RISK Defensive Tactics Intro

Full Day - 9:00am to 4:00pm

The RISK System (Rapid Integrated Survival Kombat - Defensive Tactics) was developed by Law Enforcement personnel for Law Enforcement personnel.

RISK Defensive Tactics is an easy-to-learn and effective intervention system for police, corrections and security forces, that integrates natural reactions with the most effective defensive tactics and control techniques available today. Finding a suitable defensive tactics system that complies with proper use-of-force guidelines and still remains effective has been challenging, until now.

RISK DT offers a system that is use-of-force compliant and is effective at controlling noncompliant and aggressive suspects quickly and easily.

Taught by Canadian Tactical Training Academy (CTTA)

Practical Interviewing

Full Day - 9:00am to 4:00pm

The art of the investigative interview simplified. Anyone tasked with conducting an investigation in either the public or private sector needs this course. It is a straightforward, no-frills course that gives you the practical know-how to ask questions and get results in any venue.

The dynamics of almost any interview remain the same. At its core lies the predictability of human nature and a subject’s reaction to being under stress. Knowing how to ask the right question at the right time and the ability to analyze a subject’s answers are key concepts.

This one-day seminar is a must-have for police officers, private investigators, educators and more.

Taught by S/Sgt Gordon MacKinnon (retired)

Revolvers, Pistols and Long Guns

Full Day - 9:00am to 4:00pm

This course will focus on explaining first the differences between revolvers and pistols, and then the many variants that there are of pistols, the implications of the caliber and the various barrel lengths. Discussions about long guns will centre on the different types and how to choose the right one for your law enforcement needs.

Taught by Pierre Descotes

Introduction to Concealment

Full Day - 9:00am to 4:00pm

This course takes the student through a brief introduction into the methodology and common types of concealment. The course touches on several areas of interest to those conducting the road side interview. The course also highlights the physical indicators and verbal clues used by individuals concealing illicit contraband.

The course through the use of lecture, video and hands on inspection of actual compartments in vehicles, furniture and household items allows participants to see the mechanics of these compartments. Designed to familiarize the student with all types of concealment it covers both commercially available items as well as custom manufactured compartments.

Taught by Palestra Group

Detecting and Defusing Deception

Full Day - 9:00am to 4:00pm

This topic is of interest to all police officers as well as private investigators and security people involved in interviewing suspects and/or victims.

In this course you will learn: * How deceptive subjects act? * What they say and how they say it? * What they do when faced with certain probing or bait questions?

We will also cover some of the latest findings in this field and dispel some of the myths about lying.

Instructor

A/Sgt Wayne Vanderlaan has 20 years experience in law enforcement that includes service in the Criminal Investigation Unit, Public Order Unit, Break and Enter Unit and Auto Squad. Wayne holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters Degree from the University of Guelph.

Terrorism; Understand, Investigate and Interdict

Full Day - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Although the ultimate responsibility for terrorism investigation lies without federal partners, all levels and aspects of law enforcement in Canada play a collaborative role in countering this activity. This course will help front line personnel and investigators to understand what this phenomenon is all about and who these people are. It will assist you in identifying what types of activity and incidents are of interest for further investigation and potential sources of information within your community.

We will examine the philosophy of the terrorists and some of the associated groups. Past events and investigations will be used to assist in identifying effective and educated methods of gathering information and responding to potential incidents.

Attendees will leave with the tools necessary to conduct effective methods of conducting routine investigations and suspicious incidents or activity and become useful members of the counter-terrorism culture in Canada.

Taught by Steven Rocke

DriveWise Law Enforcement and Private Security Certificate Course

Full Day - 9:00am to 4:00pm

The DriveWise Law Enforcement and Private Security Certificate Course is six hours long and is a combination of classroom and simulation training.

The classroom content includes: the Highway Traffic Act, as it pertains to law enforcement, behavioural factors contributing to collisions, the DriveWise 6 Star Approach to Defensive Driving, driving in adverse conditions, emergency manoeuvres, and driving while on response.

The simulation training puts the classroom theory into practice and focuses on defensive driving, emergency manoeuvres, and driving while on response. Participants are evaluated and given immediate feedback for improvement.

*Limited to the first 10 registrants