BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.protraininc.com///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-3844PKEVRC@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n'STOPS saves Cops....' - Ron Hantz\nCourse O verview\nThere are nearly 4500 STOPS Instructors throughout the United Sta tes. \; Officers completing this course will be certified to INSTRUCT officers in the STOPS officer survival program. \; Upon completion of the STOPS program\, your officers will be able to execute vehicle stops SA FELY\, pedestrian contacts\, commercial vehicle stops\, vehicle extraction s\, drug interdiction stops\, and high-risk (felony) stops. \; Officer s will be trained in risk assessments and proven methods to counter feloni ous and accidental assaults. \; Vehicle stops will be broken into 12 a mbush zones for the officer to be aware of and escape techniques to counte r assaults.\nThe STOPS program is based on research from officers injured or killed in the line of duty. \; We then developed strategies and tac tics that countered the assaults\, significantly increasing the officer’s survival probability. \; The STOPS program is nationally and internati onally recognized as the leading program in tactical/officer survival trai ning available.\nVehicle stops will be divided into low-risk\, unknown-ris k\, and high-risk. \; Each category has pre-planned options to minimiz e the chances of being assaulted by both accidental and felonious means. & nbsp\;The officer’s goal during the course is to always think about the sa fest way to deal with every situation while recognizing danger cues.   \;STOPS students will dominate through superior training and a warrior min dset when an assault is attempted.\nSTOPS training is realistic with both classroom and dynamic field exercises. \; These classes will also incl ude our bonus force-on-force training. \; Upon obtaining instructor-le vel certification\, instructors will be certified to teach the “STOPS Tact ical” Officers Survival System for 36 months.\n\nWhat will the student lea rn?\n\nIntroduction to Strategies &\; Tactics of Patrol Stops\nLow-Risk Stops (4 approach patterns)\nUnknown Risk Stops ( 2 patterns)\nWhen Risk Factors Change (Escape from the 12 ambush zones)\nHigh-Risk Stops \;\n Commercial Vehicle Stops\nTactical Stops for Motorcycle Officers\nPedestri an Stops\nTactical Drug Interdiction Stops\nTactical Two Officer Deploymen ts\nTactical Vehicle Extractions\nAmbush Tactics for Undercover Units\nSub ject Control Tactics for Stops\nSurvival Mindset\nLegal Issues / Use of Fo rce\nFirearms Training\nSimulated Training Scenarios\nPursuits and Acciden t Scene Control\nReport writing and Courtroom Testimony\nInstructor Protoc ols\n\nWhat will the student be required to do?\n\nConduct tactical traffi c stops with officer survival being the foremost concern.\nCounter both ac cidental and felonious assaults\nAssess the risks and recognize the threat cues by both the driver and passengers\nSafely position the police and vi olator vehicles.\nSafely approach vehicles and keep control while making c ontact with the vehicle occupants.\nSafely conduct commercial vehicle traf fic stops\nTactically conduct high-risk stops\nCounter ambush assaults&nbs p\;\nEscape from the 12 ambush zones\nSafely conduct drug interdiction sto ps\nAvoid citizen complaints and conflicts with violators\n\nCourse Breakd own\nTrain Hard * Train to Win\nCourse Intensity This course is mid-level intensity. \; The content and pace of this course will be challenging for most students. \;\nPhysically Demanding This course combines lectu res and outdoor practical applications. \; The outdoor practicals will require physical exertion\, fast movements in and out of the vehicles\, a nd running and cover/concealment movements. \; Several days of trainin g will take place outside\, even in inclement weather. \; \;\nMent ally ChallengingThe student will be challenged mentally in conducting rapi d assessments of violators while being required to move and remain tactica l physically. \;This will be very challenging for some students who la ck movement and shooting drills. \;  \;\nCore BuildingPolice Offic ers engage in deploying from patrol vehicles numerous times every shift.&n bsp\; Studies have shown this is one of the most dangerous duties of an of ficer. \; The STOPS course will provide officers with the tactics to r ecognize threat cues and concepts. \; They will leave with a superior skill set to counter felonious and accidental assaults. \; This mental and physical skill set provides a safer tour of duty for the officer and all other officers they later train.\n\nStudent Take Away\n\nProvide Offic ers with the tactics and skill set needed to conduct vehicle safely traffi cs stops. \; \;\nTactics\, if implemented\, will reduce department liability and complaints on officers. \; \;\nProven techniques of necessary survival tactics for both vehicular and felonious assaults.&nbs p\; \;\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certification/Completion\n\nThe student will receive a certificate of Instructor level course completion.\n\nCour se Hours\n\n(4-day) 32-hour course. \; or (3-day) \; 32-hour \ ;\nRe-certification is required every 36 months.\n\nRequired Course Equipm ent\nAttending students will need to be enrolled individually and online. The student must provide proof of employment by credentials\, work-verifie d email\, or authorization from their agency’s training coordinator.   \;All students must be on duty and not forced to attend the training cours e.\nStudents are required to bring the following equipment with them to cl ass.\n\nDuty Belt \;\nDress for outdoor tactical training in comfortab le clothing that may get dirty or damaged \;\n\n**No live weapons\, ch emical agents\, or intermediate weapons are allowed in the training area** https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/455-strategies-ta ctics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-nilea-sti2026-17 DTSTART:20260928T080000Z DTEND:20260930T160000Z LOCATION:Hobart\, IN (STOPS Course Location) NILEA (705 E 4th St #1\, Hobar t\, IN 46342\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, NILEA- STI2026-17 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/455-strategies- tactics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-nilea-sti2026-17 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-3854PDVnxD@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n“Hire character.  \;Train skill.” —Peter Schutz\nCourse Overview The Tactical Vehicle Combatives course will menta lly and physically challenge officers attending this course to their limit s.  \;Officers will be forced to make shoot or don’t shoot decisions w hile overcoming fatigue and a stressful training atmosphere.  \;During this course\, officers will be subjected to fighting and shooting in dyna mic and realistic scenario-based training.  \;This course will require the student to bring 100 rounds of target ammunition for their duty weapo n.\nWhat will the student learn?\n\nApproach patterns on traffic stops\, c oncentrating on dynamics of utilizing angles to counter assaults.\nEnviron ment and bystander awareness (terrain concerns and escape avenues)\, contr olling space.\nHow to escape from Ambush Positions.\nProper placement of v iolator(s) and backup units.\nCase law pertinent to police use of force ve hicle stops.\n\nWhat will the student be required to do?\n\nMake shoot or don’t shoot decisions while overcoming fatigue and a stressful training at mosphere.\nFight through being attacked by single and multiple opponents i n a dynamic and realistic scenario for police officers.\nOfficers will be subjected to fighting and shooting in dynamic and realistic scenario-based training.\nThink outside the box and consider multiple threats at one tim e.  \;This training method increases the real-world scenario of contin ually evolving high-stress situations.\nAccurately examine their mindset a nd identify areas where they have begun to lose ground physically and psyc hologically.  \;Instructors will push them to their mental and physica l limits.\nSuccessfully address threat(s)\, gain compliance or control\, a nd maintain situational awareness and mental clarity during these practica l exams.\nThis course is a hands-on outdoor activity to keep the student e ngaged and interested in learning concepts to enhance their ability to see k out the criminal element\, quickly identify it\, and be prepared if a le thal force encounter occurs.\nThey are required to bring 100 rounds of tar get ammunition for their duty weapon.\n\nCourse Breakdown\nTrain Hard * Tr ain to Win\nCourse IntensityThis course is very high-level and will challe nge the student to consider their personal\, physical\, and psychological vulnerability and then adapt to that and overcome any adversity or threat they are approaching.\nPhysically DemandingTVC-LF is a tactical course tha t will require high levels of physical exertion.  \;You will leave dir ty\, exhausted\, and ultimately fired up about what you just completed!\nM entally ChallengingThis course will challenge the student to fight physica lly and mentally without ceasing during scenarios that they may feel are t oo intense or overwhelming.  \;They will use techniques and mental min dsets to expand their understanding of tactical counters to life-threateni ng situations.\nCore BuildingThe students will be given proven techniques to counter assaults that will mentally and physically prepare them for vic tory in battle if implemented as instructed.\n\nStudent Take Away\n\nA gre ater understanding of strategies and tactics to counter vehicle approach a mbushes and planned assaults on officers.\nIdentified core techniques to i dentify\, improve\, and master their tactical skills\, leaving them prepar ed for victory.\nProven training that imparts very tactical mindsets and m ovements into a student-level course for successfully applying these strat egies to real-world police encounters.\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certificati on/Completion\n\nThe student will receive a certificate of course completi on.\n\nCourse Hours\n\n(1 day) 7-hour course.\nNo Re-certification is requ ired.\n\nRequired Course Equipment\nAttending students will need to be enr olled individually and online.  \;The student must provide proof of em ployment by credentials\, work-verified email\, or authorization from thei r agency’s training coordinator.  \;All students must be on duty and n ot forced to attend the training course.  \;Students will be required to complete several liability waivers.\nStudents are required to bring the following equipment with them to class.\n\n100 Rounds of ammo for their d uty weapon.  \;Duty positioning of their weapon\, either full belt or side holster\, must be what they wear daily.  \;This training is for h ow they encounter assailants daily\, so uniform of the day (weapon placeme nt only) is required.  \;\nBulletproof Vest\nO.S.H.A. approved Eye and ear protection.  \; \;\n\n**No live weapons\, chemical agents\, o r intermediate weapons are allowed in the training area before inspection and cleared by the range safety instructor** https://www.protraininc.com/c omponent/rseventspro/event/459-tactical-vehicle-combatives-live-fire-hammo nd-police-department-tvclf2026-02 DTSTART:20261001T080000Z DTEND:20261001T160000Z LOCATION:Hammond\, IN (Tactical Course Location) Hammond Police Department host (5945 Kennedy Ave\, Hammond\, IN 46323\, USA) SUMMARY:Tactical Vehicle Combatives Live Fire\, Hammond Police Department T VCLF2026-02 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/459-tactical-ve hicle-combatives-live-fire-hammond-police-department-tvclf2026-02 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-38609AEZuw@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:Small description \;\nStreet Level Narcotics Investigations  \;- is the premier tactical drug interdiction training for officers s eeking cutting-edge skills to combat street-level drug crimes. This dynami c\, hands-on course covers advanced surveillance\, tactical takedowns\, co nfidential informant management\, controlled buys\, and search warrant exe cution—all with a focus on officer safety and real-world\, actionable resu lts. Elevate your interdiction strategies with the most current tactics an d legally sound case development.\n \;\nAbout this course\n“The thing was to proceed carefully\, to build the case step by step\, and not make a mistake that would ruin everything.” — Eliot Ness\nCourse Overview\n This course is tailored to new detectives and those looking to sharpen their i nvestigative skills. \;If you thrive on the adrenaline of drug interdi ction and street-level investigations\, this course is built for you. Dive into the full lifecycle of a narcotics case—from pinpointing your target to executing high-impact arrests\, tactical search warrants\, and effectiv e post-operation follow-up. Designed for officers who demand results\, eve ry module delivers actionable strategies to dominate the street and disman tle drug networks. You'll master covert surveillance across diverse enviro nments\, develop and manage high-value confidential informants\, conduct c ontrolled buys with maximum officer safety\, and coordinate tactical taked owns and rescue operations. Emphasis is placed on documentation\, deconfli ction\, threat assessment\, and team tactics—so your investigations are bo th bulletproof in court and successful on the street. Classroom instructio n is paired with immersive\, scenario-based discussions that sharpen your real-time decision-making\, reinforce officer safety\, and ensure legal co mpliance during fast-paced\, high-risk narcotics operations.\nWhat will th e student learn?\n\n\nProven Narcotics unit tactics and operational flow t hat work in real-world scenarios\n\nCovert surveillance techniques for hou ses\, hotels\, businesses\, and high-traffic areas—tailored for dynamic dr ug enforcement. \;Including tactics for tailing suspects.\n\nAdvanced confidential informant (CI) recruitment\, management\, and documentation f or actionable intelligence\n\n\nPlanning and executing controlled buys wit h officer safety and successful prosecution in mind\n\n\nIdentifying and d eveloping targets using cutting-edge databases and intelligence platforms \n\n\nBuilding probable cause with rock-solid surveillance\, bulletproof c ontrolled purchase techniques\, \;and tactical traffic stops\n\n\nPrep aring\, obtaining\, and executing search warrants with tactical precision \n\n\nOrchestrating buy/bust operations and high-impact team takedowns\n\n \nSecuring\, documenting\, and preserving evidence to ensure your cases ho ld up in court\n\n\nResponding to overdose scenes and conducting thorough follow-up investigations\n\nOverview of what it takes to charge Dealing Re sulting in Death\n\nWhat will the student be required to do? \;\n\nOff icers will engage in dynamic\, scenario-driven classroom sessions focused on real-world investigative strategies\, tactical operational planning\, a nd critical legal considerations.\n \;\nYou will be expected to:\n&nbs p\;\n• Develop realistic investigative scenarios drawn from real cases\n• Demonstrate mastery of confidential informant handling and controlled purc hase procedures\n• Complete investigative documentation exercise to reinfo rce best practices\n•  \;Apply threat assessment principles to tactica l  \;operational planning\n•  \;Critically assess officer safety p rotocols during narcotics operations\n\n\n\nCourse Breakdown\nTrain Hard * Train to Win\nCourse Intensity -This fast-paced\, high-intensity course i s designed for narcotics detectives who thrive on the front lines of drug interdiction. You'll dive into the realities of street-level narcotics enf orcement\, tackling advanced casework\, high-risk operations\, overdose re sponses\, and confrontations with violent offenders. If you want training that pushes your limits and sharpens your tactical edge\, this course deli vers.\nPhysically Demanding -While primarily classroom-based\, this course immerses you in the physical demands of tactical narcotics work. You'll b reak down and prepare for the realities of high-risk takedowns\, dynamic r escue operations\, and warrant execution\, ensuring you're ready to move f rom classroom to field with confidence and skill.\nMentally Challenging -S treet-level narcotics investigations demand sharp attention to detail\, ra pid decision-making\, and expert risk management. You'll be challenged to think on your feet\, anticipate threats before they develop\, and adapt to fast-changing situations. This course is designed to strengthen your tact ical mindset\, helping you outthink and outmaneuver criminal organizations .\nCore Building - \;This course delivers a tactical foundation for ne w detectives and drug unit members looking to sharpen their investigative skills. You’ll develop battle-tested investigative instincts\, reinforce o fficer safety protocols\, and master the skills needed to build cases that stand up to the toughest scrutiny on the street and in the courtroom.\n&n bsp\;\nStudent Take Away\n\n\nA proven\, tactical \;investigative fram ework for dominating street-level drug cases\n\n\nAdvanced skills in confi dential informant development and management to maximize actionable intell igence\n\n\nSharpened surveillance tactics and operational planning tailor ed for high-risk environments\n\n\nA tactical approach to officer safety\, so you and your team stay mission-ready and return home safe\n\n\nConfide nce in building bulletproof documentation and search warrants that stand u p in court\n\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certification/Completion\n\nThe stude nt will receive a certificate of course completion.\n\nCourse Hours\n\nTwo -day\, 16-hour course.\nNo Re-certification is required.\n\nRequired Cours e Equipment\nAttending students will need to be enrolled individually and online.  \;The student must provide proof of employment by credentials \, work-verified email\, or authorization from their agency’s training coo rdinator.  \;All students must be on duty and not forced to attend the training course.\nStudents are required to bring the following equipment with them to class.\n\nThere are no required items to bring to this course .\n\n**No live weapons\, chemical agents\, or intermediate weapons are all owed in the training area** https://www.protraininc.com/component/rsevents pro/event/460-street-level-narcotics-investigations-johnson-county-sheriff -narco2026-03 DTSTART:20261001T080000Z DTEND:20261002T160000Z LOCATION:Franklin\, IN - (Tactical Course Location) Johnson County Sheriff (1061 Hospital Rd\, Franklin\, IN 46131\, USA) SUMMARY:Street Level Narcotics Investigations\, Johnson County Sheriff- NAR CO2026-03 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/460-street-leve l-narcotics-investigations-johnson-county-sheriff-narco2026-03 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-3869rVuPIU@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n'STOPS saves Cops....' - Ron Hantz\nCourse O verview\nThere are nearly 4500 STOPS Instructors throughout the United Sta tes. \; Officers completing this course will be certified to INSTRUCT officers in the STOPS officer survival program. \; Upon completion of the STOPS program\, your officers will be able to execute vehicle stops SA FELY\, pedestrian contacts\, commercial vehicle stops\, vehicle extraction s\, drug interdiction stops\, and high-risk (felony) stops. \; Officer s will be trained in risk assessments and proven methods to counter feloni ous and accidental assaults. \; Vehicle stops will be broken into 12 a mbush zones for the officer to be aware of and escape techniques to counte r assaults.\nThe STOPS program is based on research from officers injured or killed in the line of duty. \; We then developed strategies and tac tics that countered the assaults\, significantly increasing the officer’s survival probability. \; The STOPS program is nationally and internati onally recognized as the leading program in tactical/officer survival trai ning available.\nVehicle stops will be divided into low-risk\, unknown-ris k\, and high-risk. \; Each category has pre-planned options to minimiz e the chances of being assaulted by both accidental and felonious means. & nbsp\;The officer’s goal during the course is to always think about the sa fest way to deal with every situation while recognizing danger cues.   \;STOPS students will dominate through superior training and a warrior min dset when an assault is attempted.\nSTOPS training is realistic with both classroom and dynamic field exercises. \; These classes will also incl ude our bonus force-on-force training. \; Upon obtaining instructor-le vel certification\, instructors will be certified to teach the “STOPS Tact ical” Officers Survival System for 36 months.\n\nWhat will the student lea rn?\n\nIntroduction to Strategies &\; Tactics of Patrol Stops\nLow-Risk Stops (4 approach patterns)\nUnknown Risk Stops ( 2 patterns)\nWhen Risk Factors Change (Escape from the 12 ambush zones)\nHigh-Risk Stops \;\n Commercial Vehicle Stops\nTactical Stops for Motorcycle Officers\nPedestri an Stops\nTactical Drug Interdiction Stops\nTactical Two Officer Deploymen ts\nTactical Vehicle Extractions\nAmbush Tactics for Undercover Units\nSub ject Control Tactics for Stops\nSurvival Mindset\nLegal Issues / Use of Fo rce\nFirearms Training\nSimulated Training Scenarios\nPursuits and Acciden t Scene Control\nReport writing and Courtroom Testimony\nInstructor Protoc ols\n\nWhat will the student be required to do?\n\nConduct tactical traffi c stops with officer survival being the foremost concern.\nCounter both ac cidental and felonious assaults\nAssess the risks and recognize the threat cues by both the driver and passengers\nSafely position the police and vi olator vehicles.\nSafely approach vehicles and keep control while making c ontact with the vehicle occupants.\nSafely conduct commercial vehicle traf fic stops\nTactically conduct high-risk stops\nCounter ambush assaults&nbs p\;\nEscape from the 12 ambush zones\nSafely conduct drug interdiction sto ps\nAvoid citizen complaints and conflicts with violators\n\nCourse Breakd own\nTrain Hard * Train to Win\nCourse Intensity This course is mid-level intensity. \; The content and pace of this course will be challenging for most students. \;\nPhysically Demanding This course combines lectu res and outdoor practical applications. \; The outdoor practicals will require physical exertion\, fast movements in and out of the vehicles\, a nd running and cover/concealment movements. \; Several days of trainin g will take place outside\, even in inclement weather. \; \;\nMent ally ChallengingThe student will be challenged mentally in conducting rapi d assessments of violators while being required to move and remain tactica l physically. \;This will be very challenging for some students who la ck movement and shooting drills. \;  \;\nCore BuildingPolice Offic ers engage in deploying from patrol vehicles numerous times every shift.&n bsp\; Studies have shown this is one of the most dangerous duties of an of ficer. \; The STOPS course will provide officers with the tactics to r ecognize threat cues and concepts. \; They will leave with a superior skill set to counter felonious and accidental assaults. \; This mental and physical skill set provides a safer tour of duty for the officer and all other officers they later train.\n\nStudent Take Away\n\nProvide Offic ers with the tactics and skill set needed to conduct vehicle safely traffi cs stops. \; \;\nTactics\, if implemented\, will reduce department liability and complaints on officers. \; \;\nProven techniques of necessary survival tactics for both vehicular and felonious assaults.&nbs p\; \;\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certification/Completion\n\nThe student will receive a certificate of Instructor level course completion.\n\nCour se Hours\n\n(4-day) 32-hour course. \; or (3-day) \; 32-hour \ ;\nRe-certification is required every 36 months.\n\nRequired Course Equipm ent\nAttending students will need to be enrolled individually and online. The student must provide proof of employment by credentials\, work-verifie d email\, or authorization from their agency’s training coordinator.   \;All students must be on duty and not forced to attend the training cours e.\nStudents are required to bring the following equipment with them to cl ass.\n\nDuty Belt \;\nDress for outdoor tactical training in comfortab le clothing that may get dirty or damaged \;\n\n**No live weapons\, ch emical agents\, or intermediate weapons are allowed in the training area** https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/461-strategies-ta ctics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-hamilton-county-sheriff-sti2026-32 DTSTART:20261005T080000Z DTEND:20261007T160000Z LOCATION:Noblesville\, IN (STOPS Course Location) Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (18106 Cumberland Rd\, Noblesville\, IN 46060\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Hamilton County S heriff- STI2026-32 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/461-strategies- tactics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-hamilton-county-sheriff-sti2026-32 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-3877VWGktv@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n'STOPS saves Cops....' - Ron Hantz\nCourse O verview\nThere are nearly 4500 STOPS Instructors throughout the United Sta tes. \; Officers completing this course will be certified to INSTRUCT officers in the STOPS officer survival program. \; Upon completion of the STOPS program\, your officers will be able to execute vehicle stops SA FELY\, pedestrian contacts\, commercial vehicle stops\, vehicle extraction s\, drug interdiction stops\, and high-risk (felony) stops. \; Officer s will be trained in risk assessments and proven methods to counter feloni ous and accidental assaults. \; Vehicle stops will be broken into 12 a mbush zones for the officer to be aware of and escape techniques to counte r assaults.\nThe STOPS program is based on research from officers injured or killed in the line of duty. \; We then developed strategies and tac tics that countered the assaults\, significantly increasing the officer’s survival probability. \; The STOPS program is nationally and internati onally recognized as the leading program in tactical/officer survival trai ning available.\nVehicle stops will be divided into low-risk\, unknown-ris k\, and high-risk. \; Each category has pre-planned options to minimiz e the chances of being assaulted by both accidental and felonious means. & nbsp\;The officer’s goal during the course is to always think about the sa fest way to deal with every situation while recognizing danger cues.   \;STOPS students will dominate through superior training and a warrior min dset when an assault is attempted.\nSTOPS training is realistic with both classroom and dynamic field exercises. \; These classes will also incl ude our bonus force-on-force training. \; Upon obtaining instructor-le vel certification\, instructors will be certified to teach the “STOPS Tact ical” Officers Survival System for 36 months.\n\nWhat will the student lea rn?\n\nIntroduction to Strategies &\; Tactics of Patrol Stops\nLow-Risk Stops (4 approach patterns)\nUnknown Risk Stops ( 2 patterns)\nWhen Risk Factors Change (Escape from the 12 ambush zones)\nHigh-Risk Stops \;\n Commercial Vehicle Stops\nTactical Stops for Motorcycle Officers\nPedestri an Stops\nTactical Drug Interdiction Stops\nTactical Two Officer Deploymen ts\nTactical Vehicle Extractions\nAmbush Tactics for Undercover Units\nSub ject Control Tactics for Stops\nSurvival Mindset\nLegal Issues / Use of Fo rce\nFirearms Training\nSimulated Training Scenarios\nPursuits and Acciden t Scene Control\nReport writing and Courtroom Testimony\nInstructor Protoc ols\n\nWhat will the student be required to do?\n\nConduct tactical traffi c stops with officer survival being the foremost concern.\nCounter both ac cidental and felonious assaults\nAssess the risks and recognize the threat cues by both the driver and passengers\nSafely position the police and vi olator vehicles.\nSafely approach vehicles and keep control while making c ontact with the vehicle occupants.\nSafely conduct commercial vehicle traf fic stops\nTactically conduct high-risk stops\nCounter ambush assaults&nbs p\;\nEscape from the 12 ambush zones\nSafely conduct drug interdiction sto ps\nAvoid citizen complaints and conflicts with violators\n\nCourse Breakd own\nTrain Hard * Train to Win\nCourse Intensity This course is mid-level intensity. \; The content and pace of this course will be challenging for most students. \;\nPhysically Demanding This course combines lectu res and outdoor practical applications. \; The outdoor practicals will require physical exertion\, fast movements in and out of the vehicles\, a nd running and cover/concealment movements. \; Several days of trainin g will take place outside\, even in inclement weather. \; \;\nMent ally ChallengingThe student will be challenged mentally in conducting rapi d assessments of violators while being required to move and remain tactica l physically. \;This will be very challenging for some students who la ck movement and shooting drills. \;  \;\nCore BuildingPolice Offic ers engage in deploying from patrol vehicles numerous times every shift.&n bsp\; Studies have shown this is one of the most dangerous duties of an of ficer. \; The STOPS course will provide officers with the tactics to r ecognize threat cues and concepts. \; They will leave with a superior skill set to counter felonious and accidental assaults. \; This mental and physical skill set provides a safer tour of duty for the officer and all other officers they later train.\n\nStudent Take Away\n\nProvide Offic ers with the tactics and skill set needed to conduct vehicle safely traffi cs stops. \; \;\nTactics\, if implemented\, will reduce department liability and complaints on officers. \; \;\nProven techniques of necessary survival tactics for both vehicular and felonious assaults.&nbs p\; \;\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certification/Completion\n\nThe student will receive a certificate of Instructor level course completion.\n\nCour se Hours\n\n(4-day) 32-hour course. \; or (3-day) \; 32-hour \ ;\nRe-certification is required every 36 months.\n\nRequired Course Equipm ent\nAttending students will need to be enrolled individually and online. The student must provide proof of employment by credentials\, work-verifie d email\, or authorization from their agency’s training coordinator.   \;All students must be on duty and not forced to attend the training cours e.\nStudents are required to bring the following equipment with them to cl ass.\n\nDuty Belt \;\nDress for outdoor tactical training in comfortab le clothing that may get dirty or damaged \;\n\n**No live weapons\, ch emical agents\, or intermediate weapons are allowed in the training area** https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/462-strategies-ta ctics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-greenwood-police-department-sti2026-18 DTSTART:20261012T080000Z DTEND:20261014T160000Z LOCATION:Greenwood\, IN - (STOPS Course Location) Greenwood Police Dept (73 6 Lowe's Blvd\, Greenwood\, IN 46143\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Greenwood Police Department- STI2026-18 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/462-strategies- tactics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-greenwood-police-department-sti2026-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-38855fUHa3@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n“Hire character.  \;Train skill.” —Peter Schutz\nCourse Overview The Tactical Vehicle Combatives course will menta lly and physically challenge officers attending this course to their limit s.  \;Officers will be forced to make shoot or don’t shoot decisions w hile overcoming fatigue and a stressful training atmosphere.  \;During this course\, officers will be subjected to fighting and shooting in dyna mic and realistic scenario-based training.  \;This course will require the student to bring 100 rounds of target ammunition for their duty weapo n.\nWhat will the student learn?\n\nApproach patterns on traffic stops\, c oncentrating on dynamics of utilizing angles to counter assaults.\nEnviron ment and bystander awareness (terrain concerns and escape avenues)\, contr olling space.\nHow to escape from Ambush Positions.\nProper placement of v iolator(s) and backup units.\nCase law pertinent to police use of force ve hicle stops.\n\nWhat will the student be required to do?\n\nMake shoot or don’t shoot decisions while overcoming fatigue and a stressful training at mosphere.\nFight through being attacked by single and multiple opponents i n a dynamic and realistic scenario for police officers.\nOfficers will be subjected to fighting and shooting in dynamic and realistic scenario-based training.\nThink outside the box and consider multiple threats at one tim e.  \;This training method increases the real-world scenario of contin ually evolving high-stress situations.\nAccurately examine their mindset a nd identify areas where they have begun to lose ground physically and psyc hologically.  \;Instructors will push them to their mental and physica l limits.\nSuccessfully address threat(s)\, gain compliance or control\, a nd maintain situational awareness and mental clarity during these practica l exams.\nThis course is a hands-on outdoor activity to keep the student e ngaged and interested in learning concepts to enhance their ability to see k out the criminal element\, quickly identify it\, and be prepared if a le thal force encounter occurs.\nThey are required to bring 100 rounds of tar get ammunition for their duty weapon.\n\nCourse Breakdown\nTrain Hard * Tr ain to Win\nCourse IntensityThis course is very high-level and will challe nge the student to consider their personal\, physical\, and psychological vulnerability and then adapt to that and overcome any adversity or threat they are approaching.\nPhysically DemandingTVC-LF is a tactical course tha t will require high levels of physical exertion.  \;You will leave dir ty\, exhausted\, and ultimately fired up about what you just completed!\nM entally ChallengingThis course will challenge the student to fight physica lly and mentally without ceasing during scenarios that they may feel are t oo intense or overwhelming.  \;They will use techniques and mental min dsets to expand their understanding of tactical counters to life-threateni ng situations.\nCore BuildingThe students will be given proven techniques to counter assaults that will mentally and physically prepare them for vic tory in battle if implemented as instructed.\n\nStudent Take Away\n\nA gre ater understanding of strategies and tactics to counter vehicle approach a mbushes and planned assaults on officers.\nIdentified core techniques to i dentify\, improve\, and master their tactical skills\, leaving them prepar ed for victory.\nProven training that imparts very tactical mindsets and m ovements into a student-level course for successfully applying these strat egies to real-world police encounters.\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certificati on/Completion\n\nThe student will receive a certificate of course completi on.\n\nCourse Hours\n\n(1 day) 7-hour course.\nNo Re-certification is requ ired.\n\nRequired Course Equipment\nAttending students will need to be enr olled individually and online.  \;The student must provide proof of em ployment by credentials\, work-verified email\, or authorization from thei r agency’s training coordinator.  \;All students must be on duty and n ot forced to attend the training course.  \;Students will be required to complete several liability waivers.\nStudents are required to bring the following equipment with them to class.\n\n100 Rounds of ammo for their d uty weapon.  \;Duty positioning of their weapon\, either full belt or side holster\, must be what they wear daily.  \;This training is for h ow they encounter assailants daily\, so uniform of the day (weapon placeme nt only) is required.  \;\nBulletproof Vest\nO.S.H.A. approved Eye and ear protection.  \; \;\n\n**No live weapons\, chemical agents\, o r intermediate weapons are allowed in the training area before inspection and cleared by the range safety instructor** https://www.protraininc.com/c omponent/rseventspro/event/463-tactical-vehicle-combatives-live-fire-seymo ur-police-department-tvclf2026-06 DTSTART:20261015T080000Z DTEND:20261015T160000Z LOCATION:Seymour\, IN (Tactical Course Location) Seymour Police Dept (205 N Ewing St\, Seymour\, IN 47274\, USA) SUMMARY:Tactical Vehicle Combatives Live Fire\, Seymour Police Department T VCLF2026-06 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/463-tactical-ve hicle-combatives-live-fire-seymour-police-department-tvclf2026-06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-3891CviapR@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n'STOPS saves Cops....' - Ron Hantz\nCourse O verview\nThere are nearly 4500 STOPS Instructors throughout the United Sta tes. \; Officers completing this course will be certified to INSTRUCT officers in the STOPS officer survival program. \; Upon completion of the STOPS program\, your officers will be able to execute vehicle stops SA FELY\, pedestrian contacts\, commercial vehicle stops\, vehicle extraction s\, drug interdiction stops\, and high-risk (felony) stops. \; Officer s will be trained in risk assessments and proven methods to counter feloni ous and accidental assaults. \; Vehicle stops will be broken into 12 a mbush zones for the officer to be aware of and escape techniques to counte r assaults.\nThe STOPS program is based on research from officers injured or killed in the line of duty. \; We then developed strategies and tac tics that countered the assaults\, significantly increasing the officer’s survival probability. \; The STOPS program is nationally and internati onally recognized as the leading program in tactical/officer survival trai ning available.\nVehicle stops will be divided into low-risk\, unknown-ris k\, and high-risk. \; Each category has pre-planned options to minimiz e the chances of being assaulted by both accidental and felonious means. & nbsp\;The officer’s goal during the course is to always think about the sa fest way to deal with every situation while recognizing danger cues.   \;STOPS students will dominate through superior training and a warrior min dset when an assault is attempted.\nSTOPS training is realistic with both classroom and dynamic field exercises. \; These classes will also incl ude our bonus force-on-force training. \; Upon obtaining instructor-le vel certification\, instructors will be certified to teach the “STOPS Tact ical” Officers Survival System for 36 months.\n\nWhat will the student lea rn?\n\nIntroduction to Strategies &\; Tactics of Patrol Stops\nLow-Risk Stops (4 approach patterns)\nUnknown Risk Stops ( 2 patterns)\nWhen Risk Factors Change (Escape from the 12 ambush zones)\nHigh-Risk Stops \;\n Commercial Vehicle Stops\nTactical Stops for Motorcycle Officers\nPedestri an Stops\nTactical Drug Interdiction Stops\nTactical Two Officer Deploymen ts\nTactical Vehicle Extractions\nAmbush Tactics for Undercover Units\nSub ject Control Tactics for Stops\nSurvival Mindset\nLegal Issues / Use of Fo rce\nFirearms Training\nSimulated Training Scenarios\nPursuits and Acciden t Scene Control\nReport writing and Courtroom Testimony\nInstructor Protoc ols\n\nWhat will the student be required to do?\n\nConduct tactical traffi c stops with officer survival being the foremost concern.\nCounter both ac cidental and felonious assaults\nAssess the risks and recognize the threat cues by both the driver and passengers\nSafely position the police and vi olator vehicles.\nSafely approach vehicles and keep control while making c ontact with the vehicle occupants.\nSafely conduct commercial vehicle traf fic stops\nTactically conduct high-risk stops\nCounter ambush assaults&nbs p\;\nEscape from the 12 ambush zones\nSafely conduct drug interdiction sto ps\nAvoid citizen complaints and conflicts with violators\n\nCourse Breakd own\nTrain Hard * Train to Win\nCourse Intensity This course is mid-level intensity. \; The content and pace of this course will be challenging for most students. \;\nPhysically Demanding This course combines lectu res and outdoor practical applications. \; The outdoor practicals will require physical exertion\, fast movements in and out of the vehicles\, a nd running and cover/concealment movements. \; Several days of trainin g will take place outside\, even in inclement weather. \; \;\nMent ally ChallengingThe student will be challenged mentally in conducting rapi d assessments of violators while being required to move and remain tactica l physically. \;This will be very challenging for some students who la ck movement and shooting drills. \;  \;\nCore BuildingPolice Offic ers engage in deploying from patrol vehicles numerous times every shift.&n bsp\; Studies have shown this is one of the most dangerous duties of an of ficer. \; The STOPS course will provide officers with the tactics to r ecognize threat cues and concepts. \; They will leave with a superior skill set to counter felonious and accidental assaults. \; This mental and physical skill set provides a safer tour of duty for the officer and all other officers they later train.\n\nStudent Take Away\n\nProvide Offic ers with the tactics and skill set needed to conduct vehicle safely traffi cs stops. \; \;\nTactics\, if implemented\, will reduce department liability and complaints on officers. \; \;\nProven techniques of necessary survival tactics for both vehicular and felonious assaults.&nbs p\; \;\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certification/Completion\n\nThe student will receive a certificate of Instructor level course completion.\n\nCour se Hours\n\n(4-day) 32-hour course. \; or (3-day) \; 32-hour \ ;\nRe-certification is required every 36 months.\n\nRequired Course Equipm ent\nAttending students will need to be enrolled individually and online. The student must provide proof of employment by credentials\, work-verifie d email\, or authorization from their agency’s training coordinator.   \;All students must be on duty and not forced to attend the training cours e.\nStudents are required to bring the following equipment with them to cl ass.\n\nDuty Belt \;\nDress for outdoor tactical training in comfortab le clothing that may get dirty or damaged \;\n\n**No live weapons\, ch emical agents\, or intermediate weapons are allowed in the training area** https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/464-strategies-ta ctics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-clark-county-sheriff-sti2026-19 DTSTART:20261019T080000Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z LOCATION:Charlestown\, IN - (STOPS Course Location) Clark County Sheriff (4 00 Lentz Ave\, Charlestown\, IN 47111\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Clark County Sher iff- STI2026-19 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/464-strategies- tactics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-clark-county-sheriff-sti2026-19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-3899kMpN6k@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n'STOPS saves Cops....' - Ron Hantz\nCourse O verview\nThere are nearly 4500 STOPS Instructors throughout the United Sta tes. \; Officers completing this course will be certified to INSTRUCT officers in the STOPS officer survival program. \; Upon completion of the STOPS program\, your officers will be able to execute vehicle stops SA FELY\, pedestrian contacts\, commercial vehicle stops\, vehicle extraction s\, drug interdiction stops\, and high-risk (felony) stops. \; Officer s will be trained in risk assessments and proven methods to counter feloni ous and accidental assaults. \; Vehicle stops will be broken into 12 a mbush zones for the officer to be aware of and escape techniques to counte r assaults.\nThe STOPS program is based on research from officers injured or killed in the line of duty. \; We then developed strategies and tac tics that countered the assaults\, significantly increasing the officer’s survival probability. \; The STOPS program is nationally and internati onally recognized as the leading program in tactical/officer survival trai ning available.\nVehicle stops will be divided into low-risk\, unknown-ris k\, and high-risk. \; Each category has pre-planned options to minimiz e the chances of being assaulted by both accidental and felonious means. & nbsp\;The officer’s goal during the course is to always think about the sa fest way to deal with every situation while recognizing danger cues.   \;STOPS students will dominate through superior training and a warrior min dset when an assault is attempted.\nSTOPS training is realistic with both classroom and dynamic field exercises. \; These classes will also incl ude our bonus force-on-force training. \; Upon obtaining instructor-le vel certification\, instructors will be certified to teach the “STOPS Tact ical” Officers Survival System for 36 months.\n\nWhat will the student lea rn?\n\nIntroduction to Strategies &\; Tactics of Patrol Stops\nLow-Risk Stops (4 approach patterns)\nUnknown Risk Stops ( 2 patterns)\nWhen Risk Factors Change (Escape from the 12 ambush zones)\nHigh-Risk Stops \;\n Commercial Vehicle Stops\nTactical Stops for Motorcycle Officers\nPedestri an Stops\nTactical Drug Interdiction Stops\nTactical Two Officer Deploymen ts\nTactical Vehicle Extractions\nAmbush Tactics for Undercover Units\nSub ject Control Tactics for Stops\nSurvival Mindset\nLegal Issues / Use of Fo rce\nFirearms Training\nSimulated Training Scenarios\nPursuits and Acciden t Scene Control\nReport writing and Courtroom Testimony\nInstructor Protoc ols\n\nWhat will the student be required to do?\n\nConduct tactical traffi c stops with officer survival being the foremost concern.\nCounter both ac cidental and felonious assaults\nAssess the risks and recognize the threat cues by both the driver and passengers\nSafely position the police and vi olator vehicles.\nSafely approach vehicles and keep control while making c ontact with the vehicle occupants.\nSafely conduct commercial vehicle traf fic stops\nTactically conduct high-risk stops\nCounter ambush assaults&nbs p\;\nEscape from the 12 ambush zones\nSafely conduct drug interdiction sto ps\nAvoid citizen complaints and conflicts with violators\n\nCourse Breakd own\nTrain Hard * Train to Win\nCourse Intensity This course is mid-level intensity. \; The content and pace of this course will be challenging for most students. \;\nPhysically Demanding This course combines lectu res and outdoor practical applications. \; The outdoor practicals will require physical exertion\, fast movements in and out of the vehicles\, a nd running and cover/concealment movements. \; Several days of trainin g will take place outside\, even in inclement weather. \; \;\nMent ally ChallengingThe student will be challenged mentally in conducting rapi d assessments of violators while being required to move and remain tactica l physically. \;This will be very challenging for some students who la ck movement and shooting drills. \;  \;\nCore BuildingPolice Offic ers engage in deploying from patrol vehicles numerous times every shift.&n bsp\; Studies have shown this is one of the most dangerous duties of an of ficer. \; The STOPS course will provide officers with the tactics to r ecognize threat cues and concepts. \; They will leave with a superior skill set to counter felonious and accidental assaults. \; This mental and physical skill set provides a safer tour of duty for the officer and all other officers they later train.\n\nStudent Take Away\n\nProvide Offic ers with the tactics and skill set needed to conduct vehicle safely traffi cs stops. \; \;\nTactics\, if implemented\, will reduce department liability and complaints on officers. \; \;\nProven techniques of necessary survival tactics for both vehicular and felonious assaults.&nbs p\; \;\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certification/Completion\n\nThe student will receive a certificate of Instructor level course completion.\n\nCour se Hours\n\n(4-day) 32-hour course. \; or (3-day) \; 32-hour \ ;\nRe-certification is required every 36 months.\n\nRequired Course Equipm ent\nAttending students will need to be enrolled individually and online. The student must provide proof of employment by credentials\, work-verifie d email\, or authorization from their agency’s training coordinator.   \;All students must be on duty and not forced to attend the training cours e.\nStudents are required to bring the following equipment with them to cl ass.\n\nDuty Belt \;\nDress for outdoor tactical training in comfortab le clothing that may get dirty or damaged \;\n\n**No live weapons\, ch emical agents\, or intermediate weapons are allowed in the training area** https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/465-strategies-ta ctics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-sumner-county-sheriff-sti2026-34 DTSTART:20261019T080000Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z LOCATION:Gallatin\, TN (STOPS Course Location) - Sumner County Sheriff (157 0 Cairo Rd\, Gallatin\, TN 37066\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Sumner County She riff- STI2026-34 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/465-strategies- tactics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-sumner-county-sheriff-sti2026-34 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-3907Gnf9Pw@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n“We don’t rise to the levelof our expectatio ns\; we \;fall to the levelof our training.” —Archilochus.\n \;\nC ourse Overview \nAdvanced STOPS Instructors Tactical Live Fire (1 Day)Pote ntial students attending this training must be certified as Strategies &am p\; Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructors. This advanced-level class will be physically and mentally challenging\, requiring STOPS Instructors to over come multiple obstacles to succeed.\n \;\nWhat will the student learn? \n\nAnalyze traffic stop approach patterns\, focusing on how to use angles to counter potential assaults.\nBe aware of the environment and bystander s\, including considerations of terrain and escape routes\, while controll ing the space around you.\nLearn strategies for escaping from ambush posit ions.\nUnderstand how to differentiate between a low-risk and an unknown-r isk traffic stop.\nKnow the proper placement of violators and backup units during stops\nFamiliarize yourself with case law relevant to police use o f force in vehicle stops.\n\nWhat will the STOPS Instructor be required to do?\n\nApply the tactics learned during STOPS certification to make effec tive shoot or don’t shoot decisions while managing fatigue and navigating a high-pressure training environment.\nEvaluate and adjust strategies for both Low-Risk and Unknown-Risk traffic stops.\nDevelop the ability to conf ront single and multiple opponents in realistic scenarios using force-on-f orce training weapons.\nMaintain control during traffic stops while managi ng distractions from bystanders who may attempt to record or interfere wit h the situation.\nConsider multiple threats simultaneously and make split- second decisions that adhere to the Graham Standard of objectively reasona ble force. This training method enhances the dynamic nature of real-world\ , high-stress situations.\nExamine personal mindsets to identify areas of hesitation\, both physically and psychologically\, during high-stress scen arios.\nSuccessfully address threats\, gain compliance or control\, and ma intain situational awareness and mental clarity throughout practical exams \nThis course is designed as a hands-on outdoor activity to keep students engaged and interested in learning concepts that will enhance their abilit y to identify criminal activity quickly and prepare for possible lethal fo rce encounters.\nOfficers are required to bring 100 rounds of target ammun ition for their duty weapon.\n\nCourse Breakdown\nTrain Hard * Train to Wi n\nCourse IntensityThis course is highly advanced and will challenge stude nts to consider their personal\, physical\, and psychological vulnerabilit ies\, adapting \;to overcome any adversity or threats they encounter. \nPhysically DemandingA.S.I.L.F. is a tactical course that will require hi gh levels of physical exertion.  \;You will leave dirty\, exhausted\, and ultimately fired up about what you just completed!\nMentally Challengi ngThis course will push students to engage both physically and mentally in challenging scenarios that may feel intense or overwhelming. They will le arn techniques and develop mental mindsets to enhance their understanding of tactical responses to life-threatening situations.\nCore BuildingThe st udents will be given proven techniques to counter assaults that will menta lly and physically prepare them for victory in battle if implemented as in structed.\n\nStudent Take Away\n\nA greater understanding of strategies an d tactics to counter vehicle approach ambushes and planned assaults on off icers.\nIdentified core techniques to identify\, improve\, and master thei r tactical skills\, leaving them prepared for victory.\nProven training th at imparts very tactical mindsets and movements into a student-level cours e for successfully applying these strategies to real-world police encounte rs.\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certification/Completion\n\nThe student will r eceive a certificate of course completion.\n\nCourse Hours\n\n(1 day) 7-ho ur course.\nNo recertification \;is required.\n\nRequired Course Equip ment\nAttending students will need to be enrolled individually and online.  \;The student must provide proof of employment by credentials\, work -verified email\, or authorization from their agency’s training coordinato r.  \;All students must be on duty and not forced to attend the traini ng course.  \;Students will be required to complete several liability waivers.\nStudents are required to bring the following equipment with them to class.\n\n100 rounds of training ammo for their duty-issued handgun. & nbsp\;\nDepartment-issued or approved bulletproof vest that is valid.\nOSH A approved Eye and ear protection.\nDuty positioning of their weapon\, eit her full belt or side holster\, must be what they wear daily.  \;This training is designed to prepare them for how they may encounter assailants daily\, so weapon placement during their tour of duty is required.  \ ; \;  \;\n\n**No live weapons\, chemical agents\, or intermediate weapons are allowed in the training area before inspection and cleared by the range safety instructor** https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseven tspro/event/466-advanced-stops-instructors-tactical-live-fire-johnson-coun try-sheriff-asilf2026-01 DTSTART:20261022T080000Z DTEND:20261022T160000Z LOCATION:Franklin\, IN - (STOPS Course Location) Johnson County Sheriff (10 61 Hospital Rd\, Franklin\, IN 46131\, USA) SUMMARY:Advanced STOPS Instructors Tactical Live Fire\, Johnson Country She riff- ASILF2026-01 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/466-advanced-st ops-instructors-tactical-live-fire-johnson-country-sheriff-asilf2026-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T145713UTC-3914gm02Vp@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T145713Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n'The true measure of a Field Training Office r is not just surviving the shift\, but ensuring the recruit behind them d oes the same. Your safety and theirs are inextricably linked.' — Nicole Ha ntz \n \;\nCourse Overview \nSTOPS Tactical Field Training Officer cer tification course \;(3 Days). This advanced-level class will be mental ly and physically challenging\, requiring Strategies &\; Tactics of Pat rol Stops Field Training Officer candidates to multitask while prioritizin g the survival tactics of both themselves and their probationary officers. \nWhat will the student learn?\nBe aware of the environment and bystanders \, including considerations of terrain and escape routes\, while controlli ng the space around you.\n \;\n\n\nLearn strategies for escaping from ambush positions individually and with multiple officers.\n\n\nUnderstand how to differentiate between a low-risk and an unknown-risk traffic stop. \n\n\nKnow the proper placement of violators and backup units during stops .\n\n\nFamiliarize the students with case laws relevant to police traffic stops and 4th Amendment seizures.\n\n\n \;\nWhat will the STOPS Instru ctor be required to do?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply the tactics learned during STOP S certification to make effective decisions about tactics used while deplo ying from the patrol vehicle\, individually and with multiple officers.\n \n\nEvaluate and adjust strategies for responding to a variety of calls fo r service with different threat assessments.\n\n\nDevelop the ability to c onfront single and multiple opponents in realistic scenarios using force-o n-force training weapons.\n\n\nMaintain control during traffic stops while managing distractions from bystanders who may attempt to record or interf ere.\n\n\nConsider multiple threats simultaneously and make split-second d ecisions that adhere to the Graham Standard of objectively reasonable forc e. This training method enhances the dynamic nature of real-world\, high-s tress situations.\n\n\nExamine personal mindsets to identify areas of hesi tation\, both physical and psychological\, in high-stress scenarios\, and to navigate and supervise trainees during these situations. \;*\n\n\nS uccessfully address threats\, gain compliance or control\, and maintain si tuational awareness and mental clarity throughout practical exams.\n\n\nTh is course is designed as a hands-on outdoor activity to keep students enga ged and interested in learning concepts that will help them quickly identi fy criminal activity and prepare for possible lethal-force encounters.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCourse Breakdown\nTrain Hard * Train to Win\nCourse Intensity&nb sp\;\nThis course is advanced and will challenge students to consider thei r personal\, physical\, and psychological vulnerabilities \;and to ada pt to overcome any adversity or threats they encounter.\nPhysically Demand ing\nSTOPS Field Training Officer will challenge the students physically d uring practical exercises and mentally during classroom exercises.\nMental ly ChallengingThis course will push students to engage both physically and mentally in challenging scenarios\, with officer safety being the priorit y for both the Field Training Officer and Probationary Officer.\nCore Buil dingThe students will be required to conduct a rigorous self-assessment to identify personal lapses in officer safety and individual physical limita tions. By acknowledging these vulnerabilities\, the FTO candidate will imp lement proven techniques to bridge those gaps—ensuring that their tactical evolution directly translates to the safety and success of the probationa ry officer under their watch.\n\nStudent Take Away \;\n\n\nA greater u nderstanding of strategies and tactics to counter ambushes and planned ass aults while deploying from the patrol vehicle.\n\n\nIdentified core techni ques to identify\, improve\, and master their tactical skills\, leaving th em prepared for victory as \;better\, more self-aware officers.\n\n\nP roven training that imparts very tactical mindsets and movements into a st udent-level course for successfully applying these strategies to real-worl d police encounters.\n\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certification/Completion\n \n\n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of Days 1 and 2\, STOPS Field Trainin g Officers will attain certification in the Basic STOPS course.\nDay 3 wil l be STOPS Field Training Officer training\, covering both classroom instr uction and practical exercises.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Hours\n\n\n\n\n\n(3 days ) - 21 hours of training.\nNo recertification is required.\n\n\n\n\n\nRequ ired Course Equipment\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttending students will need to be  \;enrolled individually and online. The student must provide proof of empl oyment by credentials\, work-verified email\, or authorization from their agency’s training coordinator. All students must be on dutyand not forced to attend the training course. Students will be required to complete sever al liability waivers.\n \;\nStudents are required to bring the followi ng equipment with them to class:\n \;\n\n\nDepartment-issued or approv ed bulletproof vest that is valid.\n \;\n\n\nOSHA approved eye and ear protection.\n\n\nDuty positioning of their weapon (full belt or side hols ter) as worn daily.\n\n\nNo live weapons\, chemical agents\, or intermedia te weapons are allowed in the training area before inspection and cleared by the range safety instructor. \;.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**No live weapons \, chemical agents\, or intermediate weapons are allowed in the training a rea ** https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/468-stops-t actical-field-training-officer-hamilton-county-sheriff-fto2026-01 DTSTART:20261026T080000Z DTEND:20261028T160000Z LOCATION:Noblesville\, IN (STOPS Course Location) Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (18106 Cumberland Rd\, Noblesville\, IN 46060\, USA) SUMMARY:STOPS Tactical Field Training Officer\, Hamilton County Sheriff -FT O2026-01 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/468-stops-tacti cal-field-training-officer-hamilton-county-sheriff-fto2026-01 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR