Lt. Col. Dave Grossman famously speaks of Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs when he recognizes our society's great protectors. If we may be so bold as to add to his metaphor, we'd like to recognize one more group - the Shepherds. Just as the shepherds train the sheepdog and watch over the flock, our nation's law enforcement trainers work tirelessly to increase officer safety for our LEOs. This Police Week, we want to thank everyone who devotes themselves to lowering the number of officers killed in the line of duty. ~ PoliceOne Senior Editor Doug Wyllie
Ministry approved Training
Are you interested or looking for Ministry approved training to become a Security Guard or Private Investigator? Loss Prevention Services Limited is offering on-line training for both the 40 hour Security Guard or the 50 hour course for Private Investigators. For more details and to register for their next course, go to Loss Prevention Services Limited website.
OACUAS May 2010
Ken Hoggart, President of Universal Defensive Tactics Training Services recently attended an OACUSA (Ontario Association of College and University Security Administrators) conference May 19, 2010 in Toronto, hosted by York University. Guest speaker was Lieutenant Colonel (retired) David Grossman, author of several books and articles on the psychology of violence including; On Killing & On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs. Excellent speaker with very thought provoking content! Click here for > OACUSA Web site
Vancouver 2010
Ken Hoggart, President of Universal Defensive Tactics Training Services recently provided Site Security Management for the LiveCity Olympic site "Yaletown" during February 2010. LiveCity was a combined production effort of the City of Vancouver, Live Nation, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Acer, Panasonic, along with various government funding initiatives. The site had a capacity of 10,000 patrons with a variety of school programs during the day and live concerts at night. Vancouver was an exciting place to be during February of 2010! Click here for > LiveCity Web site
training in 2010
Many companies have been busy training in Subject Control and Compliance and Tactical Handcuffing. Various Police Officers, Security Guards, and Loss Prevention Investigators have been obtaining advanced training, making them safer, both legally ... and physically.
Engagement Parameters Training
Universal Defensive Tactics Training Services recently instructed Security Guards from an Ontario College Campus, providing theory training on Engagement Parameters.
Highlights of 2009
Universal Defensive Tactics Training Services trained several Police Officers, Security Guards, and Private Investigators in 2009. The most common training requested was Subject Control and Compliance and Tactical Handcuffing.
Rebuilding Together New Orleans
May 3 to 11, 2008, Ken Hoggart of Universal Defensive Tactics Training Services traveled to New Orleans to participate in "Rebuilding Together New Orleans", with University of Western Ontario Campus Community Police Services, University of Windsor Police, and Carlton University Police. The combined efforts of these police services and Universal DTTS were used to help bring new life to a few homes that were victims of Hurricane Katrina.
DT-L1; “Great course, learned new skills I had never seen and added some new tools to the box. I will recommend this course to my friends in the service.”
DT-L1 & L2; “The team of instructors at Universal Defensive Tactics Training Services (UDTTS) led by Ken Hoggart, have many years of experience training law enforcement officers in subject compliance and control tactics. They understand how public perceptions of police tactics have changed over time and provide expert instruction in humane, but very efficient, control tactics. Since the UDTTS team has started training my staff of sworn officers, use of force reports and public complaints has dropped substantially.” Staff Sergeant Michael Mics,
Campus Community Police Service,
The University of Western Ontario
DT-L1; "The instructors were very proficient and made all the techniques look effortless. I feel safer after learning these techniques. I look forward to more training sessions to come.”
DT-L1; "After taking a number of these Law Enforcement sessions from UDTTS, it has completely changed the way I deal with subject persons. I have gone from a state of fists, elbows, and knees use of force options to an EASIER, safer, ‘camera friendly’ manner that has given me a huge boost in confidence when dealing with potentially violent persons … which is in fact, everyone.”
DT-L1; "Couldn't ask for better or more skilled instructors. Great!"
HC-L1&L2; "With ample opportunity to practice new techniques on different subjects, multiple times, my skill and confidence increased to the point where I feel I could utilize the techniques, competently, right after class."
HC-L1&L2; "Having attended a few handcuffing courses throughout my career, I was surprised on the amount of knowledge and techniques that were provided in the UDTTS Handcuffing course."
8 hour course; "A very well rounded and complete course. Highly recommended for any Police Officer."
Security Testimonials
DT-L1; “I would recommend this training for any officer that finds themselves in a situation where they need to stay in control. I will be requesting to take this course again, after I recommend that the rest of my security team has been trained.”
DT-L1; "12 years of policing experience and now in security ... very good content."
DT-L1; "Great course, good understanding of techniques and easy to understand"
DT-L1; "This was a very good course and very relevant to Event Security. Excellent - highly recommended"
DT-L1 & L2; "As a repeat student, I was able to build on previous knowledge. It's like watching a movie, every time you watch it, you pick up more information. Looking forward to my third training session!"
DT-L1; “ISM Security prides it’s self in being the best in our field and thanks to the DT Training provided by UDTTS, we now feel confident while protecting our client’s assets and providing security at large events. The ISM Team Members feel more confident since the UDTTS training and have used the techniques on many projects. A special 'Thanks' to UDTTS and Ken Hoggart." Gordon J. Fisher, President, Innovative Security Management (1998) Inc.
DT-L1; "Enjoyable learning environment. Excellent techniques to know for on job sites. Good to know as a smaller guard"
DT-L1; "The course will help with escorting people out, while maintaining control"
DT-L1; "Well thought out and easy to understand. Instructors took the time to teach everyone."
DT-L1; "I particularly liked learning how to gain control of an uncooperative subject when escorting."
8 hour course; "These basic, yet effective techniqes make me feel safer in my security job."
8 hour course; "Knowing the law, how to control a subject, and proper handcuffing, are all valuable for my safety and public safety."
