OC – Instructor
This course will provide the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) with the skills necessary to handle encounters that require the use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) or OC Spray. This course was designed for the realities of LEO street arrests and conflicts. The application and philosophy for an OC Spray program must be police and/or security related.
This is an in-depth course covering topics to include but limited to use of force, position of advantage, commands, nomenclature, effects of OC Spray, duty carry/drawing techniques, contact/cover/movement, interactive drill practice, practical exercises and exposure. The course will also cover the following; instructor methodology, critical philosophies in OC Spray training; how to teach concepts and principles not just techniques; inherent problems such as, physical limitations of students; how to set up in service training with limitations such as, time, money, facilities and other common problems.
At the completion of this course each officer will be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of aerosol irritants and understand the affects of aerosol irritants. They will be able to describe the common carriers for oleoresin capsicum, the effectiveness and how to use the canister. Additionally, they will understand decontamination methods and the use of force as it relates to Aerosol Irritants. Students receiving this course will be exposed to the effects of OC Spray.
Also included in this portion of the course will be the “how to” in utilizing the Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA)/CCMCK and skill building exercises to improve your training.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Course Costs: Call for pricing or let us customize a program for your agency or unit (International scheduling may incur additional costs).
Certifications: Instructor Certifications entitles you to train and certify training for others in this course. Certification is valid for two years.
Course Length: 3 Days
Attendance Requirements: Law Enforcement, Military or Security (up to 24 persons maximum)
Attendee Requirements: All duty carry related equipment
T-shirts, long pants and long shirts
Note-taking material
Towel
Baby Shampoo (decontamination)
Facility Requirements:
Classroom and Outdoor Area for NLTA/CCMCK training.
Outdoor area for OC exposure with running water
Agency Requirements:
Red/Blue Guns
NLTA/CCMCK safety equipment
NLTA/CCMCK Weapons
Strike Pads
*Also required 100 NLTA rounds per student
Note: UTM Reality Based Training will assist agencies with facility/equipment requirements on request.