ND – L.O.C.K.U.P. ® Police System Arrest and Control Instructor Course

Bismarck ND PD
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L.O.C.K.U.P. ® Police System
Arrest and Control Instructor Course
May 18-22, 2026 0830-1630

The internationally recognized, award-winning L.O.C.K.U.P.® Police Arrest and Control  Instructor Course is an intensive five-day program designed to prepare law enforcement and corrections professionals to effectively instruct arrest and control tactics. Participants develop a strong foundation in practical empty-hand control techniques, combined with proven, instructor-development methodologies grounded in adult learning principles.

Upon successful completion, participants are certified as L.O.C.K.U.P.® Arrest and Control Instructors. The L.O.C.K.U.P.® System is purpose-built to ensure the safe, swift, and effective control of resistant subjects and is FBI National Academy award-winning, field- and court-tested, legally defensible, measurable, and retainable under stress.

COURSE TOPICS

• Legal Aspects of Use of Force
• Discuss the true science v myths on use of force
• Effective Takedowns for Immediate Control
• Equip Trainers to Learn Effective Instructional Methodologies
• Team Subject Control Tactics – Coordinated subject control
• 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 system emphasizes measurable outcomes, enabling agencies to  quantify performance,  reduce risk, and defend training decisions.

 Sanford Health Training Center
1809 E Century Ave. Bismarck ND 58503

Sergeant Mitch Wardzinski
City of Bismarck – Bismarck Police Department
Office: 701 355-1875

ONLY $995.00
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FBI National Academy Associates
2022 Science & Innovation Award – Presented to L.O.C.K.U.P
The selection committee unanimously selected Lt. Dillon’s L.O.C.K.U.P. Arrest and Control Training and L.E.A.D.S. Law Enforcement Active Diffusion Strategies Training Systems over all other nominees as the recipient of the award.

The L.O.C.K.UP. training differentiated itself from other Defensive tactics  programs being instructed throughout the country. 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.