Description
This course is designed to familiarize the student in the escalation of force model and in basic offender confrontation concepts. Students will gain the ability and confidence to successfully cope with physical situations and the ability to respond with swift and efficient solutions whether physical or verbal. Students must properly arrest, handcuff, control, and conduct a safe and thorough search incident to arrest of compliant and non-compliant suspects. Techniques covered will be the proper use of handcuffs, police baton, and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray. Students will be taught the methods for body muscle warming and methods used to prevent muscle strain and injury. Students will perform certain physical exercises for fitness purposes.