The Eagles have landed! But they had to fly first...

It was certainly a memorable three days for our participants from one of the police Divisions in mid-February. For us facilitators too...We certainly had it all: rain, waist-deep mud, hiking long distances, sleeping in the open (if you could call it sleep). But the officers gamely took on all the challenges we could throw at them and still their professionalism shone through. Impressed? We sure were. Surprised? Not really. Because these men (and lone woman) showed they had what it takes to survive the gruelling pace and intensity. This is Leadership Development at its best.

The opening 'ceremony' on Day 1

It's not a scratchy image - it's rain!

Lined up for the sea patrol - that's a storm in the upper right...

The assessors (on yellow raft) get a free ride...or maybe not.

There were one or two canoes that kept going in circles.

If only they arrived 1 hr earlier, then the mud wouldn't be so bad...

Simulated casevac in MacRitchie...they made a curious sight for joggers and walkers.

Crossing a 'river' to pursue the human traffickers.

But first, we have to make our way across.

Altogether now...PULL!

The crossing is a success!

Even for the heaviest officer...

A note about the video: You may hear the words "cock up" at the end of it, but we hereby state that this was not directed at the person doing the crossing, rather it was more a comment on the lame attempt at some kind of soundtrack to accompany the crossing :D