MI – L.O.C.K.U.P. Arrest and Control Instructor Training

Oakland County Sheriff’s – MI
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L.O.C.K.U.P. ® Police System
Arrest and Control Instructor Course
May 12 – 16, 2025  0830-1630

Congratulations to the new graduates of the L.O.C.K.U.P. Arrest and Control Instructor course hosted by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office – Michigan. The training was attended by officers from throughout Michigan and Ohio. The officers actively participated throughout the physically demanding and mentally challenging 5 day Instructor training program. This is what the team had to say!

Student Evaluation Summary
L.O.C.K.U.P. Arrest and Control Instructor Training
May 12 – 16, 2025

Please provide a written comment on the quality of the presentation?
100% of attending students rated this in the highest category as excellent.

• Love the passion behind the instructors, I like seeing the videos of these techniques being used.
• Very detailed in explaining provides everything you need to succeed.
• Sound, relevant info that is practical for everyday use on the street which was presented clearly and with good detail.
• Lieutenant Dillon was excellent in his delivery, instruction and energy. The demos put on by his instructors was additionally top notch, thorough chunked instruction  they took the time to address each learner.
• Instructor high energy, good examples on presentation.
• The reps, instruction were on point.
• Great instructors, were all down to earth and good to get along with.
• All questions answered with great explanation. Great balance of PowerPoint presentation and hands on practical’s.
• Excellent science based program, easy to follow materials.
• All presenters, mainly KD, obviously amazing. However Jay is incredible he has a presence, confidence, explain things that are easy to understand. Greg also excellent at slowing things down when having troubles, calming effect. Incredible, all instructors!
• Plenty of examples throughout the week to help paint the picture on how these techniques can be deployed.
• All instructors did a great job delivering the material. All were well prepared.
• Presentation, slideshow and written examples were very helpful.
• 10 out of 10, very knowledgeable and personal.

Please explain how this training will enable you to change or improve your present assignment. 

• Gave valuable information to pass along.
• Useful information that is presented in an easy to understand format. This course gives me more tools to use to gain control of a non compliant suspect that I can also teach to other officers in my department.
• Our department has nearly zero hands on training so this will be implemented into future training for all our officers. The introduction of this material along with my police departments policy will allow an effective development of a defensive tactics program.
• Improve report writing in use of force on patrol.
• Continue to improve our program at OCSO.
• We are building from the ground up so we will implement everything we can.
• This training makes me able to teach the content to my department and possibly to my local Academy.
• It’s going to allow me to better explain the techniques and how to execute them.
• We will be taking this back to our agency to implement a defensive tactics training program where one has not existed in many years.
• It needs to get the buy in from command. It qualifies and explains when, why, and it has been around a long time. Proven. KD is credible and this system is approved by MCOLES and Michigan LE governmental body.
• We are currently already rolling lock up for in service and new hires. I feel more comfortable with the material to better assist new hires in learning.
• As my recertification, it will allow me to continue to teach instruct for our agency. This course was a great refresher for all the material and updates to the program.
• Training future corrections academies.

The Internationally Recognized Award winning L.O.C.K.U.P.® Police Arrest and Control Instructor Course is an intensive 5-day training program designed to provide comprehensive arrest and control confrontation training. This course equips participants with a robust foundation in physical manipulation techniques, and effective instructional methods. Upon completion, attendees will be certified as L.O.C.K.U.P.® Arrest and Control Instructors. The training  focuses on practical, empty-hand skills that can be utilized by individual officers or as part of a team. The singular purpose of the L.O.C.K.U.P.® System is to ensure the safe, swift, and effective control of arrested persons. Developed with real-world applications in mind, the system is field tested, court-tested, defensible, and retainable for officers.

COURSE TOPICS

• Risk Management for Confrontations
• Legal Aspects of Use of Force
• Instructional Techniques to Fit the Employee
• Effective Takedowns for Immediate Control
• Equip Trainers to Learn Effective Instructional Methodologies
• Team Subject Control Tactics – Coordinated subject control
• Countermeasures Tactics and Response
• Integration with Less Lethal Options
• Team Communications and Takedowns
• Police Ground Control Techniques (Non-Sport Based)
• Grounded Control Tactics Tailored for Real-world Law Enforcement
• Environmental Training in Various Operational Settings and Energy Management
• Striking for Law Enforcement and Counter Measures
• Understanding Psychophysiological Changes that Occur During Human Aggression
• Report Writing, Documentation, and Tracking
• Verbal Communication and De-escalation Skills – Integrated L.E.A.D.S.

The L.O.C.K.UP. training differentiated itself from other defensive tactics programs being instructed throughout the country. L.O.C.K.U.P. is not a technique-based training system but the emphasis is on the actual collection of data on the use of force incidents, and detailed reporting to determine the effectiveness and needs assessments of the officers on the street.

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LOCATION
Oakland County Sheriff’s Training Center
300 South St. – Ortonville, MI 48462
Sgt. Nicholas Stoner
Email – Stonerns@oakgov.com / 248-613-0854
ONLY$995.00
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