Building Clearing Tactics Instructor (BCTI)

BUILDING CLEARING TACTICS INSTRUCTOR (BCTI)

3-Day Course • 21 Minnesota POST credits

This instructor-level course provides foundational knowledge of tactical movements for clearing buildings and other structures, while also equipping participants to teach these tactics within their agencies. Students will learn how to safely and efficiently search for suspects while limiting exposure to threats, using methods adapted from Tier 1 special operations and optimized for law enforcement. These tactics have been successfully applied in burglaries, search warrants, slow tactical searches, and hostage rescue, resulting in enhanced officer safety and reduced liability.

BCTI is designed for patrol officers, tactical teams, specialty units, and task forces. Participants will not only refine their individual tactical skills but will also develop effective methods for instructing others. The course emphasizes knowledge transfer, scenario design, and instructional techniques that allow agencies to create their own training programs. Students will receive training materials, customizable lesson plans, presentations, and scenario templates.

Agencies are encouraged to send at least two officers to maximize team performance and training outcomes. BCTI enhances both the tactical proficiency and teaching ability of all participants.

Course Concepts

  • Weapon handling and manipulation (handgun and rifle)
  • Movement and footwork in various team sizes
  • Single officer strategies
  • Teamwork and tactical communications
  • Navigating danger areas such as stairwells, doorways, hallways, and basements
  • Low-light environment tactics
  • Maximizing cognitive performance for improved decision-making
  • Creating customizable lesson plans and scenario-based training for varying needs

Required Equipment

  • Duty belt and/or tactical vest
  • Plastic training pistol and holster
  • Weapon light and/or flashlight
  • Patrol rifle (with Simunition bolt)
  • Simunition pistol
  • One box of Simunition, UTM, or Force on Force ammunition (pistol and rifle)
  • Ballistic eye protection

Featured Instructor

Rob Lokhorst

Testimonials

“Very informative! Probably one of the best courses on this topic I have attended. I liked the emphasis on articulation as well as the review of the scenario videos.”
Adam Proshek, Air Force Reserve Security Forces
“Very good! The instructor made you feel that every opinion was welcome no matter what.”
Alex Aase, Mounds View Police Department

Testimonials

“Best course I have attended since I can remember.”
“I feel like this course gave me the skills to be confident in not just making contact, but confident
in controlling a subject.  The teaching model is also very simple to remember.  Great job guys!”

-James Comings, Minnetonka Police Department SWAT

“Better instructors than I’ve seen anywhere.”
“Great presentation skills.  Made the course interesting and fun.  Very realistic course material.”
“Very usable techniques!”

-Dan Swanson, Rochester Police Department SWAT

“Top level instructors.  Highly recommended, here to help you.  What I liked most about the
course overall was the atmosphere, learning how to teach, and the realistic tactics.”

-Tyler Martin, Washington County Sheriff's Office SWAT

“The instructors were very approachable, knowledgeable, and friendly.”
“What I liked most about the training was that most things use major motor functions and have minimal moves.”

-Andy Trupe, Champlin Police Department
“The instructors were excellent, superior to other trainings.”
“Every technique I learned can be used on the street with high success.”
-Dustin Fleck, New Ulm Police Department

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Are you ready to train with an elite team of experts and improve all aspects of your critical response and action?

Are you ready to train with an elite team of experts and improve all aspects of your critical response and action?