Critical Mindset

This class is offered Monday only (2.5 hours) AM or PM

Debrief presented by: Michael Neal

Michael Kent Neal is currently on his fourth term as the Sheriff of Monroe County and his 26th year in law enforcement. Sheriff Neal is a former Corporal for Arkansas Game & Fish and was assigned to Lee County. Michael began his career in law enforcement in 1998 as a part-time officer for the Monroe County Sheriff's Department working his way up to serving 9 years as a deputy. Michael also served 10 1/2 years with the Brinkley Fire and Rescue as an Instructor and retired in 2009 in the rank of Captain. On October 7th, 2007 Michael was hired by the Arkansas Game And Fish Commission and served 7 years as a wildlife officer. On May 20, 2010, Neal was instrumental in ending a brutal gun battle in West Memphis that resulted in the death of two West Memphis police officers and the wounding of the Crittenden County Sheriff and his chief deputy. Sheriff Neal has received numerous different awards from the May 20th shooting which included: 3 Medals of Valor, and the 2011 International Officer of the Year. On February 20, 2012, Officer Neal was awarded the Congressional Medal of Valor from the President of the United States. In 2018 Sheriff Neal’s truck and rifle were inducted in to the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington DC where they will be on permanent display.

Class Description

This class is set to understand the mindset before and after a major critical incident.

Class Location

Columbus Trade & Convention Center - Sycamore Room B

801 Front Avenue

Columbus, GA 31901