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

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)