Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Description:
The Defensive Tactics Instructor course is for those officers who desire to be recognized as a POST certified Defensive Tactics Instructor.
The following requirements must be completed in order to receive the instructor certification:
Requirements:
- Successfully complete "Phase 1" (Spring) and "Phase 2" (Fall), 40 hour
defensive tactics instructor courses.
- Instruct 40 hours of defensive tactics techniques under the supervision of a current POST certified defensive tactics instructor.
- Must attend a POST recognized instructor development class, prior to, or, within one year of completion of this course.
- Officers beginning the program must attend the spring course first and the fall course second. Defensive Tactics Instructor certification is valid for two years.
Student Notes:
Important: Classes restricted to 24 students.
To apply for the course, candidates should have Agency Administrator or Training Coordinator register them for the training through the POST Portal at www.post.utah.gov or contact Sheryl Allums at
POST at sallums@utah.gov.
| Course Dates | Location | TIme | Status |
| March 21-25, 2011 (Phase 1) | POST 410 West 9800 South, Sandy |
0800-1700 | Completed |
| Oct. 31- Nov. 4, 2011 (Phase 2) | POST 410 West 9800 South, Sandy |
0800-1700 | Completed |
| March 19-23, 2012 (Phase 1) | POST 410 West 9800 South, Sandy |
0800-1700 | Open |
| November 5-9, 2012 (Phase 2) | POST 410 West 9800 South, Sandy |
0800-1700 | Open |
| March 18-22, 2013 (Phase 1) | POST 410 West 9800 South, Sandy |
0800-1700 | Open |
Last updated: March 14, 2012 2:22 PM