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24 Hour Probation Officer Training- Handcuffing, Contraband, Personal Searches, Defensive Tactics, Weapon Retention, Expandable Baton, OC

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Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Ends On: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
SWIC Fitness Center (Old Lindenwood Belleville Campus)
2300 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
Instructor: Chuck Cadell, (Ret.) Illinois Department of Corrections Defensive Tactics Instructor
Class Limit: 20
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This 24-hour course will present material on handcuffing techniques, search of persons, and defensive tactics.

Outline
  1. Identify proper procedure to handcuff suspects or prisoners.
  2. Name two purposes for a search.
  3. Identify four major categories of contraband.
  4. Define contraband.
  5. Perform body search.
  6. Identify the procedure for a strip search.
  7. Identify types of people to be searched and the types of searches.
  8. Define body search.
  9. Identify the procedure for disposal of contraband.
  10. Identify the importance of foot placement regarding balance, stances, and movement.
  11. Identify the circumstances in which the delivery of empty-hand strikes would likely be considered reasonable.
  12. Identify specific target areas for the effective and reasonable delivery of strikes.
  13. Recognize the importance of effectively reacting to suspect attacks.
  14. Recognize the importance of effectively reacting to suspect attacks.
  15. Demonstrate proficiency in techniques presented.
  16. Recognize the three types of motions in an angle of attack.
  17. Identify and comprehend the Five Angles of Attack.
  18. Recognize the five target areas that fall within the given routes of the attacking motion.
  19. Demonstrate from the Interview and Officer Ready Stance.
  20. Role play with verbal skills.
  21. Demonstrate the footwork presented applying:
  1. Verbal Commands
  2. Force Options
  3. Scanning prior to securing force options