LEO Student Feedback
2013 to 2015 (pic is of basic sniper school at Grayling, MI)
Student Feedback 2013 to 2015
33825 Plymouth Road, Livonia MI 48150 |Ph: (800) 794-1216|Hours: M-F 9a to 8p / Sat. & Sun: 9a to 6p
September 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor; Great course! Felts is top-notch!!!! Looking forward to more training.
Corey Mills, Ann Arbor Police Department
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September 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor; Excellent high-speed course.
Jeff Ford, Ann Arbor Police Department
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September 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor; Perfect example at how to conduct a training course and prepare instructors on how to conduct realistic, relevant patrol rifle course.
Brian Elliott, Oakland County sheriff's Office
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September 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor; Great course, learned so much not only from the instructors, but also the other shooters.
Anonymous student
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September 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor; Top notch school, best I’ve been to. Thanks for the training.
Charles Kalo, Westlake Police Department
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September 2015 - Basic Police Sniper; Great Class, was way harder than expected.
Burke Lange, Westland Police Department
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September 2015 - Basic Police Sniper; Great Time/Great Class/Earned the Cert.
Mark Meyers, Dearborn Heights Police Department
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September 2015 - Basic Police Sniper; One of the most, if not the most challenging police training I have attended. Even if not intended, the mental aspect of this training was as beneficial as the shooting.
Mike Villerot, Troy Police Department
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September 2015 - Basic Police Sniper; This course was challenging but made you better with every evolution. You guys are great at building confidence and CMI really knows what they are doing.
Mark Stanley, Lansing Police Department
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September 2015 - Basic Police Sniper; Exceeded expectation. This course was an absolute ball buster as it should be. I did not expect to have to work so hard physical, but it totally makes sense the way Jeff explained it.
Terry Warner
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September 2015 - Basic Police Sniper; Tested our limits. I am a better officer/operator because of this course. Very Good attention to weapon safety the entire time. Keep the standards. Do not lower them.
Joe Stephens, Dearborn Heights Police Department
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September 2015 - Combined Rifle/Pistol Instructor Re-Certification; I think you guys did a wonderful job with this class.
Anonymous student
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September 2015 - Combined Rifle/Pistol Instructor Re-Certification; Thank you for putting together a good class. It was taught well, and I will be able to take a lot of information back to my department.
Kelson Gettel, Battle Creek Police Department
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September 2015 - Combined Rifle/Pistol Instructor Re-Certification; Instructors displayed great knowledge and shared experiences. Great job breaking down fundamental skills to increase the shooters ability. Class had a good pace with very little downtime.
Daryl Veldhoff, Palisades Nuclear
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September 2015 - Combined Rifle/Pistol Instructor Re-Certification; I've been through courses that take you back to the basics, but you guys did it in a way that really helped my shooting skills improve. This made the advanced portions easier to deal with and gave me more confidence. Thanks for the outstanding training!!!
Dennis Perry, Jr., Palisades Nuclear
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September 2015 - Combined Rifle/Pistol Instructor Re-Certification; Great training on both firearms systems. Jeff & Russ are both great instructors.
Chad Schell, Palisades Nuclear
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September 2015 - Combined Rifle/Pistol Instructor Re-Certification; The course was the most challenging course I have been through to date. It pushed me (an old man) to the point where I was sore the next day. I am glad to have attended this course & it will allow me to take much needed information back to my department.
John Brown, Palisades Nuclear
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September 2015 - Designated Marksman School; Make it a 3 day class if possible.
Lance O'Keefe, West Bloomfield PD
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September 2015 - Designated Marksman School; Wish the class was longer, great course with great instruction.
Anonymous student
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June 2015 - Firearms Instructor School; Loved the class. especially liked the various steel plate and shooting on the moving drills. Great Job to Russ & John.
Jeff Campbell, Eaton County
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June 2015 - Firearms Instructor School; I enjoyed the class overall. A few of the days ran long which might have made some of the training not as productive. I liked the instinct shooting which we rarely do on ranges. I will be taking the training tips back to my unit. Thanks guys and good work.
William DeCicco, Detroit Police Department
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June 2015 - Firearms Instructor School; As always, a great class!! This will be my last CMI class before I retire, and I am still learning things. My handgun shooting went south last year but Russ Lyons & John Sherman have got me back on track. Thank You Center Mass.
Tadd Deo, Eaton County
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June 2015 - Basic Patrol Operator - Havana, IL., This course was great. Thank you, Center Mass, for coming to Illinois.
Travis Capps, Beardstown Police Department
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June 2015 - Basic Patrol Operator - Havana, IL., This was the BEST rifle course I have taken apart of. Instructor Felts was awesome and professional!! I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to improve their skills even if they believe they are Rambo...
Stephen Szigethy, Eastern Illinois University Police Department
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June 2015 - Basic Patrol Operator - Havana, IL., Excellent Range and fellowship
Chad Lamb, Moweaqua Police Department
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May 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: Great Instructors as always!!! Always learn some new stuff.
Anonymous student
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May 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: This course not only helps one become a good trainer, but also helps one as a shooter as well. I personally gained a lot of knowledge on things that I had forgotten from my military years. As a patrolman, I do not believe we ever get enough trigger time with the patrol rifle. This course gives us the tools to get quality trigger time.
Martin Bednarz, Beverly Hills Police Department
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May 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: Great class. Qualification course is great!!
Anton Locher, Hazel Park Police Department
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May 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: This was very challenging from a SWAT stand point plus the class was physically & mentally challenging. I will certainly use these evolutions to train other members of my team.
Larry Davis, Detroit Police Department
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May 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: Great course all around. Very comfortable with the material, which I can bring back to my agency. Course provided confidence I need to instruct my officers with a weapon system that will be brand new to most of them.
Travis Buttle, VT Fish & Wildlife Department, Vermont
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May 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: Mike kept the class light without compromising safety. Great tips for modifying stance and grips.
Anonymous student
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May, 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. Mike Tkac made the course fun and exciting. he presented the material in a clear, practical manner. His willingness to provide insight from his personal experiences was greatly appreciated.
Craig Hunt, Rutland City Police Department, Vermont
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May 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: Overall a great course. It might be nice to see a follow up course offered to cover some more advanced trainings and instruction - or a week 2. This course is a great way to get a patrol rifle program started at an agency and covers the basics of what to do with newer shooters.
Stuart Rogers, Thetford Police Department, Vermont
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May 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: Mike Tkac is awesome. Nothing to improve with the class.
Detective Christopher May, Essex Junction Police Department, Vermont
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May 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: Mike Tkac kept the course lively and very informational, by far the best weapons training I have ever received.
Anonymous student
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April 2015 -Basic Police Sniper: I was absolutely challenged from day 1. After playing college football and working as a police officer for multiple years, I thought this class would be challenging but easy to pass. I was dead wrong. This class challenged to the max and pushed me both mentally and physically. I am very proud to say I passed the most difficult training course I have been a part of. Thank you!!
Dennis Pittman, Wyoming Police Department
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April 2015 - Basic Police Sniper: Great Class!!!
Anthony Walters, Richfield Township Department of Public Safety
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April 2015 - Basic Police Sniper: Outstanding basic school. A school that an Advanced Sniper could come to and still learn.
Nathan Welch, St. Clair County Sheriff's Dept.
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April 2015 - Basic Police Sniper: Thanks for the excellent training experience! Instructors know what they are doing and make it a fun training even though it was a rough course.
Dean Kelly, East Lansing Police Department
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April 2015 - Basic Police Sniper: Great Course, leave it alone!! Awesome School.
Greg Ware, Branch County Sheriff's Office
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April 2015 - Advanced Police Sniper Workshop: Enjoyed the class, informative & challenging.
Craig Pomaville, Detroit PD
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April 2015 - Advanced Police Sniper Workshop: Excellent training for the real world.
Aaron Yopp, Detroit PD
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April 2015 - Advanced Police Sniper Workshop: Great Course overall, would like to shoot moving targets. Some of the bet training that I have had in both civilian LE/military, seamless.
Antonio Walker, Detroit PD
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April 2015 - Sniper Instructor School: While demonstrating glass shooting, have spotter fill out ASA glass data sheet. These can then be copied & distributed (as wanted) to other students, sending them back to their agencies with data on several different types of ammunition.
Jason Louwaert, Oakland County Sheriff's Office
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April 2015 - Sniper Instructor School: Very good class. I learned a ton.
Kristen Nieman, Detroit PD
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April 2015 - Sniper Instructor School: Mike Tkac is an excellent Instructor. He kept the training interesting. He was very personable and has a great sense of humor. He kept long days at the range fun, educational, and challenging.
Tim Nelson, Kentwood PD
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April 2015 - Sniper Instructor School: Knowlege & training that I will be able to bring back to my department. Great Instructor.
Anonymous student
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April 2015 - Basic Patrol Rifle: Great intro course. Nice pace of class & shooting. Great basic information.
Anonymous student
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February 2015 - Patrol Rifle Instructor: Outstanding, very excellent hands on.
Anonymous student
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February 2015 - Basic Patrol Rifle School: Great Course - Pulled in a lot of skills from various training evolutions. Had a great time. Would add extra time to class but might consider sighting for the small targets during zero.
Karl Hansen, US Postal Inspector
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September 2014 - Patrol Rifle Instructor School: Good Course. I liked the moving as a team drills. We do a lot of active shooter training and these are important things to consider.
Charles Mosher, Eastern Michigan University Police Department
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September 2014 - Patrol Rifle Instructor School: Course was great!!! Very little down time. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Mark Roberts, Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office
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September 2014 - Patrol Rifle Instructor School: Would like to see more shooting & more rounds. Overall it was a great class. Can’t' wait to train with you again!
Anonymous student
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June 2014 - Tactical Pistol Instructor School: Kelly Bricker & Brian Wojcik are both very focused, motivating & dynamic. CMI created a safe yet challenging training environment. I will be back.
Robert Dausman, Michigan Attorney General's Office
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June 2014 - National Patrol Rifle Conference: Keep up the great job! This is always one of my favorite events to attend. Every year I look forward to the challenge.
Anonymous student
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June 2014 - Designated Marksman (Vermont Criminal Justice Dept): Training was outstanding!! This is my second course with CMI and I am looking forward to the third!
Paul Doucette, Jr., Bennington Police Department
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June 2014 - Designated Marksman (Vermont): Excellent course of instruction. Mike Tkac provided good instruction and helpful advice.
Matt Murano, Wilmington Police Department
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May 2014 - Designated Marksman (West Bloomfield): Outstanding training. Course exceeded my expectations. The course was demanding with the M14 (.308) but was still doable. Instructors were knowledgeable and experts in training methods.
Donald Vanbonn, Clare County Sheriff's Department
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April 2014 - Advanced Sniper School: Class we very informative. Great networking and learning from other snipers. Paul Creger is very knowledgeable and helpful.
Jeff Motyka - Warren Police Department
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August 2013 - Sniper Instructor School (Orange County, CA):
I have been an instructor in many disciplines in Law Enforcement for 14 years. Instructor Tkac is a great instructor and a credit of CMI. The course was the most challenging to date for me.
Don Leuschen, Bell Gardens Police Department
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May 2013 - .50 Cal SASR Operator Class
This was a great course. Having Instructors who have had real life experiences was a plus.
Anonymous student
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April 2013 - Basic Sniper: Great Week! Looking forward to the Advanced Sniper.
Kevin Mercure, Monroe County Sheriff's Department
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April 2013 - Sniper Instructor School: I learned more valuable information from this training than any other police training I have had. Additionally, I believe Instructor Tkac is one of the best instructors I have trained under. I had a great experience at this training and look forward to attending additional Center Mass, Inc., training.
Derek Songer, Hermitage Police Department
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April 2013 - Sniper Instructor School: We learned a lot of new skills and were exposed to new and better ways to apply these skills in a real world environment. Great job, great class.
Scott Berning, Fort Wayne Police Department
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February 2013 - Oral Board Test Preparation: Great topic for course. Gave me a good base to build upon to prepare for the oral board. I do feel this class will greatly improve my chances for a promotion.
Matthew Mackenzie, Northville Township, DPS
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