Tactical Baton Basic Certification Training teaches law enforcement officers Tactical Baton fundamentals in an operational setting. The program is simple to learn and easy to understand. It provides efficient defensive impact weapon tactics for law enforcement personnel without long hours of training. The techniques are designed to work effectively for all law enforcement officers, male and female, large and small, fit as well as officers in less than peak physical condition.

Section 1: Course Introduction

• Registration
• Course Description
• Program Standards
• Safety

Section 2: Control Theory

• Confrontational Continuum
• Force Options
• Use of Force Evaluations
• Documentation
• Liability Considerations

Section 3: Technical Characteristics of the Tactical Baton

• Components
• Operating Systems
• Maintenance

Section 4: Body Mechanics

• The Pyramid
• Hand Position
• Power Generation

Section 5: Training Terminology

• Weapon Side
• Reaction Side
• Forgiving Techniques
• Gross Motor Skills
• Fine Motor Skills

Section 6: Training Format

• Verbalization
• Stances
• Safe Separation

Section 7: Basic Baton Skills

• Carrying the Baton
• Drawing the Baton
• Baton Grip
• Securing the Baton
• Baton Modes
• Target Areas
• Opening and Closing the Baton

Section 8: Baton Strikes

• Closed Mode Strikes
• Open Mode Strikes
• Counter Strike v. Blocking
• Weapon Retention

Section 9: Evaluation

• 9.01 Physical Testing
• Written Examination
• Certificate Presentation