East Greenwich, RI – Triple Instructor Certification – Handcuffing , OC Spray and Expandable Police Baton
Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy Presents Triple Instructor Certification Handcuffing – O.C. Spray & Expandable Police Baton Oct. 19 – 23, 2026 This one-of-a-kind intensive 5-day program certifies instructors in three critical disciplines: Handcuffing, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, and the Expandable Baton. Specifically designed for law enforcement, private security and corrections professionals, the course emphasizes the integration and transitional skills of multiple less-lethal control options, giving agencies a unified, adaptable approach to subject control. Interleaved and integrated with the L.O.C.K.U.P. Arrest and Control Systems. Handcuffing Instructor Training Nomenclature of the hinged and chain link handcuffs. Handcuffing passive and resistant suspects. Practical exercises of handcuffing maneuvers. Departmental policy sample discussion. Demonstrate the ability to perform team Takedown and handcuffing maneuvers. Documentation and report writing. Safe Removal of handcuffs from suspects. Controlling handcuffed combatants. L.O.C.K.U.P. ® tactics integrated. Baton Instructor Training – Straight & Expandable Legal aspects of police use of force. Baton deployment and purpose. Baton justification. Basic baton strikes. Body mechanics and footwork. Documentation and tracking use of force. Baton nomenclature. Stances. Baton blocking principals. Baton body manipulations. Trouble shooting student performance. APPLICABLE FOR ALL BATONS!!!! Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray Instructor Training Identify the various ingredients and strengths of (OC) spray. Identify current legal/policy issues in the use of (OC) spray. Identify the physical, psychological and physiological effects Management protocols re: medical, and de-contamination procedures. Identify the most effective (OC) delivery methods. Identify the flammable characteristics of (O.C.) spray. Identify the placement of OC on the “Use of Force Spectrum”. Identify pre-existing medical conditions that may be aggravated by OC. Identify verbal commands/warnings that should accompany Deployment of OC. Properly documenting the use of OC. Tactical considerations: various canisters, holsters, and retention. Draw techniques. Perform a tactical OC exposure and restraint of a simulated “active” resistive subject. ONLY $995.00 Instructor Certification Manuals, Tee Shirt and Certificate Included Plus Digital Downloadable Manuals 0830 – 1630 Hours Daily Students may enroll for separate Instructor Certifications but seat priority will be granted to students enrolling in the full Triple Certification 5 day program. Baton Instruction $495.00, Handcuffing $249.00 and OC Instructor $249.00 BDU/5-11 Style Type Pants Short Sleeve Duty Boots, or Sneaker w/ ankle support Body Armor, Full Duty Belt, Sidearm: Blue/Red Gun Issued O.C. Spray and Inert Spray Issued Baton and handcuffs with product nomenclature. LOCATION OF TRAINING Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy Camp Fogarty 2841 S County Trl, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Mr. Gary Driscoll—gary.driscoll@risp.gov / 401-205-1678