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Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy

PPCT Ground Avoidance Ground Escape Instructor
Date(s)

October 28 – 30, 2013
Start/End Time(s)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day.
Location

Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy

3025 Lebanon Road

Nashville, TN 37214
Instructor(s)

Mark Wills
Description

The PPCT Ground Avoidance-Ground Escape Instructor program is designed to teach the student basic, simple, yet effective techniques which are designed to assist the law enforcement officer in either avoiding attacks which tend to result in the officer and suspect going to the ground, as well as techniques to utilize when an officer finds themselves on the ground in a combative situation that will enable the officer to get back to his/her feet.

 

In keeping with the PPCT philosophy of Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics training, this entire program is based on an officer’s escape from the ground position.  This program does not include any joint lock submission or “choke” techniques, nor will any be taught during the course of instruction.  Each student must attend the program in its entirety, along with passing both a comprehensive written and physical skills exam.  Successful completion will enable the new instructor to return to their respective departments and instruct the (G.A.G.E.) program at the User Level and offer certification.  Students will need to be physically prepared, as this program mandates an abundance of skills practice.

Fee

State Agencies – $210
County & Local Agencies – $180

 

Course cost includes a PPCT Manual.

Length

24 hours
Prerequisites

All applicants must have at least five (5) years of full-time law enforcement or corrections experience, and have completed a POST or T.C.I. approved Instructor Development School prior to attending. (Proof of Instructor Development must accompany the specialized school application). 

Materials

All students must bring groin protection and a mouthpiece.  No student will be allowed to participate without proper equipment.
To Register

To register for this program, please click here.

Other Notes

Maximum number of students is 24.

 

For additional information on TLETA programs, please contact us at (615) 741-4448 or email us at: law.enforcement@tn.gov.