Eight Point Solutions Less Lethal Instructor Certification Course
This five-day certification program (one day virtual self-paced, four days in-person) prepares law enforcement, corrections, and security professionals to become certified Less Lethal Instructors in the integrated use of OC spray (Oleoresin Capsicum), baton, and handcuffing techniques. The virtual pre-course covers use-of-force legal framework, OC science and safety, baton nomenclature and legal considerations, handcuffing principles and procedures, instructor development foundations, and scenario design and safety management. Candidates must pass all six virtual module quizzes with a minimum score of 80% before attending the in-person portion. The four-day in-person course focuses on hands-on skill refresher, teach-back sessions, advanced techniques, integrated scenario-based training, and formal evaluation (practical skills testing and instructor teach-back). Curriculum aligns with FLETC, DOJ, DHS, and Safariland/Monadnock training standards. Certification is valid for three years. Professional certification level. 40 total hours.
Curriculum
- Lesson 1: Use-of-Force Legal Framework
- Lesson 2: OC Spray Science and Safety
- Lesson 3: Baton Nomenclature, Types, and Legal Considerations
- Lesson 4: Handcuffing Principles, Legal Authority, and Procedures
- Lesson 5: Instructor Development Foundations
- Lesson 6: Scenario Design and Safety Management
