12-04-05

I attended Ed's class this morning....Good Stuff.

Having left the NYPD a few years ago, I've been lucky enough to get to go to other similar

theme training like the Caliber Press seminar, and the Reid Street Crimes Program.

Both of these professional, slicked up seminars are a few days and a few hundred bucks each.

Ed's class is on par with these 'big league' seminars. Yes, it's condensed into a few hours,

and the setting is informal, but it's not your usual mind-numbing, read from a text book,

department issued bs training. Like I said, good stuff.

Thanks Ed.

01-14-06

Dear Edward

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEMINAR! I LEARNED A LOT OF NEW THINGS.

I would like to come back for a refresher course some time in the future.

Please keep up to date with anything new product or invention that you have.

Thanks again.

01-20-06

Dear Ed

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR GREAT ADVISE, I APPRECIATE IT!

I was just speaking to a cop who got hurt on the job

and now needs surgery for his back. I feel strongly that cops need to use

good tactics to stay safe. That's why I want to spend more time learning

the job. Brooklyn North is a very dangerous and violent place. I need more

training but I am confused about how to get it. I don't know where to

go and who to ask? I have tried to speak to some of the senior cops but

they just tell me I need more "T on the J". I have seen Police DVD but I

don't know how useful they are. What do you think?

I am sorry to bother you all the time but, you are clearly the BEST COP I EVER MET!

You are very knowledgeable about police work and tactics.

George

01-26-06

I can not believe it. Totally awesome ed. I learned more here than 15 years in the nypd.

Ed you should be working for dhs, or some anti-terrorist unit. Keep up the great work.

03-20-06

Dear Mr. Polstein

Your testing our of our security was a real eye opener. Never in my years in the NYPD and in the security field have I seen anything like this.

I would most definitely like to send my security personal to your course.

05-13-06

I took the class, and the academy doesn't cover any of it. I can't say enough good things about your course, it boggles my mind how the nypd doesn't touch on any of this in 6 months.

I wouldn't have recognized a quarter of what Ed had if I had just run into it on the street.

The best part of the course is the hands on aspect, once you get to play with these items

you really learn what to look for.

It's definitely worth the time and a steal for the money.

07-15-06

The course was great.  I was skeptical when you said that you'd have no problem getting into a secure facility with deadly weapons (including handguns), without any kind of official ID, but you definitely backed that up.  Same goes for carrying a deadly, full sized, 6+ inch fixed blade right onto any commercial aircraft, virtually at will. 

I'm going to try to suggest that GSA make your class mandatory for the private security people who work the screening equipment at federal facilities to identify the combinations of regular items that they'd never bother even taking a look at without your training.  Frankly, any agent who ever serves a warrant or goes out as part of an arrest team would also be a lot safer after your class.  For you guys on patrol, just being able to identify that one mystery item posted on the Rant is more than worth what Ed (under)charges for the course, because that single piece of knowledge could easily save a few MOS lives on a "routine" call someday.  Thanks again, Ed.

08-14-06

Dear Ed,

I wanted to thank you for Saturdays workshop it was very good.

01-30-07

Ed

I was a skeptic before I came to your class. You rule. Why you’re not working for Homeland Security or Department of Defense is beyond me.

I will tell all my buddies to come to your class.

07-16-07

Ed

Thank you for training the security personal at Bloomingdales.

08-22-07

Had a good time. You made the class go fast.

09-5-07

I have sat through many classes in the military and the pd, but never experienced anything like yours.

You are very animated, out spoken and most of all YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF. I'm looking forward to taking more courses with you.

01-05-08

Ed I had a great time.You made the class fun and interesting.

03-20-08

Thank you for all you help at the range.

05- 17-08

Ed

loved the shooting exercises & tips. I've improved greatly.

Your the best. Thanks.

06-07-08

Good course Ed. I will be back for the OJT.

06-27-08

I had a lot of fun. You are very animated.

07-05-08

I had fun at the range and learned allot.

Thank you for your help.

10-26-08

We had an assault case where a student was repeatedly stomped on.

He received orbital fractures to his eye and other injuries.

Our detectives said this was an Assault 3 (misdemeanor)

With great patience I explained how this was an Assault 2 and mentioned ''case law''.

The case law was from your explanation how you had a similar case and invoiced the boots as evidence.  They charged him with the felony.

Thanks Ed

12-26-08

Ed,Thank you for your time,patience and professionalism you displayed while teaching me the armed security course. Your confidence and enthusiasm made the material and practice invaluable to my career. I appreciate the encouragement you gave me. You are the "best kept secret" in security training out there! Thank you again...

06-10-09

2 to the body, 1 to the head. Thanks for the training Ed

I did GREAT at the IDPA in Freeport is week end.

06-24-09

Ed thanks for the course. I loved the weapon retention, malfunction and one armed disabled drills.

None of the instructors I went to before actually did the hands on part with me.

I guess that why you come highly recommended. I’m going to send all my guards your way.

Let me know when you are going shooting I like to go with you.

07-15-09

Ed thank you for making a special class for me.

I called all over and no one would do a class asap for me.

You are a stand up guy and a great instructor. I am going to recommend to you not only to my company and guards but to other guards and their companies.

10-05-09

Good Morning Mr Polstein,

I just wanted to thank you for your assistance in providing the training course on September 20th, as I am have just received my security guard license. (effective October 1)

I look forward to building on my current license with you and your school in the future for additional training.

Thank you again.

10-28-09

Edward Polstein

The 47 Hour Armed Security Officer Course was Outstanding.

You were very informative as well as knowledgeable in providing me with detailed information concerning the safety, handling, and proper usage of weapons in accordance with

New York State Law.  You are the best Firearms Instructor in the field of Security and Law enforcement I have ever en counted.  Thank you for your time and patience.

United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant (Retired)

10-28-09

Hi Ed.

I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and intruction for the 47 Hour Armed Security Officer Course.  The course was very informative, realistic, and very professionally presented.  You added to the course your personal and professional experiences which enhenced my knowledge in performing my duties as a Safety and Security Officer.

United States Marine (Retired) 

11-22-09

Ed,

I want to thank you again for all that I have learned from you attending your 47 Hour Armed  Course.

It was an enjoyable and educating experience.

The course was backed by your professional, and hands on experience. I

looked forward to attending additional courses that you would be instructing.