Registration: https://www.enrole.com/kupce/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=LE25202&courseId=EWR&categoryId=88FF8778
This course is designed to equip law enforcement officers with essential skills to recognize, manage, and respond effectively to potential threats involving edged weapons. Participants will gain critical insights into identifying the signs of a potential edged weapon assault and learn techniques to respond appropriately if attacked.
Key components of the training include:
Distance Management and Threat Assessment: Understanding how to maintain safe space upon initial contact and evaluate potential threats.
Close-Quarter Defense Techniques: Developing the ability to respond effectively to knife assaults in close-range encounters, both standing and on the ground.
Participants will focus on mastering the following core skills:
1. Weapon Avoidance: Identifying potential threats and utilizing effective distance management strategies to prevent attacks.
2. Weapon Control: Applying techniques to mitigate and neutralize the threat when confronted with an edged weapon.
3. Disengagement and Transition: Executing safe disengagement and transitioning to primary weapon systems when necessary.
This comprehensive training prepares officers for real-world scenarios, enhancing their safety and effectiveness in high-risk situations.
Students need to bring their duty belt and a training gun. If a training gun is not available, a limited number will be provided. Please contact Amy Osburn at arosburn@kletc.org if a gun is needed or if there are additional questions.
Students should wear DT clothing or t-shirts and cargo pants.
