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Force Options Training is a podcast that covers relevant topics in law enforcement training and best practices. Our goal is to give you simple concepts and ideas that you can action on your next shift.

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    • Apr 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Kenny LOTT - Washington State Criminal Training Commission

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 46:13


    On this episode I speak with Kenny Lott who is the lead use of force control and defensive tactics instructor for the Northwest region of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Kenny will be presenting at the 2025 International Use of Force Expert Conference taking place April 29 - May 1 at New Westminster, BC Canada. There is in-person and virtual attendance and information can be found at www.uofconference.comDisclaimer: The opinions of the host and guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. This episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - it's a Lifestyle!Show links: @forceoptionstrainingX @forceoptionspod@useofforceconferenceX @uofconferencewww.uofconference.comIntro/Outro Music: "Hybrid Cinematic Sport Dubstep" by ComaStudio - Pixaby content License.

    California Force Instructors' Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 30:22


    On this episode I speak to Ken from the California Force Instructors' Association. We speak about the Association, what they offer, some tips for starting your own association, and their upcoming Use of Force Conference. Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for.This episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - it's a lifestyleShow links:@forceoptionstraining@calfia_orgFor more information regarding CALFIA or to register for their conference go to www.calfia.orgIntro/Outro Music: "Hybrid Cinematic Sport Dubstep" by ComaStudio - Pixaby content License.

    SafeWrap System Part 2 with Rener Gracie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 65:38


    On the last episode of Force Options Training Podcast Bryan and I reviewed a recent SafeWrap certification course we attended. We talked about the Pros of the system and raised questions regarding the licensing requirement. On this episode of Force Options Training Podcast we continue our discussion of the SafeWrap system and are joined by Rener Gracie to get answers directly from the source. Disclaimer: The opinions of the hosts and guests are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. This episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - it's a lifestyle.Show links:@forceoptionstraining @safewrapsystem@renergracie@gracieuniversityhqYou can find the Dr. Gary Vilke SafeWrap Medical Review at gracieuniversity.comIntro/Outro Music: "Hybrid Cinematic Sport Dubstep" by ComaStudio - Pixaby Content License.

    Gracie SafeWrap System Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 36:19


    On this episode I speak to Bryan, a Control Tactics Sgt, where we review a recent SafeWrap certification the two of us completed. We talk about the Pros and Controversies surrounding the SafeWrap System. Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. This Episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - it's a lifestyleYou can fund us at: @forceoptionstraining@forceoptionspodIntro/Outro Music: "Hybrid Cinematic Sport Dubstep" by ComaStudio - Pixaby Content License.

    Excited Delirium - Fact or Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 13:28


    On this episode we speak with a Physician regarding the controversy surrounding the term and what we call it going forward. Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. This episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - it's a lifestyle You can find us at: @forceoptionstraining @forceoptionspod Intro/outro Music: "Hybrid Cinematic Sport Dubstep" by ComaStudio - Pixaby Content License.

    Ballistic Shields for Patrol

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 34:39


    On this episode I flip the mic and I am interviewed regarding a recent presentation I delivered to another police department that is trying to start up their own patrol ballistic shield program. Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and guests are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. No departmental secrets or proprietary tactics were discussed on this show. This episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - It's a lifestyle You can find us at: @forceoptionstraining @forceoptionspod Facebook: Force Options Training Intro/Outro Music: "Hybrid Cinematic Sport Dubstep" by ComaStudio - Pixaby Content License.

    Police Judo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 18:43


    On this episode we talk with Toby Hinton, a well known figure in Canadian Use of Force training. Toby is a retired SGT and a current instructor at a Provincial Police Academy. Toby is one of the founders of Police Judo and Odd Squad Productions. We talk about it's beginning, techniques, where to train, and how to start your own Police Judo Program. www.policejudo.ca www.policejudo.com @police_judo Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. This episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - It's a lifestyle You can find us at: @forceoptionstraining @forceoptionspod Facebook: Force Options Training

    Law Enforcement Survival & Combative Tactics Seminar Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 25:31


    Recently we attended the Law Enforcement Survival & Combative Tactics Seminar held at the Sig Sauer Academy in Epping NH. This course was run by BJJ Cops and Hybrid Wolf and included stress inoculation training and tactics. On this episode I sit down with fellow participant JC to discuss day 1. @bjj.cops @hwblueline Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. This episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - it's a lifestyle. You can find us on the following: Instagram @forceoptionstraining X @forceoptionspod Facebook: Force Options Training Intro/Outro Music: "Hybrid Cinematic Sport Dubstep" by ComaStudio - Pixaby Content License.

    BJJ COPS Seminar Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 14:48


    With all the different organizations offering Defensive Tactics Seminars/Training how do I know if they are worth attending? On this episode we sit down with Bryan, a police officer in Canada, who recently attended a Control Tactics Seminar in NYC held by BJJ Cops. If you attended this seminar or any others and have anything to add you can post your comments on our instagram @forceoptionstraining Disclaimer: This opinions of the host and guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. This episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - It's a lifestyle You can find us on the following: Instagram @forceoptionstraining X @forceoptionspod Facebook Force Options Training Intro/Outro Music: "Hybrid Cinematic Sport Dubstep" by ComaStudio - Pixaby Content License.

    5 Tips to Advance Your Agency's Use of Force Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 7:11


    Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1...In this episode your host provides 5 easy tips for advancing your use of force program with little or no money. If you have any tips to share post them on our instagram @forceoptionstraining Disclaimer: The opinions of the host are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. This episode was sponsored by Wild Boar Social Club - It's a lifestyle! You can find us on the following: Instagram @forceoptionstraining X @forceoptionspod Facebook Force Options Training Intro/Outro Music: "Hybrid Cinematic Sport Dubstep" by ComaStudio - Pixaby Content License

    Episode 5 - Duty of Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 14:42


    On this episode of Force Options Training we bring back JR to talk about the importance of duty of care after the B.C. appeals court recent award of 1.3 million for injuries sustained during a wrong full arrest. McLellan V. Canada - B.C. Appeals Court Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and the guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. Intro/Outro Music: "Action Extreme Hip Hop" by JsoundLab - from the Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 4.0

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    Episode 4 - 50 Quick Tactical Tips for Law Enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 37:35


    On this episode of Force Options Training we speak with Retired SGT. Clive Milligan about his career, his company Blue Training Systems, and his new book called 50 Quick Tactical Tips for Law Enforcement. www.bluetrainingsystems.ca 50 Quick Tactical Tips for Law Enforcement is available on Amazon Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and the guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. Intro/Outro Music: "Action Extreme Hip Hop" by JsoundLab - from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0

    Episode 3 - Landshark BJJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 27:05


    On this episode of Force Options Training we talk to Claudio, a police officer, BJJ Black belt/competitor, and co-founder of Landshark BJJ. Landshark BJJ provides free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes to law enforcement in Eastern Canada. You can follow them on Instagram at landshark_bjj. Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and the guest are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for. Intro/Outro Music: "Action Extreme Hip Hop" by JsoundLab - from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0

    Episode 2 - Practice is Critical

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 12:54


    In this episode we talk to Brian Carter who is completing a thesis on the need for Police to practice. Brian is a retired RCMP member, a performance Alpine Ski Coach, and we talk about practice, pressure, and setting training goals. Intro/Outro music: "Action Extreme Hip Hop" by JsoundLab - from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0

    De Escalation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 11:47


    De Escalation training....we hear this all the time and usually in the context of Police needing more of it...but what does that really mean. Guest: JR Intro/Outro music: "Action Extreme Hip Hop" by JsoundLab - from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0

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