the class was great. Thank you and your staff for providing us with realistic and productive training.
Officer Juan C. Lopez
Commerce City Police Department
I just attended your Street Crimes Seminar in San Antonio. Thank you for an excellent class. Our department sent 8 of us including two captains and six sergeants.
Our chief and seven others will be attending the class in the Portland are in April.
Thanks again,
Cory Stambaugh
Garden City P.D., Idaho
I just attended your Street Crimes Seminar in San Antonio. Thank you for an excellent class. Our department sent 8 of us including two captains and six sergeants.
Our chief and seven others will be attending the class in the Portland are in April.
Thanks again,
Cory Stambaugh
Garden City P.D., Idaho
Mr. McCarthy,
I recently attended a Street Crimes Seminar instructed by Mr. Guerrero in Lynchburg, VA and first and foremost I would like to share with you how great the class was. I've only been an officer for four years but have been fortunate enough to attend several schools and by far, this was the best, most applicable training I've received. I've already suggested this seminar to friends at the PD. Not only was the written and visual material phenomenal but Mr. Guerrero was able to illustrated the points being made with his own stories/hints/ideas. It is rare that a young officer can leave a class without feeling inundated by self-accolading war stories from seasoned officers and I was pleasantly surprised not to be talked down to for my inexperience; all the material seemed genuinely offered as a guide with which to better ourselves. Thanks.
Officer TA Corriveau
Lynchburg P.D.
just wanted to write to you and thank you for putting together such a great program. I just finished the seminar today in Ft Lauderdale. Robert Browne was our instructor. What a phenomenal instructor.
I'm 33 yrs old and I've been on the job for about 14 yrs. I have worked in various units. I started my career in the south suburbs of Chicago and then moved to Collier County S.O. I only wish this class would of been around for when I first started. I am going to talk to the Lt. in charge of training at our department to see if they can get you to come back to our dept. or to get more guys enrolled. I really believe whether just on the job or 15 yrs into it, you can really benefit from this training class. Once again thank you and thanks for a great instructor like Mr Browne.
Dep. Scott Pepin
Collier County Sheriff Office
I wanted to take a few moments to let you know how much I enjoyed the Street Crimes training that was hosted at the IMPD academy a few weeks ago. I found the training to be most valuable. The material was presented in a fashion that kept my attention and appealed to me. Instructor Browne did an excellent job. Not only did he present the information in a good way, he was able to relate it to his experiences. I currently work in a small suburb of Indianapolis and we do not have much crime. We certainly do not have many specialty units but I know that I will be in situations where the information I learned will be applicable. I know it would have been helpful in my past 7 years of law enforcement. Although, I certainly would not get away with half of the crazy shit you big city guys can. With God's good grace, I will be able to move to Indianapolis Metro and proceed with my career and aspirations to work Narcotics and Homicide. Thanks again for a good class.
Robert Dine
Hello, my name is Elias Mendiola, I am with the Bloomington Police Department (2 hours south of Chicago).
I just received training by Peter Bukiri, in your Street Crimes class.
I have previously attempted to get into the class, but was never able to get in.
I have been an Officer for 8 1/2 years now, and currently assigned to our
city's gang/violent streets crimes unit.
I want to thank you for having selected Peter as an instructor. His knowledge
and experience is invaluable. Peter knows how to give details in relation to
the subject, that works in the REAL world, not some bullshit that you typically
see in other classes. I'd like to thank you especially for coming up
with this type of class. You put all the major factors in this job into 3 days...
NO other class I've been to does that. I'm not just talking out of my ass either;
I first started at LAPD in 1996, came back home and after starting at BPD for
1 year, started working narcotics and worked undercover. While there I had training with Illinois State Police, Drug Enforcement Administration (assigned to MET), Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, NYPD (C.A.G.E. instructor), Jacksonville (FL) metro police (IPTM),Street Survival School, and local training. NONE of those years of training come close to the type of "package" training your streets crimes class offered.
Thanks again, your power point and video's hit the important points and your "skits" are funniest shit I've seen to date!
Elias Mendiola
Frank
I just wanted to send you a note and let you know how much I enjoyed the class you recently conducted here in Beaumont, Texas. This was honestly the best cop school I have ever been to. You have a unique gift in presenting the material and being able to keep the class interesting at the same time. This was not your run of the mill read out of the book by a cop that has no kind of street experience. It was very refreshing to hear from a copper that has "Been There and Done That".
As I returned to work today I started using some of the ideas you gave to me (Passing out the Business Card). Shortly after lunch i had already recieved to calls from crooks wanting to give me inforamtion. So needless to say I will continue with this idea of yours.
Thanks again Frank for the wonderful class and wealth of informaiton.
Jody Lang
Jefferson County Sheriffs Department
This training featured a well rounded, excellent instructor and course material. I learned more with 3 days here then every other combined course I have taken - This course should be mandatory!
J. Principe
Racine P.D. (WI)
I just got out of your street crimes class at Pasadena PD. My name is John Barnes and I work for Houston P.D. and am currently assigned to the Juvenile Sex Crimes Division. I have been a Police Officer with Houston for 11 years. I have taken most of the decent classes the department offers. I have only been in investigations for a few months before that I was a patrol officer. Most of the advice you gave I had either never heard or had heard but only through other officers on the job and not though any training classes.
The class was great! All of the guys I work with have been talking about what a great class it was. The guys assigned to the academy with our agency are full time training officers and most, if not all, of them spent a few years on the stree cesarean and the rest of the time training at the academy. It was very nice to hear from someone that had a great deal of experience and was not constantly talking about the general orders of the department.
The stories you told kept the class interesting and were relevant to what ever topic you were discussing at the time. I will certainly pass this class on to my peers and highly recommend it. Thanks again for some great information and a very entertaining class.
Thanks,
John Barnes
Houston P.D.
Hello, my name is Elias Mendiola, I am with the Bloomington Police Department (2 hours south of Chicago).
I just received training by Peter Bukiri, in your Street Crimes class.
I have previously attempted to get into the class, but was never able to get in.
I have been an Officer for 8 1/2 years now, and currently assigned to our
city's gang/violent streets crimes unit.
I want to thank you for having selected Peter as an instructor. His knowledge
and experience is invaluable. Peter knows how to give details in relation to
the subject, that works in the REAL world, not some bullshit that you typically
see in other classes. I'd like to thank you especially for coming up
with this type of class. You put all the major factors in this job into 3 days...
NO other class I've been to does that. I'm not just talking out of my ass either;
I first started at LAPD in 1996, came back home and after starting at BPD for
1 year, started working narcotics and worked undercover. While there I had training with Illinois State Police, Drug Enforcement Administration (assigned to MET), Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, NYPD (C.A.G.E. instructor), Jacksonville (FL) metro police (IPTM),Street Survival School, and local training. NONE of those years of training come close to the type of "package" training your streets crimes class offered.
Thanks again, your power point and video's hit the important points and your "skits" are funniest shit I've seen to date!
Elias Mendiola
I just wanted to let you know that I completed the street crimes seminar in Kansas City Mo. today. To be honest I will have my 25th anniversary in Police work on June 16th. I was expecting another 3 day class covering the same ole stuff I have been listening to for years. But I must admit the instructor Det. Frank Goff did a great job in keeping the class interesting, and actually teaching something. So many training classes the instructors get up there go through the motions and have no more desire to be there than I do. That was not the case with this class. The curriculum and the instructor were top notch. Police work has changed dramatically in the last 25 years and it was great to be able to sit in class and learn techniques that I will be able to use starting tomorrow. Please pass on my thanks to Det. Goff as well.
Lt. Ramon J Jones
This training featured a well rounded, excellent instructor and course material. I learned more with 3 days here then every other combined course I have taken - This course should be mandatory!
J. Principe
Racine P.D. (WI)
I just got out of your street crimes class at Pasadena PD. My name is John Barnes and I work for Houston P.D. and am currently assigned to the Juvenile Sex Crimes Division. I have been a Police Officer with Houston for 11 years. I have taken most of the decent classes the department offers. I have only been in investigations for a few months before that I was a patrol officer. Most of the advice you gave I had either never heard or had heard but only through other officers on the job and not though any training classes.
The class was great! All of the guys I work with have been talking about what a great class it was. The guys assigned to the academy with our agency are full time training officers and most, if not all, of them spent a few years on the stree cesarean and the rest of the time training at the academy. It was very nice to hear from someone that had a great deal of experience and was not constantly talking about the general orders of the department.
The stories you told kept the class interesting and were relevant to what ever topic you were discussing at the time. I will certainly pass this class on to my peers and highly recommend it. Thanks again for some great information and a very entertaining class.
Thanks,
John Barnes
Houston P.D.
Mr. McCarthy,
I recently attended a Street Crimes Seminar instructed by Mr. Guerrero in Lynchburg, VA and first and foremost I would like to share with you how great the class was. I've only been an officer for four years but have been fortunate enough to attend several schools and by far, this was the best, most applicable training I've received. I've already suggested this seminar to friends at the PD. Not only was the written and visual material phenomenal but Mr. Guerrero was able to illustrated the points being made with his own stories/hints/ideas. It is rare that a young officer can leave a class without feeling inundated by self-accolading war stories from seasoned officers and I was pleasantly surprised not to be talked down to for my inexperience; all the material seemed genuinely offered as a guide with which to better ourselves. Thanks.
Officer TA Corriveau
Lynchburg P.D.
To whom may assist me,
My name is Adam Temple, I am a Deputy for the Sagadahoc County Sheriffs Department in Maine. This past fall, I attended a John Reid class in Cape Elizabeth, ME. However, I cannot recall the name of my instructor. I would like help finding the detective that taught my class if it is possible. Three weeks ago, I was involved in 3 gun fights with one suspect. This series of events had progressed from a pharmacy robbery, to a high speed case, to a gun fight, to a carjacking until the suspect was shot and killed at a gas station he was firing upon us again.
I firmly believe that if it weren't for the training that I received from the teacher I had for your class, I would not be here writing this right now. Any help you can give me for contact information would be greatly appreciated
Thank you,
Dep. Adam Temple
Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Dept.
I have just had the pleasure of completing your Street Crimes Class in Cheboygan, Mi. This class is AWESOME!!! I appreciate all the time and effort that you, your instructors, and co-workers have put into this class. To me nothing beats listening to people who have been on the job and experienced Street life.
Robert Browne is a GREAT instructor. He gets the point across as well as ensures that everyone in the class takes away valuable knowledge that is essential when working the Streets. I can't speak for everyone, but for me personally, I hope you continue to have this class world wide as it is a Top Notch Class.
I can't thank you enough for your willingness to pass on great knowledge and share your experiences.
Officer Fred Hasty
Boyne City Police Dept.
To whom may assist me,
My name is Adam Temple, I am a Deputy for the Sagadahoc County Sheriffs Department in Maine. This past fall, I attended a John Reid class in Cape Elizabeth, ME. However, I cannot recall the name of my instructor. I would like help finding the detective that taught my class if it is possible. Three weeks ago, I was involved in 3 gun fights with one suspect. This series of events had progressed from a pharmacy robbery, to a high speed case, to a gun fight, to a carjacking until the suspect was shot and killed at a gas station he was firing upon us again.
I firmly believe that if it weren't for the training that I received from the teacher I had for your class, I would not be here writing this right now. Any help you can give me for contact information would be greatly appreciated
Thank you,
Dep. Adam Temple
Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Dept.
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Physical and Neglect Child Abuse Injury Reconstruction Techniques
I would recommend this class for all law enforcement
This is one of the most informative training classes I have attended
Excellent Instruction and Knowledge of Material Presented
Corporal Cory Heffelfinger
Auburn Police Dept
I had the opportunity to attend your class regarding Child Abuse Injury Reconstruction and Computer Facilitated Crimes Against Children on December 13th and 14th of 2007, in Baltimore, Maryland. From that training I was able to use some of the written material in my report and in an interrogation of a suspect of physical child abuse case, involving a broom stick as the weapon, where he subsequently confessed.
Detective Jason Crawford
Cecil County Bureau of Investigations
Bob Farley was an excellent instructor with a wealth of knowledge and experience to relay to students
February 12, 2008
Dear Mr. Farley,
My name is Detective Jason Crawford of the Cecil County Bureau of Investigations, Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. My partner and I work out of the Child Advocacy Center and handle all of the child abuse cases and sex crimes for Cecil County, Maryland.
We had the opportunity to attend your class regarding Child Abuse Injury Reconstruction and Computer Facilitated Crimes Against Children on December 13th and 14th of 2007, in Baltimore, Maryland. From that training I was able to use some of the written material in my report and in an interrogation of a suspect of physical child abuse case, involving a broom stick as the weapon, where he subsequently confessed.
At the end of January 2008, I spoke to you briefly in San Diego, California at the International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment and also attended your seminar. I wanted to take the time to thank you for your efforts and also forward you the wording that I used in my case. If you or anyone you teach can use the below statement, feel free to pass it on as we are all on the same team.
According to Matthew’s statement, he used the broom as a weapon of opportunity in an act of rage, striking Abrianna’s back. Det. Crawford observed the photograph of Abrianna’s back taken by CPS and the injury pattern appears consistent with a fixed, open ended object, such as a broom. The multiple line bruises that Abrianna sustained to a non-accidental injury area of her body would suggest more than one strike.
Again, thank you for everything.
Detective Jason Crawford
Cecil County Bureau of Investigations
Excited to take class that John E Reid & Assoc puts on Great Job
Larry Harless
Yorktown Police Dept
Your programs make good cops better due to high quality of instruction
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Prosecutor's Comments
I have heard about the "Reid School" for years. I was excited by the offer to attend and was fortunate to be able to make time for the course. Just wanted to let you know that I found it to be very informative. I think it is well structured and the instructor I had was phenomenal at making his points. I believe the four days I spent learning from him will benefit my ability to interview prospective witnesses and jurors during trial prep. I also think it will help me evaluate and offer constructive criticism to my local officers with respect to the interviews that they conduct. I will be recommending the Interview School, as well as some of the other courses mentioned, to our local police departments. Thank you for the experience.
Jarrod Holtsclaw
Prosecuting Attorney for Greene County IN
The course was excellent and exceeded my expectations. I have taught “Confessions” at the Advanced Criminal Law course for the State Bar and I mention your course. I will recommend it to prosecutors in the future as the information is useful for grand jury investigations and cross examinations.
Cindy Stormer
District Attorney, Cooke County Texas
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