Defensive Tactics Instructor Course

Program Announcement

The Monroe County Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF), under the auspices of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), will be holding a Defensive Tactics Instructor Course at 1190 Scottsville Road, Rochester, New York. This course prepares students to instruct topics and techniques related to law enforcement defensive tactics training.

Students who successfully complete this course will receive DCJS certification as a Defensive Tactics Instructor and four (4) college credits from Monroe Community College.

Session Dates

October 28 through November 8, 8am to 4pm

Prerequisites

  • Full time, active duty NYS certified police officer or peace officer
  • DCJS General Topics Instructor certification

Required Attire and/or Equipment

Attire (dress code):

  • BDU pants and T-shirt
  • Physical fitness training attire
  • Footwear – cross training or court shoes

Equipment:

  • Water bottle
  • Duty belt with hard plastic training handgun (red or blue handled)
  • Handcuffs and key
  • Mouthpiece
  • Straight baton (fixed or collapsible)
  • Flash drive: minimum 8 GB

Instructional Areas

  • Adult learners & Methods of Coaching
  • Use of Force
  • Communication & Decision Making
  • Equipment & Safely Conducting
  • Designing & Conducting Drills
  • Principles of Defensive Control
  • Defensive Control Tactics
  • Post Apprehension Responsibility Awareness Measures

Graduation Requirements

  • 90% attendance (policy set by Monroe Community College)
  • 70% passing grade on written examination(s)
  • Satisfactory completion of proficiency tests

Course Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition: $840.00 (per person)
  • Estimated Student Fees: $113.75 (Student fees may vary each semester)
  • Agencies will be billed directly

Note: Monroe Community College may find it necessary to revise tuition and fees as necessary and reserves the right to do so.

Reservations

Please complete the online Law Enforcement Program Course Reservation Form prior to September 30, 2024. Submitting a reservation form does not guarantee admittance to a course. Confirmation notices will be emailed approximately 2 weeks prior to the class. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.

To avoid double tuition billing, a Certificate of Residence is required from students who reside outside of Monroe County.