DEFENSIVE TACTICS AND PHYSICAL RESPONSE (DTC-201)

DEFENSIVE TACTICS AND PHYSICAL RESPONSE

Certified by ASIS International, this course has been developed and instructed for over 10 years for elite security teams including private and government organizations. Effective defensive tactics and appropriate use of force are two of the most critical skills every protector must develop—and continually perfect—throughout their career. This program equips participants with vital information and dynamic hands-on coaching from WSCJTC Master Instructor and Martial Arts Hall of Fame member Gary Drake.

PURPOSE

The DEFENSIVE TACTICS AND PHYSICAL RESPONSE (DTC-201) Program was developed by master instructors with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, drawing upon exhaustive studies of real-world use-of-force incidents and tactical testing with numerous federal and state law enforcement agencies. Instruction and practical exercises presented in this training focus on appropriate, proportionate, and effective use of force. This program equips executive protection professionals with critical skills and information to ensure the safety and security of principals, bystanders, and agents themselves during high-stress active-threat scenarios.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is open to all security, military, and law enforcement professionals. Allied Universal® champions diversity in the EP industry and encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Topics of instruction and practical exercises include, but are not limited to:

• De-Escalation
• Single Agent vs. Team Coverage During Hostile Incidents
• Principal evacuation
• Personal Defense Drills and Principles
• Survival Triangle
• Agent Defense Platform
• Attack Triangle
• Holds and Escorts
• Striking and Blocking
• Takedowns
• Control Positions
• Use of Restraints
• Weapon Retention
• Legal Standards
• Legal Liability
• Use of Force Continuum Model
• Legally Defensible Force
• Post-Incident Reporting
• Working With Law Enforcement
• Fitness and Conditioning Drills to Help Develop Defensive Skills
• Quick EP Related Takedowns
• Temporary Controls and Pins to Allow Principal Escape

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• Durable clothing
• Gun belt
• Water and lunch
• Mouth guard (Optional)

TRAINING HOURS

This is an intensive 2-day, 16-hour course. Training typically runs from 08:00 to 17:00.

REGISTRATION

• Open-Enrollment Registration: Tuition is $300.00. Please note that your seat will not be reserved until tuition is received. Tuition is refundable up to 30 days prior to training. Open-enrollment participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodations, and personal insurance (if desired).

• EP&I Registration: Employees of Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services who have been approved to attend this training through their supervision may do so tuition-free.

STUDENT BULLETIN

Following registration for this course, you'll receive a confirmation email and a preliminary student bulletin which will include additional program details, guidelines, expectations, and required equipment. If you have any questions, please email john.lower@aus.com

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