
HEAR what our students are saying... "Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the Combined Meth Lab Response training class in Greenwood. As a State Constable I am responsible for all my own uniforms, gear and training like I explained to you. Your kindness and genuine concern for the growing meth problem allowed me to be a part of what was unquestionably the best training I have ever received. I cannot say enough good things about the class and the way you taught it. Teaching meth chemistry to a varied group of people with potentially little or no background in chemistry has to be a challenge in itself, but you did an EXCELLENT job! I can tell you that the guys in your class actually learned the material and were excited to get out and put their knowledge to work on the streets. Your common sense approach was great. Seeing the actual labs really helped to show us exactly what we are dealing with and how to protect ourselves from potential health hazards not only now, but in the future. As a candidate for the SC State Legislature, the information you and Fred taught me will hopefully prove to be invaluable as I work to put common sense legislation in place to help combat the growing meth epidemic. As an officer, what you taught me could prove to save my life. If i can ever help you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me any time. Thanks Again." (Shannon Riley, SC State Constable) "Over the last six years I have learned bits and pieces of what I thought Meth Labs were, or how dangerous they truly are..... Turns out I knew NOTHING. Your training provided me with real world knowledge of the types of Meth Labs and effective ways to collect evidence and dismantle each lab. This was by far the BEST training I have ever had. Thank you Jake and Merit for providing the best Meth Lab Training out there!" (Jason Bonds, Abbeville County Sheriffs Office, Abbeville, South Carolina) "Great course. Great instructors. Great investment in my budget dollars. Strongly suggest other academy directors host this training! You'll see a strong return in court defensible subject matter experts that won't let you down, and will be available to you later." (Capt. Kenny Sanders, Regional Academy Director, Shreveport, LA) "The class provides on-hands learning that allows for better retainment which is better then strict classroom book work. The lessons are invaluable and life saving." (Louisiana) "Great training. I have used the information and knowledge gained during training on a daily basis. The best class I have ever attended. Keep up the great work." (Investigator Scott Prater, Smyth County Virginia Sheriff's Office) "I recently attented a Meth Lab course in Slidell. I thought it was an excellent course. The presentation was "down to earth" and the instructor was a great guy as well! I learned alot more than I did when I attended another company's version of that class!!" (Dennis Bush, Narcotics, Slidell, LA Police Department) "We took the 40 hour class and it was very informative, the instructor(s) were great and gave us all the information they knew. The Merit Meth lab class is being honored by the state police here in my state, so if we attended Merits class we did not have to attend the State Police Meth lab class!! Can't get much better than that!!" (Investigator, Bi State Narcotics Task Force) "Since the training received at MERIT, I have been able to work the job more effectively with full knowledge of what I am dealing with. This was one of the most valuable on point training that I have received that deals directly with all the aspects of this job. Without this training, I would have been lost." (Investigator James Choate, Florida) "The 16-hour Meth Lab Response Training was well-designed and well-delivered, specifically due to Jake Kelton's vast knowledge and experience. All attendees walked away with valuable information and skills that they could put to use immediately. I would highly recommend this course for all first responders!" (George Wade, East Franklin Fire Department) "I can honestly say that your class was one of , if not the best class that I have ever attended. Look forward to attending more of Merit's classes in the future." (Narcotics Investigator, Trinity County Sheriff's Dept.) "In 23 years of law enforcement this class is the best training I have ever had in my career." (Chief Juan Gonzales, San Juan, TX) "I couldn't get over how interesting the training was and it was taught at a level that we all understood!" (Adult Probation and Parole Officer) "I didn't have any meth lab training before, but I am confident about the hazards of meth lab investigations now, thanks Jake." (Police Officer, Warren PD, Warren, PA) "You taught in a way that we all understood and the information was really understandable." (Pennsylvania State Trooper) "This training should be mandatory for all law enforcement." (Police Officer - Sugar Creek, PA) "Wow! I want all of my agents to have this course!" (Director, Bureau of Central Services) "I have had 4 meth lab classes before the MERIT Program, more than 40 hours of training and I didn't know anything until now! Thanks Jake!" (Police Officer - North Huntingdon, PA) "In more than 25 years of law enforcement, that was the best training I have ever had! Thanks MERIT!" (Police Officer - North Huntingdon, PA) |



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