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WLEEDA is proud to welcome Michael Durant as he share's his experience of survival and motivation. Michael Durant was the pilot of Black Hawk helicopter Super Six Four that was fired upon and subsequently crashed during a combat operation in Mogadishu, Somalia on Oct 3, 1993. After a horrific street battle he was overrun by a crazed mob, captured and held prisoner for 11 days. Durant was badly injured, suffering from a broken back, leg, face and gunshot wounds. His image as a POW was seen around the world on the cover of Time, Newsweek, US News and World Report. The events of the day were recounted in Mark Bowden's best selling book, "Black Hawk Down" and Ridley Scott's movie. For more information on Michael, visit www.MikeDurant.com.
Enjoy a screening of the film and receive a free copy of his book at WLEEDA's 16th annual executive training conference.
The FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia. Photo: FBI
Proactive Media Relation Update
FBI Academy Instructor for
Law Enforcement
Penny Parrish, M. Ed.
Penny Parrish is an instructor in the Law Enforcement Communications Unit at the FBI Academy. Penny teaches media relations for law enforcement executives, presentation skills and communication strategies. Penny served as the Public Information Officer for the Minneapolis Police Department and as News Director at KMSP-TV in Minneapolis. This is Penny's seventh year as an instructor at the North Central States LEEDS.
Academy student in the classroom. Photo: FBI
Marinette County Woods, Wisconsin. Photo: AP
Sniper in Marinette County Woods
WI Division of Criminal Investigation
Tony O’Neill, Detective
Originally-scheduled Halbach investigation overview was canceled due to resumed court precedings.
Memorial after the shooting at NIU. Photo: A. Kriegsmann