RI – Overcoming Size Differences for Female Enforcers

 Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy
Hosting
Controlling Larger Combatants
Overcoming Size Differences  for Female Enforcers
Jan 20 – 22, 2026

It was both an honor and a pleasure to present our Overcoming Size Differences for Female Enforcers course hosted by the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy Jan 20 – 22, 2026. The training brought together officers from multiple law enforcement agencies from the surrounding areas, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.

The course was exceptionally well received, with all participants demonstrating enthusiasm, professionalism, and a strong commitment to the training program. Their active participation greatly contributed to the success throughout the mentally challenging and physically intensive three day program. A review of the course evaluations revealed overwhelmingly positive feedback, reflecting the value and impact of the training. For your reference, I have attached an assessment of the evaluations.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Female Officers who attended and successfully completed this extremely mentally and physically demanding 3 day training program. This what the team had to say!

Please assess the quality of this presentation.
100 % out of evaluations collected rated this cate gory at the highest level of excellent 5

• I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation, kept your attention the entire time with visual and video.
• Put together well and easy to follow, understand, crawl, walk, run for the untrained.
• The presentation really breaks down how and why we do things during intense situations.
• Not only was this beneficial to female officers, but I believe that all officers would benefit from this training. The psychology that was presented throughout this course is imperative to be aware of.
• Stories of real life scenarios and explanation of mental state was very helpful.
• Exceeded all expectations!
• Informational, I like the videos to show how everything can happen in real time.
• Very engaging, very useful when using examples in real world.
• Very well knowledgeable and answered every question.
• Very good, engaging not dry like most Academy trainings.
• If I had the choice I will be attending again. I’m leaving confident and less fearful
• Great demonstration. Learned a lot.
• Very good and useful material I definitely think I will use the techniques at work.
• I enjoyed that it was not death by PowerPoint.

Please assess the instructors of this program. Lt. Kevin F. Dillon (Ret)
100 % out of evaluations collected rated this cate gory at the highest level of excellent 5
Comments

• Very knowledgeable and clear and concise with content
• The instructors in this program were extremely knowledgeable and kept officers engaged with their high energy.
• Very knowledgeable and personable. Very engaged with material, passionate overall awesome course
• Helpful and knowledgeable.
• An honor to learn from the man himself. KD, you’re the best.
• Energetic, patient and fun
• Very well taught, very knowledgeable
• Very good at demonstrations, passionate about the subjects
• Very professional
• Each instructor had something to offer and very helpful
• Amazing. Love the energy.
• Made everything easy to understand
• Obviously extremely knowledgeable and engaging

This intensive three-day course equips officers with effective strategies for managing violent encounters with larger and stronger suspects. Rather than relying on upper body strength, participants will learn proven techniques that leverage body mechanics and control tactics to overcome size disparities. Training is highly interactive, combining hands-on drills with critical decision-making scenarios. To ensure realistic application, officers are required to train in full-duty gear, including vests, gun belts, and long pants, replicating real-world operational conditions

Officers learn:
L.O.C.K.U.P. Police Training System and Principles

• Risk Assessment and Threat Indicators
• Ground Fighting Counter Measures
• Fear Management and Control
• Fighting Techniques and Fatigue
• Understanding Weapon Integration
• Decisive Takedown Manipulations
• Active Diffusion Strategies
• Team Approach and Strategies
• Understanding Mass / Power and Kinetic Energy
• Overcoming/ Understanding Size Challenges
• Using Your Size to Your Benefit
• Proper Weapon and Target Selection
• Taser Transition to Physical Control

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• BDU Style Pants
• Boots w ankle Support
• Red Gun / Full Gun belt
• Body armor
• Handcuffs and keys
  ONLY $695.00

REGISTER HERE

Course Flier

LOCATION of TRAINING:

Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy
1762 Louisquisset Pike – Lincoln, RI 02865
Contact – Gary Driscoll
Director of Continuing Education 
gary.driscoll@risp.gov / 401-205-1678 (Desk)