Training announcement

Course:                Defensive Tactics for Police Officers

Location:             Portland Police Department:

                                109 Middle Street, Portland Maine 

Date(s):                 December 12^th, 2008-  Friday

Time(s):                0800-1300

Costs:                   $20 includes parking, course materials, and refreshments

Class will cover:

-        All aspects of defensive tactics for the "street" relating to police work.

-        How to deal with an edged weapon while standing and on the ground.

-        How to throw effective strikes and use control techniques while on the ground.

-        The physiological affects of being in a high stress situation, and the

         performance of our jobs.

It will cover the importance of getting off the ground and back to your feet safely in order to accomplish your police objective. This is important for police work and officer safety.

          Gym attire or workout clothes are required, along with proper footwear and any protective gear the participant would like to use. This will be a near full speed training in a controlled environment. Please do not bring any weapons to class. 

* Parking will be at the Cumberland County parking garage located next to the

  Portland Police Dept.

For more information or to register, please contact:

Training Coordinator:  Bettiann Cotter, Portland PD

                       Phone:  207-756-8306

                       Email:     eac@portlandmaine.gov