PELC Class 50 Quotes

 

“PELC provided one of the most challenging learning opportunities in my law enforcement career. It took hard work and dedication to successfully participate in the program but I know now it will take courage and determination to go back to my department and apply what I have learned.”
Lt. Michael Dressell, Indian Hill Rangers

 

“By serving others, we serve ourselves. Leadership – what a concept. PELC makes the concept reality.”
Sgt. Douglas Iannantuono, Oregon PD

 

“PELC 50 allowed me to open my eyes to see myself, listen to sharpen my mind and feel to know my heart.”
Sgt. Jeffrey Shaffer, Akron PD

 

“We were all given the same tools at PELC but it will be each officer’s choice. Will he use some of the tools or will the next PELC students say as we said coming into PELC ‘other officers from my department have been to PELC and nothing changed.’”
Sgt. Steven Waldron, Defiance PD

 

“PELC has given me the opportunity to re-focus on what good law enforcement is all about. PELC, most importantly, gives you the tools to make that a reality.”
Cmdr. Calvin Williams, Cleveland PD

 

“I see the lessons of PELC as individual bricks. They are used to first build a foundation and then by the end of the class a building has been completed.”
Sgt. John Bodnar, Streetsboro PD

 

“I have experienced many training opportunities in which I become motivated to improve my performance in certain aspects. PELC inspired me to want to become better in all facets, or in other words, a better person.”
Lt. Michael Shade, Marion PD

 

“Attending PELC was a career enriching experience. It gave me an opportunity to review, reflect and learn to change and enhance my leadership abilities for the good of my police department, as well as myself personally.”
Sgt. Allen Shields, Bellefontaine PD

 

“The value of PELC is that it reminds us of the importance to know yourself and prepare yourself; now and into the future.”
Lt. Dino Sgambellone, Mansfield PD

 

“This was the most informative, worthwhile and practical class I have ever attended. I really enjoyed it!
Sgt. Dennis Ehlers, Bowling Green State Univ. PD

 

“PELC is a career changing experience. We have been given the tools to be an effective leader. What we do with these tools is now up to us.” Sgt. Troy Allison, Shaker Hts. PD

 

“You can’t expect to lead your department if you can’t establish yourself as a leader.”
Sgt. Kenneth Gough, Bexley PD

 

“PELC has brought to my attention my short comings and strong points. This course has brought a valuable tool to my attention: listening. People have told me to listen in a round about way but after this course I know how powerful listening is.”
Sgt. Michael Stangle, West Carrollton PD

 

“I came to PELC with an open mind, yet I was reluctant. I have been given the tools to succeed and now I have to do my part to put them in place. The only thing we can control in life is our attitude. If you come to PELC with a positive one you will be on your way to success.” Lt. Richard Wallace, Amberley Village PD

 

“My toolbox of knowledge was incomplete with old, rusty tools. Now my toolbox has new equipment to build and strengthen my personal and professional foundation.”
Sgt. Thomas Collins, Austintown Twp. PD

 

“A very useful course for all police leaders.”
Sgt. Daniel Bentley, Springboro PD

 

“Life long learning is necessary for anyone who wants to be successful in life. This includes family life, spiritual life, and work life. Law enforcement professionals carry with them a heavy burden, in that they have the occasion to have a profound effect on all three for someone. PELC provides for those law enforcement professionals one part of life long learning so that they may leave people better for having known them.”
Lt. Terry Moore, Columbus PD

 

“Without the tool of the PELC program I would lack the skills to be an excellent leader.”
Lt. Michael Jones, Oakwood Public Safety

 

“PELC will help me make a difference with my detectives and for my department and community. It was an eye opening experience that will make me a better leader.”
Sgt. John Radabaugh, Delaware PD

 

 

“Read! Read! Read!”
Sgt. Scott Breisch, Vandalia PD

 

“Top notch law enforcement training; the best I’ve been to.”
Lt. John Nethers, Hamilton PD

 

“The information provided over the three weeks has given me an opportunity to view my skills as a supervisor. I have to take this information and put it into action.”
Sgt. Dirk Piggott, Aurora PD

 

“I came with hesitation and left with knowledge of how to succeed.”
Sgt. Clayton Smith, Springfield Twp. PD

 

“Eye opener – caused me to examine my effectiveness as a supervisor.”
Sgt. Roy Ivanovic, Broadview Hts. PD