Description: Using a comprehensive learning and dynamic hands-on curriculum, first responders will learn how to utilize a straight baton, which is one of the most useful less lethal technologies on the duty belt, in direct and/or transitional ways for overcoming subject resistance through strikes, jabs or blocks and establish practical anatomical control over a subject for the purposes of escort and/or handcuffing. This 2-day, highly dynamic course is like no other because it provides you with the useful defensive skills in all 3 zones of defense, especially for CQB. It relies heavily on practical hands-on applications and is intended for first responders who want instruction in the proper uses of straight baton (expandable or rigid) batons used for self-defense and subject control for escort and handcuffing.

• Learn the various ways personal weapons such as hands, elbows, knees and feet may be effectively used for personal protection on the job

• Learn the basic components of stance, balance and practical patterns of movement (or Survival Dancing for Victory)

• Learn what Zone of Defense is and how your personal weapons are assigned to provide you with the best chance for gaining tactical advantage (or protection) over a subject.

• Learn what O.S.C. is and how it applies to the MDTS program

• Learn how to care for handcuffs to maintain reliable performance

• Learn practical ways to transition between various self-defense tactics using your personal weapons or escort position to subject-control hold called wrist lock or arm bar and vice versa to gain tactical advantage over a subject that leads to custody.

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Training Audience: Only certified Law Enforcement, Military, or Licensed Security Officers

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Length: 16-hours

Textbook: Training materials will be provided in class.

Equipment Needs: Note-taking material

Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education Hours: None

Course Contact: Kevin Bernard, Law Enforcement Training Coordinator, office: 610-344-4619 or via email at kbernard@chesco.org.