Center for advanced security studies |
| United States, Florida |
|
|
Consumer reviews about Center for advanced security studies |
|
Rockyz
|
Jan 23, 2012
|
Rip off
I have heard about that place. They tell you they will place you in a job working as an operative after 30 days of old training items that no one uses. The guys wife is a Russian step ford wife half his age he brought over off the Internet. The close protection world blog has a whole list of complaints and warnings from past graduates and employees who they ripped off
|
|
Rigor
|
Feb 11, 2012
|
Rip off
I have a very different point of view. I have actually taken the course, the instruction is excellent (albeit tough)...and am now enjoying a very successful career. I can see how those who failed the course my see things differently.
|
|
Clouseau
|
Feb 12, 2012
|
Rip off
As well I'm a graduated student of CASS and a federal police officer. Best training have ever had so far! Even before the beginning you're aware that you're not buying a certificate when attending this course...You have to earn it! You want to cut corner, than go somewhere else... Buy the way Rockyz, what you're saying here is very different from the excellent review you wrote on the CASS website!? http://www.bodyguardschool.com/InstructorRocky.html . Talking about credibility here...
|
|
Mercedes
|
Mar 27, 2012
|
Center of Advanced Security Studies
Anyone wanting to know about this course should go to http://www.closeprotectionworld.com/close-protection-training/29073-company-info-cass-center-advanced-security-studies.
The company is not legit.
Owner Shawn Engrebrecht has a criminal record - domestic violence so shouldn't even posess a firearm.
No accreditation
No licences for him nor his instructors
No insurances
Charges 10% of the wages if he finds graduates work
Not registered with DHS which is mandatory with federal laws as he teaches foreigners firearms.
Teaches felons
Doesn't vet his students
Teaches foreigners
If you don't beleive this information, then check out if the school meets the legal requirements with the relevant authorities.
His website is www.thebodyguardschool.com
|
|
Protector2003
|
Mar 27, 2012
|
Rip off
Shawn Engbrecht the owner has a criminal record - domestic violence and has has no licence
The school is not licensed nor are the instructors.in the State of Florida
The school is not accredited
It has no insurance.
It is not registered with DHS which it should be as it teaches aliens firearms
It teaches aliens on visitors visa firearms which is illegal.
He boasts about teaching felons
His students are not vetted
|
|
Protector2003
|
Mar 27, 2012
|
Rip off
*Criminal Record*
* Name Shawn James Engbrecht
* Birthdate 03/05/1962
* Offense: MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY
* Offense Code: 0784.03
* Case Number119804913M
FL Department of Law Enforcement (AOC) Court Collier.
|
|
Ops2
|
Jun 27, 2013
|
CASS Personal Experience
To All Concerned,
This is certainly a challenging course. Not the least expensive and certainly not the most cost prohibitive.
The 30 day atmosphere of the training accurately depicts the overseas living/stifling crowded team environment. It was obviously, for me, a strenuous training regimen. Your ability to get along in this possible human conflagration is certainly a judging/evaluation criteria for possible future deployment. Crowded, sweaty, intense conditions are what you will encounter currently with High Risk deployments.
CASS emphasis on articulate operations planning/report development will certainly get you noticed once on a gig. The ability to detail the Advance and place in clear language the Operation parameters, with articulate presentation to the Client, is a rare ability and CASS can get you there. As to field exercises, they wore me out. No slacking and 12 hour days were the normal. But, I did not want for great food and its serving portions. The prepared excellent cuisine, and the evening meal time was a great stress reliever at the end of a difficult and challenging day.
The firearms training while at the Naples, Florida location [they have new dedicated company digs now, I understand] was professional and involved close CQB scenarios. Live Fire while moving in tandem and as a Team requires diligent/dedicated oversight. CASS took this very seriously. My class lost one participant based on this absolute basic requisite. If you cannot shoot accurately under pressure, then High Risk employment may not be your forte. To their credit, CASS arranged for remedial training and were emotionally supportive of this particular candidate. However, they did not compromise the qualification standards.
Hope all who choose to attend will have as wonderful an experience as I had. But remember, our deserving Troops, who have an intense understanding of the inherent difficulties of Body Guarding/Close Protection/EP/PSD and the required disciplines necessary to succeed...will be returning and seeking the same opportunities that we now enjoy in this exciting professional endeavor. Our challenge is to remain personally relevant and employable. It will depend on maintaining professionalism, the ongoing requisite of in service training, and the personal skills in social interactions of making relevant contacts. The Quiet Professional will most certainly prevail.
Since graduation. I have performed High Risk Force Protection [Bosnia], International Witness Protection duties as a Detail Leader [War Crimes Tribunal Balkans], High Risk PSD [Iraq], PPO and High Risk Driver [General's Team Iraq], Security Consultant [Armored Vehicle Design Team Participant UAE].
All the Best,
W
|
|
Previous 1 Next |
|
|
