I have not been very diligent about posting to the blog. I apologize for this but the holiday season and other things have prevented me from doing more.
I wanted to take a moment to thank all of the individuals that helped this be a successful year for Tap-Rack. It was great to see guys that I had met before in training and to meet some new professionals as well.
As we go into 2009 the world is still a very violent place. More than ever it is important to keep our bodies and minds prepared for the fight. Alot of police agencies will be struggling with budgets due to the economy which equals less money for Police training. We simply cannot let this take place. If you haven't been selling training as a priority, START NOW! Training is a critical component to successful outcomes. Do what you must to make sure you and your fellow officers are prepared.
Good training can be accomplished for very little money if the person providing the training is willing to put in the work and effort to make it meaningful. We all owe that to our teams and co-workers. You might not be able to afford the super course, take this opportunity to improve the current skill sets you have from previous training. Read professional journals to learn new drills and techniques. It may not be the same as having a good instructor standing there to give advice and guidance, but it's better than nothing.
One thing is for certain, the threat doesn't care what the economy is doing or what your training budget looks like.
My schedule is booking up quickly for 2009, very shortly I will be adding a post with course information, host locations and dates. If you are interested in hosting a course, please reach out. Comp'd spots are a great way to get some training in tough budget years. This isn't meant to be a sales pitch for my training, the point is continue to train.
I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season. Take some time to reflect on family and friends. Make the New Year one with a continued or renewed resolve to be the very best. Master the basics and you will be advanced.
