Upcoming Courses

The Defensive Tactics for Corrections Officers course is designed to give instructors the skills and knowledge needed to train corrections staff in safe and effective control of physically aggressive prisoners under typical corrections operating conditions.

This is a multi-day instructor course approved for 28 Minnesota POST credits.

The course focuses on single-officer and team techniques that reduce the need for higher levels of force while enabling officers to quickly and safely control assaultive prisoners. Students will also learn when and how to apply reasonable force options, as well as practical de-escalation methods.

Training is built around human kinetic principles and designed specifically for the corrections environment. Lessons are highly practical, preparing students to return to their agencies equipped to teach tactics and skills to fellow officers. The program also develops participants as effective communicators, trainers, and mentors, ensuring knowledge transfer from the classroom to real-world application.

The systems and concepts taught in this course integrate easily into existing training programs and can be applied in corrections, security, or other similar organizations.

Course Objectives

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Develop and improve training plans focused on single-officer and team control and defense
• Apply adult learning principles and effective teaching methods
• Communicate laws and procedures governing use of force in corrections
• Develop simple, effective lesson plans
• Teach verbal de-escalation and command presence
• Demonstrate and teach defensive methods for corrections officers
• Teach single-officer and team handcuffing techniques
• Teach escorts, single-officer takedowns, and team takedowns
• Teach ground control and escape techniques
• Integrate realistic drills into scenario-based training programs
• Teach striking, striking defense, and movement using hands, elbows, knees, and feet
• Teach control and defense techniques in and around vehicles
• Teach weapon and tool retention techniques

What to Bring

• BDU-style pants
• Duty belt/duty vest

Featured Instructors

Tom Menton and Chad Malmberg

Testimonials

“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

“By far, some of the most effective instructors I’ve worked with.”

“What I liked most was not only being taught the subject material, but learning how to teach others while keeping it simple and applicable.”

“I enjoyed every minute and wish there were more days to train with Chad and Tom.”
Deputy Tony Nelson, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office SWAT