Purpose: The purpose of this class is to improve the female officer’s safety through control tactics that will improve her performance in a physical confrontation.

 Focus areas include:

• Review case studies

• How situational awareness can buy time

• Tactical verbal communication and use of force tactics

• Body platform positioning and movement

• Whole-body explosive techniques

• Multiple officer engagement and tactics

• Handcuff recovery techniques single officer and teams

• Weapon retention from various positions

• Tactical falling techniques

• Various mounts to handcuffing position

• Functional strength and conditioning tips

Participant requirements:

·      Wear functional clothing

·      Gun belts based on assignment

·      Body armor

·      Elbow, knee pads and mouthguards are optional

·      Water source and simple carbohydrate is also highly recommended

Primary instructor: Lt. Toni Weinbeck has been with the City of Brooklyn Park, MN since 2004. Toni has held positions of patrol officer, SRO, and community liaison. She holds a 3^rd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, has trained in Kali, Kenpo, Krav Maga, and competes in Muay Thai as well as holding a master instructor certification with LockUp teaching at a national level. Toni holds a master’s degree in Public Safety Administration

3-day class rate $599.00.