Removed Fall 2006
Chabot College
January, 1993
Course Outline for Administration of Justice 76
BATON TRAINING FOR SECURITY GUARDS
Catalog Description:
76 - Baton Training for Security Guards
0.5 units
Legal uses of the baton, emphasis on appropriate and legal use of the baton. Exercising selfdiscipline in the use of the baton. Includes training and demonstration of techniques. 12 total
hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
know the legal uses of the baton and the application;
2.
understand that the baton is a weapon, and should take exercises in self-discipline;
3.
know the various hand grips, and the basic baton techniques.
Course Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Introduction
A.
Legalities involved
B.
The baton - a weapon
General points
A.
When to use and when not to use
B.
Exercise in self-discipline
C.
Offensive and defensive use
Basic Baton Techniques
A.
Hand grips
B.
Target areas
(1)
jab; fore and backhand strike; thrust strike; slash and butt strokes; various
blocks
C.
Defenses
Actual Exercises
Methods of Presentation:
1.
Lecture and discussion
2.
Demonstration
3.
Actual practice
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency
Textbook(s) (Typical):
No textbook required.
Special Student Materials:
None.
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