Yesterday was spent with the Chester County, PA Park Rangers and introducing them to the S.P.E.A.R. SYSTEM™ (Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response). When the average person thinks of Law Enforcement most people think of their local and state police forces. Working in Corrections I often find that I encouter the same scope of duties but framed in a different enviroment or with differing objectives so when attending law enforcement focused trainings I often feel out on the fringe and have to adapt what is being taught to my duties and objecitves. Park Rangers are often faced with the same duties in their mission, keeping the peace and enforcing the rules and laws pertaining to their jurisdiction, serving the public expectation to keep their parks safe and doing it all with a smile. With 9 full time rangers in attendance it was a testament to how adaptable the S.P.E.A.R. SYSTEM™ is. For those with some exposure to any of my training courses you are familiar with the 3-Step Tackle Drill. Instead of extracting a subject from a car the scenario became pulling somone from a park bench or seated from thier tackle box, dealing with improvised weapons like a fishing poll. Everyone did a great job and gave a super effort!
I would like to thank: Rob Lewis the Regional Park Superintendent Chester County Parks & Recreation Department for having me, Erik Keehn & Shawn Tucker for helping out and being good bad guys, Tony Blauer President and CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems and founder of the S.P.E.A.R. SYSTEM™, and lastly to the Park Rangers of Chester County, PA.
I would like to thank: Rob Lewis the Regional Park Superintendent Chester County Parks & Recreation Department for having me, Erik Keehn & Shawn Tucker for helping out and being good bad guys, Tony Blauer President and CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems and founder of the S.P.E.A.R. SYSTEM™, and lastly to the Park Rangers of Chester County, PA.
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