DCJS DT Refresher Manual - 2017

Defensive Tactics Instructor
Refresher Training
2017
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

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Defensive Tactics Instructor
Refresher Course
Instructor Guide
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Forward
As the Chief of the Jamestown Police Department I am proud of the hard work our
officers put forth in the development of our agency’s defensive tactics program. Many of
the principles, concepts and tactics are reflected in this update to the Division of Criminal
Justice Services (DCJS) Defensive Tactics Instructor Course Manual.
In 2011 our agency began the task of revamping our defensive tactics (DT)
program. We felt that the tactics being instructed were antiquated and not adequately
preparing our officers for street encounters. Our goal was to provide training that was
both realistic and effective. Emphasis was placed on gaining control from multiple
positions, mitigating potential injury to both the officer and the subject, along with weapon
retention. The program is based on the principles of Mobility, Angle, Engage/Disengage
(for controlling distance), and Transition.
With any skill set training is a must to maintain proficiency. On a daily basis officers
rely on some form of DT while performing their duties. It is essential that we provide them
the necessary training on a regular basis to instill confidence in their abilities and their
decision making.
There are many challenges facing today’s law enforcement professional. What we
do and how we do it is constantly scrutinized. As a profession we need to take the lead
in evaluating our practices to effect positive change that makes sense and keeps our
officers and community safe.
I want to thank DCJS for updating the Defensive Tactics Instructor Course and
including the Jamestown Police Department in the process. Special thanks to Officer Jay
Wadsworth for his dedication and taking the lead in developing our department’s program
and assisting the DCJS with updating the Defensive Tactics Instructor Course curriculum.
Additionally, I would like to acknowledge Lieutenant Greg Wozneak, Sergeant Rob Ward,
Sergeant Sam Piazza, and Officer Eric Kraft for their assistance and being part of the
team to get this done. Thank you.
Stay safe.
Harry L. Snellings
Chief of Police
Jamestown Police Department
Preface
The goal of law enforcement during a combative encounter is to gain custody
and control of a subject. Focus in all defensive tactics should be gaining a systematic
control of the lower and upper body to allow officers to slow down the event and be
more efficient. A simplified concept based system allows an officer to be more prepared
to overcome failed techniques and respond from a position of strength in a hands on
force situation.
Acknowledgments
Jay Wadsworth
Jamestown Police Department
Pete Brunett
Monroe Public Safety Training Facility
Russ Coriddi
Monroe Public Safety Training Facility
Eric Crist
Albany Police Department
Henry Favor
Rochester Police Department
Cody Goodfriend
Shawn Grapes
Niagara County Sheriff’s Office
Thomas Huff
Niagara County Sheriff’s Office
David Kozakiewicz
Albany Police Department
Joel Kluth
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Matt Kreuzer
Jim Laurey
Utica Police Department
Walter MacDonald
Andrew McPhreson
Roger McReynolds
Syracuse Police Department
Marc Moskalik
Westchester County Department of Public Safety
Don Patti
Syracuse Police Department
Ryan Romig
Steven Stromberg
Westchester County Department of Public Safety
Don Wasser
Table of Contents
Introduction & Orientation................................................................................... Section 1
Principles of Defensive Control .......................................................................... Section 2
Teaching Defensive Techniques ........................................................................ Section 3
Break falls & Get-ups.............................................................................. 3-1

Compliance Techniques ....................................................................... 3-11
Protective Alternatives .......................................................................... 3-14
Barriers and Escapes ........................................................................... 3-22
Takedowns ........................................................................................... 3-27
Punch Defense ..................................................................................... 3-35
Ground Control ..................................................................................... 3-39
Weapons Retention .............................................................................. 3-49
Weapon Defense…………………………………………………………….3-51
Neck Restraints………………………………………………………………3-52
Post Intervention Techniques ............................................................................. Section 4
Introduction ............................................................................................. 4-2

Handcuffing ............................................................................................ 4-2
Appendices
Appendix A ..................................................................Administrative Guide
Appendix B .......................................................... In-Service Training Guide
Appendix C ........................................................... Guide to Digital Materials

Section 1
Introduction and Orientation

NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety: Copyright 2017 (August 2017)
Introduction and Orientation 1.1
Lesson Title: Section:

Introduction and Orientation 1
Prepared by:
OPS Staff
NYS DCJS Office of Public Safety
Approved by:
Instructor:
Method of Presentation: Date Prepared: Duration:

Lecture 08/09/17 0.5 Hour
Instructional Objectives:
Upon completion of this section, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the student expectations for the course

2. Explain what courses students are qualified to instruct.
3. Explain the process for reporting training to DCJS.
Instructor References
Instructor Manual
Computer Slide Presentation
Training Aids/Supplies/Equipment:
Class Roster
Student Manual
Introduction and Orientation 1.1
Defensive Tactics Instructor 1.2 Notes
I Introduction
A. Welcome remarks by the school director

or lead instructor
1. Welcome all students
2. Explain goal of the course
a. Bring all Defensive Tactics

instructors in New York State
up to speed on the new
principles and tactics.
B. Introduction of instructional staff
1. School director or lead instructor

introduces self and staff
2. Include years on the job, types of

assignments and specialized
subject matters
C. Introduction of students
1. Ask the students to introduce

themselves
2. Include:
a. Name, title, agency, time on

the job and experience in
training
It may be useful to
b. How much experience in write down what
teaching Defensive Tactics? experience you have
in your group of
students.
D. Discuss the primary goal of the course
1. This course is designed to provide

the student with a solid
understanding of the new tactics
and principles being taught in the
Basic Course for Police Officers
Defensive Tactics section.
E. Overview of content and schedule It is important to make

sure that students
1. Day one understand this course
will only cover tactics
that have changed. Just
2. Day two because we do not
cover striking, baton
use etc etc. does not
mean they have been
II Performance Criteria for the Course removed. Due to the
limited amount of time
available in the
A. Attendance refresher, instruction
will only cover new
1. 90% attendance is required tactics that have been
updated.
pursuant to Part 6022.6 NYCRR
2. Any missed work must be made up

with an instructor.
III Administrative Matters
A. Printing of course materials.
B. Registration
1. DCJS Office of Public Safety Class

Roster
C. Local academy records (if necessary)
D. Facility
1. Rules
2. Location layout and facilities
IV Course Completion Requirements
A. 90% attendance is required pursuant to

Part 6022.6 NYCRR
1. Any missed work must be made up

with an instructor.
V Expectations of Students
A. Expected behaviors include, but are not

limited to the candidates:
1. Arriving to class on time and

prepared.
2. Returning from breaks on time.
3. Behaving appropriately during

class activities. For example, if
role playing during practice
teaching sessions, the behavior
remains safe and reasonable to the
situation.
4. Providing appropriate feedback, as

requested.
5. Receiving feedback from

instructors, as well as peers, in a
professional manner.
6. Treating others with respect.
VI Defensive Control Training
A. Once you have successfully completed

this training you will be eligible to teach
the following courses:
1. Basic Course for Police Officers Note: Explain that

(BCPO) instructors can teach
defensive control in
many different areas
2. In-Service/Specialized Training of law enforcement
after being certified
3. 2 Day MPTC Defensive Tactics an instructor.
Refresher Training (This course). However, this class
is aimed at training
4. MPTC Defensive Tactics Course instructor candidates
to teach in the BCPO
(Course still in development, academy.
expected release is the Spring of

2018)
VII Instructor Responsibilities
A. Explain how instructors and the

sponsoring school work together to set a
schedule for the Defensive Tactics
portions of the BCPO.
B. Always determine what the academy’s

responsibilities are and what the
instructor responsibilities are.
C. This discussion should include but not

be limited to:
1. Coordinating the course location.
2. Registration process.
3. Printing of course materials.
4. Documentation
D. Explain to instructors that not only are

they representing themselves, their
agency and the academy they are
instructing at, but that they are also
representing the New York State
Division of Criminal Justice Services.
VIII Instructor Delivery Responsibilities
A. It is important that the instructor is

always in control of the training room.
The instructor can take steps to ensure
this by:
1. Designating another instructor or a

student to be the safety officer.
2. Reiterate to students prior to

beginning any hands on training
that any “horse play” will not be
tolerated during drills or hands on
training.
3. Always demonstrate the expected

speed and goals of any training
drills.
B. Lead Instructor
1. Responsible for maintaining overall

control of the training room.
2. Responsible for designating a

safety officer and also a word such
as “index” to bring a drill or
scenario to a stop.
3. Will lead the instructional process

throughout the training day.
4. Will lead debrief after every class

to gain feedback from the students.
C. Safety Officer
1. The lead instructor should always

designate another instructor or a
student as the safety officer for the
course.
2. Safety officer will be responsible for

ensuring all drills and scenarios are
conducted in a safe manner.
3. Safety officer will bring a halt to any

drill or scenario that is deemed
unsafe.
4. Safety officer will bring to a halt any

drill or scenario where a student
has become injured.
IX Instructor Certification Requirements
A. Explain instructor certification

requirements to teach 2 Day DCJS DT
Refresher Training.
1. Be a MPTC certified Defensive

Tactics Instructor.
2. Be a MPTC certified General

Topic’s instructor.
3. Satisfactorily complete a 2 Day

DCJS Defensive Tactics refresher
course prior to instructing a BCPO
defensive tactics section.
B. Administrative Matters
1. Discuss contents of handouts on

training disc provided.
a. DCJS approval of curriculum

content forms.
b. Submitting final course roster

to DCJS.
c. Course curriculum
2. No certificates for this training, only

a notation on training record.
3. Once the Municipal Police Training

Council approves their Defensive
Tactics Instructor Course, all those
who attended the 2 Day Refresher
will be granted equivalency.
Section 2
Principles of Defensive Control

Principles of Defensive Control 2.1

Principles of Defensive Control 2
Prepared by:
OPS Staff
Approved by:
Instructor: Jay Wadsworth, Jamestown Police Department

Lecture, Practical Demonstration 07/24/17 1 Hour
1. List and explain the 4 foundational principles of defensive control

training.
2. List the 2 goals of a law enforcement officer in a combative encounter.
3. Understand the importance of reinforcing the foundational principles in
all hands-on use of force training.
4. List the four steps of the I Method of coaching
All instructors should have the digital compliment to this training containing
videos and images of the tactics.
Where ever the following symbols are present, a corresponding video can be
found in the accompanying digital materials.
- Denotes accompanying video
- Denotes accompanying image
- Denotes accompanying video or possible drill
Principles of Defensive Control 2.1
I Defensive Control Tactics
A. Traditional law enforcement defensive

tactics trainings have incorporated
numerous techniques for students to
learn and master.
B. In order to better prepare law

enforcement for a successful outcome
of a hands on situation, this curriculum
will reduce the number of tactics
traditionally taught to students.
1. The tactics that will be taught, will

be more basic maneuvers that an
officer has a better chance of
becoming proficient in.
2. By reducing and simplifying the

tactics taught, the recruit will have
less to recall when involved in a
hands on situation.
C. Something that must be recognized is

that all techniques can be subject to
failure under certain circumstances. It is
therefore important to have sound
concepts that provide for a solid
foundation of all tactics.
D. If an officer relies solely on various

tactics, and does not understand the
concepts behind those tactics that will
lead to controlling and winning a

confrontation, then it is possible the
officer may not be able to control the
situation when tactics begin to fail.
E. For this curriculum it will important to

remind students throughout the training
how to always consider the key
concepts when engaging in any physical
confrontation.
II I Method of Coaching
A. The I method of coaching provides for a

method that is ideal for hands on
training such as defensive tactics. It
allows for the introduction, breakdowns
and drilling of particular tactics. As with
any hands on training, the day should
end with a full debrief of the day’s
activities.
1. Introduce
a. Introduce the concept or

principle to the students
through a demonstration or
lecture.
2. Isolate
a. Isolate the new concept, tactic

or principle in drills so the
students become comfortable
with the necessary

requirements.
3. Integrate
a. Integrate the new concept,

tactic or principles into
scenarios or stress drills to
test the skill in real time.
4. Inquiry The lead instructor

should lead a
a. Always end each day with a debrief at the end
of each training
debrief where students and day. It is important
instructors can discuss and for the lead
ask questions or provide instructor to ensure
that the debrief is a
comments on the days comfortable
training. environment where
there is no rank and
everyone can voice
B. Resistance Training their opinions.
1. All tactics should be taught and

attempted with no resistance.
Instructors should work to reinforce
good techniques while taking time
to correct poor techniques.
2. After the students are performing Always demonstrate

the tactics with sounds technique, to students the
begin to introduce slight resistance expected speed of the
training and the
to the drills. Again, take time to desired goals of the
reinforce good techniques while drill
providing corrective actions.
3. After the students have drilled on

the tactics with slight resistance.
Increase the resistance and allow
for the free flow of the technique to
a finished state.
III Defensive Control Foundational Principles
A system that is designed to be technique

based often fails. Law Enforcement officers
are not provided enough training time in
defensive tactics for a technique based
system to be successful. A system that is
based in principles has a much higher rate of
being successful.
Simplified concept based systems allows an

officer to be more prepared to overcome
failed techniques and respond from a position
of strength in a hands on situation. The four
concepts listed below can be used in any
variation or order. The officer does not have
to utilize every concept in every situation they
face.
Four Foundational Principles
A. Mobility
1. An officer must maintain the ability

to move.
a. This is true whether an officer

is on their feet or on the
ground.
2. The officer should avoid using

techniques that could limit their
mobility during a confrontation.
3. If an officer finds themselves in a

situation or area that could limit
their mobility, it is important for
them to move towards escaping
that area.
a. Remember that an officer can

become immobile from both
the actions of a subject or the
physical environment of their
location.
4. If an officer becomes immobile for

any reason, they must work tiredly
to regain their mobility.
5. Throughout Defensive Control

training students must remember
this principle and always attempt to
maintain the ability to be mobile
during the use of any tactics.
B. Angles
1. Officers should actively work to

create and maintain angles
throughout a citizen encounter.
2. This concept should be applied to

all citizen contacts, even if they are
not combative ones.
3. Angles win fights. If an officer starts

all of their citizen contacts from a
winning angle, they will be able to
start any possible confrontation
from a winning position.
4. During any force situation with a

subject, the officer should always
be looking to create and maintain
angles.
5. Proper angles should consist of:
a. The officer’s hips should

always face the subject.
b. The subject’s hips should

always face away from the
subject in some form.
c. The officer and subject’s hips

should never be squared up
with each other.
6. When an officer first encounters a

subject and is taking their stance,
they should always consider the
angles at which they stand in
relation to the subject.
7. Like mobility, if an officer ever finds

themselves at an undesirable
angle, they should work to regain a
position with the proper angles.
C. Engage-Disengage
1. This concept is a double edged

sword combining two important
concepts.
2. An officer must maintain the ability

to engage and disengage from
confrontations as needed.
3. Engage:
a. The officer must have the

ability to successfully engage
a subject from a position of
strength.
b. By starting all citizen contacts

with the proper angles and
maintaining the ability to be
mobile, the officer can ensure
they have the necessary
ability to engage when

needed.
c. Officers must be smart about

engaging in various situations.
d. Officers should consider

before engaging:
(i) Do you think you can

take control of this
situation?
(ii) Would it be better to

disengage until sufficient
backup arrives or the
situation changes in your
favor?
(iii) Should you reposition to

a better angle before
engaging?
e. Before in engaging in any

situation ensure you have the
legal justification to engage in
the contact.
4. Disengage:
a. Confrontations do not occur in

a ring with a set time or
particular set of rules.
b. Threats can emerge at any

time and people, animals or
objects that were not originally
deemed threats may become
verified threats as a situation
evolves.
c. Officers must maintain the

ability to disengage from a
confrontation at any time.
d. Officers can utilize this

principle when they have
engaged in a situation and
have found themselves in
over their heads.
e. During a confrontation and

officer may disengage to:
(i) Regroup, reposition and

engage from a different
angle.
(ii) Wait for backup to arrive

and assist with the
situation.
(iii) Transition from an empty

handed tactic to one of
the weapons systems
available to you.
f. If at any point you feel that

you have lost control of the
situation and are increasing
the risk to yourself, it may be
necessary to disengage to
reevaluate the options
available to aid in bring the
situation back under control.
g. Should you choose to

disengage from a
confrontation, ensure that you
move to a safe distance, and
maintain your angles and
mobility while transitioning to
the appropriate response.
D. Transition
1. Officers must maintain the ability to

transition between hands on tactics
and weapons systems.
2. Officers must also be able to

transition between different tactics
if the need arises.
3. Certain tactics may be ineffective

on subjects officers may encounter.
In these situations it is important for
an officer to be able to transition
between tactics to find one that will
be successful.
4. Officers need to make sure they do

not become solely focused on one
certain tactic or weapons system.
5. Sole focus on one tactic or

weapons system can make it hard
for an officer to remember to
transition to a new tactic or
weapons system when the one
they are using is failing to be
effective.
6. When transitioning between

various hands on tactics and
weapons systems, it is important
for the officer to remember the goal
of a physical confrontation is
custody and control.
E. Review – Foundational Principles
1. It is important for officers to

remember these principles
throughout any confrontation with a
subject.
2. The foundational principles can be

used in any variation or order.
3. Officers do not have to utilize every

principle in every situation they
face.
4. At any time during defensive

control training if a tactic is failing
to be successful, officers should fall
back on one of the foundational
principle in order to successfully
take control of a situation.
5. By remembering the foundational

principles officers will be more
prepared to resolve confrontations
when tactics fail.
IV Custody and Control
A. The goal of law enforcement during a

combative encounter should be to gain
control of the subject and situation and
achieve custody.
B. While pain compliance can work on

subjects, others, especially those under
the influence, may continue to fight
through the pain for some time prior to
submitting.
C. While pain compliance techniques will

still be taught in law enforcement
training it cannot be the key focus of
defensive control techniques.
D. The tactics utilized in defensive control

training should focus on gaining
systematic control of the subject’s body.
E. Capture and control tactics that focus on

controlling a subjects upper and lower
body can be successful where pain
compliance tactics may fail.
F. A control based tactic will focus on

gaining and maintaining control of the
subjects:
1. Upper Body through control of:
a. Hips
b. Head
c. Shoulders
2. Lower body through control of:
a. Hips
b. Legs
G. In a control bases system any pain

compliance gained through the use of a
control tactic is an added bonus.
H. However, the goal of the officer should

always be to control the subject’s
physical ability in order to effect a safe
and efficient resolution to the
confrontation.
V Defensive Control Tactics
A. The principles introduced in this course

should be remembered during all tactics
portions of the training.
1. At any point if a student feels that a

tactic is failing them, they should
be reminded to fall back on one or
more of the foundational principles.
B. The tactics introduced in the following

sections are focused on gaining control
of a combative subject.
C. The tactics taught in this section should

be taught with as much repetition as
possible.
1. The more times recruits have to

practice the techniques in this
section, the more confident they
will become in these tactics.
Section 3
Teaching Defensive Control Techniques


Teaching Defensive Control Techniques 3
Prepared by:
OPS Staff
Approved by:
Instructor:

Practical 07/24/17 13.5 Hours
1. Understand and demonstrate through practical application the basic grab

control technique.
2. Understand and demonstrate through practical application 3 types of
pressure points.
3. Understand and demonstrate through practical application the use of
barriers, sprawl and hips in with barrier as methods of takedown defense
tactics.
4. Understand and demonstrate through practical application the wrist weave,
hug arm bar, T-position and double underhooks takedowns.
5. Understand and demonstrate through practical application a takedown of a
combatively resistant subject.
6. Understand and demonstrate through practical application a two unit
takedown.
7. Understand the four C’s of punch defense.
8. Demonstrate through practical application the full shell and half shell
punch defense.
9. Demonstrate through practical application proper striking and kicking
techniques.
10. Understand the legal aspects of baton use.
11. Demonstrate through practical application the proper baton strike
techniques.
12. Demonstrate through practical application single unit ground control
through knee on top of a subject on their stomach.
13. Demonstrate through practical application single unit ground control
through knee on top of a subject on their back.
14. Demonstrate through practical application the rolling over of a subject from
his back to his stomach while maintaining knee on top control.
15. Demonstrate through the practical application the leg anchor and leg
staple.
16. Demonstrate through practical application how to perform segmenting on a
subject on the ground.
17. Demonstrate through practical application the hip bump, scissor sweep
and mount escape techniques.
18. Demonstrate through practical application the retention of a gun in the
holster both standing and on the ground.
19. Demonstrate through practical application the retention of a gun out of the
holster utilizing the C.U.T. method.
20. Demonstrate through practical application the retention of a long gun
through the use of the C.O.R.R. method.
21. Demonstrate through practical application weapons defense of a gun and
knife through the utilization of the I.C.A.T. technique.
22. Understand the safety concerns and proper first aid for vascular neck
restraints.
23. Understand and demonstrate the proper technique for safely applying a
vascular neck restraint.
All instructors should have the digital compliment to this training containing
videos and images of the tactics.
Instructors should furnish mats, boxing gloves, protective head gear, red guns
(pistol and long gun), strike pads
Teaching Defensive Control Techniques 3.1 Notes
Teaching Techniques/Skills
Lead instructor candidates through the

following basic fundamental skills that are
included in the BCPO Defensive Tactics and
Principles of Control.
As you walk the instructor candidates through

the skills, provide tips and hints for teaching
these skills to students.
Point out common errors students make and

provide feedback for correcting those errors
as well.
Throughout the tactics training, remember to

reinforce the foundational principles of
defensive tactics:
Maintaining Mobility
Engaging & Disengaging
Transitioning between tactics
Maintaining angles
Remember the importance of relying on

these principles throughout all Defensive
Control training whether at
I Break falls and Get-ups
A. Break falls
Break falls are aimed at reducing

potential injury to officers during training
and also future law enforcement

altercations.
A properly performed break fall will

effectively distribute the force of the fall
throughout a broad area of the officer’s
body.
Utilize the following techniques when

teaching proper break falls:
Rear Break Falls.
1. From Squatting Position.
a. Begin in a squatting position

with arms crossed at the
chest level.
b. Initiate the fall by lowering the

body weight, landing on
buttocks then rolling on the
back area. Exhale when
falling. It is also important to
keep chin tucked into the
chest so that the head does
not hit the ground.
c. Upon impact, both hands

should slap the ground with
palms and forearms (fingers
together) at a 45 degree
angle. The legs should be
bent in toward the chest with

the feet up.
d. After the arms absorb the

shock of the impact, quickly
return them to the crossed
position.
e. Officer will turn on their

weapon side, supporting their
body with their strong side
elbow and forearm.
f. Officer’s lead side arm will be

in a “on guard” position. (This
is referred to as the ground
fighting position).
2. From Standing Position
a. Stand with arms across chest.
b. Initiate the fall by bending the

knees and lowering the body
weight into a squatting
position.
c. Continue to drop toward the

ground, making contact with
your buttocks and then rolling
on their backs.
d. Slap the ground with both

hands with the chin tucked in
the chest and palms toward

ground at a 45 degree angle.
(Below the waist)
e. Officer will turn on their

weapon side, supporting their
body with their strong side
elbow and forearm.
f. Officer’s lead side arm will be

in a “on guard” position. (This
is referred to as the ground
fighting position)
g. Officer will bend lead side

knee towards body, to protect
groin area, while weapon side
leg extends outward.
h. Officer’s weapon side leg

should lie flat on the ground,
to stabilize body. (Ground
fighting position)
i. At earliest opportunity, officer

should get back onto their
feet, into an “on guard”
stance.
Side Break Falls
1. From Squatting Position
a. Squat with arms across the

chest.
b. Bring the right leg up and

across the left leg for the right
side break fall.
c. Cock the right arm for a strike.
d. Lower the body toward the

squat position and allow the
body to fall to the right side
and into the impact.
e. Recover to the ground fighting

position.
a. Stand in an interview stance.
b. Swing right arm across body

and right leg up and across
the left leg for a side break
fall.
c. Lower the body into a squat

position and allow the body to
fall to the right side and into
the impact.
d. Recover to the ground fighting

position.
Front Break Fall
1. From Kneeling Position
a. Kneel on a safety mat and

place upper arms parallel to
the mat with the elbows bent
at a 90 degree angle (the
strongest point).
b. Hold forearms tightly into the

body.
c. Allow free fall with the upper

body while turning your head
to one side.
d. Strike the mat with the arms

(the palms, fingers, forearm to
elbows) simultaneously. Head
should be turned to the right
or left.
e. Be cautious about not

reaching forward with your
hands. At the completion of
the fall, only the officer’s arms
and knees should be resting
on the safety mat.
f. Recover to the on-guard

stance.
g. Recover without use of hands.
a. Place feet several inches

apart while the arms are
placed in the same position as
in the kneeling break fall.
b. Bend the upper body slightly

at the waist during the first
few attempts to help reduce
the force of the impact. As
officer’s proficiency increases,
they will not have to bend at
the waist.
c. Upon impact, only the arms

and the toes will be in contact
with the safety mat.
d. Head should be turned to the

right or left.
e. Recover to the on-guard

stance.
B. Get-up Techniques
1. Defensive Standup
Defensive Standup
a. Sit and post one leg (heel will
be close to the butt)
b. Opposite arm will be posted

behind you with your palm on
the ground and fingers facing
away.
c. The non-posted leg will be

tucked in to protect your groin.
d. Non-post arm will be

protecting your head or
pushing off.
e. At this point take all of your

weight and transfer to the
posted leg & arm.
f. Making a swinging motion you

will bring the tucked leg under
yourself, beginning to stand
and assume your defensive
stance.
2. Combat Get Up
This stand-up will typically be used Combat Get Up

when both your hands are full (i.e.
holding a long gun)
a. Sit up and post on one leg,

heel will be close to the
buttocks.
b. The opposite leg will be

tucked similar to the defensive
standup.
c. Rock forward bringing your

hips forward.
d. The tucked leg will then slide

behind you so that you are in
a kneeling position.
e. Stand up into a defensive

stance.
3. Barrier Walk
The barrier walk is a stand up Barrier Walk

utilized when you are on the
ground against a barrier (i.e. wall,
car, etc.)
a. Slide your back against the

barrier.
b. Keep your hands up to protect
your head.
c. Bring your heels to your butt.
d. Begin to walk your shoulders

up the barrier (much like
hands going up a ladder)
e. Begin to squat with your legs,

then return to a full defensive
stance.
4. Wedge
The wedge is used to modify the Wedge Get-up

defensive stand-up or the barrier
walk. Typically utilized when a
subject is applying pressure on the
officer.
a. Perform the steps similar to

the defensive standup.
b. Make a swinging motion to

tuck your leg and move to a
kneeling position.
c. From the kneeling position

stand-up.
C. Escape Drills
1. Hip Escape Drill
a. Done to create distance away

from an opponent.
b. Officers will lay down on the

ground, face up.
c. Feet planted down on the

floor, hands in a defensive
posture (covering face/ vital

organs).
d. Officers will move backward

by pressing down on the heel
of their feet, raising their hips,
and simultaneously pushing
down their hands toward their
thighs (one thigh at a time), all
while turning toward their
side.
e. With the distance created

from shrimping, the officer is
able to quickly move their
knee inside between them
and their opponent.
II Compliance Techniques
The control techniques laid out in the

following pages are designed to gain
compliance of subjects who are resisting or
threatening to resist your lawful orders.
A. Introduction
1. Control techniques are specifically

geared towards gaining physical
control of subjects who either are
partaking in passive or active
resistance.
a. Passive resistance: Refers to

non-compliant, but non-
threatening behavior. This is a
situation when a subject is not
fighting with you, they are
simply not complying with
your orders.
b. Active resistance: Refers to

behaviors that physically
counteract an officer’s
attempts to control a subject
and which pose a risk of harm
to the officer, subject, and
others.
2. All of the tactics learned in this

section provide different amounts
of control. As always, the
appropriate choice of tactics
depends on your evaluation of the
situation.
3. Remember your use of force must

always be objectively reasonable.
B. Grab Control
Grab control is utilized on a compliant or

passive resistant subject when you are
attempting to handcuff. If a subject refuses
verbal commands to place their hands
behind there back, the officer should utilize
grab control to handcuff the subject.
Grab control should not be used on a

subject who is aggressively resisting the
officer or being combative with the officer.
1. Basic Grab Control Technique

Grab Control
a. Officer should approach the subject

while maintaining their angles.
Grab Control - 1
b. Officer should grab the subject with

one hand on the wrist and the other
Grab Control - 2
hand on the triceps.
c. Once the officer has established grab

control of a subject, the officer should
continue to verbally direct the subject
to place his hand behind his back.
d. If necessary officer should guide the

subjects arm behind there back while
maintaining grab control.
e. If the subject begins to actively the

officer should transition to a takedown
of the subject.
i. An officer should not remove

there handcuffs until they have
control of both hands of the
subjects hands.
f. From the grab control position the

officer can move to handcuffing or a
possible takedown dependent on how

the subject responds to the grab
control.
Protective Alternatives
Protective alternatives are designed to protect

officers in situations when they face subjects who
are displaying active resistance, aggressive
resistance or combative resistance. The overall
purpose is to overcome continued resistance,
assaultive behavior or their threats.
As you learn these techniques, remember to

incorporate verbalization with them. When you
physically intervene to gain control of a subject,
you are using force to require the subject to
comply with your orders you must always make
reasonable efforts to be sure that the subject
understands what it is you want him or her to do.
In addition, you can use verbalization to help calm
the subject once he or she is stabilized.
The takedowns and ground control techniques in

this section are designed for one or two officers.
Any additional officers on scene will work to
secure the scene and maintain on standby as
backup for the two engaged officers. Any more
than two officers can cause additional dangers to
the officers and increase the liability of someone
being hurt (the days of the dog-pile are gone).
Note that these tactics may also be used as

control alternatives, depending on the situation.
Remember that Intervention Options are just that

options. You will choose the appropriate
option depending on the totality of the
circumstances.
III Takedown Defense
1. Barriers
a. Barriers are anything that an Barriers

officer can put between
themselves and a subject to
create space.
b. Barriers can be:
(i) Forearms
(ii) Elbows
(iii) Knees
(iv) Head
(v) Feet
c. Placing barriers between you

and a subject allow you to
create angles, escape the
hips and get off the ground
and regain your mobility.
2. Sprawl
When a suspect attempts to take

you down or tackle you, one option
to defend against this attack would
be to utilize the sprawl.
a. Officer should always make

contact with their forearms or
hands to the suspects
shoulder and head area.
b. Once contact is made, the

officer should avalanche his
hips into the subjects
shoulder/head area.
c. Officer will maintain control of

the suspects head at all times
by pushing it down, pulling it
up or cross facing it.
3. Hip in with barrier
This defense is utilized when a

subject attempts to bull rush or
football tackle an officer.
a. Officer will attach his elbow to

his hip creating a barrier.
b. Officer will then attach his hip

and elbow to the suspects
shoulder or head area to slow
the attack.
c. Officer will then engage to a

takedown or disengage and
stay mobile.
4. Clinch
The Clinch is a good technique to Clinch

use if you are facing multiple
assailants without backup and
have been unable to transition to a
weapons system.
a. From the shell position, drive

into the subjects chest.
b. Grab the back of the subjects

head, just behind the ears,
and cover your hands over Clinch 1
one another.
c. Pull the subjects head down,

while maintain control by
Clinch 3
squeezing your forearms
along the subjects jaw line.
d. From this position, while

maintain control of the
subjects head, you can use Clinch 4
knee strikes on the subject.
e. Additionally, you can control

the subject and utilize them as
a shield to place in between
you and any other potential

attackers.
(i) It is also easy to

disengage from this
position in order to
transition to a different
tactic or weapons system
or to engage another
attacker.
IV Ground Defense
A. Ground Positioning
1. Remain on your side (gun/ strong

side along ground).
2. Both hands should remain along

the side of officers’ face, as if in the
on-guard stance. Employ arms as
a shield to protect against strikes to
the head.
3. Both knees should be slightly bent.
4. The leg that is not along the ground

should be ready to perform a kick
or for protection from any strikes to
the body and defend against the
adversary achieving the mount
position.
5. Keep your attention focused on the

assailant and use peripheral vision
to identify other hazards.
6. Pivot and rotate along the ground

to ensure that your legs are in front
of the assailant.
7. Three points of support: hip, elbow,

and hand.
8. Pivot from your strong side that

way the gun is always down and is
not exposed.
9. Get off the ground as soon as

possible!!
B. Recovering from Prone Position
If you ever happen to fall or get knocked

to the ground in the prone position, it is
extremely important that you recover to
your feet and get off the ground as soon
as possible.
If it is not immediately possible to get off

the ground, it is of the utmost
importance to get onto your back.
1. From a prone position, the officer

will pick up one hand off the
ground, and position that hand
toward the opposite shoulder,

making sure to bend at the elbow.
2. The officer will bring their knees

together, tuck the head into the
shoulder while looking at hand, and
pivot the hips to roll over toward
the shoulder on to their back. This
will put the officer in a supine
position (face up).
3. Make sure when turning over,

officer officers keep hands, elbows
and feet up, covering for any
possible strikes toward the head
and legs.
4. From this supine position, the

officer will try to stand up using or
get into a ground fighting position.
C. Guard Control
If an officer cannot recover to their feet

after being taken to the ground, it is
important to execute a “guard”
maneuver to protect yourself against
possible strikes.
1. As the subject attempts to mount

the officer and proceeds to strike,
the officer gets into the “guard”.
2. Guard control - wrapping legs

around the subject’s waist, initially
trapping arm (either arm) and
trapping subject’s head to chest.
3. Officer then adopts a “Closed

Guard” position wrapping legs
around waist, locking feet together,
while simultaneously locking arms
behind subject’s head, controlling
subject’s posture, and limiting their
ability to strike, or access a
weapon from their waist or jacket
area.
D. Guard Defense
1. When the subject starts to raise

their body upward in order to strike
the officer, the officer will retain
control of subject’s arms, while
placing knees in the subject’s
chest.
2. Officer then places one foot on the

subject’s hips or chest.
3. Officer then places the other foot

on the subject’s hips or chest.
4. Officer will then push off subject’s

hips or chest with both feet, driving
the subject backwards.
5. Officer will the recover (get up) and

be prepared to respond with
appropriate force option.
V Barriers & Escapes
This instruction focuses on how to escape

from various positions of disadvantage
utilizing simple, effective techniques.
It is important to remember that in every

physical confrontation, the goal of the officer
should be to maintain a position of advantage
throughout the encounter.
When the officer finds his or her self in a

position of disadvantage, it is important that
they utilize the necessary techniques to
regain their advantage.
A. Barriers
1. Barriers are anything that an officer Barriers

can put between themselves and a
subject to create space.
a. Barriers can be:
(i) Forearms
(ii) Elbows
(iii) Knees
(iv) Head
(v) Feet
1. Placing barriers between you and a

subject allow you to create angles,
escape the hips and get off the
ground and regain your mobility.
B. Hip Bump
Utilize this technique when you are on Hip Bump Sweep

Escape
your back and the attacking subject is
inside the closed guard.
1. Officer will bring their non-dominate

hand across the subject’s body in
front of their face.
a. Officer can also use this

motion to strike the subject.
2. During this motion the officer’s arm

should go over the opposite
shoulder collapsing on the triceps
area of the suspect.
3. The officer will post the non-

dominate leg and pop their hips
into the suspect’s chest at the
same time.
4. This will cause the suspect to not

be able to base out and the officer
will be able to come on top of the

subject.
C. Scissor Sweep
This can be utilized when the officer is Scissor Guard Escape

on their back and the suspect is inside
the closed guards.
1. Officer will take control of the

subjects head with his non-
dominate hand.
2. The officers dominate hand will

control the side of the suspects
arm at their wrist.
3. Post the non-dominate leg,

escaping the hip that way by
bringing the posted legs knee
under the subject’s arm pit to his
jaw creating a barrier.
4. The dominate leg will post the foot

into the hip of the suspect on the
same side as the wrist control.
5. The officer should be on their hip

with the gun side down.
6. The Officer should pull on the head

and wrist while either kicking or
pushing with his dominate foot on
the knee of the suspect.
7. Simultaneously, the officer should

scissor with their knee side to
sweep the subject and come on top
of them.
D. Mount Escape
Mount Escape
1. The technique will have the
aggressive subject block the roll by
extending their leg out.
2. The officer will then attempt to

shrimp (taught previously) their
way out. The officer will perform
the initial shrimping motion toward
the subjects’ extended leg, then
toward the other side until the
officer can lock both of their legs
around the subject.
3. Officer has to loop their legs

around the subject’s waist.
4. Simultaneously the officer will grab

one of the subject’s arms and head
to prevent strikes.
5. The officer adopts a Closed Guard

position- wrapping their legs
around subject’s waist, locking feet
together, simultaneously locking
their arms behind the subject’s
head, controlling the subject, and
limiting their ability to strike, or

access a weapon from waist or
jacket area.
E. Choke Escape
1. The first thing you must do when a Choke Escape

subject applies a choke is to
respect the choke and grab the
inside of the subjects arm.
2. Next you should lower your base

(as if sitting in a chair) and lean
forward.
3. From this position, while maintain a

hold on the subjects arm, slide your
hand closest to the subjects wrist,
down to the wrist so you are pulling
down on the subjects wrist.
4. Once your hand is on the wrist,

take your other hand and place it
on the subject’s fingers of the wrist
you are pulling on.
5. From this position pull down, while

leaning forward, on the wrist and
fingers simultaneously.
6. By pulling down on the wrist and

fingers you are pulling on the
weakest part of the subjects arm in
order to release the grip.
7. Once the subject releases,

transition to a new tactic or
disengage and regain your angles.
F. Hip Punch Escape
1. When an officer finds themselves

on their back mounted by a
subject.
2. Officer should cover to protect

against strikes coming from the
subject.
3. When the subject goes to strike,

the officers should perform a hip
bump, causing the subjects hands
to post on the ground.
4. While the subject’s hands are on

the ground, the officers punch the
subjects hips with both hands.
5. Punching the subject’s hips will

allow you to create space between
your hips and the subject’s hips.
6. Once you have created space,

place your feet on the subject’s leg
and perform a scissor sweep.
VI Takedowns
At times an officer can come into contact with

a subject who is being aggressive and
continues to move towards the officer. The
subject may also exhibit signs of wanting to
assault the officer.
You as an officer must act before being

struck by the aggressive subject. Utilize the
following techniques to take down an
aggressive subject.
Remember when taking a subject to the

ground the goal should be to obtain control
and custody of the subject.
If the officer is unable to gain control after a

takedown, the officer should consider
disengaging, regaining their angle and
transitioning to a different tactic or weapons
system.
1. Wrist Weave
Wrist Weave
a. The wrist weave is utilized on
a subject who attempts to curl
there arm in to their chest in
order to pull free from the
grab control applied by the
officer.
b. Starting from a basic grab

control position, if a subject
Grab Control - 1
attempts to curl their arm

inwards towards their chest.
c. The officer’s hand that is on

the subject’s wrist will rotate
so the thumb and fingers are Wrist Weave - 1
facing the same direction.
d. The top hand will release the

subject’s bicep, make a fist,
and punch over the subjects Wrist Weave - 2
controlled arm and under the
officer’s wrist control arm.
e. The arm controlling the

subject’s wrist will tuck tightly
into the officers body. Wrist Weave - 3
f. At this point the officer will be

able to maintain the subjects
arm bent in towards there
chest while maintaining a safe
angle on the hip of the
subject.
g. From this position the officer

will be able to create a barrier
using forehead to push the Wrist Weave - 4
subject’s ear away from the
officer which would prevent
the subject from turning into
towards the officer.
(i) If necessary the officer

can utilize the final wrist
weave position to bring
the subject to the
ground.
(ii) From the wrist weave

position the officer can
“punch” towards the
ground with his non-wrist
control hand.
(iii) This will bring the subject

to his knees allowing the
officer to either secure
the subjects arm behind
his back or transition to a
ground control option.
2. Hug Arm Bar

Hug Arm Bar
a. From the basic grab control
position a subject may
attempt to straighten up or Grab Control - 1
pull away.
b. While maintaining your grab

control rotate your upper hand Hug Arm Bar - 1
under the bicep.
c. Maintaining your grip on the

bicep and wrist, pull the
subjects arm down to your Hug Arm Bar - 2
pocket extending their arm

across your body.
d. Drive your shoulder into the

rear of the subjects shoulder
Hug Arm Bar - 3
while keeping your back leg
behind the subject’s leg.
e. From this position, the officer

can maintain their angle on
the subject hip and drive the
subject to the ground.
f. If the subject continues to

move forward and not go to
the ground, step on the back
of the subjects heal and pull
them backwards causing
them to go to the ground on
their back.
(i) Transition to a ground

control position.
3. T-Position
a. From a shell position drive T-Position

into the subjects shoulder.
b. Place one hand on the

subjects head and shield
there head away from you.
c. Your other arm should slide

under the subjects arm lifting
there elbow onto your
shoulder.
d. The underhooked arm should

wrap under the subjects arm
and grab the top of the
subject’s triceps.
e. Use your shoulder and head

to keep the subjects arm in
place, while pushing the
subjects head away.
f. To bring the subject to the

ground, simply lower your
level like you were sitting in a
chair while keeping your back
straight. This should bring the
subject to their knees.
(i) Do not bend at the waist,

this could result in a
pulling match between
you and the subject.
g. Once the subject is on their

knees, you can finish the
technique with a shoulder pull
to the ground.
4. Double Under-hooks
Double Underhooks
Double under-hooks can be

initiated from an interview stance,
grab control or a full shell when the
subject is being combative
a. Close the distance on the

combative subject and
Double Underhooks – 1
perform a body lock.
b. Your arms should be slightly

above the subject’s hips.
c. Once you have hold of the

subject, lower your hips below
Double Underhooks - 2
the subjects hips.
d. Drive the subject’s hips in

towards your own hips. Double Underhooks - 3
e. With the subject’s posture

broken, drive the subject
away from you and to the Double Underhooks - 4
ground.
f. Transition to a ground control

tactic.
5. Two Man Takedown
During a two man takedown, the

contact officer will always go high
on the subject, while the secondary
officer will go low on the subject.
From Grab Control:

Two Man Takedown
a. When the subject attempts to
pull away from grab control
the contact officer should
Two Man Takedown - 2
perform a double under-hooks
grab.
b. The secondary officer should

perform a bear hug of the
subject’s legs just above the
knees.
c. From this position the contact

officer should drive the
subject’s upper body towards
the ground.
d. The secondary officer should
drive the subject’s leg in the
opposite direction the contact
officer is driving.
e. When the subject is on the

ground, the contact officer
should transition to a ground
control position on the upper
section of the subject’s body.
f. The secondary officers should

subject’s legs using an
appropriate control position.
From Shell - Combative Subject
a. When the subject is being Two Man Takedown –

Combative
actively combative (swinging
or throwing punches). Contact
officer should cover with a full
shell and drive into the
subject’s chest.
b. Once inside punch range,

contact officer should perform
a double under hooks grab
just above the waist.
c. Simultaneously the secondary

officer should bear hug the
subject’s legs slightly above
the knee.
d. From this position the contact

officer should drive the
subject’s upper body towards
the ground.
e. The secondary officer should

drive the subject’s leg in the
opposite direction the contact
officer is driving.
f. When the subject is on the

ground, the contact officer
should transition to a ground
control position on the upper
section of the subject’s body.
g. The secondary officers should

subject’s legs using an Refer to digital files for
video of drills for this
appropriate control position. technique
VII Punch Defense
When officer’s encounter a person who

is preparing to aggressively attack, the
office should protect themselves from
possible punches by utilizing the four
C’s of punch defense:
Cover
Change Levels
Control Distance
Create Angles
1. Cover
a. Full Shell
Full Shell
If an office chooses to engage an
attacking subject they should
protect themselves from possible
strikes by performing a full shell.
A full shell will allow the officer to

protect themselves from incoming
strikes while still being able to see
the subject.
(i) Officer should place

hands on the forehead
with elbows bent.
(ii) There should remain a

slight gap between your
Full Shell - 1
arms to maintain visibility
of the subject and
incoming strikes.
(iii) Utilize your forearms to

absorb strikes from the
subject.
b. Half Shell
The half shell is utilized to Half Shell

block round house strikes.
The half shell will always start
from the full shell.
Once a round house strike

has been blocked the officer
should immediately return to a
full shell cover position.
(i) From the full shell

position when you see
the subject attempt to
strike the side of your
head.
(ii) Slide your arm along the

side of your head, Half Shell - 1
protecting it from the

strike.
(iii) Allow the forearm to

absorb the strike.
(iv) Once the strike is

blocked, slide your arm
forward, returning to the
full shell position.
(v) During these movements

you should never lose
contact with your head.
c. When blocking strikes utilizing

the full and half shell always
maintain a visual of the Refer to digital files for
subject so you can better video of drills for this
block strikes. technique
2. Change Levels
a. When encountering a
combative subject who is
looking to strike you, it is
important to remember to
change levels.
b. Ensure you always maintain

an established base.
c. Maintain a combative stance.
d. Be aggressive with the

forward lean foot slightly
staggered.
e. Ensure you always maintain

your angles.
3. Control Distance
a. It is very important for an

officer to remain mobile
throughout the encounter.
b. By remaining mobile it allows

the officer the ability to
engage or disengage as they
see fit.
c. Officers should always be

inside or outside of punch
range when possible.
d. In general, attempt not to

move backwards.
(i) It is hard to create space

moving backwards.
(ii) Hard to see potential

threats.
(iii) It can be difficult to

attack or control the
suspect while moving

backwards.
4. Create Angles
a. Remember two key principles

involved with fighting.
(i) Action beats reaction.
(ii) Distance equals reaction

time.
b. Always fight to the known, this

will allow you to create space
safely.
c. By maintaining your angles

you will be able to engage or
disengage from safer
positions.
VIII Ground Control
To be successful in a physical confrontation,

the goal should be too establish control. In
any confrontation that goes to the ground, the
main goal of the officer should be to re-
establish control and get off the ground.
When the officer is engaged with a subject on

the ground, the officer should attempt to do
one of two things. First they should attempt to
gain control of the subject and place them in

custody.
Two important key’s to gaining control of a

subject on the ground is to control the
subject’s hips and break the subject’s
posture.
If the officer is unable to gain control of the

subject, they should work to safely disengage
from the subject, gain mobility while creating
angles and transition to a new method of
control.
Lateral Head Displacement
Lateral Head Displacement is simply taking

the subjects head out of line with his torso
while forcing them to look away from the
officer.
This will break the subjects straightened

posture reducing the amount of strength the
subject is able to resist with. Lateral Head
Displacement is a safe and effective way to
gain control of a subjects arms in order to
apply handcuffs.
Single Unit Ground Control
A. Knee on top – Subject on back

Knee on top
1. Once the subject has been taken to
the ground, the officer should place
Knee on top – Rollover
there knee onto the subject with

their shin running across the hips.
2. The officers other leg should be

extended straight from the
shoulder, away from the subject, Knee on top – Rollover 1
with the foot as the only section on
the ground. This will place all of the
weight onto the leg controlling the
hips.
3. Place your hand on the side of the

subjects face and push their head
Knee on top – Rollover 2
to side forcing the subject to look
away from you.
4. Maintain control of the subject

giving verbal commands to rollover
to their stomach or transition to
another ground control option to
physically roll the subject for
cuffing.
B. Knee on top – Subject on stomach

Knee on top – Lateral
1. Once the subject has been taken to Head Displacement
the ground, the officer should place
there knee onto the subject with
their shin running across the hips.
2. The officers other leg should be

extended straight from the
Head 1
shoulder, away from the subject,

with the foot as the only section on
the ground. This will place all of the
weight onto the leg controlling the
hips.
3. Slowly slide your arm alongside the

subject head. As you continue to
slide your arm in, drive the subjects Head 6
head away from you with your
bicep breaking the posture of the
subject.
4. By breaking the posture of the

subject, you will be able to grab the
subject’s arm that may have been Knee on top – Lateral
Head 7
tucked underneath them.
5. Continue to give verbal commands

for the subject to give you there
arms for cuffing or transition to a
different technique.
C. Chest on top – Subject on stomach
1. Once the subject has been taken to

the ground the officer will place
there chest on the subjects back.
2. Both of the officer’s legs should be

extended with feet on the ground
driving the pressure into their

chest.
3. Slowly slide your arm alongside the

subject head. As you continue to
slide your arm in, drive the subjects
head away from you with your
bicep breaking the posture of the
subject.
4. Continue to issue verbal

commands while attempting to
secure the hands for cuffing. If
unable to secure consider
transition to a new tactic.
D. Chest on Top – Subject on Back
1. Once the subject has been taken Chest on Top

down the officer will place there
chest on the subjects chest.
2. Both of the officer’s legs should be

extended with their feet on the Chest on Top 1
ground driving the pressure into
their chest.
3. Use your hand to for the subject to

look away from you, or, slide your Chest on Top – Cross
Face 1
arm under the subjects head and
use your shoulder to push the
subjects face so it is looking away Chest on Top – Cross
from your face. Face 2
E. Subject Rollover
From knee on top position.
1. Slide the knee that is securing the Knee on Top - Rollover

hips up running along the length of
the subject’s sternum.
2. Pull the subjects head towards you,

verbally telling the subject to roll
away from you.
3. As the subject begins to roll, locate

their shoulder and push the subject
over away from you completing the
roll.
4. When rolling the subject, always

maintain contact and control of the
subject.
5. Once the subject has been rolled,

return to a knee or chest on top
control technique and transition to
cuffing.
F. From Chest on Top Position
1. From the chest on top position, to Chest on Top - Rollover

roll a subject to their stomach so
you can cuff them, always ensure
you roll the subject away from
yourself.
2. Control the subjects face by forcing

them to look away from you.
3. Give verbal commands to the

subject to rollover.
4. Guide the subject while rolling

over, never losing contact with the
subject.
5. Once the subject is completely

rolled over, maintain chest on top
Refer to digital files for
until backup arrives or transition to video of drills for this
knee on top. technique
Two Unit Ground Control
In two person ground control, the lead or

contact officer will always go “high” or control
the upper body, similar to takedowns. The
control techniques the lead/contact officer will
use, will be the same as those used in a one
person control situation.
This section will discuss the tactics that can

be utilized by the secondary officer who is
controlling the legs or lower part of the
subject’s body. All of these tactics can be
utilized while the lead officer is using a knee
on top, chest on top or mount control
positions.
A. Leg Anchor
Leg Anchor & Staple

1. After a takedown of a subject, the

secondary officer should maintain a
bear hug of the subject’s legs, just
above the knee.
2. The officer’s legs should be

extended with knees off the
ground.
3. Feet should maintain contact on

the ground driving the weight of the
officer’s torso onto the subject’s
legs.
4. Secondary officer will maintain the

leg anchor until otherwise directed
by the lead officer.
B. Leg Staple
1. After the takedown of the subject

and the officer has placed an
anchor on the legs, a subject may
continue struggle and resist.
2. While maintaining the leg anchor,

place the shin of your leg over the
middle to lower section of the
subject’s calf creating a “staple”.
3. Make sure to maintain ground

contact with the toe of your staple
leg, while keeping the leg straight

across the subject’s calf.
4. Officer can apply downward

pressure on the calf to aid in
gaining any possible pain
compliance.
C. Figure Four Leg Lock
1. The figure four leg lock can be

utilized as a low anchor to secure a
subject’s legs.
2. When applying the figure four as a

low anchor choice bend the
subject’s legs at the knees and
cross their legs above the knees
creating an X.
3. Once the legs are crossed you can

sit on or lean into the subject’s legs
securing them in place.
4. If the subject begins to push back

and you feel the legs starting to
lose the figure four, push the toes
of each foot down towards the
subject’s hips.
D. Segmenting
Segmenting
1. Segmenting is used when the

officers do not wish to utilize a leg
anchor for situational reasons.
2. After completing the takedown, one

officers will take a knee on top
position.
3. The second officers will place both

his hands down on the subjects
head to control the subjects ability
to move.
a. The officer should place his

hands around the subject’s
ear taking care to stay away
from the subject’s mouth.
4. Segmenting allows both officers to

be able to disengage quickly if
needed.
IX Weapon Retention During all weapon

retention drills, it is
important to remind
The privilege of going armed carries with it the students to keep
the responsibility to prevent those weapons their fingers outside
from falling into the hands of others. As a law of the trigger guard
on the training
enforcement officer, you must always be weapon to avoid
aware of the potential for a subject to attempt any possible injury.
to disarm you and actively avoid giving
subjects the opportunity to try to disarm you
by maintaining your mobility, angles and
ability to disengage/engage when you see fit.
If a subject attempts to disarm you, it is

important for you as an officer to break free of
the subject, regain your mobility and
transition to your weapons system and
engage the subject.
A. Retention of gun in holster
1. If subject attempts to grab your

weapon well in the holster, place
one hand over top of the subjects
grip and hold your weapon steady
in the holster.
2. Once you have secured hand on

hand, strike the subject with your
free hand and rotate your hips.
3. Once free from the subjects grip,

gain distance and transition to your
weapons system.
B. Weapon Retention – Knee on Top
1. While in the knee on top position

with your leg across the subject’s
waist and cross facing the subject.
2. If a subject reach for your weapon,

the first thing you should do is lock
the subjects hand onto the weapon
so they cannot pull it out.
3. From this position, while

maintaining the subjects hand
locked down, slide your knee off of
the subject’s waist.
4. Simultaneously, begin to slide your

leg that is posted to the subject’s
neck, and apply pressure.
5. You should end up moving from

knee on top to knee on neck,
continue to apply pressure until the
subject releases their grip on your
weapon.
6. Then transition back to knee on top

with your leg across the subject’s
waist.
C. Weapon Retention from Guard
1. In a situation where you as an

officer find themselves on their
back and mounted by a subject it is
important for you to be cognizant of
the subject going for your weapon.
2. If a subject grabs your weapon

while in the guard position, the first
thing you should do is to lock the
subjects hand down onto the
weapon so they cannot pull it out of
the holster.
3. While controlling the subjects arm

into the holster, post the leg
opposite the holster.
4. Swing your free arm across the

subjects face, striking them with
your elbow.
5. Reach over the subject’s arm that

is on the weapon, then under the
armpit and grab your wrist that is
control the subjects hand on the
weapon.
6. At that point, slide your hips without

the holster towards the ground,
while pulling the subjects hand off
the weapon maintaining the lock on
their arm.
7. At this point continue to drive the

subjects arm behind there back
until you can gain your proper
angle and transition to a different
tactic.
D. Retention of gun out of holster
1. When a subject grabs your weapon Weapon Retention –

C.U.T.
when drawn, utilize the C.U.T.
(Core, Uppercut, Twist) method to
retain control of your weapon.
a. C.U.T. – C – Pull your

weapon into your core to
provide more resistance.
b. C.U.T. – U – Uppercut your

arm.
c. C.U.T. – T – Twist and rotate

your hips breaking the
subjects grip on the weapon.
2. Once free from the subject grip

gain mobility and angle and
transition to use your weapons
system.
a. Note: Always re-cycle your

weapon after someone has
grabbed it.
E. Long gun retention C.U.T. (Standing)
1. When a subject grabs your weapon

you can utilize the acronym CUT to
remember what steps to follow.
2. C: First you should bring the

weapon into your core.
3. U: Next you should utilize one arm

to upper cut the barrel of your
weapon. It does not matter where
the subject’s arms are, just ensure
that you uppercut the over the
barrel of your weapon locking it to

your body.
4. T: Once you have performed an

uppercut on the barrel, violently
twist to one way and then back the
other way to break the grip the
subject has on your barrel.
5. Once you have broken free from

the subject’s grip, move off line
from the subject, give verbal
commands for the subject to stop.
F. Long gun retention C.O.R.R. (Standing)
1. When a subject grabs an officer’s Weapon Retention –

C.O.R.R.
long gun, the officer should follow
the C.O.R.R. (clamp, orient, ram
and retract) technique to maintain
retention of the long gun.
a. C.O.R.R. – C – When the

subject grabs your weapon,
the officer should clamp the
weapon so the stock is
securely clamped between
your arm and side.
b. C.O.R.R. – O – Orient the

weapon so the muzzle is
pointed at the subject.
c. C.O.R.R. – R – Ram the long

gun into the subject by
moving your body forward and
maintaining a clamp on the
stock.
(i) Make sure when

ramming a subject to
maintain a tight clamp on
your long gun.
(ii) When ramming, move

your entire body in the
ramming motion.
(iii) Never extend the long

gun away from your body
while ramming.
d. C.O.R.R. – R – Retract from

ramming the subject and gain
distance. Once at a safe
distance, release the clamp
and transition to the use of
your weapons system.
G. Long gun retention (Ground)
1. If during a struggle with a subject Weapon Retention –

Ground Retention
you are knocked to the ground
while in possession of a long gun
utilize the following steps.
2. While on the ground clamp the

stick of the long gun in between
your arm and body.
3. When the gun is secured in a

clamp, utilized your free hand to
transition to your hand gun.
X Weapons Defense
If you are faced with an armed subject, your Weapons Defense -

ICAT
best defense if feasible is to be armed with a
superior weapon, create or maintain distance, Multiple videos show
different angle of both
use cover if available, and attempt to defuse the ICAT system used
the situation using verbalization. against subjects with
guns and knives.
When defending against a subject who is
attacking with a weapon (ex. knife, gun, etc.)
utilize the ICAT system. ICAT is an acronym
for the following steps.
A. ICAT Make sure to tell all

students that once
1. I – Intercept the weapon arm. they are able to gain
distance and
transition to their
2. C – Control the weapon arm. weapon, that they re-
cycle their weapon to
ensure it functions
3. A – Get an Angle. properly.
4. T – Transition to your weapon

system.
B. It is important to ensure that after the

officer is able to disengage from the
subject that they move laterally away

from the subject while transitioning to
their weapons system.
C. During the use of ICAT it should be

stressed that the officers goal should be
to regain their mobility, gain distance,
create angles and transition to a
superior weapons system.
XI Neck Restraints
Note: This portion of the training is optional in

the Basic Course for Police Officers based
upon a determination made by the training
academy staff. However, it is important for
Instructors to learn and understand this tactic
and the proper application of.
Respective departmental policies and

procedures must always be taken into
consideration. Some departments authorize
the use of neck restraints, some limit their
use and others prohibit their use entirely.
In addition to discussing the mechanics of

neck restraints, this segment includes
information on how the techniques work,
hazards associated with use and first aid
techniques. Explanation about and
demonstration of these restraints also
provides the student with the understanding
necessary to counter their use by a
perpetrator.
A. The carotid restraint control hold can be

used as a controlling force. As with any
neck hold and can potentially cause
serious injury and in some cases death.
The neck presents a potential danger
area. The application of the carotid
restraint hold should be based upon the
need to control a suspect with full
consideration of the hazard factors and
the legal and agency limitations on the
use of force.
B. In the carotid restraint control hold,

pressure is applied to the sides of neck
with the upper arm and forearm, so that
the lines of force are exerted to the
sides of the neck instead of against the
front. The front of the neck and the
airways should be free of pressure, as
the larynx rests in the crook of the
elbow.
C. The jugular veins and carotid arteries

are the principle structures affected by
this hold. Generally, very little force is
required to occlude these vessels and
stop the flow of blood into and away
from the brain. This deprives the brain of
oxygen and causes excessive pressure
to build. However, some suspects (e.g.,
under the influence of drugs) may
require greater application of pressure
for longer duration of time.
D. During application of the carotid restraint

pressure should not be applied to the
back of the neck, nor there any twisting
of the head.
E. Shoulder Pin Restraint
The Shoulder Pin Restraint is a useful Shoulder Pin Restraint

control and pain compliance technique
when a subject is either throwing strikes
or is holding onto an object and will not Shoulder Pin Restraint
let go. – Subject holding onto
something
1. The officer should duck under the

outstretched arm of the subject
who is either throwing punches or
holding onto something stable.
2. One arm should come under the

subjects arm, across the neck and
rest on the subjects shoulder
against the side of their neck.
3. Your thumb should be facing back

to your face behind the subjects
head.
4. Officer should grip hands behind

the subjects head.
5. Officer should then squeeze his

elbows towards each other and pull
his thumb towards his ear.
6. From this position the officer can

apply pressure and either escort
the subject or takedown the
subject.
F. Hazards and physiological reactions

associated with the use of the carotid
restraint.
1. If the oxygenated blood flow to the

brain cells is restricted for more
than one minute, irreversible brain
tissue damage may occur.
Therefore, the hold should be
discontinued as soon as the officer
gains control of the subject.
2. Both the carotid sinus and the

vagus nerves affect the heart
muscle. Stimulation (depression) of
these nerves could produce
irregular respiratory and cardiac
activity. The effects of drugs,
alcohol and/or medical disorders
will enhance this reaction.
3. If possible, the carotid restraint

should not be applied while the
person is standing. If the person
should lose consciousness while
standing, the possibility of injury or
death could occur because the
person would be in a vulnerable

position.
4. The carotid restraint should

generally not be applied
repeatedly. To do so greatly
increases the chance of serious
injury to the suspect.
5. During loss of consciousness,

subjects may lose control of their
bladder and/or bowels as their
body muscles contract and spasms
occur.
6. Possible discharge of arterial

plaque may prompt a cerebral
vascular accident.
G. Procedures after use
1. Handcuff.
2. Check vital signs.
3. If necessary, provide first aid.
4. Search the subject.
5. If necessary, arrange for transport

to medical facility.
H. First Aid Procedures
1. As soon as the subject

discontinues resistance and is
restrained, the subject should be
checked for vital signs (pulse and
breathing). The following first aid
should be administered.
a. Establish an airway.
b. Check for breathing.
c. Check for a pulse (e.g., radial,

brachial, femoral.)
d. Obtain a coherent response

from subject.
e. Be prepared to administer
CPR.
f. Summon emergency services

when needed.
2. If there is a lack of vital signs,

render first aid. When the carotid
restraint is applied, regardless of
whether or not the subject was
rendered unconscious, the officer
should have the subject checked
by medical personnel.
3. Departmental polices.
a. Departmental policies and

procedures on the use of the
carotid restraint may vary.
Each trainee should be
cautioned to follow employing
department guidelines. Each
trainee should be assigned to
research own departmental
policies and procedures.
Section 4
Post Intervention Techniques

Post Intervention Techniques 4.1

Post Intervention Techniques 4
Prepared by:
OPS Staff
Approved by:
Instructor:

Hands on training 07/24/17 2 Hours
1. Demonstrate through practical application proper handcuffing

techniques
All instructors should have the digital compliment to this training
containing videos and images of the tactics.
Handcuffs, mats, red guns and strike pads
Post Intervention Techniques 4.1
Post Intervention Techniques 4.2 Notes
Post Intervention Considerations
I Introduction
A. It’s important that once you have gained

control of a subject that you initiate the
proper post intervention procedures.
B. Considerations after an incident could

include the following areas:
1. Handcuffing the subject.
2. Searching the subject.
3. Transporting the subject.
4. Turning the subject over to a

detention or medical center.
II Handcuffing
A. Purposes of handcuffing a subject is a

preventative measure taken to protect
the officer and the subject.
B. The handcuff can be thought of as a

safety device both for the officer and the
prisoner.
C. The handcuff is used for temporary

restraint to minimize:
1. Attack.
2. Escape.
3. The destruction or concealment of

evidence or contraband.
4. Self-inflicted injury.
D. Officers must maintain control of the

handcuffed subject. Handcuffs are
merely a temporary restraining device.
E. Ensure you cover all the pieces of the

handcuff nomenclature to include:
1. Swivel eye.
2. Chain links or hinge.
3. Frame.
a. Keyway.
b. Pawl.
c. Cheek plates.
d. Double lock mechanism.
e. Double strand.
4. Ratchet.
a. Teeth.
b. Single strand (track).
Handcuffing Techniques
Suspects within the lawful custody of any

officer should be handcuffed with the hands
behind the back (in accordance with
department policies and procedures) and
adequately searched.
When attempting to handcuff a subject,

ensure that you have a control of both of the
subject’s hands before removing your
handcuffs. Prematurely removing your
handcuffs could allow for the subject to take
them and utilize them as a weapon.
A. Technique Guidelines
1. Handcuffs should be applied on the

wrist between the hand and the
protruding base of the ulnar bone.
2. Handcuffs should fit properly and

double locked.
a. When double locked, the

possibility of inflicting injury to
the suspect, or the possibility
of picking or slipping the
locking mechanism is
reduced.
3. An attempt should be made to

avoid applying handcuffs over
bulky fitting garments since this
can restrict the free movement or
pivoting action of the single bar of
the handcuffs.
4. If it becomes necessary to handcuff

multiple suspects, additional
handcuffs should be used to
restrain the suspects temporarily.
5. Check for “fit” by testing with the tip

of the little finger. If the tip of the
finger just fits between the cuff and
the wrist, it is neither too tight nor
too loose.
B. Cooperative Subject Handcuffing

Handcuffing – Cooperative
1. Properly verbally direct subject to: Subject
a. Place both hands behind their

back with knuckles touching.
b. Continue to have the subject

look forward away from you.
2. Move to rear of subject in a

defensive stance, utilize grab
control to take control of the
subject.
3. Draw the subjects arm behind

there back.
4. While maintain control of the arm

behind the back, use your free
hand to draw the subjects other
arm behind there back.
5. Use your hand to secure two

fingers from both hands of the
subject.
6. Once you have a secure grip of the

subject’s fingers of both hands,
remove your handcuffs.
7. Apply the single strand of the cuff

to the subject’s “handcuff groove”
on the little finger side of the near
wrist and using touch-pressure
ratchet the handcuff closed.
8. Maintain grip on the handcuffs,

rotate the handcuffs, bringing the
cuffs under the subject’s hand to
the small of the subject’s back.
9. Using the reaction hand, grasp the

little-finger side of the subject’s
other hand and rotate the hand
placing it into the handcuff, and
close the handcuff.
10. Check the handcuffs for tightness,

then double-lock them.
11. Establish a proper compression

hold on subject’s arm and wrist
with reaction hand while stabilizing
subject’s elbow with strong hand in
order to be in proper position to
escort subject.
C. Ground Handcuffing
When conducting handcuffing of a

subject secured on the ground, the
lead/contact officer who is securing the
upper torso of the subject will be in
charge of the handcuffing.
The secondary officer will maintain his

position as an anchor on the subject’s
legs, while any additional officers will
secure the scene and maintain a
position of backup if needed.
1. Knee on Top
a. Secure the subject on the

ground with either knee on
top.
b. Cross-face the subject, drive

the posture of the subject
away from you.
c. This will allow you the ability

to reach under and grab the
far arm of the subject allowing
you to bring it behind the
subjects back.
d. Slide arm up the side of the

body, muscles are weak.
e. Once the first arm is free,

while maintaining control of
the arm, switch to a mount

position.
2. Mount Position
a. In order to free the second

arm from being tucked
underneath a subject you will
need to be in the mount
position.
b. Without losing control of the
arm that was freed while in
the knee on top position,
transition to the mount
position.
c. Tuck the freed arm against

your thigh locking the arm into
place.
d. Once the freed arm is

secured, place your
elbow/back of the bicep
against the side of the
suspects head.
e. Using your elbow/back of

bicep, press the subjects
head away from the arm you
are attempting to free.
f. This will break the posture of

the subject and allow you to
grab the arm tucked

underneath the subject.
g. Once you have grabbed the

arm, slide the arm up
alongside the subject’s body
and secure with the previously
freed arm.
h. Use your hand to secure two

fingers from both hands of the
subject.
i. Once the hands are secured,

remove your handcuffs and
cuff the subject.
D. Handcuffing Considerations
1. Multiple prisoners
a. Normally a female should not

be handcuffed to a male.
b. Normally a juvenile should not

be handcuffed to an adult.
c. Violent arrestee should not be

handcuffed to other arrestees.
E. Alternative restraint devices
1. Students should familiarize

themselves with other forms of
restraints other than handcuffs (ie.
leg shackles, transport belts, etc
etc)
F. Medical Assessment
1. Once the subject is secured and

restrained you should perform a
brief medical assessment.
2. Determine subject’s level of

consciousness by trying to get
subject to respond through verbal
or physical stimulus.
3. If subject is unconscious, check

subject’s airway, breathing and
circulation by:
a. Opening airway to try to see if

it is blocked.
b. Listening for breathing.
c. Checking pulse at neck or

other area.
4. Perform check of subject’s body for

indications of severe bleeding and
gross deformities.
5. Determines if subject is capable of

rising to his/her feet safely.
G. Assisting handcuffed subject to rise
1. Maintain compression of the

subject’s wrist with inside hand and
stabilizes the elbow with the
outside hand while directing the
subject to roll towards student.
2. Use hand on the elbow to assist

the subject to sit up.
3. Place inside foot on the ground and

direct the subject to come to a
kneeling position.
4. Stand up while keeping your knees

bent and continuing to maintain a
compression hold. Direct the
subject to stand up, assisting
him/her as needed.
5. If the subject is compliant, use

compression and slight pressure.
If subject is resistive proceed as
follows:
a. Insert outside hand through

the space between the
subject’s nearest elbow and
body, from front to back, then
use that hand to establish a
compression hold, stabilizing

the elbow against student’s
upper arm and body.
b. Place inside hand on the

subject’s shoulder to prevent
him or her from rising too
quickly.
c. Bring the subject slightly off

center and verbally warn him
or her to stop resisting.
d. Escort the subject, continuing

to use a compression hold
and controlling the subject’s
balance.
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11:00am 1.5 Ground Defense/Escapes
12:30pm .5 Not required hours Lunch
1:00pm .5 Drill
1:30pm 2.0 Takedowns
3:30pm .5 Drill
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ADDRESS OF DCJS USE ONLY
SCHOOL/ACADEMY:
COURSE DIRECTOR: IN OUT COURSE CODE HOURS
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE DATES:
Name of Trainee *Social Security # Date of Sex Employing Agency Status* Rank/Title Appoint. Completion Employer Current New Permit
(Last, First, Middle Initial) Birth Date*** S/U** Permit # Permit Exp. Exp. Date
Code
Date
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
*Pursuant to the New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law, DCJS is authorized to collect personal identifying information as part of a public safety agency record. Personal identifying information on this form shall not be revealed, released, transferred, disseminated or otherwise communicated orally, in writing, or by electronic means other than
to the registrant. Disclosure of personal identifying information is voluntary. Refusal to provide personal identifying information shall not result in the denial of any right, benefit, or privilege.
* Status Code: POL/F = Police Officer Full Time POL/P = Police Officer Part Time CIV= Civilian NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety
PEA/F = Peace Officer Full Time PEA/P = Peace Officer Part Time Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
80 South Swan St., 3rd Floor
** Complete this section at the conclusion of a course if student performanceis known. Albany, NY 12210
*** This date should reflect the date appointed to the listed employing agency. For the Course in Police Supervision, enter the date of promotion. (518) 485–4135
Course Director Attestation: I hereby certify that the above named students have, where indicated, successfully completed all aspects of this course and have not missed a greater number of hours than that permitted by rule or statute. I further certify that the
curriculum for this course has not been substantially altered in either content or duration from that which was approved. I hereby attach a description of alterations made, if any, to the approved curriculum. I further certify that all courses meet the minimum
standards set forth by rule or statute. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the statements made on this form, including all attachments, are true.
Course Director (Print Name) Course Director Signature Date
COPYRIGHT © 2007 NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (JAN 2013) 03/10001/0899
Event:
Date:
Site:
Facilitator:
Please verify below information is correct and initial last column(s).*
Initials Initials
Name & Rank Agency
* IF YOUR NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON THIS SIGN-IN SHEET, DO NOT FILL IN YOUR INFORMATION
ON THE SIGN-IN SHEET. Please ask the Training Technician or Instructor for a blank registration form. The
information on this form is necessary to update your training records with the Division of Criminal Justice
Services.
2 DAY DEFENSIVE TACTICS REFRESHER COURSE - CURRICULUM
CHECKLIST
DCJS Approved 08/01/2017
DCJS Title Required Hours Scheduled Hours
Introduction & Overview/ Principles of Defensive .5

Control
Get-ups 1
Takedown Defense 1.5
Ground Defense/Escapes 1.5
Takedowns – Hug Arm Bar, T-Position, Double 2

Under-hooks
2 Man Takedown – Utilization of leg anchor 1
1.5
Ground Control – Knee/chest on top,
segmenting, head control
Punch Defense – 4 C’s, Shelling 1
Weapon Retention -C.U.T. 0.5
Long Gun Retention – C.O.R.R. 0.5
Weapons Defense – I.C.A.T. 1
Shoulder Pin Restraint/Neck Restraint 0.5
Drills 2.5
Debrief 1
Total Hours: 16
Prerequisites: Student: DCJS Defensive Tactics Instructor and General Topics Instructor
Instructor: General Topics Instructor, DCJS Defensive Tactics Instructor and completion of a DCJS
Defensive Tactics Refresher Course
Appendix - B
In-Service Training Guide

In-service Training Guide
STATE OF NEW YORK

Division of Criminal Justice Services
Copyright Notice
Copyright ©2005, 2011, 2012, 2013 by the New York State Division of Criminal
Justice Services. This publication may be reproduced without the express written
permission of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services provided that this
copyright notice appears on all copies or segments of the publication.
The 2013 edition is published by the

80 South Swan Street, 3rd Floor
Albany, New York 12210
VERSION Sep 2013
PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Foreword
The In-service Training Guide was developed by the staff of the New York State
Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety. This guide is intended to
explain the administration of in-service courses, including peace officer annual training.
This guide will define regulations that govern Municipal Police Training Council
approval for in-service courses, including the requirements for conducting and reporting
training, as well as the responsibilities of the various parties involved.
Preface
It is the goal of the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety
to assist course directors in the administration of law enforcement training in a manner
consistent with New York law, regulation and policy.
This guide is designed to provide the information necessary for each course to
be administered in a manner that will provide a level of training required to adequately
perform public safety functions.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Acknowledging the efforts of people involved in the development of this guide.
Michael K. Miller, Associate Training Technician (Police)

David J. Mahany, Senior Training Technician (Police)

Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
The Municipal Police Training Council ................................................................................ 1
The Division of Criminal Justice Services ........................................................................... 1
Establishing a School .......................................................................................................... 2
School Director Selection .................................................................................................... 2
Instructor Selection ............................................................................................................. 3
Training Facilities ................................................................................................................ 4
In-service Training Courses ................................................................................................ 5
Course Planning ................................................................................................................. 5
Student Entrance Requirements ......................................................................................... 6
Attendance ...................................................................................................................... 6
Examinations ................................................................................................................... 7
Remediation .................................................................................................................... 7
Course Documentation ....................................................................................................... 7
Curriculum ....................................................................................................................... 7
Approval .......................................................................................................................... 8
Class Roster/Notification of Completion .......................................................................... 8
Certificates of Completion ............................................................................................... 8
Forms .................................................................................................................................. 9
Questions ............................................................................................................................ 9
Introduction
In-service training programs for law enforcement personnel and their civilian
partners is a key element in increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of law
enforcement and public safety organizations. In-service programs are intended to
promote continued instruction and study in the attitudes, knowledge, skills and
procedures involved in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement
work above and beyond the fundamentals covered in basic training programs.
This guide is designed to facilitate training professionals who would like to

conduct in-service training courses which will be recorded by the state.
With the exception of the Course in Police Supervision1 and peace officer
annual firearms and other weapons courses, there is no mandate for police
officers or peace officers to complete in-service training as a condition of
continued employment.
The Municipal Police Training Council
The Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC), created under Executive Law
§839, determines minimally acceptable training and employment standards for law
enforcement officers in New York State. The MPTC recommends rules and regulations
for promulgation by the Governor. Once implemented, these rules and regulations carry
the force of law.
The Division of Criminal Justice Services
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice (DCJS), Office of Public Safety,
serves as the staff arm of the MPTC. It is the responsibility of DCJS to assist in the
planning and evaluation of basic and in-service training courses and to ensure that
practitioners meet the minimum standards established by the MPTC.
1
A police officer promoted to a first-line supervisory position must complete an approved course in police supervision within twelve
months of the date of promotion. A first-line supervisory position is defined as the position or rank of a police officer next above the
beginning rank of patrolman or the rank equivalent to patrolman, which requires performance of supervisory duties. It does not
include persons appointed to command ranks where a first-line supervisory position exists
Copyright ©2005 New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety (Sep 2013) 1
It is the goal of DCJS to assist practitioners in providing quality training for law
enforcement personnel. Training directors and/or officers are encouraged to review this
guide and ask questions. DCJS will make every effort to help practitioners understand
and deliver a quality product that is meets, or exceeds, the standards established by the
MPTC.
Establishing a School
A police in-service course may be established by a police or peace officer

employer or by a regional law enforcement academy. All approvals are at the discretion
of DCJS and are governed by the rules established for the Basic Course for Police
Officers codified in Title 9 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations
of the State of New York, Part 6022 (9 NYCRR 6022).
Employers may utilize a third party to deliver training; however, for the purposes
of recording training with DCJS, only a police or peace officer employer or regional
training academy may sponsor training. All documentation shall reflect the name and
address of the sponsoring agency.
School Director Selection
Each school must appoint a school director. The school director serves as the
administrator of the course and is responsible for a variety of important tasks that will
be explained in this guide. It is preferable for the school director to be a certified MPTC
instructor and possess a high level of administrative skill and the ability to work with a
diverse student population. All contact with the school is conducted through the director.
The school director is expected to be an administrator who is available to

students, instructors, and DCJS staff during school operational hours. Students and
instructors should direct all questions or inquiries through the school director.
Accordingly, the director must have the level of authority equal to this responsibility.
Instructor Selection
All instructors must meet the Standards and Qualifications established by 9

NYCRR 6023 for certification. There are two categories of instructor for MPTC
approved courses, certified and approved. Certified instructors have completed an
Instructor Development Course approved by the MPTC. Instructors in this category may
instruct general topics and may possess, or are eligible to obtain, advanced certification
in specialty topics such as firearms and/or defensive tactics. This is the most common
method of instructor certification.
The regulation also provides for Special Certification of instructors, or waiver of

the Instructor Development Course, when an applicant can demonstrate technical
expertise and has advanced academic credentials or a unique qualifying experience.
The applicant must also be evaluated in the classroom and found to have acceptable
instructional skills. Applicants who have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (or
equivalent), a Master’s Degree, a Juris Doctorate (JD), or other doctorate (PhD) are
deemed to have advanced academic credentials. All waivers are issued at the
discretion of DCJS.
Approved, or Non-certified Special Topics Instructors, possess advanced

academic credentials and a unique qualifying experience. Instructors in this category
have not attended an Instructor Development Course and may instruct topics for which
they are uniquely qualified only. They are not eligible to obtain advanced certification in
specialty topics, such as firearms or defensive tactics without first successfully
completing an approved Instructor Development Course. Applicants must be evaluated
in the classroom and found to have acceptable instructional skills. For example, a social
worker who specializes in domestic violence cases may be approved to provide
domestic violence instruction.
To become an approved instructor, a candidate must submit an Instructor

Personal History Form accompanied by an acceptable Instructor Evaluation, performed
by an MPTC certified Instructor Evaluator, to DCJS for consideration. All approvals are
issued at the discretion of DCJS. A copy of the Instructor Personal History Form is
available on our website at: http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ops/docs/index.htm.
DCJS maintains a list of specialty topics that require instructors to complete an

advanced course of study in order to receive certification. For example, in order to
provide instruction speed measurement devices, an instructor must have completed an
Instructor Development Course pursuant to 9 NYCRR 6023 and successfully completed
an MPTC approved Radar Lidar Instructor course.
All instructors shall be responsible for disseminating the information in the

modules assigned them according to the standards established by the MPTC.
Instructors may be called upon to provide documentation of their status and DCJS may
require any additional information to establish the competence of an instructor or for
any other pertinent purpose.
Training Facilities
Classrooms, like those used in any other training venue are sufficient for this
program. The classrooms should meet the standards established by the Commissioner
of Education for instructional resources set forth in section 52.2 of Title 8 of the Official
Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (8 NYCRR 52.2)
Firearms range (if conducted) training must be conducted at an appropriate

firearms training facility that will support the shooting skills detailed in the Basic Course
for Police Officers.
Driver training facilities (if such training is provided) must be conducted in an

area that will support the driving skills detailed in the Basic Course for Police Officers.
Physical fitness training facilities (if such training is provided) must meet the
standards established by the Commissioner of Education for instructional resources set
forth in 8 NYCRR 52.2.
In-service Training Courses
General Municipal Law §209-q an 9 NYCRR 6021 require all first-line police
supervisors to satisfactorily complete an MPTC approved Course in Police Supervision
within one-year of appointment as a first-line supervisor. Likewise, Criminal Procedure
Law §2.30 requires all peace officers armed by their employer during the performance
of their official duties to satisfactorily complete MPTC approved Annual Firearms
Course and/or Annual Other Weapons Courses each year.
Outside of these two specific requirements, there is no mandate for police

officers or peace officers to complete in-service training as a condition of continued
employment.
Course Planning
All in-service training programs reported to DCJS must meet the requirements
for the administration of in-service training courses and the rules governing
attendance/completion of such courses as established in 9 NYCRR 6022. There are
two categories of in-service training programs, those which the MPTC has established
minimum standards and will issue certification, and those for which it has researched
but not yet established a standard. In instances where the MPTC has established
minimum standards, the course must contain the topics, hours, and instructor
qualifications in order to receive certification. Approval may be issued by DCJS on
behalf of the MPTC.
In instances where the MPTC has not yet established minimum standards, the
course may be reviewed for content against generally accepted standards and non-
certified approval may be granted at the discretion of DCJS. These are referred to as
Miscellaneous In-service Courses and typically address the most current methods,
practices, or specific skill sets. As the MPTC is the only body authorized to establish
statewide instructor standards, DCJS is unable to approve instructor courses in topic
areas where the MPTC has yet to do so.
Schools must establish written policies and procedures for the administration of
this training. Policy areas must, at minimum, include: attendance, remediation, and
retesting.
Pursuant to 9 NYCRR 6022, training must be conducted as a single and

cohesive unit. In practical terms, this means that a student must complete all units of an
in-service course during one session, at one school. Under no circumstances may a
student split the training among multiple schools.
It is the school director’s responsibility to ensure each instructor is provided with

a complete copy of the unit they are assigned to teach.
School directors do not have the authority to disregard or waive any policy,
procedure, rule, or regulation established by either the MPTC or by DCJS. Violations
may result in revocation of school approval and render any training provided invalid.
The DCJS Office of Public Safety is available to provide any technical assistance
required by the school director. Students and instructors should direct all questions or
inquiries through the school director.
Student Entrance Requirements
If the student is a police or peace officer, they must be employed at such time of
attendance or if they are a civilian be authorized to attend such in-service training by
their law enforcement employer or a [DCJS] recognized law enforcement partner.
Attendance
Students shall attend all sessions of a course. The school director is responsible
for maintaining an accurate record of attendance, and may excuse an officer for valid
reasons. The school director shall determine the validity of the excuse and may excuse
absences of no more than ten percent of the required hours. Any absence form a
scheduled session shall be made up as required by the school director.
Examinations
Examinations are required for all MPTC approved in-service courses, though not
necessarily for those approved by DCJS. When an examination is administered as a
course requirement, the passing of a written examination, or series thereof, is required.
Students must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the examination, or series
of examinations, in order to complete the course. If a series of examinations is
administered, the average score must be 70%. If a series of examinations for mandated
topics and agency specific topics are employed, the portion of the course prescribed by
the MPTC shall constitute no less than 50% of the final grade. No partial credit may be
given.
Remediation
The course director may remediate any students who have failed to meet the
minimum passing requirements for any course, if in the course director’s judgment, it is
reasonable to believe the student will show improvement with additional training. All
remediation must occur within the original time frame of the course. It is suggested that
course directors consider extra time during, and at the end of, courses such as initial
firearms training to allow for potential remediation. For example, schedule three weeks
(120 hours) for the 80-hour Instructor Development Course thus providing additional
time to remediate candidates that are likely to improve with continued practice.
Course Documentation
Curriculum
Pursuant to 9 NYCRR 6022.5(a), a course director proposing a course shall file

with DCJS, at least 45 days in advance of the designation of the school a curriculum
content form containing the MPTC approved course title, the location of the school, a
chronological listing of the dates times and instructors for each module, and shall
include all subjects prescribed by the MPTC. A school must receive DCJS approval to
be offered.
Approval
Once a curriculum is received, DCJS will make written notification to the course
director upon approval of a curriculum. It is recommended that course directors maintain
a copy of the approval letter in the course file. Courses must be approved to be certified
by the MPTC or by DCJS.
Class Roster/Notification of Completion
Once a course has been completed, the course director has ten (10) days in
which to submit a Class Roster/Notification of Completion to the Division. This form
must be typed and contain all required information, including the approved course title
(as it appears on the approval letter), the school sponsor (must be a law enforcement
agency or academy), the school location, school dates, student information (name,
social security number, sex, date of birth, employer, rank, status (full-time/part-time)
and whether or not each student satisfactorily completed the course (S) or
unsatisfactorily completed the course (U). A Class Roster/Notification of Completion is
not valid unless it bears the course directors original signature.
In order to maintain accurate records, incomplete or inaccurate forms will be

returned to the course director for completion/correction, thus delaying the posting of
records and the dissemination of certificates (if appropriate). A copy of this form is
available on our website at http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ops/docs/index.htm or by
contacting our office at (518) 457-4135.
Certificates of Completion
There are two types of certificates issued for in-service courses; a certificate of
completion issued by the MPTC, and a certificate of attendance from DCJS.
If minimum standards for an in-service course have been established by the

MPTC, upon certification by a director stating that a candidate has satisfactorily
completed all course requirements and any pre-requisite training as determined by the
MPTC, DCJS may issue a certificate of completion on behalf of the MPTC.
If minimum standards for an in-service training course have not been established
by the MPTC, upon certification by a director that a candidate has satisfactorily
completed all course requirements and any pre-requisite training as determined by
DCJS, DCJS may issue a certificate of attendance.
Civilian Students
Certificates may be issued to civilians (non-sworn personnel) that are employed

or that work in conjunction with law enforcement agencies or academies. A letter from
the law enforcement employer or partner approving the civilian for training must
accompany the Class Roster/Notification of Completion. This includes members of law
enforcement agencies outside of New York State to include the federal government. In
instances where the MPTC has not established a standard for an in-service course,
DCJS does not maintain records of attendance, however will issue the certificate.
Each course completed by a peace or police officer and reported to DCJS is

posted to that officer’s official training record; however, in order to merit a certificate, the
course must be greater than eight hours in duration. For example, the Instructor
Development Course (80 required hours) merits a certificate, yet the Instructor
Evaluator Workshop (4 required hours) does not.
Forms
For copies of the most current versions of our forms or publications, please visit
our website at: http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ops/docs/index.htm or by contacting
our office at (518) 457-2667.
Questions
If, after reviewing this guide, course directors or instructors have any questions
or concerns, please contact the Division prior to commencing any training.
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

rd
80 South Swan Street, 3 Floor
Albany, NY 12210
www.criminaljustice.ny.gov
Appendix - C
Guide to Digital Materials

DCJS DEFENSIVE TACTICS REFRESHER TRAINING – GUIDE TO DIGITAL MATERIALS
Digital Handouts
All students should receive access to the digital materials that accompany this training. Those will include
the course manual, appendices and associated videos and photos of the tactics. You can access the
materials at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-tIyJeL0-5ES1puR2I5V2lTeGc
If you feel you are missing materials or have a question about the digital materials please contact Dan
Nedwell at the Office of Public Safety via email at daniel.nedwell@dcjs.ny.gov
Section 3 Videos – Sub Categories Videos/Photos of Tactics Drills
- Break falls & Getups Barrier Walk, Combat get-up, Associated Drills
Defensive Standup, Wedge
Standup
- Compliance Techniques Grab Control N/A
- Protective Alternatives Barriers, Double Underhooks, Associated Drills

Hug Arm Bar, Punch Defense,
T-Position, Two Man
Takedowns, Wrist Weave
- Ground Control & Defense Chest on Top – Subject on Associated Drills
Back, Clinch, Knee on Top –
Subject on Back, Knee on Top
– Subject on Stomach, Leg
Anchor & Staple, Rollover,
Segmenting
- Barriers & Escapes Choke Escape, Hip Bump N/A

Escape, Mount Escape,
Scissor Guard Escape
- Weapon Retention C.O.R.R., C.U.T., Ground N/A

Retention
- Weapons Defense I.C.A.T. N/A
- Neck Restraints Shoulder Pin Restraint N/A
Section 4 Videos – Sub Categories Videos/Photos of Tactics Drills
- Handcuffing Handcuffing N/A

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New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

STATE OF NEW YORK

THE EDITION IS PUBLISHED BY THE:

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

VERSION: OCTOBER - 2017

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Introduction & Orientation................................................................................... Section 1

Principles of Defensive Control .......................................................................... Section 2

Teaching Defensive Techniques ........................................................................ Section 3

Break falls & Get-ups.............................................................................. 3-1

Post Intervention Techniques ............................................................................. Section 4

Introduction ............................................................................................. 4-2

Appendix A ..................................................................Administrative Guide

Appendix B .......................................................... In-Service Training Guide

Appendix C ........................................................... Guide to Digital Materials

Introduction and Orientation

Lesson Title: Section:

Method of Presentation: Date Prepared: Duration:

1. Explain the student expectations for the course

A. Welcome remarks by the school director

1. Welcome all students

2. Explain goal of the course

a. Bring all Defensive Tactics

B. Introduction of instructional staff

1. School director or lead instructor

2. Include years on the job, types of

1. Ask the students to introduce

a. Name, title, agency, time on

D. Discuss the primary goal of the course

1. This course is designed to provide

E. Overview of content and schedule It is important to make

2. Any missed work must be made up

III Administrative Matters

A. Printing of course materials.

1. DCJS Office of Public Safety Class

C. Local academy records (if necessary)

2. Location layout and facilities

IV Course Completion Requirements

A. 90% attendance is required pursuant to

1. Any missed work must be made up

A. Expected behaviors include, but are not

1. Arriving to class on time and

2. Returning from breaks on time.

3. Behaving appropriately during

4. Providing appropriate feedback, as

5. Receiving feedback from

6. Treating others with respect.

VI Defensive Control Training

A. Once you have successfully completed

1. Basic Course for Police Officers Note: Explain that

expected release is the Spring of

VII Instructor Responsibilities

A. Explain how instructors and the

B. Always determine what the academy’s

C. This discussion should include but not

1. Coordinating the course location.

3. Printing of course materials.

D. Explain to instructors that not only are

VIII Instructor Delivery Responsibilities

A. It is important that the instructor is

1. Designating another instructor or a

2. Reiterate to students prior to