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#65 Shot 14 times - Derrick McManus


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Derrick McManus was shot 14-times in less than 5-seconds and lay on the ground for 3-hours before extraction. This is his story.

Derrick was a South Australian Police officer for 42 years. 10 years with the STAR (Special Tasks and Rescue) Group and within this group he was a Sniper, Tactical-Diver and Counter-Terrorist operative. Trained in handling hostage/siege situations, high-risk arrests, cliff/cave/mine rescue, helicopter operations; as he puts it, all the interesting and exciting stuff (his mum sees it differently).  Derrick finished his career teaching leadership at the Police Academy. As part of STAR Group – His team went to arrest an offender, who clearly did not want to be arrested, he started shooting and Derrick was in the line of fire. He was hit 14 times with a .308 calibre in less than 5 seconds. Sustaining massive injuries and lay on the ground for 3-hours before the rescue team and medical team risked their lives to get him out. 2.5 years of intensive rehabilitation and eventually returned to full duties with STAR Group.

Derrick now speaks at conferences and facilitates Human Durability workshops internationally. His research includes collaborations with The University of South Australia School of Psychology and The Military and Emergency Services Health Australia. Derrick contributes was the power of thinking about returning home to his children that is one of the reasons he survived.

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