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(We can provide copies of the original documents for official purposes.  Check back regulary as we add more)

April 2008 - Course Reviews - Mitigating The Explosive Threat

I really enjoyed the presentation, videos and props - T. Cervantes (CCFD)

This training will help us in recognizing any kind of explosive devices that we come across when we stop a car. - Capt. T. Culhane (FHP) as reported in the Lake City Reporter newspaper.

September 15, 2006 - Course Reviews - Confrontational Combatives™ Instructor course

As soldiers from the UK we are constantly on operations and we receive minimum to nil combative trg, all aspect of this course can be employed into a combat environment and I will pass on these skills and techniques to our troops - S. Rockett 1SQN RAF Regiment

Exceptional course, learnt a whole lot of techniques that will definitely save my sorry ass in any situation in the future - A. Jones

Practical fighting.  It showed what techniques work and how to effectively use them in a full speed fight - T. Rowe

Great class, great instructors.  Probably the most realistic hand-to-hand course I have attended.  SSgt. J. Farr

July 20, 2006 - Course Reviews - Combative Application Techniques

I loved all of it ... shooting while moving, shooting at moving targets & shooting in positions we are not used to ... - Lt. Vall (USAF)

Shooting from the car-simulator and moving to the outside while still engaging the targets - Unidentified Participant

High percentage of practical application - D. Baxley (MCSO-SWAT)

March 27-29, 2006 - Course Reviews - Advanced Combative Exercises

Outstanding course!  My Folks are all far better off having taken it, and it will serve us well overseas. - LTC T. Worms (41st RQS)

Great course!  I would like to see all personnel who are deploying take this course.  Great individual counsel and teamwork. - M. Mazzi

The best course I have had to date! (out of several) - R. Walker

May 28, 2004 - Email Reference from Sgt. C. Newsome -(APD)


October 16, 2003 - Email reference from Captain Robert Sandlin, Marion County Sheriff's Office

I hope this email finds you doing great!  The Tactical Carbine class in Ocala was GREAT!  I still would like a copy of the course outline so I can train our other guys on the great things I learned from the class.

October 13, 2003 - Letter of Reference from Union County Sheriff, Jerry Whitehead

Deputy Adler worked with the Union County Sheriff's Office from January 1992 until December 1994. ... he was an instructor for defensive tactics and assisted in firearm instruction.  He was an asset to our agency and any department would benefit from his employment.

September 15, 2003 - Email reference

Russ and Steve,  Thank you once again for outstanding training you gave us this past weekend.  What a great weekend of training and shooting.  I look forward to your team and edged weapons training in the future. ...

May 3-4, 2003 - Course Reviews - Counterterrorism Combat Counteraction

The tactical shooting was excellent.  The moving, shooting & cover exercise was excellent.  All instructors involved were knowledgeable, professional and competent. - A. McNeill (ACSO - SWAT)

I enjoyed the moving while shooting exercise.  I learned a lot about international terrorism issues and counteraction measures. - C. Dina (ACSO - SWAT)

March  21, 2002 - Letter of Appreciation from Sangi Blair, Special ized Training Coordinator - Cent. Fl. Community College Criminal Justice Institute

I would like to thank you and Frank for coming here to Ocala and offering this class.  The evaluations were excellent and it appears that the officers really enjoyed the class.  I am looking forward to having you come back and offer this course again in the future.

April 18, 2001 - Letter of Appreciation from Bill Thrift, Law Enforcement Coordinator-Lake City Community College Criminal Justice Institute

I wanted to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you for the thorough and efficient manner in which you presented this (Tactical Handgun) course.  It is what I have come to expect from you based on this experience and previous course work you have performed for our school.  ... Comments from those who participated in the course were , once again, lavish in their praise. ...

February 1, 2001 - Letter of Appreciation from E. Vernon Douglas, Cicuit Judge

I would like to extend my appreciation for your services as the Internal Security Coordinator for the North Florida Charity Airshow over the last two years.  Your professionalism in conducting the security arrangements for our judges luncheon in the presence of my fellow Circuit Judges, County Judge, and our local House Representative and Senator were greatly appreciated.

November 16, 2000 - Letter of Appreciation from Mike Lee, North Florida Charity Airshow Director

Thank you for the outstanding job you did coordinating the security for the 1999 North Florida Charity Airshow.  ... You performed your duties in a professional and efficient manner.

June 11, 1999 - Letter of Reference to Russ Adler from Tom Driscoll, President of Snyder Security Group

Russ has been employed by Florida IPS, Inc. since August 12, 1995.  ... Russ has held several possition.  He has functioned originally as an Armed Courier, later as an investigator and finally as a District Manager.  ... During that nearly four year period I have always found him to be most conscientious and professional.

July 11, 1994 - Interoffice Memorandum - letter of appreciation from L. R. Dugger to Russ Adler

I take this opportunity to express our appreciation for your assistance on June 28, 1994.  Your presence and professional action was demonstrated by your confrontation control force team's assistance in bringing a highly volatile situation under control.  Due to your quick response and professionalism, order was restored with minimal injuries and no property damage.  Again, Thank you on behalf of myself and the entire staff of Hamilton Correctional Institution.

September 16, 1993 - Interoffice Memorandum "CERT Equipment Requirements"

Due to the intense and unusual nature of the training that Sgts Adler and Douglas will be participating in, ... the members are placed on a simulated ready condition during this training exercise and may be called to assemble at any time ... These men were selected to this elite team based on their knowledge, skills and abilities as well as their dedication to the department...

December 9, 1991 - Letter of Appreciation to Russ Adler from Bradford County (Florida) Sheriff Kenneth Ethridge:

... On December 8, 1991, Sergeant Dan Cosson and Officer Russ Adler spent the day giving the Bradford County Sheriff's Explorers a rappelling orientation. ... The Explorers found Mr. Cosson and Mr. Adler to be very knowledgeable, interesting and above all professional.  ... Thanks to officers like Dan Cosson and Russ Adler, our youth will have a better outlook at what it takes to be professional.  Thank you.