This program trains selected peace officers to teach basic skills in current arrest control procedures. Participants learn to perform as instructors in the Programmed Learning System for Defensive Tactics, enabling them to provide continuing instruction, training direction, and qualification at their worksite locations. Participants in this 76-hour program learn a systematic approach to teaching a limited number of effective techniques. The major program focus is on technical proficiency and instructional delivery, including student motivation, technique correction, and proper application of learned techniques. The program is presented in a building block format with participants actively involved throughout.
Participants provide instruction during the program, which is then critiqued by instructors.
Participants are tested on physical performance, knowledge of material, and legal aspects of arrests, as well as presentation skills. This is a POST certified course, which may be used to meet continuing professional training requirements. Candidates must demonstrate an aptitude, ability, and willingness to serve as an instructor and must meet the physical requirements specified in the Defensive Tactics Instructor Training announcement and application request. With consent of the program coordinator, peace officers who have demonstrated the above proficiencies. This seminar focuses on updating and evaluating instructor proficiency, reviewing standards, and developing techniques and methods of instruction.