College of the Redwoods
SELECTED TOPICS COURSES
COURSE NUMBER:
AJ 187
SPECIFIC TOPIC: Management of Assaultive Behavior
DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED TOPIC:
Annual in-service training program for adult and juvenile probation officers who are often exposed to potentially
dangerous situations while working in the field. The training utilizes protective skills in managing assaultive
behavior on the part of suspects and clients.
DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE COURSE WILL DEAL WITH THE SPECIFIC TOPIC:
The training will consist of concepts and techniques of weaponless defense that emphasize safety and protective
control for both the officer and the suspect.
Attach a copy of your "Course Syllabus"
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
The officer will learn and demonstrate safety techniques and courses of action to take when confronted by an
aggressive client.
CRITICAL THINKING COMPONENT:
Officers will analyze situational challenges and respond in accordance with training techniques. They will identify
specific behaviors or symptoms and determine the appropriate course of action.
HOURS/UNITS/TLUs/CLASS SIZE:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
24
No. of Weeks:
Weekly
TOTAL
Units
Weekly
TOTAL
TLUs 1.3
(S = semester length)
0.5
CLASS SIZE
or Variable Unit Range
25
PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No _X
Corequisite?
Yes
No _X
Yes
Recommended Preparation? No _X
Yes
_
(course)
(course)
(course)
_
_
Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended Preparation
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURES:
Submitted by: Ron Kilpatrick
Approval:
Lea Mills
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
SELECTED TOPICS 7/97
Tel. Ext:
4331
Date 4/14/99
Date:
4/14/99
College of the Redwoods
SELECTED TOPICS COURSES
con t.....
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title:
Required
Edition:
Alternate
Author:
Recommended
Publisher:
Date Published:
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
OR
X
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Dean
or Center Dean)
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No
Request for Exception Attached.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
SELECTED TOPICS 7/97
AJ 187
Attachment #1
Hours/units:
Lab Hours: 24
It should be noted that the Chancellor’ Office, in response to a request by Peace Officers Standards and Training
(POST), has granted an exception regarding the number of lab hours for ½ unit of credit for this type of training. In
order to accommodate the 8-hour day and eliminate overtime concerns it is permissible to give ½ unit of credit for
24 lab hours.
Textbook Exception
Weaponless defense and defensive tactics involves hands-on activity and instruction. The entire course is conducted
in a gym setting on mats. It features extensive demonstration and physical activity. A textbook is not appropriate.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
SELECTED TOPICS 7/97
AJ 187
Attachment #2
COURSE OUTLINE
Day One
Day Three
Principles of Defensive Tactics
Concept of Control
Levels of Resistance
Searching
Pat-Down (Terry) Search
Search Incident to Arrest
Footwork and Movement
Stances
Lunge Step/Shuffle Step/Side-Step and Pivot
Position in Relation to Subject/Suspect
One- and Two-Officer Contacts
Movement for Defense (Control Techniques)
Twist Lock Control/Bent Wrist Control
Searching Suspects
Searching exercise, with hidden weapons
Handcuffing
Compliance Handcuffing – One- and TwoOfficer Compliance
Handcuffing
Breakfall Techniques
Front/Side/Back Falls, with recovery to a
standing position
Floor Defense (Self Defense while on the floor)
OC Retention Techniques
Physical Techniques to break the grip of an
assailant, and retain possession of the OC
canister.
Multiple Suspect Arrest
Effect the arrest of multiple high-risk suspects,
and coordinate with a back-up officer.
Day Two
Searching (Review)
Pat-Down (Terry) Search
Search Incident to Arrests
Movement for Defense (Control Techniques)—
Review/Drill
Twist Lock/Bent Wrist
Handcuffing
Handcuff Application
Handcuffing Positions –
Standing/Kneeling/Prone
Conversion to Handcuff Application from
Control Techniques
Day Four
Special Techniques
Pressure/Pain Applications for compliance
Vehicle Techniques
Removal of an uncooperative suspect from a
vehicle
Inserting an uncooperative suspect into the patrol
vehicle
Securing the suspect in the patrol vehicle using a
seat belt.
Gun Takeaways
Handgun Takeaway, front and rear
Handgun Retention
Retaining control and possession of the unholstered handgun.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
SELECTED TOPICS 7/97