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Brief Description: Expandable Baton Instructor Certification Course presented by Defense Technologies

Full Description: This 2-day course provides defensive skills with an emphasis on control and restraint with the baton, especially for close quarter situations where a controlling technique would be safer and a more reasonable option.  It relies heavily on practical hands-on applications and is intended for first responders who want instruction in the proper uses of straight batons (expandable or rigid, regardless of manufacturer) used for self-defense and subject control and restraint for escorting and handcuffing. The course also contains classroom segments on Use of Force, Instructor Development, topics of Instructor Responsibilities, Methods of Teaching, Professional Image and Student Learning Methods.

Once completed, instructors will be certified to teach the 8-hour Monadnock® Expandable Baton (MEB) Student Course.  Completion of this course requires a demonstration of proficiency with the appropriate physical skills and completion of a written exam.  Certification will be active for three years.

Upon completion of the Monadnock® Expandable Baton (MEB) Instructor Course and mastery of the prescribed techniques and training philosophies, participants will be provided with specific course material to assist with certifying and recertifying Officers within their Agency, and be able to,
- Demonstrate proficiency with all course techniques
· Demonstrate and articulate communication and de-escalation strategies
· Demonstrate a working knowledge of use of force as it relates to this course
· Certify and re-certify students in the MEB course by,

· Safely and effectively teaching to their class participants all the course techniques with a clear understanding of physical skills, teaching methods, and student learning methods

· Evaluating students’ proficiency with course techniques and remediation process if necessary

· Administer appropriate written exams to test participants’ knowledge of use of force considerations, the application of techniques and the proportionality of their use

Requirements:
Defense Technology trains only sworn Law Enforcement Officers, correctional personnel, state-licensed security personnel, and active military personnel.

Defensive tactics training is strenuous and physically challenging.  Students should be in good physical condition when attending and participating in this training to ensure successful completion of any instructor level course.  This course requires physical movements such as twisting, bending, pulling, lifting, gripping, crouching, kneeling, getting on the ground and getting back up to standing.  Any student who is unable to fully participate in the course curriculum cannot complete the instructor level certification requirements.

Defense Technology LLC, and the Monmouth County Police Academy will not assume responsibility for any student who does not seek medical consultation prior to course participation.  It is incumbent upon each student to ensure they are capable of meeting the physical requirements of any course.

Training Dates: 11/30/2026 - 12/01/2026

Training Times: 08:30 AM

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: Monmouth County Police Academy
2000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728

Directions to Location: 2000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728

Resources Required: Student Equipment Requirements

• Appropriate training clothing for DT training with non-marking footwear
• Duty belts are recommended with holster, blue/red training gun, OC pouch, handcuff case, handcuffs, and handcuff key
• Expandable baton and baton holder
• White Foam and Black Foam Training Batons (if available)
• Mouthpiece
• NO LIVE WEAPONS TO INCLUDE FIREARMS, EDW’S, OC, KNIVES, ETC.

Reporting Instructions: Monmouth County Police Academy at 0830 hours

Signup Details: Register directly with Defense Technologies (Def Tech)

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