BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.protraininc.com///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T123915UTC-4801UOVI2V@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T123915Z 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/scheduled-courses/event/412-strategies-tactic s-of-patrol-stops-instructor-walters-state-regional-law-enforcement-traini ng-academy-sti2026-08 DTSTART:20260330T080000Z DTEND:20260401T160000Z LOCATION:Morristown\, TN (STOPS Course Location) Walters State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy (1609 Walters State C C Dr\, Morristown\, TN 37813\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Walters State Reg ional Law Enforcement Training Academy- STI2026-08 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/scheduled-courses/event/412-strategies-tact ics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-walters-state-regional-law-enforcement-trai ning-academy-sti2026-08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T123915UTC-48119edIpj@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T123915Z 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/scheduled-courses/event/413-strategies-tactic s-of-patrol-stops-instructor-johnson-co-so-in-sti2026-23 DTSTART:20260330T080000Z DTEND:20260401T160000Z LOCATION:Franklin\, IN - (STOPS Course Location) Johnson County Sheriff (10 61 Hospital Rd\, Franklin\, IN 46131\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Johnson Co SO-IN- STI2026-23 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/scheduled-courses/event/413-strategies-tact ics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-johnson-co-so-in-sti2026-23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T123915UTC-4820B5SUL1@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T123915Z 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/scheduled-courses/event/415-strategies-tactic s-of-patrol-stops-instructor-richmond-police-dept-sti2026-09 DTSTART:20260406T080000Z DTEND:20260408T160000Z LOCATION:Richmond\, IN (STOPS Course location) Richmond Police Department ( 1740 S 8th St\, Richmond\, IN 47374\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Richmond Police D ept- STI2026-09 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/scheduled-courses/event/415-strategies-tact ics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-richmond-police-dept-sti2026-09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T123915UTC-4828Kuzl7U@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T123915Z 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/s cheduled-courses/event/416-tactical-vehicle-combatives-live-fire-richmond- police-department-tvclf2026-03 DTSTART:20260409T080000Z DTEND:20260409T160000Z LOCATION:Richmond\, IN (Tactical Course Location) Richmond Police Dept (164 8 Abington Pike\, Richmond\, IN 47374\, USA) SUMMARY:Tactical Vehicle Combatives Live Fire\, Richmond Police Department TVCLF2026-03 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/scheduled-courses/event/416-tactical-vehicl e-combatives-live-fire-richmond-police-department-tvclf2026-03 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T123915UTC-4835c2uxo4@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T123915Z 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/scheduled-courses/event/417-strategies-tactic s-of-patrol-stops-instructor-ocean-view-police-department-sti2026-10 DTSTART:20260420T080000Z DTEND:20260422T160000Z LOCATION:Ocean View\, DE - (STOPS Course Location) Ocean View PD (201 Centr al Ave\, Ocean View\, DE 19970\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Ocean View Police Department - STI2026-10 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/scheduled-courses/event/417-strategies-tact ics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-ocean-view-police-department-sti2026-10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T123915UTC-4842E8fvb1@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T123915Z 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/s cheduled-courses/event/418-tactical-vehicle-combatives-live-fire-ocean-vie w-police-department-tvclf2026-04 DTSTART:20260423T080000Z DTEND:20260423T160000Z LOCATION:Millsboro\, DE (Tactical Course Location) Ocean View PD (38149 Pa rker Rd\, Millsboro\, DE 19966\, USA) SUMMARY:Tactical Vehicle Combatives Live Fire\, Ocean View Police Departmen t TVCLF2026-04 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/scheduled-courses/event/418-tactical-vehicl e-combatives-live-fire-ocean-view-police-department-tvclf2026-04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T123915UTC-4849KjAci6@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T123915Z 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/scheduled-courses/event/440-strategies-tactic s-of-patrol-stops-instructor-blount-county-sheriff-sti2026-29 DTSTART:20260406T080000Z DTEND:20260408T160000Z LOCATION:Maryville\, TN (STOPS Course Location) Blount County Sheriff’s Off ice Regional Academy. (1431 William Blount Dr\, Maryville\, TN 37801\, US A) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Blount County She riff- STI2026-29 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/scheduled-courses/event/440-strategies-tact ics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-blount-county-sheriff-sti2026-29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T123915UTC-4857FwLDCs@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260404T123915Z 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/scheduled-courses/event/441-strategies-tactic s-of-patrol-stops-instructor-jackson-county-so-sti2026-33 DTSTART:20260427T080000Z DTEND:20260429T160000Z LOCATION:Brownstown\, IN (STOPS Course Location) Jackson County Sheriff (15 0 IN-250\, Brownstown\, IN 47220\, USA) SUMMARY:Strategies & Tactics of Patrol Stops Instructor\, Jackson County SO - STI2026-33 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/scheduled-courses/event/441-strategies-tact ics-of-patrol-stops-instructor-jackson-county-so-sti2026-33 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR