Basic Defensive Tactics
Overview
Basic Defensive Tactics is an essential overview class for anyone that carries defensive tools and is authorized to use force in the course of their duties. This comprehensive no-frills course covers a variety of skills necessary to safely and effectively use force and defensive tools; including: use of force, use of force decision making, defensive stance, unarmed defensive techniques, basic weapon disarming, movement, using a baton, using handcuffs, and using OC/ASR Pepper Spray.
Required Equipment:
Valid form of Identification / Reason for taking class
Handcuffs
Handcuff Pouch
Handcuff Key
Expandable Baton
Baton Holder Pouch
Recommended Equipment:
Duty Uniform / Athletic clothes
Standard duty gear (Belt / Vest)
PLEASE NOTE: This course requires a signed Liability Waiver (See below)
Course Topics:
- Use of force
- Handcuff types
- Keyhole placement
- Double locking
- Improvised techniques
- Searches
- Custody
- Handcuffing
- Giving commands
- Defensive techniques
- Control holds
- Compliant and non-compliant techniques
Course Topics:
- Use of force
- Handcuff types
- Keyhole placement
- Double locking
- Improvised techniques
- Searches
- Custody
- Handcuffing
- Giving commands
- Defensive techniques
- Control holds
- Compliant and non-compliant techniques
Course Topics:
- Use of force
- Handcuff types
- Keyhole placement
- Double locking
- Improvised techniques
- Searches
- Custody
- Handcuffing
- Giving commands
- Defensive techniques
- Control holds
- Compliant and non-compliant techniques
Description
Basic Defensive Tactics is an essential class for anyone that carries and is authorized to use tools and force in the course of their duties. This comprehensive no-frills course covers a variety of skills necessary to safely and effectively use common defensive tactics techniques. Including use of force, use of force decision making, defensive stance, unarmed defensive techniques, and simple weapon disarming. Handcuff topics include using handcuffs when effecting an arrest or transferring a prisoner, control holds, compliant handcuffing, and non-compliant handcuffing. Baton topics include movement, drawing the baton, strikes, and baton retention. OC/ASR Pepper Spray topics include movement, deployment, and post-deployment care. This course utilizes inert (harmless) pepper spray training canisters. This course is taught by a defensive tactics instructor certified through the American Council on Criminal Justice Training (ACCJT). The course completion card is valid for 1 year.
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