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Police Tactics & Techniques Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 1 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units, 1st edition 2015 Slide 1 Training sequence The material in this module is designed to be delivered over fifteen 40 minute periods, the first of each part (I, II, III) being a theoretical lesson with PowerPoint presentation the next three sessions of each being practical lessons where each of the individual techniques is demonstrated and practiced by the student. In the last lesson of all three parts, the moves will be practiced and the instructor will be able to assess the officers to ensure that they have learnt the techniques. This is on the assumption that the students have received no previous training in this subject. Duration Minimum Session Lecture/Presentation Question/Assessment Session Activities time 15 hours (3X40) 120 mins (3X40)120 mins (9X40)360 mins Additional Mission Specific Optional film Optional activity Options Methodology This module contains basic PowerPoint presentations to explain and show the various techniques. However, the majority of this module should be taught in a practical manner using the format: - Demonstration by the instructor UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 2 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques - Explanation by the instructor - Imitation by the students (with instructor correcting where necessary) - Practice by the students until the technique is perfected At the end of the final stage the instructor will be able to assess if the student is competent in the technique having carried out continuous assessment throughout the preceding lessons. The instructor should inform participants of the content, format and timing. Knowing what to expect, participants can improve their ability to focus on the subject and benefit better from the session. Instructors are encouraged to add practical examples and mission specific information related to the specific deployment of participants, if known. Instructor Profile This module is best presented by an instructor who has practical experience in Baton and Defensive Tactics in peacekeeping operations and who could share his/her experience with the group should present the module. If there is more than one instructor, at least one should have practical experience in either domestic policing or a peacekeeping mission. Instructor Preparations Required Readings: · DPKO Policy on Formed Police Units in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations · FPU Training Handbook · Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials · CPTM Unit 1 Part 2 – Non use of force except in self-defense & defense of mandate -Directive on the Use of Force (DUF - mission specific) General Preparations: Equipment: 1. Computer and PowerPoint slides 2. Projector and Screen 3. Training weapons Note that where possible, training weapons should be used as they are less likely to cause injury while engaging in training. Instructors should also consider the use of ‘fist suits’ which give protection to instructors whilst still allowing the student to practice the correct strikes and techniques. Where these types of advances training equipment are not available training pads are desirable to practice the strikes. Training Area: The initial lesson should be carried out in the classroom; however subsequent UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 3 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques lessons will need a large area where students can work in pairs, and have the space to move around and practice techniques without injuring colleagues. Part I Unarmed Defensive Strikes Background Even when mindful of the Safety Zones (Observation, Verbal Contact, and Intimate) and taking care with the Triangle of Aggression, there are times when an officer must approach and make contact with a suspect. Whether in the process of searching, handcuffing, or escorting, when the officer is within the intimate zone and the suspect resists, the officer has various options. If resistance comes in the form of a stiffing of his arms and failure to cooperate, one of the restraint techniques as outlined in the last section of this lesson might be appropriate. If however, the suspect violently attacks, the officer’s options are to disengage through use of an avoidance technique or to use the empty hand strikes to either disengage or subdue the offender. Aim To familiarize the FPU members with good practices in defending themselves using avoidance techniques and basic empty-hand strikes and kicks AIM FPU members will gain knowledge and skills on how to defend themselves using avoidance techniques and basic empty- hand strikes and kicks Slide 2 UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 4 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques LEARNING OUTCOMES At the completion of this part, officers will be able to: 1. Demonstrate disengagement through use of avoidance techniques 2. Demonstrate direct strikes with fist / palms 4. Demonstrate direct leg and knee kicks 5. Demonstrate circular and direct strikes with elbows Slide 3 Learning outcomes At the completion of this part, FPU members will be able to: 1. Demonstrate disengagement through use of avoidance techniques 2. Demonstrate direct strikes with fist / palms 4. Demonstrate direct leg and knee kicks 5. Demonstrate circular and direct strikes with elbows Triangle of Aggression The triangle of aggression is that space in front and forward sides of the suspect in which he can most dangerously move and attack. UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 5 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques Triangle of Aggression The triangle of aggression is an area in which the officer can be potentially assaulted by direct contact from the aggressor’s arms, legs or potential weapons. POLICE Aggressor POLICE POLICE Slide 4 Safety Zones There are three safety zones of physical contact that vary according to distance from the suspect and represent varying levels of safety from sudden attack. The Observation Zone is the distance from which an officer can speak to s suspect but is out of the suspect’s reach and sudden movement area. The Physical Contact Zone is the distance from which the opponent can reach the officer with a kick or an edged weapon. The Intimate Zone is that area within which an opponent can immediately strike with hands, elbows, and knees, without having to move any closer. UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 6 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques II- SAFETY ZONES Distances of safety Three zones defined by two limits of distance Observation zone OZ or ZVC Zone of verbal contact Distance of Zone of physical physical contact ZPC contact Intimate IZ Intimate zone distance Slide 5 OBSERVATION ZONE/VERBAL CONTACT The opponent is NOT close enough to strike with legs or arms Slide 6 UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 7 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques ZONE OF PHYSICAL CONTACT The opponent is close enough to strike with legs or stabbing weapons 2 Slide 7 INTIMATE ZONE The opponent is in close contact. Slide 8 UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 8 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques Avoidance Techniques There are several avoidance moves. The Step Back seeks to quickly gain distance between the assailant and the officer, while the various Lateral techniques quickly move the officer outside the assailant’s triangle of aggression. Since these moves gain only momentary benefit with the suspect also in motion, they must be interchanged and repeated as necessary and in combination with defensive strikes, either with baton or fists and feet. To perform the step back, from the regular guard position the officer pushes off with this front leg and steps to the rear with his back leg. The front foot may drag the ground slightly during this move so the officer remains in the regular guard upon its completion. To performing the lateral avoidance is similar to the step back except that the movement is directed to either side, always seeking to conclude in an active guard position. In the forward and rearward lateral moves the officer must rotate his body while moving to ensure he is always facing the assailant. Avoidance techniques Forward Left Forward Right Slide 9 UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 9 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques Avoidance techniques Left Side Right Side Slide 10 Avoidance techniques Backward Left Backward Right Slide 11 UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards for Formed Police Units 1st edition 2015 Police Techniques & Tactics 10 Baton and Unarmed Defense Techniques Avoidance techniques Backward Slide 12 Strike Zones of the Human Body FPU members must be mindful of the three zones of the human body that indicate levels of vulnerability to serious injury or death. The green zone indicates those areas where strikes to the body are least likely to result in serious injury or death. The yellow zone indicates those areas where it is possible for strikes to result in serious injury or death. The