M-0220 Training Rules, Defensive Tactics, and Baton.pdf

Kern County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures TITLE: TRAINING RULES, DEFENSIVE TACTICS, AND BATON NO: M-220 APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner EFFECTIVE: December 13, 1991 REVIEWED: 03/09/2018 REVISED: 02/06/2014 UPDATED: 03/09/2018 M-220-1 POLICY DIRECTIVE A Only defensive tactics instructors who are approved by the Training Section may train Kern County Sheriff’s Office personnel in defensive tactics and use of impact weapons. All internal defensive tactics instruction will be done from an approved lesson plan and in accordance with Sheriff’s Office policy, POST, and STC safety guidelines. Students will: Pay attention to the instructor: The instructor’s explanations have to do with correct application of the techniques as well as safety precautions for the technique or exercise. Limit activities during class to only those techniques or exercises being taught: Lesson plans have been approved which include techniques and methods det