Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  04/27/99
LET200      19974-19996	LEC	4 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Arrest and Defense Tactics Instructor Training
Techniques for instructing students in arrest and defense tactics. Includes approaching suspects, use of equipment, and officer responsibilities, as well as handcuffing and transporting prisoners. Use of force and liability issues also covered. Prerequisites: Departmental Approval.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
LET200   19974-19996	Arrest and Defense Tactics Instructor Training

1.	Prepare students to use basic principles of arrest. (I)
2.	Organize role plays designed to demonstrate procedures for approaching subjects. (II)
3.	Demonstrate an effective interview stance. (III)
4.	Prepare students to use arrest/defense equipment. (IV)
5.	Evaluate student use of handcuff and transportation techniques. (V)
6.	Demonstrate various search techniques. (VI)
7.	Critique student application of control holds. (VII)
8.	Create scenarios to enable students to determine responsibilities of officers in various situations. (VIII)
9.	Evaluate student application of the principles of defensive tactics. (IX)
10.	Explain the proper use of the carotid control technique. (X)
11.	Assess student use of weapon retention/disarming techniques. (XI)
12.	Create role-plays to enable students to identify and evaluate psychological factors which affect one's ability to counter stressful situations. (XII)
13.	Organize and direct use of force and liability issue discussion. (XIII)
14.	Create scenarios to enable students to classify and evaluate various types of force and their uses. (XIII)
15.	Evaluate student use of pressure points. (XIV)
16.	Create role plays to demonstrate proper use of flashlights and batons as weapons. (XV, XVI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
LET200   19974-19996	Arrest and Defense Tactics Instructor Training

I. Principles of Arrest A. Content 1. Mental and Physical States 2. Levels of Awareness - Color System 3. Survival Attitude 4. Stress Effects B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Lecture 2. Discussion II. Approaching Subjects A. Content 1. Major Hazards 2. Approach Angles 3. Balance 4. Points to Consider When Approaching Subjects 5. Cover versus Concealment 6. Establishing Control of the Situation B. High Risk Stops C. Techniques of Instruction 1. Role Plays 2. Scenarios 3. Demonstration III. Interview Stance A. Content 1. Distance 2. Gun Side Away From Subject 3. Balanced Stance 4. Hands B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Play 3. Scenarios IV. Equipment A. Content 1. Handcuffs 2. Hobbles 3. Leather Restraints 4. Body Armor 5. Flashlights 6. Mace 7. Temporary Restraint Devices B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture V. Handcuffing and Transporting A. Content 1. Handcuffing Techniques 2. Handcuffing Multiple Suspects 3. Which Prisoners Must Be Handcuffed 4. Speed Handcuffing/Takedown 5. Kneeling Handcuffing 6. Prone Handcuffing 7. Arm Bar Handcuffing B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture VI. Physical Arrest and Searches A. Content 1. Searches of the Opposite Sex 2. Body Searches 3. Building Searches 4. Officer Safety B. Techniques 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture VII. Control Holds and Takedowns A. Content 1. SAN KYU (Twist Lock) 2. The Bent Wrist Lock 3. Reverse Wrist Lock 4. Escort Hold to Takedown 5. Arm Bar Control Hold 6. Escapes 7. Goundfighting Techniques B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture VIII. Responsibilities A. Content 1. Cover Officer 2. Primary Contact Officer B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture C. Officer Safety IX. Defensive Tactics A. Content 1. Balance 2. Body Mechanics 3. Position of Advantage 3. Leverage 4. Redirection of Force 5. Parrying Techniques 6. Officer Safety B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture X. Carotid Control Technique A. Content 1. Effects 2. Dangers 3. Method of Applying the Carotid Control Technique 4. Escape From Carotid B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Lecture XI. Weapon Retention/Disarming A. Content 1. Retention Techniques 2. Disarming Techniques 3. Officer Safety B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios XII. Psychological Factors A. Will to Survive B. Stress C. Fight-Flight Syndrome D. Techniques of Instruction 1. Lecture 2. Classroom Discussion XIII. Use of Force/Liability A. Content 1. Justification and Use of Force 2. Use of Physical Force in Law Enforcement 3. Use of Deadly Physical Force in Law Enforcement 4. Control 5. Elements of Force 6. Range of Response or Continuum of Force 7. Escalation/De-escalation of Force 8. Liability B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture 5. Classroom Discussion XIV. Pressure Points A. Content 1. Definition and Locations of Pressure Points 2. Methods of Application B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture XV. Side Handle Baton A. Content 1. History of the Side Handle Baton 2. Advantages of the Side Handle Baton 3. Baton Specifications 4. Baton Maintenance 5. Baton Energy 6. Use of Force Considerations 7. Baton Basics B. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture XVI. Impact Weapons A. Types 1. Flashlights 2. Side-Handle Baton 3. Straight Baton 4. Expandable Baton B. Content 1. Primary Impact Areas 2. Secondary Impact Areas 3. Areas to Avoid Striking 4. Grip 5. Stances 6. Strikes 7. Defense From Interrogation Stance 8. Wrist Roll 9. Flashlight Retention C. Techniques of Instruction 1. Demonstration 2. Role Playing 3. Scenarios 4. Lecture

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