MO – Overcoming Size Differences for Female Enforcers

St. Louis County & Municipal Police Academy
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Controlling Larger Combatants
Overcoming Size Differences  for Female Enforcers
Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2025

Congratulations to the graduates of the Female Enforcer class held at the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy. L.O.C.K.U.P. Overcoming Size Difference Training September 29-October 1, 2025, at the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy. The training was very well received by all attendees, they displayed high levels of enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism throughout the 3-day training session. A review of the course evaluations revealed an overwhelming satisfaction rating from the class.

See what the team had to say!

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Lead Instructors Inspector Toni Weinbeck, Major Dustyn Tienter, Sergeant Ryan Dugger

Instructors spoke well and explained well. Will use this on larger suspects.
Department of Public Safety 16 years DT Instructor

The stories helped piece a lot of information together. Amazing having a female instructor who is knowledgeable and can give female point of view. All instructors were amazing.
Patrol Officer- 1 year 

Slides were engaging and had a good mix of information and videos. Amazing! Very engaging and explained everything so it was easy to understand. This training will be a great foundation for further DT classes. Patrol Officer- 4 years

Information was presented in a way to be able to understand why and how we do things. Toni broke things down so we could grasp each aspect of the move, takedown, or defensive action. I am able to perform apprehension safer. Patrol Officer -1.5 years

Instructor was great. Extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. I feel more confident in myself and will remember if nothing else the mindset changes we learned which should trigger everything else.  Police Sergeant – 9 years.

The presentation reiterated exactly what the practical application was being demonstrated and taught during hands on parts of training. It will help me train my probationary officers and better enable me to protect myself, co-workers, and citizens of our community.  Patrol Officer- 5 years

This course exceeded my expectations. I gained knowledge and tools to take down larger subjects effectively. I appreciate that this course was geared towards women and broken down so we actually learned the steps. I have a plan B. Patrol Officer- 7 years

The instructors were amazing. They helped you if you were doing something wrong. Very kind, passionate, and helpful instructors. Amazing class! Thank you! Acting Sergeant- 3 years

This training gave me the confidence to take on anyone, regardless of their size. The different variations of the rear or front take down allowed me to thing of real life calls I can apply these to.
Patrol Officer- 2 years

This dynamic three-day course equips officers with the skills needed to effectively control violent or resisting subjects when faced with size and strength disparities. Through lectures, demonstrations, role play, drills, and scenario-based applications, participants will learn to apply reasonable and proportionate force to manage larger suspects. The course emphasizes strategies that minimize reliance on upper body strength, focusing instead on the proven principles of the L.O.C.K.U.P.® system. Instruction will develop a foundational understanding of immediate physical control tactics that are strategic, effective, and adaptable to varying levels of resistance and aggression.

Section 1

• Explore the Principles of L.O.C.K.U.P.® Training Systems
  Understand the foundational concepts and methodologies that guide the L.O.C.K.U.P.® approach to training.
• Analyze Legal Statutes Governing Police Use of Force
  Examine the key statutes and legal frameworks that inform decisions regarding the application of force.
• Identify Constitutional Foundations of Non-Deadly Force
  Discuss the legal basis and tests used to determine the appropriateness of non-deadly force during arrests.
• Evaluate Control Tactics and Strategies
  Examine the control tactics employed by police and correctional officers and assess appropriate maneuvers for various scenarios.
• Understand the Concept of Automaticity in Skill Development
  Learn how mental representation, cognitive connections, emotional regulation, and deliberate, focused repetitions create hardwired, long-term skills essential for high-pressure environments.
• Examine Psychophysiological Responses to Aggression
  Discuss how the body and mind respond to aggression and understand how these changes impact performance during close-quarter engagements.
• Explore Principles of Adaptive Thinking in Stressful Situations
  Analyze how flexible, strategic thinking under pressure can improve decision-making and outcomes in high-stress scenarios.

• Understand the Role of Fear in Conflict
  Discuss the dynamics of fear during confrontations and learn techniques to manage and leverage it effectively.
• Analyze the Concept of Hypervigilance
  Explore hypervigilance as an enhanced state of sensory awareness and its role in detecting potential threats.
• Implement Force Mitigation Strategies
  Identify and apply techniques to assess and minimize the use of force when managing threats.
• Recognize Indicators of Potential Threats
  Learn to identify 11 key behavioral and situational indicators that may signal an impending attack.
• Develop Effective Report-Writing Skills
  Discuss and apply eight critical categories for creating comprehensive and defensible police reports.

Police Psychomotor skill development –  Manipulating the skeleton

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St. Louis County & Municipal Police Academy
1266 Sutter Avenue • Wellston • MO 63133
Contact – Sgt. Chris Thomson
cthomson@stlouiscountymo.gov
Office (314) 889-8606