Defensive Tactics Workshop

This course will be modified to the level of expertise in the audience and can be adapted in the classroom for multiple levels of experience and understanding.

Training Goals and Objectives

The goal of the training program is to prepare and condition the individual officer to safely apply subject control, containment and threat neutralization techniques in both the patrol and tactical environments. Additionally, the course will concentrate on the application of alternative force application tools (less lethal) and impact weapons. Further, the program will focus on developing an understanding of use of force, techniques to gain subject compliance, and to safely control individuals.

Training Audience, Format and Content

This is an advanced skill development course designed for the first responder or first line supervisor, currently involved in public safety activities

This course is most successful when taught and received with audiences of 30 officers or fewer, but has been given in groups of 100 or more with successful reviews. The smaller groups enable officers to have more direct dialog & contact with the instructors and the other students.

The course is designed in 3 day sessions with each day involving the exploration of a different topic and the reinforcement of previous learned material. The course is generally designed to run from 0800 to 1600 hours daily, but can be manipulated for evenings and extended days as needed.

Daily content and course schedule/agenda:

Day One:
Introduction (Course & Instructors)
Use of Force
Train to Win….Mindset development
Body mechanics
Digital / Impact pressure point control
Handcuffing

Day Two:
Circular movements
Take downs
Cants and Casts
Homogeneous impact tools
Shield/Cage techniques

Day Three:
Impact tool / weapon certification
Weapons disarms
Live drills / Redman scenarios
Summary
Commencement/Conclusion

There are no pre-requisites to this course. However, this program is physically exerting and requires students to be in reasonably good physical condition.
 

Evaluation

The evaluation process will consist of class participation and active involvement in class exercises.

Limitations / Special Needs: None

Any audio/visual or POSTC/Academy facility or staff needs will be addressed on a case-by-case basis, but might include the use of an electronic projection unit, VCR, audio or marker board materials.

Student Materials

Depending on student understanding, a wide range of video, audio and PowerPoint presentations will be used in the training session, and the instructors will come prepared with everything they will need to make this an informative, fast-paced learning experience. The materials will range from commercially driven video, personal case studies of the instructors, and detailed hands on training exercises.

Detailed lesson plans are available as needed, and copies of the course PowerPoint presentations will be available to those in attendance. Due to publishing restrictions, these training materials are not enclosed for a review!

Student needs/Requirements

• Comfortable clothing suitable for extreme physical training
• Water
• Sports tape
• Mouth piece (suggested)
• Duty leather/nylon gear
• Issue baton
• Handcuffs (with key)

Evaluations of Past Courses

Evaluations of past presentations are available upon request if this material and telephonic interviews are not satisfactory. In addition, we are happy to provide the names of references from all across America to assist you in your decision.

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