Gentle Response LLC

Army Vet, Pilot, retired cop, Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist. My team and I conduct conflict de-escalation training around the US.

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Your #churchsafety and #workplacesafety can greatly depend on how your #employees
,#staff, and #volunteers
Deal with a #difficultperson https://t.co/P2yyn0e0XC

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"I attended a training session at my local church. I was given an opportunity to practice what was taught as well. I would recommend this training for everyone. Eye opening, confidence boosting, and taught by very knowledgeable and experienced individuals!" - Donald, St. Johns,MI

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I finally brought my rod and reel for our walk along the river, and caught this approximately 15" hog 🎣 #largemouthbass #fishing

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Epic #Flyfishing with Campbell Outfitters in West Michigan, I caught my very first ever Pike, 27" long, and it took my about 4 minutes to carefully land him!

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Took my buddy flying on a severe clear day over West Michigan for his first time in a small airplane!

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Me and the crew of Flight Path at today's breakfast fly-in at West Michigan Regional Airport, Holland, MI. I helped with one of four simulators helping inspire the next generation of aviators! 😁✈️ #generalaviation #aviation #pilot

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Dealing with an inappropriate person at #church can be uncomfortable and even frustrating, but there are ways to mitigate it and be able to effectively distract and de-escalate!

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#stressmanagement #tip #tipoftheday

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How to avoid a #roadrage #driver!
#personalsafety #deescalation

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A heartfelt thank you and salute to my battle buddy Dave for this gift 🫡

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At last week's @wmwhitecaps ballgame I was recognized as a hometown #hero and honored for my service to country and community! #Army #veteran

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#churchsafety #churchsecurity #churchministy

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It's what we call "oh-dark-thirty" and I'm on the move!

I used TSA Pre✓ for the first time and it was awesome, slowed down only enough to put my carry-on into a bin!
(Then again, there was hardly anyone else here at the airport in the first place! 🤣)

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#privatepilot #flying #cessna172

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At the August 1st @wmwhitecaps game on Grand Rapids,MI!

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A colleague was ambushed and murdered by a wife-beating loser on July 8, 2007.
I wasn't working that night, and I had worked with Koz only a few times and didn't really know him very well as we were assigned to different areas of the city. Forever remembered.

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Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful 4th of a July with friends and family! 🇺🇲

Praying for safety for the first responders who have to work tonight! 🙏
Been there, done that! Be safe folks! 😄

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Thank you for all the #birthday wishes!
#privatepilot #generalaviation

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Wow, just realized that 3 days ago marked the 10th anniversary of my final shift on patrol before "retiring".
10 years... And look at me now, this certainly isn't what I thought I would be doing, I was intent on being a charter pilot!