Law Enforcement
CONTROL & DEFENSIVE TACTICS TRAINING
FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS and SECURITY
The Fourth and Eighth Amendments of the Constitution of the United States protect the rights of the people against "Unreasonable searches and seizures" and against " Cruel and unusual punishments".
The 'reasonableness' of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, and there must be an allowance for the fact that officers are often forced to make split-second decisions about the amount of force necessary in a particular situation. The Fourth Amendment 'reasonableness' enquiry is whether the officer's actions are 'objectively reasonable' in view of the facts and circumstances confronting them, without regard to their underlying intent or motivation. Grahm v. Connor, 109 S. Ct. 1895, (1989).
The Courts stated that claims of excessive use of force must be judged by the Fourth Amendment's requirement that searches and seizures be "reasonable." By general definition, reasonable means "logical, rational, sensible, sound, and wise." How does this general definition of reasonable relate to the legal Constitutional definition of reasonable? Objectively reasonable people would agree that the use of force in making an arrest, investigative stop, or other officer - citizen contact situation, must be "logical, rational, sensible, sound and wise." In a sense then, the law enforcement or security representative must be able to defend their actions by this standard.
This training includes all the techniques, and practice so that, students will perform as professionals. The techniques, levels of force and tactical application, are reasonable, practical and effective in real situations. The officer first learns how the mind and body work; principles of balance and psychology - centering, speed and power; how the body works (mechanically) to attack / defend / control / resist; what and how humans perceive, pay attention to, remember, learn, and decide - especially in confusing, stressfull and emergency conditions; what happens during and after critical incidents.
The officer is taught practical effective control & defensive tactics for use in real life situations and how to maintain his focus and concentration during these situations.
After the defensive tactics and techniques have been learned, the officer is taught how to use them through actual simulation training. All of the officers newly learned skills are put to the test. The officer will actually control a real resister and assailant using the techniques and tactics he has learned. He will hit and get hit for real, this will better prepare him for real situations. These techniques are designed to control even larger, stronger and extremely agitated people with minimal injury. The pain and injury that one may sustain as a result of these techniques, are temporary and do not generally require medical attention. One must understand that dynamic activity of any kind may produce accidental injury to persons or property. The officer is also trained in trauma control techniques and anti-injury exercises which will help the officer to prevent injury to himself during actual situations.
This material is presented in an understandable way and serves to help the officer avoid panic and make beneficial split second tactical decisions.
This training is designed to prepare the officer to establish and maintain lawful control of assailants and resisters. Prior to participating in this training, it should be understood that persons trained in these tactics and procedures probably will not perform perfectly in actual situations which may be highly unpredictable, confusing, or dynamic. We cannot guarantee the absence of possible injury or litigation resulting from the use of physical control tactics.
Upon successful completion, the student will earn a “Certificate", and It is strongly recommended that each student attend an organized practice session on a monthly basis to keep their skill level at an “acceptable effective “ standard.
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USE OF FORCE TRAINING OUTLINE FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY
PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION
* Justified Use of Force Decision Making
* Rules of Confrontation
* Liability Issues
ANTI-INJURY, STRENGTH BUILDING & BALANCE TRAINING
Head Stand Head Stand with leg split Isometric Hold
Isometric Hold Isometric Hold Isometric Hold with Ab Wheel
Knee Lift Back Stretch Back Stretch
* Anti-Injury Exercises
* Injury Prevention
* How The Mind and Body Learn Control Tactics and react to danger
TRAUMA CONTROL
Forward roll from roof top Forward Breakfall
Forward Roll Rear Breakfall
* Emergency Blocking
* Rolls and Break-falls
CONTROL AND DEFENSIVE TACTICS
* Attack Management Procedure
* Holds, Wrist Locks, Arm Bars, & Take Down Techniques
* Close Quarters Fighting & Ground Fighting Techniques
* Verbal Control Skills
* Blocking and Counterstriking Techniques
* Pressure Sensitive Areas
* Actual Simulation Training
WEAPON CONTROL
* Weapon Disarming (Firearms, knives & levers)
* Weapon Defense (Retention)
* Actual Simulation Training
EXTENDIBLE BATON AND IMPACT WEAPONS
* Extendible and Straight Batons
* Target and Non-target areas
* Types of Pressure (Impact, Gradual, Thrust & Moving)
* Encounter Single and Multiple Attackers
* Forehand and Backhand Strikes
* Using the Baton as a control instrument and searching tool (with non-impact pressure)
* Use of Control Instruments (Holding and Searching)
* Movement and Tactics
OC (PEPPER SPRAY)
* History of OC
* Proper use & Tactics
* Effects of OC and Decontamination after use
* Actual OC simulation training
ASSAILANT AND RESISTER CONTROL
Turning Armbar Throw Ground Fighting Knee Strike
* Defensive Reaction Cycle
* Weapon Defense and Disarming
* Use of OC
* Use of Shield
* Use of Control Instruments and Impact Weapons
* Use of Hobble and Handcuffs
* Emergency Handcuffing
* Use of Physical Control and Defensive Tactics
* Actual Simulation Training
COOPERATIVE SUBJECT CONTROL
* Handcuffing
* Use of Verbal Control Skills
* Actual Simulation Training
PRISONER TRANSPORTATION
* Proper Use of Restraints
* Placing Prisoners in & Removing Them From Vehicles
* Vehicle Search & Inspection Prior to Transport
* Problems During Transport
COURT FACILITY SECURITY
* Operating Metal Detectors
* Operating a Screening Area
* Courtroom Security Operations
* Emergency Response Plan Development
* Dealing with Courtroom Problems
CELL ENTRY AND EXTRACTION
Cell Extraction Cell Extraction with Shield Wrist Lock
* Team Movement and Tactics
* Area Clearing, Security and Approach
* Use of Shield
* Use of OC
* Cell Entry
* Assailant Control
* Resister Control
* Use of Handcuffs and Hobble
* Cell Extraction
* Actual Simulation Training
NOTE: All courses are modified to address the job tasks & duties of the agency, and trainee's are instructed to follow department policy.
