Excited Delirium & ARD – hosted by CLEAT in Galveston, TX – December 8, 2016

• Engaging instructor! He kept my attention throughout the course.
• Good & balanced presentation. I now better understand more about ExDS.
• I liked the relevance to my job and the instructor’s knowledge.
• All content was excellent. This should be mandatory for field supervisors/EMS/Fire.
• I heard it was a good class and I know it will better help me in my job.
• A really good balance of information, stories & humor. Thank you for your candor & dynamic delivery.
• The wide range of knowledge presented. I enjoyed learning the take down techniques.
• Excellent class.  I enjoyed everything in the class.
• All videos and powerpoint were well presented.

Response to Resistance, ECD’s & ExDs – hosted by TMLIRP – League City, TX December 7, 2016

• Consideration of co-training with police, EMS, fire.
• How response to resistance is applied to report writing; the concept of coordinated approach with fire and EMS.
• Learning to deal with sudden arrest, excited delirium, individual high risk.
• Signs of excited delirium. Knowing about the studies and case laws that deal with these deaths.  Explanation on EXDS.
• All topics actually for our agency. Updated use of force
  case law.
• Dealing with excited delirium and understanding it is a medical issue.
• Ability to improve or create departmental training products, multi-agency for ED.
• Clues to identify ED, tactics used to handle ED. Use of force.
• I think this is a great course and needs to be taught to every officer.

Excited Delirium & ARD – hosted by CLEAT in Mesquite, TX – July 27, 2016

• All aspects of this class were solid.  Learned how to deal with folks dealing with ExDS.
• I enjoyed the hands-on demonstration.  Excellent instructor, very knowledgeable.
• I liked the information the instructor presented.
• Very informative and kept the class moving & engaged.  Very well put together.
• I liked the honesty and frankness of the instructor.
• I wanted to learn how to better deal with a problem becoming more common.
• The information we received will definitely assist me on the street.
• Presentation, discussions & hands-on were all very good.
• We are seeing more of this on the street & I wanted more info on handling these situations.
• Have been involved & seeing this behavior for 40 years and never had this type of training.  Excellent info!

Excited Delirium & ARD – hosted by CLEAT in Longview, TX – May 12, 2016

• Good reminders of something we should know.  Opened conversation on new techniques and ideas.
• I liked the hands-on training.  Class was excellent.
• Excellent class.  This topic was interesting.
• I learned alternate ways to handle this type of suspect.
• ExDS seems to be a growing problem in this area.
• I liked the ideas presented to keep in mind to avoid a lawsuit.
• Good insight & techniques for real law enforcement encounter.  Excellent.
• I attended, because I need more training to do my job better. Videos were good.
• I liked everything about the class. I attended to be better prepared for an increasing problem in society.

Excited Delirium & ARD – hosted by CLEAT in Uvalde, TX – April 19, 2016

• I enjoyed the hands-on instruction.  Jerry is a great instructor & class was very informative.
• The videos to show what ED looked like and the hands-on activity was helpful.
• Mr. Staton was well informed and very energetic.  His knowledge on the subject matter was vast.
• The thorough explanation of ED cases was helpful.
• The info as a whole was good.  I had minimal knowledge before the class.
• The presentation was good and learned several things about the topics.  This training is good for all patrol officers.
• Thank you so much! The class was very informative!

Excited Delirium & ARD – hosted by CLEAT in Aransas Pass, TX – February 23, 2016

• The entire class was very well organized.
• Great class, very good exposure to information on an understandable level.
• Excellent class – wish all of our officers could attend.  I enjoyed the instructor’s interaction with the class.
• I liked the different case studies and physical restraints demonstrated.
• Enjoyed the class and instructor is very knowledgeable about the subject.
• Information was clear, direct and the instructor had stories to enhance the material.
• I liked the hands on and the ability to see the techniques work.
• Video and explanations of actions with information was helpful.
• I liked learning how to deal with someone in crisis.  Excellent instruction.

TASER Instructor – Harris Co SO – Humble, TX – Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2015

• Jerry is an excellent instructor.
• I enjoyed the initial course and 2 re-certification classes that were instructed by Jerry Staton.
• This was the best class I’ve been to in a long time.
• Jerry has been my Master Instructor for close to a decade and his knowledge and instruction style on this course is 2^nd to none.
• Staton was well prepared and is a very good instructor.
• Great scenarios to take back to my agency.
• I have been taught by Jerry Staton several times over the past 15 years and each time I gain additional knowledge that I am able to pass on to others.

TASER Instructor – Marble Falls PD, TX – October 28 & 29, 2015

• Very good class! Outstanding, excellent practical training drills.
• As always, Jerry keeps the class involved and is very knowledge able in subject matter.
• Excellent instruction!  Great training scenarios.
• Always valuable training.  Great refresher!
• Great training and I feel I learned a lot.
• Excellent instructor & good class.

Excited Delirium & ARD – hosted by CLEAT in Brownwood, TX – October 13, 2015

• Excellent class!  Information was presented in a clear manner.
• I learned more techniques to handle subject and enjoyed hands-on portion.
• Mr. Staton was very good with his delivery style.  I enjoyed all aspects of this class.
• Good class – timely.  I had to use a TASER on an ED suspect about a month ago.
• Enjoyed the entire class, but mat work was great!
• Very informative and helpful in recognizing these situations & preparing to deal with these types of encounters.
• It was not boring & an in-depth of training!
• This topic seems to be something that we are seeing more and more.  I want to be prepared for an encounter.
• Very great instruction, command of knowledge and class atmosphere.

TASER Instructor – Pearland PD, TX – September 29 & 30, 2015

• The instructor’s knowledge and law enforcement experience adds to the credibility of the course.
• Excellent as always.  Jerry is always real!
• Great course.  I learned a lot to take back to my agency.
• Scenario based training was unique and as a result I will become an effective corse instructor.
• Some of the best training I have had over the past several months.
• Great class.  Instructor is obviously very knowledgeable in this subject matter.
• Enjoyed hands on training.

Excited Delirium & ARD – hosted by CLEAT in Kilgore, TX – September 16, 2015

• I enjoyed the hands-on training & videos.
• Instructor had good knowledge of ED subject & I enjoyed everything about this class.
• Jerry does a good job with this class & always makes it interesting.
• I liked the PowerPoint portions of this class as well as the hands-on section.
• I attended because of the growing # of calls dealing with ED.
• I wanted to learn more about handling these individuals.  Good job!

Excited Delirium & ARD – hosted by CLEAT in Port Arthur, TX – July 16, 2015

• I will highly recommend this class to fellow offices. Techniques and understanding with officers are contending with both civil and criminal liability in dealing with people with ED.
• I wanted to attend, because of the high number of people we deal with on PCP & synthetic drugs.
• Good class, excellent instructor and good material.  I enjoyed it.
• I learned what ED is and how to better recognize and handle it.
• Took this class to better prepare myself for any engagement with citizens in the community.  All the info presented was helpful.
• The explanation of subject medical vs. criminal info was great!
• I enjoyed the different take down techniques and tactical hands on training.

TASER Instructor – Selma PD, TX – July 6 & 7, 2015

• Instructor encouraged class feedback.
• The stress course is awesome!
• Good overall training, great time management and class participation.
• Jerry Staton is a very positive representative of TASER.
• Instructor did an excellent job and made the course comprehensive and comfortable.
• Isolation drills are a huge benefit.  Jerry is very dedicated in teaching others.
• Outstanding presentation and realistic training.
• Have attended numerous TASER instructor training with Jerry Staton as the instructor since 2004 or 05. Since then I have attended all the recerts and feel comfortable and at ease.
• Jerry Staton was well prepared (as always).  He presents in a confident, capable manner and encourages participation.
• Great training, very informative, Master Instructor Jerry Staton was very knowledgeable on subject matter.

TASER Instructor – Harris Co SO, TX – May 19 & 20, 2015

• ”Encouraged information exchange between students.  This class is always very informative.  I particularly enjoy the different scenarios.  Scenario training is exceptional!”
• “Jerry is always well prepared.  Knowledgeable & experienced over the subject matter.  Always ensures a safe training environment.”
• “Very knowledgeable, always professional & safety was #1.  This is my 2^nd re-cert class and always great and informative much needed & more.”
• “The overall course content was a good balance of hands-on and classroom experience.  I enjoyed the instructor’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the TASER training.”

TASER Instructor – Round Rock, TX – April 30 & May 1, 2015

• “Outstanding TASER Instructor training!  I liked the timed competitive final course.”
• “Instructor kept class attentive and was extremely knowledgeable of material.  Very good class.”
• “It’s good to have various cartridges for multiple deployments!”
• “Great class as always, I’ve been attending Jerry’s class for several years.  He always puts on a great class.”
• “Great instructor!  Honestly is concerned that instructors are doing a good job teaching their students.”
• “He is also obviously passionate about teaching.  Best TASER course I have ever taken!”
• “Good training with real application of use of force.  This class could have not been better.”
• “Excellent course – very productive training.”

Excited Delirium & ARD – hosted by CLEAT in Temple  – February 20, 2015

• “Informational / techniques that I will be able to use daily.”
• “The control / cuffing drills were especially beneficial to me.  Great class.  Great Instructor.”
• “It is a growing Problem.  I wanted to learn how to better deal with these situations.”
• “I liked the information and I attended to become more knowledgeable about this relatively unknown phenomenon.”
• “Enjoyed the takedown maneuvers and ideas of control.”  “I now know how to recognize ExDs, protect self, subordinates, agency from liability.”
• “Enjoyed all aspects of the course.”
• “This class shold be required for all TCOLE jail and telecommunications personnel, it would help officers on the street.  Glad I took the class!”

TASER Instructor – Laredo, TX – December 15 & 16, 2014

• Great course.  Scenarios provide realistic training guide.
• Informative on X2 model TASER and new technologies.
• Course was very structured.  Instructor was knowledgeable of material.
• Scenarios were close to real world scenarios.Over all great course.
• Course was great as always.
• Instructor was top quality, professional and very well informed.
• TASER is a great product, but the instructor is a 5-star trainer.  Among the best!

TASER Instructor – Nacogdoches, TX – December 8 & 9, 2014

• Good drills and very good class.
• The course was very good and safety procedures were in place.
• Awesome Instructor! I would recommend Instructor Staton as one of my top choices for TASER / Use of Force for training.
• Jerry did a good job keeping class running smoothly and enjoyable.
• Good / informative class as always.

TASER Instructor – Taylor, TX – October 23 & 24, 2014

• “Instructor kept trainers attention. Had great knowledge of product and course content.  Stayed on point.”
• “Touched on all important points. Thorough safety considerations and ensured everyone was a safety officer.”
• “Good interaction with entire class. Enjoyed experience and learned good material.  Overall great instructor and he covered information well.”
• “Great environment and instructor encouraged participation. Loved all the practicals and scenarios.”
• “Great interaction and good comments. Great speaker, taught class well.”
• “Very informative and hands-on helped out. A lot of hands-on! Awesome class as always!!!”

Excited Delirium & Arrest Related Death – Hosted by Hurst PD – October 15, 2014

• The course was very well laid out. I enjoyed learning about the studies and testing that has been done, as well as the statistics. Very informative and excellent course on all levels.
• Presentation and all segments were explained very well.
• The instructor urged questions and input. I enjoyed the class interaction and feedback.
• Great class! I feel I received a great deal of knowledge. I enjoyed the classroom portion and the hands-on demos were a great refresher.
• I now see how this is a medical emergency and no longer a criminal matter. I now know how to handle these situations.
• I liked the hands-on portion because it is the best way to learn. I also liked that I got a CD so I can revisit the information.
• I agree we should include Fire/EMS in these calls from the start.

Excited Delirium & Arrest Related Death – CLEAT hosted @ Texarkana, TX – August 25, 2014

• “This instructor made sure we fully understood the topics and answered any questions. The presentation provided info, but the hands-on and experience/stories were great!”
• “I liked the hands-on. There were several ways demonstrated to do the take downs and I found this info helpful.”
• “I’m glad to better understand how to recognize ED. . . hopefully early enough to be able to avoid a death.”
• “Have never received training on this subject until today. I would recommend to other officers in my department.”
• “I learned what ED was and now I realized that I have been lucky at least twice in the past. Excellent!”
• “Instructor also kept the entire class involved.”

TASER Instructor – Wichita Falls, TX – August 20 & 21, 2014

• “Fantastic – very good target and scenario training. I enjoyed the open forum and ideas from other instructors.”
• “Materials and aids all laid out prior to class. This instructor was extremely knowledgeable.”
• Emphasized that everyone was a safety officer.”
• “I liked the scenarios with live cartridges.” Good course!”
• “Easy to follow and it was enjoyable.”
• “Great instructor very well prepared and very knowledgeable.”
• “Great instructor and was open to questions and classroom discussions.”
• “Very safe training environment.”

TASER Instructor – Lewisville PD – August 11 & 12, 2014

• “Instructor is passionate about this program and great at instructing. Thoroughly covers lesson plans and tactical operations.”
• “Relaxed environment but facilitated focused training which required participation. Good class.”
• “Knowledgeable and competent instructor. Very good class.”
• “Jerry Staton is an excellent instructor. I have re-certified several times through him and I always learn new things.”
• “Class and instructor was very well prepared and safe.”

TASER Instructor – Georgetown PD – August 6 & 7, 2014

• “Maintained a comfortable and safe learning environment.”
• “Well instructed course with an Instructor who knows the topic very well.”
• “Good training class. I enjoyed the final practical scenario.”
• “Provided vast knowledge and skills to be used with the TASER.”
• “Class was very good. Lots of good information!”

TASER Instructor – Midland Co SO – July 29 & 30, 2014

• “This is my 4^th time in this class with Jerry & TASER. It has been a very great experience to be part of this class. I learn something new to take back to my class everytime. I will return to get great material from Jerry Staton.”
• “Knowledge of real life situations and presented the information in a manner applicable to police work.”
• “Jerry and Debbie did a fantastic job.   Great personalities and make class interesting. Very positive.”  “Great as usual. This is my 5^th recert with Jerry Staton and his classes are never boring. He wants people to learn.”
• “Loved this class! Great hands-on training.” “Kept the class interesting – never boring.”
• “The instructor was very knowledgeable of material and presented it in an effective manner. He was knowledgeable of law enforcement profession and presented the information in a manner applicable to real life situations.”
• “Instructor assisted students in comprehending questions and concerns.”

Excited Delirium & Arrest Related Death – hosted by CLEAT – La Marque – July 22, 2014

• “Awesome class!!! This should be a required class for all certified jailers and officers.”
• “Very interesting class a lot of material I can apply to everyday events.”
• “Staton is a very good instructor. Nothing boring about this class or teaching. Very good info to know and learned some new things.”
• “Excellent course. I needed to be familiar with new techniques when dealing with combative suspects who were under the influence.”
• “Great job presenting course. I attended to gain knowledge, insight and be better prepared to deal with ED situations.”
• “The ExDS situations are becoming more and more frequent. Staton provided hands-on training which helps students retain the material.”

Excited Delirium & Arrest Related Death – hosted by CLEAT – Laredo – July 8, 2014

• “I enjoyed everything about this course, especially the hands-on demonstration. Excellent course!”
•   “Material and skills presented was new to me. It was a good course.”  “Instructor was open to questions.”
• “This problem is faced in the jail setting from time-to-time. I enjoyed learning the signs and clues to recognize.”
• “I appreciated the hands on portion, the video real world examples and the notes provided.”
• “Overall excellent course.”
• “Knowledge and experience Mr. Staton brought to the class was excellent.”

• “I enjoy all your classes and though I have recertified a number of times, I continue to learn new things to take back to my agency.”
• “The instructor was knowledgeable and answered all questions. Great class!”
• “Had no prior training with a TASER before this course and now I feel very comfortable carrying one and instructing others.”
• “Excellent job by Master Instructor Jerry Staton. Really liked the stress course!”
• “This is the 3^rd class I’ve had with Jerry as my instructor. He is always prepared and professional. He makes the class realistic and fun.”
• “Jerry Staton is a very professional instructor who uses humor to lighten the mood and get his points across. Well done!”

• “Outstanding instructor! I enjoyed the drills. Instructor was well prepared, and demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course material. Allowed class participation. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.”
• “Enjoyed reality based scenarios, hands on drills and instructor’s attitude.”
• “Instructor was knowledgeable about the subject matter and made the class fun instead of boring.”
• “Good facilities and good course. Instructor stressed safety. Very informative class loved the hands on – it was awesome.”
• “The course exceeded my expectations. Enjoyed the instructor and drills.”
• “Excellent refresher & new information. Very informative & very hands on. Great class!!”

Excited Delirium & Arrest Related Death – hosted by CLEAT – Abilene – May 22, 2014

• “Jerry Staton presented this material very well, kept the attention of the students and encouraged lots of feedback.   I needed this info to relay to other officers.”
• “I attended to learn more about this growing problem. I enjoyed all material and the presentation.”
• “I learned how to recognize symptoms of ED and take down techniques.”
• “Mr. Staton was very knowledgeable on this subject and presented the information clearly.”
• “I liked the video clips and take down options.”

TASER Instructor – Fort Hood PD – May 20, 2014

•  “Practical run with multiple targets was great.  Kept everyone engaged in class.”
• “It is clearly evident that Jerry Staton is extremely well-versed with this material and as a great style in passing the material to each student! “
• “Jerry Staton was very thorough with the safety portion and ensured that each student did the same.”
• “As usual, Jerry runs a great class – worth coming to.  Meets the needs of our department.”
• “The manual and contents were very well presented!  This was a great course given in a very professional manner.”

Excited Delirium & Arrest Related Death – hosted by CLEAT – Lubbock – May 1, 2014

• “The information presented was relevant and comprehensive to all fields (LEO, EMS & Fire). ”  “Enjoyed the training, instructor was very captivating with the material.”
• “This made me realize how much my squad needs to practice coordinated hands on training.”
• “This class contained plenty of information, statistics and realistic training.”  “Hands on training and video scenarios were excellent.”
• This class helped me realize symptoms /people with ED. It is important for an agency to have a plan to deal with these people.

Excited Delirium & Arrest Related Death – hosted by CLEAT – Amarillo, TX – April 30, 2014

•  “The instructor was down to earth and subject matter was very informative.”  “The hands-on section was good, but obviously takes practice & proper training.”
• “I enjoyed the videos, take down techniques and explanation of positional asphyxiation”
• “Practical demonstrations were helpful, as were videos about real life situations with people with ED.”
• The instruction was on point — overall information & instruction excellent.”

Physical Skills Training – La Porte PD – April 8, 9 & 10, 2014

• “Excellent class – it is an eye opener and teaches you skills to survive.”
• “This class completely surprised me by the intensity and level of skill of the instructor.”
• “Instructor is very knowledgeable and doesn’t make anyone feel stupid or inadequate, just reiterates the point.”
• “I was shown skills that can really be used on the street.”
• “Instructor was very well versed on multiple defensive and assaultive positions.”
• “Enjoyed the multi-officer take downs – instructor let the officers work together.  Received a great workout!”
• “The ground fighting techniques and take downs were good.”
• “We covered a broad spectrum in a short period of time and discussed real world use of force situations.”
• “Life saving information doesn’t get much more valuable than that!”

TASER Instructor – Hurst PD – Texas – April 3, 2014

• “This is my 4^th re-cert with Mr. Staton he keeps the class interesting. “
• “Very well run.  Training materials are some of the best I have left a class with.  Very knowledgeable instructor.”
• Excellent!  Have attended numerous classes with this instructor and he is very knowledgeable.”
• “Thoroughly enjoy the way this instructor implements scenarios into the class.”

TASER Instructor – ILEETA Conference – March 29, 2014

• “I am a returning TASER instructor and have not been certified since 2011.  This was by far the best TASER  class I have ever had.  No BS, just honesty.”
•  “1^st recert was exciting as my 1^st class.  Can only say that if all master instructors have Jerry’s passion to train, you are in good hands.”
• “Excellent performance by this instructor.  He held my attention completely.  Enjoyed the course.  Looking forward to re-cert with Mr. Staton in the future.”
• “Fantastic instructor, excellent course. Showing examples of drills to put students through was helpful.”

TASER Instructor – Cedar Park PD – Feb 25, 2014

• A lot of hands-on and live fire training!  Use of vehicle during stress drill was good practice.
• Jerry has a great ability to teach and relate to the students in the class and his knowledge of the CEWs is thorough.
• Lively and engaging instruction that encouraged participation.
• Jerry Staton is very knowledgeable about TASERs.  This is my 2^nd time through this program and I learn something new every time.

Excited Delirium & Arrest Related Death – La Porte PD – Feb 12, 2014

• “This class gave me a different way to look at situations I may come into while working on the street.
• I have dealt with a subject in past, however, Jerry taught me how the situation should have been handled.  Top notch info.  Enjoyed learning the hands-on take downs.
• I now have a better understanding and feel confident I could hande an ED situation appropriately.
• Well organized material, good presentation on interesting information.
• Liked the video clips that went along with the class.  Helped to better identify what ED looks like in the field.

TASER Instructor – Garland PD – Jan 22, 2014

• “Felt as an Instructor course it was directed perfect.  Instead of hearing all the info again, Jerry made quick focused points for Instructors.  Excellent!”
• “I heard nothing but great comments about Jerry, so I purposely took this course with him.  He didn’t disappoint!”
• “This course was functional and applicable, not just power point and firing a few CEW.”
• Enthusiastic instructor, well prepared, and presented material in understandable manner.”

Managing Excited Delirium – Missouri City Fire & Rescue – Sept 5, 2013

• “This class contained more information and hands-on than I expected. Wren Nealy & Jerry Staton were excellent instructors.”
• “Now I recognize what past encounters were presenting. This class re-enforced to have a plan when going for a take down. I enjoyed the physical skills and learning the IV skill.”
• “I can now recognize Excited Delirium and to possibly deal with a patient experiencing ED.”
• “I know have a better understanding of ED & how to control it. I liked the take down techniques and Ranger IV.”
• “The skills learned will be used to keep myself as well as co-workers and patient/suspect safer.”

Managing Excited Delirium – Leon Springs VFD – August 3, 2013

• “I learned Katamine works well for sedation in an ExDS case.”
• “I feel that I got more than I expected from this class and enjoyed it very much.”
• “Both instructors are very knowledgeable and gave a very good presentation.”
• “Relatively simple, yet effective way to control a potentially fatal situation.”
• “I learned how to properly restrain someone who is suffering from this medical condition, how to properly deal with it and how to treat it.”
• “The course was informational – had no prior info on the subject.”
• “I am thoroughly surprised as to the amount of information I received in this class.”
• “The physical skills were beneficial and now I can apply them if necessary.”
• “Excited delirium is far more dangerous than previously realized.”
• “The opportunity to practice take downs and Ranger IV was awesome.”
• “The class was well organized and well put together.”

TASER X26, X26P & X2 Instructor – Odessa PD – July 12, 2013

• “Very hands-on and realistic objectives.”
• “I liked the stress course.”
• “Jerry Staton is always well prepared.”
• “Everytime this class gets better – interactive training.”
• “Stress drill was excellent.”
• “Jerry provided extra training & awesome hands-on drills.”
• “Great job!”

Excited Delirium & Arrest Related Death – Calcasieu Parish SO, LA – June 21, 2013

• “I got more than expected with the mat work. I liked the demonstration on preparing a subject for medical transport.”
• “I liked the videos — to see actual symptoms of Excited Delirium.”
• “Instructor was very knowledgeable and program well put together.”
• “I’ve had a lecture on ED before, but this was well presented and contained more info.”
• “I learned different and useful ways to restrain someone experiencing ED. I highly recommend this course.”
• “I learned better physical clues & what to look for. I now have a plan of action.”
• “I work in corrections/transportation and learned a better handcuffing technique for mental or ED patients.”