Location: DuPont, Washington
Dates: May 12–16
Hosted by: Controlled F.O.R.C.E.
Participants: Certified Law Enforcement Instructors
From May 12 to 16, law enforcement professionals from across the region gathered in DuPont, WA for an intensive, five-day Level 1-2-3 Departmental Instructor Course, led by Controlled F.O.R.C.E., a national authority in law enforcement training. This hands-on program was designed to elevate instructors’ expertise in defensive tactics training, hand-to-hand combat, and law enforcement self-defense using the proven M.A.C.H.™ System.
This instructor-level course didn’t just reinforce the basics—it armed participants with field-tested tactics they can immediately take back to their departments to enhance officer safety and performance.
✅ Level 1: Arrest and Control Tactics
The course opened with foundational techniques from the M.A.C.H.™ (Mechanical Advantage Control Holds) System, focusing on effective control over compliant and non- compliant subjects through proper body mechanics and leverage.
Core Techniques:
- Body Positioning Drills
- Mechanical Advantage Control Holds
- M.A.C.H.™ Takedowns
- M.A.C.H.™ Handcuffing Procedures
- Positional Control
- M.A.C.H.™ Team Arrest Tactics
- Baton Subject Control Techniques
This first level emphasized safe, effective takedown and restraint tactics—vital tools for minimizing injuries in high-stress scenarios while maximizing officer safety and control.
✅ Level 2: Officer Survival Tactics
Level 2 introduced law enforcement self-defense strategies in dynamic environments. Officers were challenged with realistic scenarios designed to push their limits in close- quarters combat and threat response.
Highlights:
- Hand-to-Hand Combat and Disruption
- Baton-Based Defense Techniques
- Edged Weapon Awareness & Defense
- Ground Defense and Escape Techniques
- In/Out-of-Holster Weapon Retention
- Knife and Firearm Disarmament
These skills not only enhance tactical capability but also build confidence and situational awareness—core competencies for officer survival.
✅ Level 3: Countermeasure Training
The final level of the course focused on advanced defensive tactics and response to unconventional threats. This segment is where good becomes elite.
Training Included:
- M.A.C.H.™ Levels 1–5 in Reverse Application
- M.A.C.H.™ Levels 6–10
- Countermeasure Hand-to-Hand Drills
- Counter Tie Defense Tactics
- Unconventional Weapon Draw Scenarios
- Knife and Firearm Countermeasure Drills
These high-level countermeasures prepare instructors to train others in extreme, life-threatening situations, making this module essential for SWAT operators, corrections units, and field officers alike.
💡 Practical Application for Law Enforcement Professionals
Graduates of this course left with a new level of mastery—prepared to teach and lead within their agencies. The M.A.C.H.™ System provides a scalable, courtroom-defensible approach to defensive tactics training, suitable for use in patrol, jail, and tactical environments.
By completing this course, instructors are now able to:
- Develop departmental training programs that meet national standards
- Provide ongoing education in safe, effective force techniques
- Reduce agency liability through consistent, controlled arrest procedures
- Strengthen team coordination in high-risk incidents
📣 Don’t Miss the Next Opportunity
The Controlled F.O.R.C.E. Instructor Course in DuPont, WA is just one of many national events redefining tactical training for law enforcement.
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