Courses - Canadian Tactical Training Academy

Course Description:

Weapons Manipulation and Threat Response Course

This course provides individuals with instruction in various specialized tactical operational techniques designed for use in crisis, life endangering emergency situations which often involve armed confrontation. The course will cover multiple types and appropriate application of weapons including empty hands, edged weapons and firearms.

Course Objective:

• To prepare individuals to evaluate, react to and control emergency situations of a critical or
  unusual nature.
• To develop self-reliance, self-confidence, and awareness of ones physical limitations and
  provide tools and options to solve use of force problems.
• To develop practical skills for use in high risk situations with emphasis on different types of
  weapons.
• To develop familiarity and proficiency with firearms and non-lethal methods of control.

Course Content:

• Physical Training (Individual Student Evaluation)
• Individual and Team Equipment
• Individual and Team Movement
• Tactical Firearms Training
• Responses to High Risk Situations

1)    Empty hand
2)    Edged weapons
3)    Firearms
4)    Other options

• Building Entry, Movement, and Search Techniques
• Critical Problem Exercise

INFORMATION

Dates: (June 25-29, 2013)
Hours: 09:00-17:00
Tuition: $1200 CAD

Space is limited! Register today by calling (514) 373-8411

*Cette formation est offerte en anglais. This course is offered in English.

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION COURSE

In this day and age, the field of personal protection is considered to be a specialization for which agents must combine both proper training and pertinent experience. Although some protection agents represent private entities, generally this is a service carried out by security, police or military forces.

This training offers the participant the opportunity of acquiring the fundamental concepts and hands-on training from internationally experienced experts in the fields of personal protection and specialized escorts.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to executive protection

• client profiling

• threat assessments

• case studies

• terrorism and your client

• advance work

• escort techniques 1-4 agents

• Day long protection scenario

LEARN DIRECTLY FROM THE PROFESSIONALS WHO TRAIN THE INSTRUCTORS TEACHING IN OTHER SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOOLS.

INFO
Date: July 8th-13th
Hours: 09:00-17:00
Cost: Register Before June 10, 2013 – $1350
Register After June 10, 2013 – $1700

To register or more information please call: 1-514-373-8411

Terrorism

Whether it is for political, religious or economic gains, terrorism has touched us all. The first part of the 21^st century will be known for terrorist acts and the response to them. Understanding the why’s, how’s, who’s is the first step in learning how to prevent, respond and survive a terrorist attack.

Seminar List:

• Terrorism: An Overview
• Survival Strategies
• Responding To Acts Of Terrorism
• Business Continuity
• Prevention Through Environmental Design
• Emergency Aftermath

Air Transport Security

The 9/11 attacks has spawned a new breed of security / policing requirements. Identification, intelligence, prevention and response tactics are ever evolving to deal with newly emerging threats. Delivering the best possible protection while reducing inconvenience to passengers presents many challenges.

Seminar List:

• Airport Security
• Emerging Technologies & Environmental Design
• Airline Security / Air Marshals
• Air Cargo Security
• Air Transport Intelligence

Maritime Security

These courses were developed primarily in response to the ever-increasing threats to the shipping industry throughout the world. From the dangers related to smuggling to piracy on the high seas to terrorism, our Maritime Security and protection courses help the industry prevent as wells as to mitigate many of the issues that effect us today.

Seminar List:

• Anti-Piracy Operations
• Piracy Prevention
• Response to Acts of Piracy
• Shipboard Security
• Port Security
• Hidden Compartment Search
• Terrorism
• Active Maritime Response

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION – BASIC COURSE

In this day and age, the field of personal protection is considered to be a specialization for which agents must combine both proper training and pertinent experience. Although some protection agents represent private entities, generally this is a service carried out by security, police or military forces.

This training offers the participant the opportunity of acquiring the fundamental concepts and hands-on training from internationally experienced experts in the fields of personal protection and specialized escorts.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to executive protection

• client profiling

• threat assessments

• case studies

• terrorism and your client

• advance work

• escort techniques 1-4 agents

• Day long protection scenario

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Basic SWAT Techniques

This course is designed specifically for tactical officers and focuses on working in a team environment.

Topics covered:

• Required Elements of SWAT Intervention
• Slow / Deliberate and Dynamic Clearing Techniques
• Methods of Forced Entry
• Alternative Force Tactics
• Firearm Deployment
• Use of Chemical Agents
• Less Than Lethal

CUSTOMER SERVICE SAFETY AWARENESS

Customer service has become nothing less than a science in the increasingly complex society we live in today.

The Customer Service Safety Awareness Seminars are designed to sensitize customer service employees and management alike, through interactive exercises in a familiar working environment.

The objective is to create and promote safety oriented approaches to dealing with clients, both cooperative and/or hostile, while teaching participants how to enhance and maintain their safety by working together.

 CORPORATE TRAVEL SAFETY AWARENESS

More and more corporate professionals in today’s markets are faced with the reality of a global clientele, and therefore the need to travel.

The Corporate Travel Safety Awareness Seminars were designed to assist people in preparing safe and successful business trips by guiding them through the development of basic secure operational travel habits.

Some destinations are vacation-like, but others may be among the different kinds of HIGH RISK ZONES of the world, where being prepared may save your life.

PRIVATE SECURITY AGENT

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The objective of this programme is to prepare the participant to enter the world of private security and effectively protect people, property and information. It offers an overview of important changes having occurred over recent years in both the public and private security domains. The course content presents a realistic view of the evolution of an industry containing an increased variety of tasks and responsibilities, requiring the involvement of better trained and more informed professionals.
Successful completeion of this programme will allow you to apply for your Private Security Guard license with the Private Security Bureau (PSB) / Bureau de la Sécurité Privée (BSP). www.bureausecuriteprivee.qc.ca

This programme is 75 hours and includes the following three courses:

Course # 1: Field, Functions, Laws and Standards of Behavior (35 hours)
This course offers the portrayal of the basic fundamentals of the functions of a Professional Security Officer. It allows the participant to discovery the world of private security while absorbing the elementary notions of their future profession.

Course # 2: Procedures In Emergency Situations (24 hours)
During the execution of their duties, security officers must be capable of identifying potential risks regarding both people and property. Beyond being aware of the elements of risk prevention, officers must be prepared to face crisis situations and react rapidly and efficiently as to ensure the safety of all involved.

Course # 3: First Aid and CPR (16 hours)
This course consists of First Aid and  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) officially recognized by the CSST.

Employment Opportunities
The theoretical and practical knowledge and skills acquired in this program will allow our students to work as a security officer with a private security agency or directly with a company. The job placement rate in the Montreal area is 95%.

INFO:
Day Course:
Date:  3 to 14 June, 2013
Hours: 08:30 – 16:30
Cost: 399$ (taxes included)

To register please call us at 514-373-8411

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

The modern Interview / Interrogation consists of both science and artistry.

From manipulating the environment to creating an atmosphere where a suspect will willingly reveal his secrets, Interview Techniques (Basic / Advanced) were developed in order to teach a simple and effective set of techniques that can be easily reproduced in almost any situation.

Basic Interview / Interrogation Techniques – 3 days

Course Includes:

• Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations
• Psychology and Sociology of Interviews
• Controlling Your Environment
• Practical Exercises

Advanced Interview / Interrogation Techniques – 5 days

Course Includes:

• Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations
• Psychology and Sociology of Interviews
• Controlling Your Environment
• Good Cop Bad Cop
• Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
• Nonverbal Communication
• Analyses of behaviour
• Practical Exercises

*Please note: This course is offered to organized groups only.

FIREARMS FOR EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

Above all else, the role of the protection agent is to ensure the client’s security.  In this course students will focus on reaction-based shooting exercises and scenarios with a client.

Firearms for Executive Protection – 16 hours

Participants will learn protection level Tactical Shooting based on real-world scenarios. Class will cover both theory and live-fire exercises

Subjects Include:

• Shooting from Various Positions
• Multiple Agent Engagements  (Team Shooting)
• Shooting and Movement

  *Please note: This course is offered to organized groups only.

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION – ADVANCED

The field of personal protection is considered to be a specialization for which agents must combine both proper training and pertinent experience.

Although some protection agents represent private entities, generally this is a service carried out by security, police or military forces.

This training offers the participant the opportunity of acquiring the fundamental concepts and hands-on training from internationally experienced experts in the fields of personal protection and specialized escorts.

Executive Protection – Advanced – 5 days

(Basic course is a Prerequisite)

Subjects include:

• Protective Driving
• Protection and Travel
• High-Risk Environments Intelligence
• International Networks

ADVANCED SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM

The art of Surveillance requires that the Surveillance Officer be capable of adapting to ever changing situations and be able to operate in different environments.

The officer is responsible for locating and identifying a subject’s movements, who the subject interacts with and must collect court-admissible documentation. The Surveillance officer must accomplish all these tasks while remaining completely invisible to the subject.

The advanced course allows participants to hone their existing skills and learn advanced techniques for domestic and international operations.

Advanced Surveillance Program: 5 Days

Subjects Include:

• Advanced Theory for Urban & Rural Environments
• Working in Teams
• Intelligence Gathering
• Electronic Monitoring
• Advance Work
• Counter-Surveillance
• Practical Exercises

BASIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM

The art of Surveillance requires that the Surveillance Officer be capable of adapting to ever changing situations and be able to operate in different environments.

The officer is responsible for locating and identifying a subject’s movements, who the subject interacts with and must collect court-admissible documentation. The Surveillance officer must accomplish all these tasks while remaining completely invisible to the subject.

Basic Course – 3 days

Subjects include:

• Cover Static Surveillance
• Covert Foot surveillance
• Covert Mobil Surveillance
• Intelligence Gathering
• Practical Exercises

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM

Today’s modern day investigator is quite different from the private eye made popular in television and movies. The present day investigator plays a much more active role in the prevention and detection of fraud and other everyday crimes.  The investigation field covers such a wide range of functions requiring most investigators to wear many different hats; from interviewer to intelligence gatherer, to corporate espionage consultant to surveillance agent.

This course offers participants the essential tools needed for them to excel in this ever-growing field.

Course: 4 weeks (135 hours)

Subjects include:

• Introduction to Private Investigations
• The law Pertaining to Private Investigators
• Interviewing Techniques
• Undercover Operations
• Research and Information Gathering
• Court Testimony
• Surveillance
• Writing Investigative Reports
• Much more…

TACTICAL RIFLE

Tactical Rifle focuses on the basic techniques of the tactical assault rifle.

Course Duration: 16 hours

By use of realistic dynamic scenarios students will learn how to effectively employ these weapons in diverse environments.  This course stresses shooting while on the move, how to engage from a vehicle and shooting from various positions.

*Please note: This course is offered to organized groups only.

TACTICAL SHOTGUN

Shotguns are often thought of as too crude of a weapon for Law enforcement. However this vastly underappreciated weapon, when used properly, can be a tremendously versatile tool. From breaching doors to delivering precision takedowns the Tactical Shotgun is truly a refined weapons system.

Tactical Shotgun focuses on applying Shotgun techniques to real-world tactical situations.

Course Duration: 16 hours

In this course students will sharpen their skills by use of reality-based scenarios, dynamic movement and unconventional shooting positions such as: shooting from the ground and on the move and engaging from static and moving vehicles.

*Please note: This course is offered to organized groups only.

TACTICAL HANDGUN

Tactical Handgun focuses on applying handgun techniques to real-world tactical situations.

Course Duration: 16 hours

In this course students will sharpen their skills by use of reality-based scenarios, dynamic movement and unconventional shooting positions such as: shooting from the ground and on the move and engaging from static and moving vehicles.

*Please note: This course is offered to organized groups only.

USE-OF-FORCE

When a situation escalates, the use-of-force continuum when applied properly, not only protects the suspect but the arresting officer as well.

CTTA’s Use-of-Force courses familiarizes the participant with the basic concepts of the legal aspects of use-of-force continuum and applied theory in a easy-to-learn format.

Course duration 4 hours

PRESSURE POINTS SYSTEM (PPT)

The use of pressure points to control or slow down an aggressor is an effective and proven tool used by police and security personnel.

The Pressure Points System (PPT) is an effective and combat proven systems that conforms well to the use-of-force continuum.

Course Duration: 8 hours

In PPT students will learn the location of the Pressure Points on the human body and various techniques for effectively applying control with them.

HANDCUFFING TECHNIQUES

The proper application of Handcuffs acts to protect both the arresting officer as well as the suspect. Using the right techniques will shorten the time required to control a noncompliant suspect and reduce the need for other control techniques; the use of which may increase the chance of injury.

Basic Course: 4 hours

Legal considerations, maintenance, fundamental ideas and basic manipulation, handcuffing both cooperative and non-complaint subjects, controlled take-downs.

Advanced Course: 8 hours

Includes all elements of the basic course, additional take down and ground control options, and practical scenarios.

PERSUADER DEFENSIVE KEY HOLDER

The defensive key holder (persuader or Kubotan) has proven to be one of the most effective weapons of opportunity. In the hands of well-trained person, it is both discreet and highly effective.

Course Duration: 4 hours

Striking movements, pressure points and self-defence techniques.

Students who successfully complete this course will be certified by “Technical Training Systems” founded by Professor George Sylvain.

SIDE-HANDLED BATON

The side-handle baton (PR-24) is recognized for its great versatility.

Effective for striking and blocking, the side-handled baton is a superior choice for control techniques.

Basic Course: 6 hours

Basic baton manipulation, strikes and blocks.

Advanced Course: 8 hours

Includes all elements of the basic course, as well  as joint locks and takedowns.

EXPANDABLE BATON

The most popular intermediate weapon, the expandable or telescopic baton is effective and easy to use.

Basic Course: 4 hours

Basic baton manipulation, including strikes and blocks.

Advanced Course: 8 hours

Includes all elements of the basic course, as well as joint locks and takedowns.

R.I.S.K. Close Quarter Tactics (RISK CQT)

Designed for operators, RISK Close Quarter Tactics teaches fast and effective techniques for proximity empty-handed combat and seamless transitioning to weapons (edged weapons, pistols, rifles, LTL and weapons of opportunity).

When every second counts, face to face with a suspect is not the time to THINK about your next move. RISK CQT was developed by operators with the experience gained from thousands of real-world missions.RISK CQT offers SWAT, Military Personnel and Special Forces Operators the tools needed to get the job done and get home safe. This no-nonsense system integrates quickly into existing tactics and adds another effective tool to your arsenal.Designed by operators for operators, RISK CQT delivers a fast and naturally flowing system that offersunparalleled speed and effectiveness when it matters most.

RISK CQT is offered in three 16 hour Levels

R.I.S.K. Street Survival Tactics (RISK SST)

The RISK Street Survival Program (RISK SST) introduces the participant to the fundamentals of criminal behaviour, to personal, mental and physical conditioning, and easy-to-learn and effective self-defense techniques. Street Survival evolved from our Defensive Tactics System. It employs many of the same techniques that made RISK DT great, without having the same use-of-force criteria as police officers.

RISK SST is tailored to the needs of our students and can be adapted to almost anyone regardless of age or gender.

RISK SST is offered in two 12 hour Levels

Rapid Integrated Survival Kombat (RISK) Defensive Tactics

RISK Defensive Tactics is an easy-to-learn and effective intervention system for Police, Corrections and Security forces.

RISK DT integrates natural reactions with the most effective defensive tactics and control techniques available today.

The controls placed upon Police and Security departments concerning the Use-of-Force can be daunting at times. Finding a suitable defensive tactics system that complies with proper use-of-force guidelines and still remains effective has been challenging, until now.

RISK DT offers a system that is Use-of-Force compliant and is effective at controlling non-compliant and aggressive suspects quickly and easily.

INFO
Date: June 22-23
Hours: 08:00-16:00
Cost: $250

To register or more information please call: 1-514-373-8411

Extreme Tactical Baton

The XTB (Extreme Tactical Baton®) is renowned for its simplicity and speed. It is the ultimate intermediate weapon for crowd control, blocking and officer survival.

The XTB Baton is offered in 2 Course Levels:

Basic Course: 4 hours

Basic baton manipulation,strikesandblocks.

Advanced Course: 8 hours

Includes all elements of the basic course, advanced techniques, and joint locks and takedowns.