LETA Training

A few of the LETA Courses:

THEORY

  • Applicant Orientation (4-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • the steps involved in the police application process,
      • the four modules of the written exam,
      • what the polygraph machine measures,
      • Assessment Center exercises,
      • evaluated dimensions,
      • disclosure forms, and
      • how an applicant can prepare for an interview.
  • Basics of Police Forensics (4-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • how to protect a crime scene,
      • searching patterns,
      • three conditions of the body that could indicate that a murder has occurred,
      • Locard’s Exchange Principle,
      • four kind of commonly transferred trace materials, 
      • how wet clothing must be stored,
      • three things that must be done when collecting evidence,
      • three kinds of physical evidence that can be collected,
      • three kinds of fingerprints that can be collected,
      • good and bad types of surfaces for fingerprints,
      • reasons for fingerprints not being found on a handled surface,
      • two premises of friction ridges,
      • two things which blood stain patterns can indicate.
  • Drugs and Human Rights
    • LETA learn about:
      • how drug abuse affects users and society,
      • how drug addiction is akin to human slavery,
      • what needs to be done to curtail this global problem.

  • Handcuffing Considerations
    • LETA learn about:
      • four basic parts of the handcuff,
      • why it is important to handcuff suspects behind their backs,
      • three different ways a handcuffed party could attack you,
      • three unsafe handcuffing practices,
      • three advantages of using hinged cuffs,
      • articulating the five steps of the handcuffing procedure.
  • Groundfighting
    • LETA learn about:
      • the basics of ground fighting,
      • performing rudimentary rear and side breakfalls,
      • performing the two safe ways to get up,
      • performing kicks from the ground,
      • performing a shoulder bridge,
      • performing the scarf hold and escape,
      • performing the arm-included headlock, eye gouge, leg lift, scissor, and arm/leg trap rollovers,
      • performing the arm-included headlock hold down, arm trap-leg kick out arm bar, the entangled arm lock,
      • performing anti-turtle breakdowns and the cranial/calf pressure point attacks.
  • Non-Firearm Weapons (4-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • “Weapons” and “Prohibited Weapons“,
      • all 15 prohibited weapons listed in the C.C.C and P.W.O.s,
      • the general prohibited characteristics of 5 of the more common prohibited weapons,
      • how these weapons are used and carried,
      • where these weapons generally fit into the “use of force continuum” (have an appreciation of the destructive potential of these weapons),
      • a reasonable defensive level of force to be used against these weapons,
      • what evidence is needed in order to obtain a possession conviction for these weapons in general,
      • how these weapons should be processed for examination.
  • Professionalism and Ethics (4-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • career expectations,
      • police sub-culture,
      • ways to keep lifestyle positive,
      • elements of professionalism,
      • the influence of negative public perception,
      • ways to maintain positive public perception,
      • good leadership,
      • the importance of career planning.
  • Use of Force and Arrest (4-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • two Criminal Code offences relating to use of force to protect yourself and property,
      • two Criminal Code offences relating to use of force to enforce the law,
      • the meaning of Sec. 34 CCC,
      • three conditions that allow for use of force applications,
      • three use of force problems,
      • three cultural influences on using force,
      • four ways that the media unrealistically portrays use of force,
      • the acronym A.I.M.,
      • three reasons why using force is subjective,
      • the five reason why force can be used,
      • the four conditions that allow for the use of deadly force,
      • what Sec. 26 CCC means,
      • how civil liability can occur,
      • reasonable grounds,
      • the four police powers of arrest and the two citizen’s powers of arrest,
      • three conditions that must satisfy public interest.
  • Violent Encounters (4-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • three traits that cop killers possess, in regards to deadly force actions that allow them to achieve their goals,
      • three tactical things that an officer can do to increase his odds of survival when meeting such a killer on the street,
      • three reasons why firearms training is important,
      • the three areas of the body where handguns are most often concealed,
      • three cues that a person is concealing a firearm,
      • how extreme fear interferes with the shooting process,
      • the ‘Seven Tactical Principles”,
      • four tactical errors to avoid.
  • Tactical Communications (4-hour course)*
    • LETA learn about:
      • the two main course goals,
      • the five general steps in high stress encounters,
      • three kinds of people,
      • three steps in defusing difficult people,
      • how to use the ‘5-Step Hard Style’,
      • the ‘five great persuaders’,
      • how ‘strip phrases’ are used,
      • the three steps in building a ‘trigger guard’,
      • three ways to optimize a good contact,
      • the five times when words will fail,
      • the four stages of the anger cycle,
      • four cautions in handling EDP’s.
  • Tactical Communications (1-day course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • know the five general steps in high stress encounters,
      • understand the two main course goals,
      • know the five force options levels,
      • understand the legalities of using force,
      • understand how use of force is justified,
      • know three kinds of people,
      • know three steps in defusing difficult people,
      • know two strategies each in dealing with ‘tanks’ and ‘exploders’,
      • understand how to use the ‘5-Step Hard Style’,
      • know the ‘five great persuaders’,
      • understand how ‘strip phrases’ are used,
      • know the three steps in building a ‘trigger guard’,
      • know three ways to optimize a good contact,
      • know five controls for defusing hostile behavior,
      • know the five times when words will fail,
      • know the four stages of the anger cycle,
      • know four cautions in handling EDP’s,
      • know the three components of messages,
  • Tactical Communications (2-day course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • the Goals of Law Enforcement and Tactical Communication,
      • how Tactical Communication fits into the National Use of Force Model,
      • the ‘Five-Step Interaction Model’,
      • strip phrases used to deflect verbal abuse,
      • ways to defuse hostile behaviour,
      • the steps in coping with difficult people in general,  
      • five conditions when words fail,
      • the four stages of the ‘Anger Cycle’,
      • pre-attack physical indicators,
      • keys to handling an emotionally disturbed person, 
      • the relative importance of communication cues,
      • the steps of active listening,
      • five barriers to effective communications,
      • five tools for generating voluntary compliance,
      • the importance of paraphrasing and empathy,
      • the five great persuaders,
      • the stages on which we perform,
      • conducting a five-step violator contact,
      • two conditions that are needed when apologizing,
      • how contacts can be improved with the people they serve.
  • Tactical Communications for Security (2-hour course): Bar Talk
    • LETA learn about:
      • the legalities of using force (Sec. 34 CCC) such as justified use of force, powers of arrest, provocation and preclusion,
      • five-step interaction model,
      • the five great persuaders,
      • handling verbal abuse,
      • emotional self-protection.

PRACTICAL

  • Police Physical Skills Training (4-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • lateral vascular neck restraint re-certification
      • physical control skills,
      • Police Judo tactics for subject control,
      • takedowns, and turnovers,
      • Police Judo integration and enhanced training opportunities.
  • Pressure Points and LVNR* (4-hour course)
    • LETA lean about:
      • performing basic pressure point attacks (infraorbital ridge, hypoglossal nerve, mandibular angle, jugular notch, clavicular notch, brachial plexus tie-in, medial nerve, peroneal nerve, tibial nerve),
      • performing lateral vascular neck restraints from the clinical seated position (standard locked position without chancery, rollover to prone handcuffing).
  • Self-Defence for Women (3-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • an introductory Police Judo-based self-defense training clinic for women,
      • situational awareness and self-defense tips,
      • performing self-defense drills,
      • nuisances vs. predators,
      • target priorities for deadly force,
      • trusting your gut,
      • tactical repositioning,
      • using reasonable force
      • visualizing to build skills and confidence
      • how to defend an assault as well as some knowledge of basic tips to avoid situations that may be dangerous, and how to escape them.
  • Takedowns*
    • LETA learn about:
      • perform side and rear breakfalls,
      • perform low-risk Police Judo takedowns (head-hook, outer reap, ankle prop, foot sweep, body drop).
  • Takedowns and Handcuffing* (4-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • review and perform basic Police Judo arm locks and their takedowns (twist lock, hammer lock with head crank, transport wrist lock, straight arm bar, figure four lock),
      • perform standing and prone handcuffing.
  • Takedowns and Handcuffing Review (3-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • reviewing and performing handcuffing (standing compliant and prone methods),
      • reviewing and perform the basic arm lock takedowns (twist lock, hammer lock, transport wrist lock, straight arm bar, figure four lock),
      • review and perform the neck crank comealong.

COMBINED THEORY AND PRACTICAL

  • Introduction to Police Judo (4-day course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • performing breakfalls, gripping and moving, basic hold-downs and escapes, leg reap, arm control, arm extractions in Day One,
      • performing wrist locks, standing am lock, twist lock, foot sweeps, LVNR review in Day Two,
      • ground movement drills, leg control, use of force issues, dealing with active resistance, headhook takedowns, multiple partner drills with agitators in Day Three,
      • hip throw, compliant and prone handcuffing in Day four.
  • OCS-Batons*
    • LETA learn about:
      • the Force Options context of oleoresin capsicum spray and the baton,
      • the components of oleoresin capsicum spray and baton,
      • injuries associated with their use,
      • limiting factors associated with each force option,
      • performing with technical proficiency, each force option,
      • the requirements of the Use of Force Regulation (Police Act) pertaining to Intermediate Weapons.
  • Multiple Assailants*
    • LETA learn about:
      • the basic dynamics of a multiple assailant encounter,
      • prioritizing of targets of choice for a deadly encounter,
      • the OODA loop,
      • the benefit of “hitting back first”,
      • six influencing factors to consider when using force,
      • three environmental considerations to consider when using force,
      • two situations where retreat is advisable.
  • Physical Testing
    • LETA learn about:
      • the linkage between the beep test, overall fitness, VO2 max fitness, and % body fat,
      • performing the beep test correctly,
      • determining how to rate personal performance,
      • the importance of warming up and cooling down,
      • the basic police testing protocols,
      • how to safely set up, take down and store the POPAT testing equipment,
      • how to best perform the test quickly and safely,
      • performing a walk-through of the course,
      • performing the test without unknowingly making test fouls,
      • the validity of the test,
      • how to improve test performance,
      • judging personal performance improvement,
      • improving test-related physical and mental strengths (confidence),
      • how to prepare for the physical tests during the recruitment process.
  • Searching Strategies and Concealed Weapons (4-hour course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • common errors that other officers have made in handcuffing and searching suspects and prisoners,
      • four flaws in searching technique and mindset,
      • ‘concealed devices’ and weapons ‘concealed by design’,
      • searching tips,
      • the concept of ‘contact and cover’,
      • ‘force presence’,
      • five common law justifications for conducting a street check,
      • four factors to consider or look for when conducting a field interview,
      • four factors to consider or look for when conducting a high-risk field interview,
      • four factors to consider or look for when conducting a foot pursuit,
      • six ways to identify evasive suspects.
  • Tactical Communications (3-day course)
    • LETA learn about:
      • the Goals of Law Enforcement and Tactical Communication,
      • how Tactical Communication fits into the National Use of Force Model,
      • the ‘Five-Step Interaction Model’,
      • strip phrases used to deflect verbal abuse,
      • ways to defuse hostile behaviour,
      • the steps in coping with difficult people in general,  
      • five conditions when words fail,
      • the four stages of the ‘Anger Cycle’,
      • pre-attack physical indicators,
      • keys to handling an emotionally disturbed person, 
      • the relative importance of communication cues,
      • the steps of active listening,
      • five barriers to effective communications,
      • five tools for generating voluntary compliance,
      • the importance of paraphrasing and empathy,
      • the five great persuaders,
      • the stages on which we perform,
      • conducting a five-step violator contact,
      • two conditions that are needed when apologizing,
      • how contacts can be improved with the people they serve,
      • practicing Tac Com with role players.

*Certifications are available upon request.  This entails both written and practical tests.

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