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Jerome Werner		2008-04-08 13:22:35
hey , it's me Jerome I just wanted to greet you and the rest of the Barger family. Hope that I will meet you again in the summer

Jim Gumm		2007-11-20 14:30:38
Hey Mike. How are you doing? Where are you now-a-days?

David Fanning		2007-06-08 14:37:34
Hey mike i love the website keep up the good work.GOD BLESS

Linda Rockwell		2006-04-25 16:17:27
Dear Mike: On behalf of the Arkansas Adult Probation and Parole Association, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to you for being part of our conference. You have no idea how many of our critiques following the conference stated that the reason they came to the conference was to hear you speak. Without organizations and speakers such as yourself, the AAPPA would be unable to provide the quality training we strive to provide. Once again, thank you for the time and effort put into being a part of our conference. Sincerely, Linda Rockwell AAPPA Secretary

Renee'		2005-12-15 18:07:02
Hey there Bro. Just thought I'd check out the changes to the site. Still VERY impressive!!!! Looks great and easy to navigate through. Keep up the good work. God bless your efforts.

Shelly		2005-09-13 01:44:11
*Hey Mike!!! I like the website. You have done a really good job on it. Keep it up!!!*

shawn smith		2005-04-20 16:49:16
Mr. Barger, still at the Tucker unit. Like what u have done with your web site hope to talk to u soon class 2002k rules

Cpl. Josh Morehead NCU		2005-03-29 20:34:34
Great web site Mike!

Mike & Rachel		2005-02-12 13:47:52
love the site....you have done great job expanding it

Rusty Miller		2005-02-12 13:47:52
Mr. Barger, what's up? I was just browsing your website and its still the bomb! ha-ha. Anyway I'm not with ADC anymore, I was in a near fatal car wreck in which I sustained a broken neck, I am up and walking though....stay cool, drop me a line sometime! class 2002 K rules!!!!!!

Matt Whitley		12-24-2004 20:30:09
Hey Mike just wanted to see how ya'll are doing. I heard that you went to the North Central Unit. I hear it's nice up there. I don't know if you heard but I was involved in a big ordeal in Craighead County and I am no longer in the Law Enforcement or Corrections field, not by choice, it's hard to get hired when you have been involved in a F.B.I. investigation. I'm know working in fire protection (sprinkler systems). Anyway I hope you and your family are doing well. Matt Whitley 2002-L

Daniel Schmidt		Sun Jan 18 16:23:14 2004
Hello Mr. Barger I loved the website, that is about the best I have seen in combat training, I would love to one day attend your classes and further my training.

Michael Powell	General Physics Corporation (Office of Domestic Preparedness)	Mon Dec 29 16:56:29 2003
Hey Mike your site is hotter than brimstone. The only thing I've noticed that has changed is that it has gotten better, much better. You is still the number one Man. I enjoyed visiting your site, brings back many great memories. Look forward in keeping in touch with the General, forget Major, you have definitely got it going on. Happy 2004 New Year.

mike reed		Sat Aug 23 00:37:50 2003
Hey Mr. Barger. your website is still the best and I hope the best for you. you can e-mail me at rescueman534@hotmail.com. I am from the class of 2000R.hope to hear from you soon. Mike Reed

Lt. Jeremy Andrews		Sun Jul 20 11:04:29 2003
Hey Mike or should i say Capt. If you have forgotten who I am I'm the kennel Lt. at East Arkansas. Man, I enjoyed your site. Hard to believe you and Alvin are brothers. Just kidding. I hope all is going well with you in your position. If you can can you forward me some information on the conferences you attend I would really enjoy getting involved or attending at some point. keep up the great work. If you ever need anything just give me a ring.

Hoeflich, Vivian		Monday, October 28, 2002 1:37 PM
I was impressed with your class that you taught at MAPC in Natchez. I have spoken with several of our people on the importance of all staff at SMCI to be aware of where they work and who they work around. The video that you showed in your class of your friend, was very heart wrenching. I would like for you to be able to come here and share your story. If there is any way I can help with this endeavor, I will. Sincerely, Vivian Hoeflich

Matthew D. Whitley		Monday, October 28, 2002 12:30 PM
Mike, I just wanted to tell you that I'm testing for the Arkansas State Police Nov. 2. I guess i will follow in my mom's foot steps. After that about a week later we are being certified with the taser at the detention center. We had a incident the other night where a Jonesboro Police officer brought a prisoner in that was very 10-32 and disorderly. He took the cuffs off of the subject. Myself and the oic on night shift was walking down the booking hallway and this subject decided to take off in a full sprint towards us. The only thing i knew to do was to put my elbow in the middle of his chest. Well this is what happen and the inmate hit the ground like a fallen tree. Something that I didn't understand one night dispatch called and advised that JPD was on the way with a drunk that had kicked the back window of the officer's unit. When he pulled in the sally port sure enough the back glass was shattered. We took him straight to the drunk tank. As we were taking the cuffs off of him I discovered a lock blade knife in his right pocket. I yelled to the other officers assisting me that he had a knife. I secured the knife in my duty belt and left the tank. I always thought it was standard to search anyone before they are put in the back of a police car. I hope this finds you doing well. Tell Lt. Ball I said hi, Oh yea and Mr. Williams. Detention officer Matthew D. Whitley Craighead County Sheriffs Office

Sharon Ziglar		Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:34:17 -0600
Dear Mike, Thank you so much for the wonderful speech you presented at our 2002 Alabama Council on Crime and Delinquency Conference. Those in attendance gave great reviews about your presentation. Again, thank you for your time and effort in making our conference a great success. Your participation was very much appreciated. Sincerely Sharon Ziglar ACCD Co-Chairperson Program Committee

Ezell, Melinda		Wednesday, October 02, 2002 9:44 AM
Mike, I JUST WANTED TO DROP YOU A NOTE AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I ENJOYED YOUR CLASS AT MAPC. I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE YOUR 8 HOUR CLASS ON OFFICER SURVIVAL. IF I EVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY I WILL COME TO AR AND TAKE IT. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HAWGS ON SATURDAY? MELINDA EZELL

Smith, Cammie		Tuesday, October 01, 2002 9:38 AM
Hi Mike: I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your class at MAPC. I work in the training department at SMCI in Leakesville and I thought about our new employees as they come through the academy and the fact that some of them do not take the classes seriously; the annual refresher classes that are required for security employees, they also need a reminder. We have been fortunate in not having a fatality as this facility. The presentation was interesting and definitely a reality check. All employees in a correctional facility should attend your class and view the film. I'm so sorry about your friend and I have thought of him often since that class. Thank you again and take care Cammie Smith MDOC/SMCI Training Department

Shannon Busby		Monday, September 30, 2002 7:47 PM
Mike, I was in Natchez on September 24-27, I had participated in your class for MAPC. I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed you presentation, you have opened my eyes to what could happen to any one of us. Thanks Shannon Busby Vocational Instructor MDOC-SMCI

Gutherz, Christy		Mon, 30 Sep 2002 16:42:39 -0500
Mike, I attended your presentation on Officer Survival in Natchez, MS at the MAPC Conference. I Just wanted you to know again, how impressed I was with your presentation. Not only the content but the passion and dedication to your work that are evident during your talk. You have been added to my list of heroes. After your presentation, I had a lump in my throat and a scary feeling for you being back inside a facility. Please take your own advise, and be CAREFUL! Christy

MATTHEW D. WHITLEY		22 Aug 2002 17:32:53
MIKE, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE TRAINING AND INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDED FOR ME. YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT TEACHER AND OTHERS WILL BENEFIT FROM YOUR TRAINING. THERE HAS BEEN ONE OR TWO OCCASIONS WHERE I HAVE HAD TO USE THE DEFENSIVE TACTICS TRAINING THAT I LEARNED FROM YOU. I HAVE TOLD SEVERAL PEOPLE IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FIELD ABOUT YOU. I HAVE RECENTLY TESTED FOR THE WEST MEMPHIS POLICE DEPT.. I CONSIDER YOU AS MY MENTOR. IF I COULD LEARN HALF THE THINGS THAT YOU KNOW I FEEL THAT IT WOULD MAKE ME A BETTER POLICE OFFICER. IN CLOSING, I HOPE THAT I CAN ATTEND MORE OF YOUR CLASSES TO BETTER MY CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. MATTHEW D. WHITLEY

Paul A Burnside		22/Aug/2002:10:16:20
Hi Mr. Barger you have heard from my wife a couple of times so I thought I would sign your guest book. I just want to tell you how much I enjoyed your class and I hope that I get to take more. I think what you and Mr. Ball do is great I seen his web page and it is cool I would like to see him do mosses some day. I would like to sit down and talk with you some time and really tell you what I felt that day in class when we seen the tape on Mr. grimes I know you may not like to talk about it and I understand but I would like to tell you how I felt that day. I hope your dream comes true about the center if that would get built that would be great for every body if you stay there and train people. Well I could write a lot more but I guess I need to get off here take care of your self and family I hope to see you later GOD bless you. Paul Burnside

Tammy Burnside		18/Aug/2002:09:26:57
Dear Mike, thanks for writing. Although I am sorry to hear you may not teach for a while I am glad to hear that you may stay at Grimes for a while. It will be a loss for those at the academy who will not be influenced by you but at the same time I know that there is work to be done at the unit. Any time you try to improve on some thing it is hard to make the old schoolers understand the need. I know this from when I went to EMT class. We were the first class to test both for national and state registry. There were a lot of changes and we were caught in the middle. Good luck on all that you choose to do and keep up the dreams. They can make a difference and will. Thank you for the encouraging words for Paul. He takes his duties and job very serious and will do the best he can at all times under all situations. He is looking forward to moving up. He wants to take all the classes and extras he can. He had a good motivational speaker and teacher at the academy. Thanks again for all you do.

Tammy Burnside		11/Aug/2002:13:40:45
My husband took your class at the academy in tucker. He is a c.o. for ADC. He really enjoyed your classes and teaching and is looking forward to attending more. He also hopes you get approved to teach children of officers. He would like to bring our son Adam to one of your classes. As his wife I would like to personally thank you for helping him and teaching him not only the physical but also the emotional concepts that will help him on the job and may help save his life some day. God forbid it should ever come to that but if the situation were to ever arise it's good to know that some one like you cared enough to give your time to share your experience and knowledge with him. Thank you Tammy Burnside wife of Paul Burnside.

rachel		02/Aug/2002:04:34:55
Hey I am back for another look....Website is great. I admire all your work. Miss some of the old ADC days! Look forward to hearing you speak at Conference this fall. Mike will enjoy catching up....Rachel P

Tony McHan		27/Jun/2002:19:04:35
Great site

Josh Jett	http://2002-j/	22/Jun/2002:15:16:02
Mr. Barger I would like to thank you for the training so far, and I look forward to defensive tactics training in two weeks. You've taught us a lot of things we will be able to use in the years to come. thank you, C squad leader

Janice Myers	FREE STUFF ..(click here)	20/Jun/2002:05:26:14
Hello from Vegas

Daniel Cruz		08/Jun/2002:19:00:36
Hi Mike! I don't know if you still remember me but I was one of the instructors with Bruce Chapman who first trained you in HWC. It was at Maryland at a Sheriff Training Center I believe. I haven't trained or heard from Bruce in a long while. I'm sure he is doing well. I have been really busy myself. I finally met Paul Castle and was introduced to the C.A.R. System. The one you told me about. It's Great! I am a Certified Police Instructor for the State of Connecticut so the Police Academy had Paul Castle give myself and a group of 20 other Police Instructors a 3 day training of what he has to offer. The Academy is looking into possibly changing their curriculum to have C.A.R. as part of recruit training. If not I�m definitely going to try and get into the instructor course to teach my Department. Well I don�t want to take up any more of your time. I would like to hear from you. If you don�t remember me, that�s okay. Just think of me as another Law Enforcement brother. STAY SAFE!

Franklin (Skip) Tyne		03/May/2002:21:56:05

michael reed		23/Apr/2002:06:31:54
hello Mr. Barger. Just thought i would write you and see how you are doing with the training. I like what you did with the site. E-Mail me back and let me know how you and the staff are doing and tell MR. Ball that I said hello and i hope everything is going good. talk to you later. Michael Reed Class of 2000-R

Shirley Barger		22/Apr/2002:23:52:48
Hi, Mike Just finished looking over the Site. You have added quite a bit to it since I got on last time. Great place to explore, you have done a fantastic job with it. Keep up the good work. May God always watch over and protect all of you. S J B M.O.M.

Sandy Eskew		15/Apr/2002:17:12:44
Nice site Mr. Barger. Sandy

Regina	www.american-quarter-horses.org	15/Apr/2002:07:13:33
Enjoyable and interesting web site... Thanks!

Marlene	www.american-quarter-horses.org	14/Apr/2002:05:13:16
Splendid work. I appreciate your site.

jimmy mizell		08/Apr/2002:20:45:05
Mr. Barger I really liked your web site and would like to see some of your materials on cell extractions.

Anthony L. Reed		24/Feb/2002:01:41:50
I have heard very good things about your training and can't wait to attend a class. 2002-B-33

co1 / M, Lunsford		22/Feb/2002:19:44:19

Todd Ball		31/Dec/2001:16:28:08
Love the web page, great job.....Todd

Amanda Faulkner		20/Dec/2001:22:34:39
Hello to all... Mr. Mike Barger, I am still waiting to hear from you... is this anyway to treat one of your best students ever? LOL.... E-MAIL ME!!! AMANDA FAULKNER 2001-H

Ricky Bateman		20/Dec/2001:20:03:32
Your class on officer survival was inspiring and educational.

Amanda Faulkner		15/Dec/2001:18:49:30
Dear Mike, How's everything in the big town of Tucker? lol... I never received your e-mail.... so, you will have to send me another. Tell Mr. Ball, and Ms. Williams I said hello. Well... I will go for now.. call ya or write later.....don't be a stranger, write back and keep in touch.

Karen I.Skaros		11/Dec/2001:13:21:51
I am in the greatest awe! thank god for the good guys!!!!!!!!!! We live in a safer world because of the career you all chose.

Brad DeShano		30/Nov/2001:15:24:52
Just checked out your site, just like everything else you do, it's first rate. Loved the defensive tactics class, officer survival, and everything else you teach!! Hope to have some more of your training SOON!! To ALL that might read this, you can't go wrong with V.I.P.E.R.!!! Brad

SSG RL Milks		29/Nov/2001:15:22:10
I heard a rumor that you are looking at a permanent training facility in SC. Any truth to that? Where can I get more info on the Center Axis Relock and where did it come from? Thanks. Mooman

Bradley Johnson		26/Nov/2001:19:31:38
This website in my opinion is and should be an inspiration to all correctional officers and law enforcement officers around the world. God Bless!

c.house		16/Nov/2001:21:21:43
"The Man" does it with style! This is really cool! Hey, Barger. I do believe I'll be using some of the great (as well as painful) defense moves taught (as well as inflicted upon me) by you in some upcoming work I'll be involved in. E-mail me and I'll tell ya about it. 2000-R was the ONLY class! Barger and Ball, they always stand tall!

PORTER,JAMES B.		01/Nov/2001:14:14:34
WOULD LIKE A BIT MORE INFO ON YOUR HAND TO HAND COMBAT.

Amanda Faulkner2001		23/Oct/2001:12:29:30
Mike.... I just wanted to write and say hello. When you get a chance e-mail me, I can't seem to catch you in the office...so, please write me. Great job with the website..."All Gave Some...Some Gave All!! Well.. I will be waiting to here from you, don't make me come look for you.

amanda faulkner		23/Oct/2001:12:17:07

Lee Hilborn	crow horse's mod shop	22/Oct/2001:01:17:06
Hey the site gets better each time I look at it. May God Bless you all.

Phil Grendell		13/Oct/2001:23:02:06
I was writing to tell you thanks again for the training in defense, and I will be back for much much more. You can never have enough knowledge and it is always good to keep things fresh. Look forward to seeing you and all the staff down there. 2001-Q WE #1 BABY!!!!!!! That's all I have to say bout that. THANKS AGAIN, Phil Grendell.

patrolman Jeremy Sim		11/Oct/2001:11:46:38
hey Mr. Barger great web site it has been awhile since we last talked and I'm proud to let you know I'm now a full time CERTIFIED police officer in Monticello and was all because of the training and education I received at the ADC academy Thank you so much email me some time

Mike R. Powell		10/Oct/2001:21:49:56
I am touched by the many reviews that are included in your web page. Just showing some fellow officers your web site. with me are Officer's Grendell of Class 2001 - Q. and Officer Allen of Class 2001 - S. Thank God for people like yourself. Thanks in Advance.

C.Bevills		02/Oct/2001:22:28:09
Barger-- I have heard nothing but good things about this web site, so thought I would check it out for myself. Very nice! The poem was great! Miss seeing you guys, but glad to get back to work.

SSG RL Milks		01/Oct/2001:20:04:21
I'm looking for some more information on the Center Axis relock. Can you help me and tell me something about it. I've heard its a good system. if its the one I think it is. Thanks The mooman!

daniel mcclain		22/Aug/2001:20:57:32
"OHH MR. BADGER!" I CANT DO NO MO!"

derek mcclain 2001M		06/Jul/2001:17:04:01

EDDIE ALBERIUS		05/Jul/2001:23:20:39
mike I'm very much enjoying you in the academy and am looking forward to my next class time. I hope my job at the warehouse will allow me to take more classes. you are richly blessed and I pray that the lord continues to bless you. cause you have a god given job. I pray that through your classes and your hands on experiences that someone will come to Christ. and can also say the same for Mr. ball I very much enjoy both of you. please don't think I'm a suck-up but I put good where do is do. please easy on the push-ups ha! may god richly bless you at the academy and keep-up the good work Eddie Alberius sq (a) (2) central warehouse.

daniel mcclain		05/Jul/2001:20:40:10
Hello, i just have a few words to say about your website and Mr.. Barger, first of all id like to thank Mr.. Barger for the very inspirational class he conducted on 7-5-01 with the 2001M class at the A.D.C. training academy in which i attend, secondly id like to add that this is one of the best law enforcement sites I've visited in quiet a while. thanks to Mr.. Barger I had a chance to see what i am getting into before hand, well its "cock lock and ready to rock" for me because I'm in it for the long haul, thank you all who have and will be helping me through the academy, see you all Monday, Daniel B. McClain, OJT 2001M class

Carey L. Ratcliff, J	Bio-Remedies, Inc.	05/Jul/2001:16:06:26
Mr. Barger, On behalf of the class, 2000-K, I want to personally thank you for your concern and interest in our well being when we graduate and depart the Academy for assignment to our respective units. The insight you gave, not to mention the invaluable training, will be of vital importance to me in your old haunt, Maximum Security Unit, Tucker. Thanks again Mr. Barger and be careful in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Carey L. Ratcliff, Jr., Ph.D. Bio-Remedies@bio-remedies.com http://www.bio-remedies.com/index.htm

Louis De Leeuw	Homepage 2000	12/Jun/2001:11:27:47
Like your site SIR Ghent ( Belgium )

Melissa Burns		13/May/2001:07:45:02
Mike, It was a very exciting day in the big city. good job on your web site. Thanks for all you help on the street. Melissa 702

Beverly Matthews		02/May/2001:22:10:40
Hello Mr. Barger Just wanted to tell you how lucky I was to be in your class. I have learned a lot, and I'm going to take everything you taught me to Transportation. I don't care if they do call me All State. May the force be with you CLASS 2001 G

Shelly O'Fallon CO-1		01/May/2001:19:21:30
Hey Mr. Barger !!!! Just thought I would let you know how much I like your site, it is pretty neat. I want you to know that I have learned a lot in all your classes that you have taught my friends and I in the Training Academy. When we all graduate I know that I will never forget you or Mr. Ball and I a pretty sure know one else will either. Do not ever go easy on the push ups because you did not with us !!!!!!! lol CLASS 2001-G

aaron m. smith		13/Apr/2001:20:50:37
MR. BARGER I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LEARNED IN YOUR CLASSES WHILE IN THE ACADEMY AND TO SAY THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH THE NEW CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS THAT ARE COMING THROUGH THE ACADEMY.