Police Street Survival Training
About this seminar
Frontline police officers may face violent encounters that require rapid assessment, sound decisions and effective action under extreme pressure. Combining the theory of human conflict with reality-based training, this seminar explores the physical, psychological and tactical challenges of such situations.
Topics include human behaviour under stress, open-hand striking techniques, defence against edged-weapon attacks, unarmed responses to active-shooter incidents and combat point shooting. Presentations and discussions are complemented by demonstrations and practical exercises.
The seminar also provides an opportunity to reflect on police use of force, exchange operational experience and consider potential improvements in practice. Its aim is to strengthen participants’ situational awareness, decision-making and confidence in high-risk encounters.
The programme is intended for frontline police officers and other law enforcement professionals. Participation in all physical exercises is voluntary; delegates may also observe and contribute to the discussions.
Target group
The seminar is aimed at frontline police officers and other law enforcement professionals who may encounter violence or active threats during operational duties. It is particularly relevant for patrol and response officers, public-order and intervention units, criminal investigators, dog handlers, personal-protection officers and first responders to active-shooter or other high-risk incidents. Operational and use-of-force instructors, firearms trainers, tactical advisers and police commanders may also benefit.
Requirements
No specialist tactical background is required. Participation in physical exercises is voluntary, and delegates may instead observe the demonstrations and contribute to discussions and professional exchange.
Speakers
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Mr Philip WhiteReferent
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Slawomir "Slavo" Gozdzik
Profile
Slawomir “Slavo” Gozdzik is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 30 years of active duty experience. As the Training Coordinator for POLKON (Conflict Management Concept for the Swedish Police Force) in Region Väst, Sweden, and a POLKON Trainer of Trainers since 2019, he plays a pivotal role in shaping defensive tactics training nationwide.
With a deep commitment to officer safety, Slavo has been a self-defense and arresting tactics instructor since 1995, specializing in the use of expandable batons. [Name] is also a certified firearms instructor, with expertise in SIG SAUER, Glock, and MP5, and serves as a trainer for the Ongoing Deadly Violence/Active Shooter program, including point shooting techniques.
As the founder of the Explosive Self Defense System (ESDS), the International Defensive Tactics Association, and IPA DTG Sweden, Slavo has made significant contributions to the field of defensive tactics. Additionally, Slavo is a Master Instructor in Taser use and an accomplished martial artist, holding a 2nd Dan black belt in Yang Lu Chan Taiji Chuan and a 1st Dan black belt in Splashing Hands Kung Fu.
Slavo is also a recognized author and lecturer, known for works such as ESDS – Cover-Counter-Move, Instinctive Point Shooting, My Kung Fu Without Secrets, and Expandable Baton for Law Enforcement Officers. [Name]’s lectures, including “Tough guys do not cry? – fear, perceptual distortions and other human factors of combat stress,” have been highly regarded in the field of law enforcement.
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Timothy TaylorTrainer
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Included in the price
- Seminar incl. all training services
- Accommodation in a single room
- Full board incl. breakfast drinks
- Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Shuttle from Engelskirchen station
Arrival the day before (incl. breakfast) can be added when booking.
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