"This class was very informative for me, a person who does not handle child death investigations. Prior to the class I was very apprehensive to deal with child abuse. However, now I have become more open minded." (CDI) - anonymous, St. Charles Parish, LA

"Enjoyed the Training." (CSA) – Senior Ptl. Larry Flowers, Milan Police Dept.

"I liked the training. The training taught me a lot about how to interview a victim of child abuse. (RCA) – Lt. Andrea Davis – Milan Police Dept.

"Very Informative Class!  Also, this is the first class I have ever had that actually explained the sexual assault kits.  Thank you!"
- Investigator L. Johnson, Dickson Police Department

"This was by far one of the best training class I have attended in a long time. I learned a lot about items that I never thought as being evidence and to collect those items." (CAP) - anonymous, Las Cruces, NM

"I liked the training and Brent was entertaining and informative." (RCA) – Tim Brasfield, Caseworker, Child Protective Services.

"Good class! Wish I would have had training like this when I first started these cases. Very interesting and you're a good teacher and you gave me good ideas for teaching my classes. Was not looking forward to this class but I am really glad I came." (CSA) - anonymous, Oxford, MS

"Very informative must-need course." - M. Bolden, M.D.

"More than what I expected from this class. I will be able to apply techniques described in the class. A+" (CSA) - St. Charles Parish, LA

"Class was great! Info was above the usual classes I have attended. Instructor was well prepared and extremely knowledgeable about subject." (CAP) - anonymous, Dyersburg, TN

"This instructor should be scheduled to train our new recruits! This class was very informative" (CDI) - anonymous, Birmingham, AL

"Really enjoyed the class/instructor. Thank you for coming to our area. I am excited to participate in the Child Death Investigation Class" (CSA) - anonymous, Charleston, SC

"Training was a very informative. The trainer (Brent) was very passionate and knowledgeable about the topic." (RCA) – Maria Fields, Caseworker, Child Protective Services.

"Awesome job!" (CSA) – anonymous

"The course on child sexual abuse was very interesting and it was also an eye opener. This course increased my knowledge of child abuse in more than one way and I would be very happy to attend another one." (CSA) - anonymous, Hattiesburg, MS

"Being present for the 2nd day only, I feel I was given a lot of information, laws & procedures used in Tennessee vs. other states." - T. Craddock, Administration LaVergne Police Department

"Very in-depth training on things that I only knew very little about." (UCA) - Smyrna Police Department, TN

"Great information. First time I have had a class that tied in child abuse with domestic violence as being a victim. Usually looked at as a witness only." (CAP) - anonymous, Las Cruces, NM

"Very good training and well prepared." (CSA) – Officer William Mckee, Somerville Police Dept.

"Very informational - Would like to see you host a detective's case preparation course for a District Attorney presentation." (CSA) -  St. Charles Parish, LA

"Training was taught with passion." (RCA) – Senior Ptl. Larry Flowers – Milan Police Dept.

"I think the training was very informative and the instructor was very knowledgeable about the training." (RCA Train the Trainer) - Inv. Michael Serratt - Blount County Sheriff Office

"This training is informative and there is so much you learn even when you thought you knew all you could as an officer." (RCA Train the Trainer) - Inv. Danielle Jones - Violent Crime Unit - Jackson Police Department, TN

"Excellent class and instructor. I will definitely recommend to others in my department." (Responding to Child Sexual and Elder Abuse) - anonymous, Spartanburg County Sheriff Dept., SC

"Very Informative Class!  Also, this is the first class I have ever had that actually explained the sexual assault kits.  Thank you!" (SSI) - Investigator L. Johnson, Dickson Police Department, TN

"I have really enjoyed this class. All the materials taught is needed in my field of work. Thank you and look forward to attending more of your trainings." (CDI) anonymous, Petal, MS

"Brent is one of the best instructors I've seen in a long time.  [He] keeps everyone involved!" (SSI) - Lt. M. Robinson, Murfreesboro Police Department, TN  

"Excellent cover of documented material, along with conversational discourse." (CSA) - anonymous, Ocala, FL    

"The course should be implemented to all juvenile divisions, state and nation wide." (RCA) - anonymous, St. Charles Parish, LA

"Great, this class gave me new tools to use while investigating reports of abuse against children. Thanks for offering this training" (CSA) - anonymous, Dyersburg, TN

"Very personable. Can tell you care. Patient with our questions. Answers were thorough." (SSI) - anonymous, Oxford, MS

"This instructor was the most interesting I have had and did extremely well with holding the class attention. I learned more from this class than any other." (CDI) - anonymous, Las Cruces, NM

"This needs to be available to the other area agencies" (CSA) - anonymous, Oxford, MS

"I could not have attended a better class. The training sessions were very clear and coverage was wonderful." (CAP) - anonymous, Dyersburg, TN

"Very good training." (CSA) – Lt. Greg Barr, Newbern Police Dept.

"This training was very needed by investigation. The training was well put together. The trainer has much knowledge in this area." (CDI) - anonymous, Birmingham, AL

"Thank you for a very interesting and informative class. You brought a lot of personal experience that is always better than a textbook" (CSA) - anonymous, Charleston, SC

"Brent is one of the best instructors I've seen in a long time.  [He] keeps everyone involved!" - Lt. M. Robinson, Murfreesboro Police Department

"The CSA course was very informative and useful for any agency. Instructor Tharpe has the ability to make students think outside the box." (CSA) - anonymous, Hattiesburg, MS

"Course is very resourceful, interesting and very useful to any aspect of the Criminal Justice System. Mr. Tharpe is a very talented instructor." (CSA) - St. Charles Parish, LA

"Very informative from the point of view of profiling, interviewing victims of child sex abuse and case preparation." (CSA) – Lt. Matthew Looper, Lafayette Police Dept.

"I would definitely recommend this training to all professionals. Very informative. Definitely learned things that will enhance my own training." (RCA) – Doretha McCadney, MSSW, Program Coordinator/Trainer - TN Child Welfare Certification and Training Program

"As far as from an evidence, Crime Scene stand point, the class was very informative on the subjects of evidence processing & chain of custody." - anonymous

"Very valuable and much needed for Patrol. More training of this kind is and will be highly encouraged" (CAP) - anonymous, Las Cruces, NM

"This was one of the best training classes I have been to." (CSA) – Ptl. William Keith Ozment, Newbern Police Dept.

"Excellent class and Instructed above and beyond!! Instructor has vast personal knowledge!! Answers any and all questions and asks class members to draw from their personal experiences. Very sensitive subject taught in a very sensitive, informative manner." (CSA) - St. Charles Parish, LA

"This class was very informative and I learned a lot about the process of handling evidence, i.e. sex kit." - Detective C. Merlo, Shelbyville Police Department

"Very informative, very Knowledgeable." (CSA) – SRO T.J. King, Martin Police Dept.

"This course is very interesting, I have learned a lot informative information. I will be applying this information in my career. You have been very helpful in answering my questions." (CSA) - Lt. Jimmy William, Stone County Sheriff Dept., MS

"Very informative class. Instructor was extremely knowledgeable and friendly interactive class" (RCA Train the Trainer) - Inv. Tamara Smith - Franklin Police Department

"Great background for the topic and gave a lot of useful information that can be used for law enforcement application." (CSA) - anonymous, Charleston, SC

"Great to receive training from someone who is a true peer and understands local law-enforcement departments and court systems." (CDI) - anonymous, Birmingham, AL

"Mr. Tharpe has made this class very interesting. I was able to take and understand a lot more of the sexual assaults that occur everyday." (CSA) - anonymous, Ocala, FL

"Very informative and useful information that can be used in Law Enforcement investigations." (RCA) - anonymous, St. Charles Parish, LA

"Best training I've taken on a difficult subject. For a 2 day training, I stayed interested the entire time." (CAP) - anonymous, Las Cruces, NM

"Mr. Tharpe was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter. He delivered the material in a way that was easily understood. I really appreciated the fact that he taught from personal experience. Excellent course!" (CDI) - Det. Myers, Las Cruces Police Dept, NM

"Great background for the topic and gave a lot of useful information that can be used for law enforcement application." (CDI) - anonymous, Charleston, SC

"I was impressed with the Instructors knowledge regarding the subject matter. I will be recommending this Instructor to my training division." (CDI) - anonymous, Ocala, FL

"Thank you for a very interesting and informative class. You brought a lot of experience that is always better than a textbook!" (CDI) - anonymous, Charleston, SC 

 "Brent is a very personable instructor. One of the best classes I've taken over my past 7 1/2 years. I'm looking forward to more training from Tharpe Consulting." (CSA) - anonymous, Las Cruces, NM

"Excellent presentation, very thorough and knowledgeable in this area. Would recommend everyone to take this class." (CSA) - anonymous, Dyersburg, TN  

"The class was very informative. I learned a lot and I have been open to new ideas, when it comes to child and adult investigations." (CDI) - Cpl. Kevin Brooks, Thibodaux Police Department, LA  

"A very tough subject to teach. This was a very informative class that will definitely improve my ability to investigate and prosecute child abuse." (UCA) -  Smyrna Police Department, TN