Wellston, MO – L.O.C.K.U.P.® Police System Arrest and Control Instructor Recertification Course

St Louis County and Municipal Police Academy Hosting L.O.C.K.U.P. ® Police System Arrest and Control Instructor Recertification Course Sept. 29 – Oct 2, 2026 0830-1630 The internationally recognized, award-winning L.O.C.K.U.P.® Police Arrest and Control Instructor Recertification Course is an intensive four-day program designed to prepare law enforcement and corrections professionals to effectively instruct arrest and control tactics. Participants develop a strong foundation in practical empty-hand control techniques, combined with proven, instructor-development methodologies grounded in adult learning principles. Upon successful completion, participants are certified as L.O.C.K.U.P.® Arrest and Control Instructors. The L.O.C.K.U.P.® System is purpose-built to ensure the safe, swift, and effective control of resistant subjects and is FBI National Academy award-winning, field- and court-tested, legally defensible, measurable, and retainable under stress. COURSE TOPICS • Legal Aspects of Use of Force • Discuss the true science v myths on use of force • Effective Takedowns for Immediate Control • Equip Trainers to Learn Effective Instructional Methodologies • Team Subject Control Tactics – Coordinated subject control • Team Communications and Takedowns • Police Ground Control Techniques (Non-Sport Based) • Grounded Control Tactics Tailored for Real-world Law Enforcement • Environmental Training in Various Operational Settings and Energy Management • Striking for Law Enforcement and Counter Measures • Understanding Psychophysiological Changes that Occur During Human Aggression • Report Writing, Documentation, and Tracking • Verbal Communication and De-escalation Skills – Integrated L.E.A.D.S. The system emphasizes measurable outcomes, enabling agencies to quantify performance, reduce risk, and defend training decisions. “The agency has an excellent self defense training program which contributed greatly to their success in low usage of less lethal weapons during this accreditation period.” C.A.L.E.A.® Assessment of L.O.C.K.U.P.® LOCATION OF TRAINING St. Louis County & Municipal Police Academy 1266 Sutter Avenue • Wellston • MO 63133 Contact – Sgt. Chris Thomson cthomson@stlouiscountymo.gov / Office (314) 889-8606