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Surviving Hidden Weapons for Corrections
Urbana, IL 61802 + Google Map
Certification
This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
Training Mandates
This course meets state guidelines for the following mandated subject areas:
- Civil Rights (every 3 yrs.)
- Constitutional & Proper Use of Authority (every 3 yrs.)
- Lead Homicide Recertification (8 hrs. credit)
Description
This training will benefit corrections, probation/parole, court security, and youth detention. Instruction will include concealment areas on people, purchased and self-made items, altered devices, and armaments that are specifically designed to conceal dangerous weapons. Emphasis will be placed on refocusing officer safety skills and using various tactical advantages. The course is highly interactive with several live demonstrations showing proper search techniques and proactive safety procedures. Students will view real-life videos of “winnable” situations to illustrate officer safety learning points. Hundreds of dangerous concealed weapons will be shown and discussed.
Topics
- Proper Search Techniques
- Officer Presence and Safety
- Observation and Communication Skills
- Hiding Places for Contraband and Weapons
- Altered & Hidden Weapons in Custodial Settings
- Transportation Safety
- Weapon Retention Checks
- Preparing for Violent Encounters
Instructor
Steve Johnson, Chief of Police
Swansea Police Dept.Read more