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want to tell you two about an incident we had in which we
used some of the low-light strategies/techniques to not only
protect ourselves, but it kept us from having to shoot a mentally
ill person who had several edged weapons as well as a lighter
and an aerosol can.
Tony Larosa, another officer and myself responded to this
call. We were told ahead of time that a 21 year old man with
a history of mental illness had a knife and had tried to barricade
himself in a room after telling family members he was going
to kill himself. This man has attempted suicide in the past
as is known to be violent with everyone he comes into contact
with, especially police.
Tony,
John Higgins and I have had plenty of opportunity to practice
and implement many of the low-light techniques and strategies
we have learned through many building searches, force-on-force
scenarios and our active shooter training. John Higgins and
I also attended Strategos' Active Shooter instructor class
in 2008 and we have emphasized flashlight work in that training
as well. After any of the 3 of use our low-light training
we usually talk with the other 2 and compare notes. But, this
is the first time any of us have used it such a violent setting.
Tony
posted at the doorway with his pistol while the subject was
sitting on a bed and waving a knife. The subject had tried
to barricade the door with clothes, blankets, pillows and
several drawers from his dressers. We could only get the door
open a few inches. The subject was also throwing objects at
Tony.
Since
the subject was stationary and not coming at Tony, Tony put
his pistol light on strobe to disorient the subject while
he sprayed OC in the subject's face. We don't have Tasers
or similar devices so our less-lethal choices are limited,
especially at a distance.
As
is common with OC, the spray did not take affect right away
and the subject still did not comply. The subject dropped
the knife and then picked up an aerosol can and lighter. He
tried several times to create a pseudo-flamethrower and spray
it in Tony's direction.
Were
very concerned about being burned or the subject setting the
room/house on fire. I pushed on the door some more and since
Tony had been using the strobe on his light, I chose to keep
my light on constantly in his eyes and shot more OC into his
eyes/face.
The
OC finally took affect enough to cause the subject to drop
all of his weapons and we safely secured him.
Thank
you for what Strategos teaches and the positive impact that
it has on law enforcement. We hope to train with you all again
in the future. Be safe and we pray that Strategos continues
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" Just wanted to take a little time and
tell you what a great time I had at the Low Light Course. It
is probably the best training I have received to date.
I thought the course curriculum was excellent, as were the instructors,
which always makes for a great course. Training that is
always high speed and low drag is
a welcome change compared to other" administrative"
courses.
Again, thanks for a great week.
I would very much like to take advantage of any opportunities
to help with courses in the future if possible. Good luck with
the new flashlight line, and I hope to train with you guys in
the future."
Awesome course!
Jeremy Christensen
Omaha Police Department
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Ken, I finally had the opportunity to attend
the Low Light Instructors course taught by Mark Warren here
in Independence Missouri. I just wanted to let you know that
I was very impressed by Mark's ability to present the information
in an easily digestible format. I cannot speak highly enough
about his presentation. Truly outstanding.
He represents your company in the best possible way. I just
wanted you to know. From my standpoint it was by far the best
training I have ever attended. Not to sound to over the top
but I feel I came into the class as a tactical officer and
left as a tactical gunfighter.
The confidence I now have, from that class, is beginning to
spill over into other areas of my personnel and professional
life. Just wanted to take an opportunity to express my gratitude
for the class and the your personnel. As always, thank you
for what you do."
Mike Murray
Sergeant
Lee's Summit Police Department.
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I attended the Tactical Rifle Instructors class Oct 8th to Oct 12th 2007 in Springfield Mo. I have been a firearms instructor with my department for 20 years, a SWAT marksman for 12 years and have attended numerous firearms instructor courses and SWAT schools in my total 23 1/2 years of service. The caliber of instruction I received from Todd Burke of STATEGOS INTERNATIONAL was absolutely top notch. Definitely an A+ course. I recommend this course to all those charged with instruction on the patrol rifle. Be prepared to work very hard and learn a tremendous amount.
Scott Stidman
Fayetteville, AR Police Dept.
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 "2-Day
Strategies of Low Light Engagements" - Operators Course
Low Light Training - Low Light CQB - Force-on-Force - Firearms Training
Course Length: 2-Days (20 hours)
Tuition: $350
Low Light Training - Low Light Shooting - Low Light CQB
Most Law Enforcement Shootings take place in Diminished Light Environments
Description:
Upon completion of this intensive 20 hour, 2-day course the participant
will be able to successfully operate in a low light environment. This training
will assist officers and departments in meeting a critical training requirement
for low light training, since 80% of law enforcement involved shootings
take place in low or no light environments.
The Strategies of Low Light Engagements
The Principles and Subsequent Techniques for Prevailing in the Realm of
Conflict
This is NOT a flashlight shooting techniques course! Far from it.
Developed over
a 20-year period of interaction with regular and Special Forces military
units, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, this groundbreaking
course exposes the officer to the foundational precepts associated with
armed and unarmed confrontations associated with day and night operations.
We do not focus
on final outcomes per se, but address the underlying processes that ultimately
determine the conclusion of any given conflict.
The core principles
of low light CQB and low light CQC, conflict resolution; strategy, tactics,
teamwork, proper individual bio-mechanics, timing, effective communication,
and leveraging available equipment are presented and tested.
Technique based
approaches encouraged by the majority of traditional training methodologies
are simply not sufficient. We teach operators to implement flexible,
fluid, flowing and unpredictable (difficult for the adversary to read) responses
in
dynamic environments.
The cornerstone
to all reasonable action is possessing the ability to harness the full potential
of the conscious and sub-conscious decision-making processes while under
duress.
Officers leave
this course with a practical understanding of a time tested sequential
model for operating in the midst of discord.
Participants are
challenged mentally and physically to solve a multitude of problems utilizing
an adaptive learning based philosophy. That is, participants are encouraged
to experiment and take the initial concepts presented during powerful multimedia
lectures and practical demonstrations and adapt them as necessary in a myriad
of
force-on-force drills and scenarios. These exercises are carefully analyzed
utilizing infrared digital video playback.
This course leads
the way in Reduced Light Environments Training for Law Enforcement.
All students/participants who successfully complete the 2 day operator
course receive the following:
- Product Discounts
not available to the public
- Successful Completion
& Certificate
This 2 Day,
20 hour Course will cover the following:
- "Low Light"
multi-media lecture
- Extensive solo
drilling & pair drilling - ("Force on Force")
- O.O.D.A. Cycle
- Correct Use of
Lighting Tools
- Functioning under
Duress
- Searching Techniques
- Proper Movement,
effective use of Cover and Concealment - (Solo, Pairs)
- Arrest & Control
Concepts utilizing a flashlight
- Using a handheld
flashlight w/ a shoulder-fired weapon
Equipment
required:
- Choice of BDU's/Sweats/Overalls/Flight
Suit
- Flashlight used
on duty
- Duty Rig &
Training Handgun (Blue Gun and/or ASP Training Weapon)
- Eye, Ear, Groin,
& Neck Protection, Gloves
- (Chest Protection
for Women)
- Knee-Pads
- Liquids
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Purchase
Student Manual - CLICK HERE
The Strategies of Low Light Engagements
- A Law Enforcements Officer's Guide"
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