St. Paul, MN – Overcoming Size Differences for Female Enforcers

Description

ST. PAUL, MN, POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hosting
L.O.C.K.U.P.® – Controlling Larger Combatants: “Overcoming Size Differences for Female Officers”

March 14-15, 2018

This two day course is designed  to address violent encounters dealing with suspects of larger stature. When attempting control larger suspects, size and strength differentials  necessitate combat strategies less reliant on pure upper body strength. The concepts and techniques can be utilized by any officer addressing a larger suspect. The days are hands-on and mentally challenging. Officers train and drill wearing vest, gun belt and gear because anything else makes no sense.

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

• Active Diffusion Strategies
• Risk Assessment and Threat Indicators
• Dynamics of Police Engagements
• Fear Management and Control
• Fighting Techniques and Fatigue
• Understanding Weapon Integration
• Decisive Force Takedown Manipulations
• 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 to Physical Control
• Plus much more…

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• BDU Style Pants
• Boots w ankle Support
• Body Armor
• Groin protection
• Red Gun / Full Gun belt
• Handcuffs

Local Contact:

Sergeant Mary (Mollie) Brodt
St. Paul Police Department Professional Development Institute Training Unit
651.266.5652
mary.brodt@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Joseph.Eckes@hennepin.us