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January 27th, 2011
OC Pepper, Handcuffing, and Defensive Baton Instructor courses
April 25-26, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
Course Information / Agenda / Outline
Course Sponsor: Personal Safety Training, Inc.
Course Location: San Francisco International Airport Holiday Inn (275 S. Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080)
Map & Directions: http://www.hisfo.com/map.html
Course Instructor: Dave Fowler – http://personalsafetytraining.com/about/
Conference Room: Presidential Room (main floor)
Lodging Information: Holiday Inn SFO (http://www.hisfo.com/index.htm) $99.00 a night – Use corporate code “PST” (for Personal Safety Training). This discounted rate is available for reservations made before April 11, 2011. On-line reservations, or call the hotel directly at: 1-650-873-3550
Free Airport Shuttle: to/from SFO
PSTI Toll Free: 1 (866) 773-7763 or Cellular: (208) 691-7481
Register at this link: http://personalsafetytraining.com/schedule/schedule_cal.php
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April 25, 2011 – $325
OC Pepper – One-Day Instructor Course
This program is designed for professionals involved in human services work such as corporations, law enforcement organizations, security, academic, healthcare, military, and federal agencies. Tactical concepts focused on how, why and when to use OC in a variety of situations make this program the most effective, court defensible and state-of –the-art OC training program of its kind in the country. Instructor Certifications entitles you to train, certify and recertify others in the proper use of the OC aerosol sprays.
Class time: 0800-1700 hrs.
Casual clothing for physical activity and athletic shoes recommended.
-Duty Belt is optional-
(If you wear contacts, bring glasses for post exposure to OC)
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April 26, 2011 – $325
Handcuffing – One-Day Instructor Course
The most complete and innovative handcuffing course in the country. Topics to be covered include the safest approach and positioning for handcuffing, handcuffing resistive subjects, removing handcuffs, etc. Instructor Certifications entitles you to train, certify and recertify others in the proper use of the handcuffs.
Class time: 0800-1700 hrs.
Casual clothing for physical activity and athletic shoes recommended.
-Duty Belt is optional-
(Please bring Handcuffs if you have them – Hinged and Chained – If flying, be sure to pack in checked luggage)
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April 25-26, 2011 – $325 Expandable Baton /or Side Handle Baton Instructor Course ($395)
Expandable Baton – will be conducted after the OC and Handcuffing class ends during the evening hours. This is a special class.
Casual clothing for physical activity and athletic shoes recommended.
Class time: 1700 – 2100 hrs. Both nights.
Please bring baton (friction lock, auto-lock , straight baton or side-handle baton)
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Lodging Information: Holiday Inn SFO (http://www.hisfo.com/index.htm) 99.00 a night – Use corporate code “PST” (Personal Safety Training). Discount rate good for reservations made before April 11, 2011. On-line reservations, or call the hotel at: 1-650-873-3550
Free Airport Shuttle: to/from SFO
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January 27th, 2011
Workplace Violence Prevention & Personal Safety Instructor Course
“Preventing Violence at Work and in ALL environments”
April 15-16, 2011
In this very interactive two day WPV Prevention train-the-trainer seminar/workshop, participants will learn how to effectively create, develop, and enhance their personal safety and ability to stay safe with skills, habits and actions. This course also offers a hands-on components for escape based personal safety and self-defense techniques.
~ As a BONUS the participants will receive the AVADE® Personal Safety Instructor course, allowing them to teach AVADE® to civic groups, community groups, corporations and more.
Course Information / Agenda / Outline
Course Sponsor: Personal Safety Training Inc.
Course Location: Holiday Inn Media Ctr. Burbank, CA
All training classes will take place at: Holiday Inn-Media Ctr. Burbank, 150 East Angeleno, Burbank, CA 91502, (818) 841-4770
Course Instructor: Dave Fowler – http://personalsafetytraining.com/about/
Conference Room: 14
Lodging Information: http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/burbank/laxbb/hoteldetail/hotel-room-rates
* Unfortunately, due to a high-volume of conferences/guests at this facility during this same time, we were unable to reserve a block of guest rooms for our event. Reservations at the Holiday Inn may still be available.
Nearby hotels include:
* Residence Inn by Marriott (.11 miles away) http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/burri-residence-inn-burbank-downtown/
* Safari Inn, a Coast Hotel (1.34 miles away) http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/usa/california/burbank/coast_safariinn/overview
* Coast Anabelle Hotel (1.41 miles away) http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/usa/california/burbank/coast_anabelle/overview
* Courtyard by Marriott (1.63 miles away) http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/burcy-courtyard-los-angeles-burbank-airport/
* Quality Inn (2.0 miles away) http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-burbank-california-CA595
* Ramada Inn (2.31 miles away) http://www.ramadaburbank.com/
PSTI Toll Free: 1.866. 773-7763 or Cellular: (208) 691-7481
Register at this link: http://personalsafetytraining.com/schedule/schedule_cal.php
Cost: 1,200.00 per person
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April 15, 2011 – AVADE® Instructor
Day One: Prevention training designed to educate, prevent and mitigate the risk of violence to individuals in the workplace and in all environments.
Methods of Instruction
Class time: 0800-1730 hrs.
Casual clothing
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April 16, 2011 – AVADE® Instructor
Day Two: Course review, teaching practicum and self-defense training.
Class time: 0800-1700 hrs.
Casual clothing for physical activity and athletic shoes recommended.
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AVADE® WPV Instructor Course (Outline)In this very interactive two day WPV Prevention train-the-trainer seminar/workshop, participants will learn how to effectively create, develop, and enhance their personal safety and ability to stay safe with skills, habits and actions. This course also offers hands-on components for escape based personal safety and self-defense techniques.
This two day trainer’s course involves scenario based exercises, group interaction and discussion. Participants will increase awareness of all their environments and understand how time, distance, escape planning, code responses and fundamentals of personal safety can keep them safe in the their environments.
This seminar/workshop will provide the new trainer with proven instructional techniques to enhance learning and retention of the material taught. Certified trainers will be authorized to train and certify and recertify others in a 2hr, 4hr or 8hr course.
All participants will receive a trainer’s manual, PowerPoint CD’s, Self-Defense DVD, sample student workbook, trainer’s certificate and a signed copy of the book “Be Safe Not Sorry”.
AVADE® WPV Prevention training meets the requirements and compliance mandates for:
- OSHA’s General Duty Clause, to provide employees with a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
- State of California AB508 Sections 1257.7 and 1257.8 Health and Safety Code compliance.
- State of Washington RCW 49.19.030 Violence Prevention Training for Healthcare Employees.
AVADE® Corporate WPV Prevention Outline
Introduction
- What is AVADE®Training?
- What is Workplace Violence?
- Workplace Violence Defined
- The Myth of Workplace Violence
- Crime and Violence in Corporations
- The AVADE® Philosophy
- The Three Categories of WPV Prevention
- AVADE® Modules and Objectives
- General Personal Safety Measures
Personal Safety Habits
- Developing Habits
- Benefits of AVADE® Training
Module One- Awareness
- Levels of Awareness
- Self Awareness
- The Amazing Mind
- Situational Awareness
- Environmental Awareness
- Unconscious Awareness
- Mental Movies and Impressing the Unconscious Mind
- Higher Awareness
- Developing & Increasing Awareness
Module Two- Vigilance
- Hypervigilance
- The Five Senses
- Trust Your Intuition
- Using Your Intuition
- Messages of Intuition
- Developing Intuition
- Stop-Look-Listen
Module Three- Avoidance
- The Best Defense
- Characteristics of Individuals who Commit Violence
- Stranger Violence
- Guest/Client Violence
- Lateral Violence
- Domestic Violence
- What is a Predator
- Predator Characteristics
- Victim Paradigms
- Prey Characteristics
- Intentions
- Hard Target vs. Easy Target
- Confident-Assertive-Defensive Presence
- Developing Your Avoidance Ability
Module Four- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills (IPC)
- IPC Involves
- Developing IPC
- Body Language
- The “Right” Angle
- Components of the Assault Cycle
- Signs and Symptoms of Stress
- Stress De-Escalation
- Signs and Symptoms of Anger
- Anger De-Escalation
- Signs and Symptoms of Intoxication
- Intoxication De-Escalation
- Signs and Symptoms of Combat
- Strategies to Avoid Physical Harm
- Developing IPC
Module Five- Defense of Self and Others
- What is Self-Defense
- Assault
- Types of Assault
- Lawful Use of Defense
- Reasonable Force
- Deadly Force
- Excessive Force
- Civilian Levels of Defense
- Post Incident Response
- Post Incident Documentation
Module Six- Stress Management
- What is Stress
- Types of Stress
- Fear
- Fight-Flight-Freeze
- Managing Your Stress
- Strategies for Managing Your Stress
- Post Incident Stress Debriefing
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Module Seven- Time and Distance
- Time and Distance
- OODA Loop
- Weapons and Time/Distance
- Dangerous Weapons in YOUR Workplace
- The Art-of-Distraction
Module Eight- Escape Planning
- Escape Planning
- Developing Escape Plans
- Own the Door
- Dominant Hand / Proper Positioning
- Spatial Empathy
- Proper Escorts
- Relationship Escape Plans
- Developing Escape Plans
Module Nine- Environmental Factors
- Environments
- Environmental Safety Factors
- Safety Mirrors
- Lighting
- Cameras – CCTV
- Panic Alarms
- Private Places
- Access Control
- Staff Identification
- Parking Lot Safety
- Obstacles Around You
- Telephone Safety
Module Ten- Emergency Codes & Procedures
- Emergency Codes
- Fire Code
- Medical Code
- Lost Person Code
- Robbery Code
- Bomb Threat Code
- Combative Person Code
- Combative Person Team Positioning
- Active Shooter Code
- Active Shooter
- Hazmat Code
- Personal Codes for Alerting Others
Level II (Optional) – Self-Defense Tactics and Techniques
- The Goal of Self-Defense
- Safety Rules
- Fundamentals of Self-Defense
- Robot Exercise
- Defensive Blocking
- Personal Defensive Weapons
- Vulnerable Areas of the Body
- Wrist Grab Defenses
- Front and Rear Choke Defenses
- Ground Defense
- Report and Document
Review
- Course written test
- Evaluation
Level II ~ Personal Safety & Self-Defense Tactics and Techniques
- Safety Rules
- Fundamentals of Self-Defense
- The Law of Stability
- Bladed Stance
- Tiger Stance
- The Law of Action
- Movement Exercises
- Robot Exercise
- The Law of Core Energy
- Defensive Blocking
- Personal Defensive Weapons
- Vulnerable Areas of the Body
- The Law of being Pre-Emptive
- Two Hand Wrist Grab Defense
- One Hand Wrist Grab Defense
- Front Choke Defense
- Rear Carotid Choke Defense
- Rear Airway Choke Defense
- Appendices
- Adult Learners
- PowerPoint and Manuals
- Presenting to Staff
- Teaching Aids
- Instructor Presentation
- Teaching Practice
- Presentation Evaluation
- Reference Guide and Bibliography
- Procedures for Training
- Training Requirements
- Forms and Written Tests
- Skills Tests
- Course Feedback
Trainers Development Tools and Techniques
The effective Instructor knows that through his/her interaction with their class that motivation and inspiration are needed to effect any long lasting change. This section provides proven instruction techniques to enhance learning and retention of the material taught.
Click here for AVADE® Personal Safety course outline: http://avadetraining.com/basic-courses/train-the-trainer/
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January 23rd, 2011
WALKING, RUNNING AND BIKING SAFETY
Remember that lakeside hill I like to run and hike on? It’s absolutely beautiful, but it’s very secluded, and there have been assaults there and, many years ago, even a couple of rapes. Yet I still see women walking around the hill alone. People are more aware, and it’s gotten safer, but that’s a basic precaution for being outdoors—particularly for women, and younger girls or boys—have a buddy. Safety in numbers. I do run alone there, but only during busy hours. I’m also a black belt and defensive tactics expert. But none of that negates what would be my first defense: escape. If someone tried to attack me, I’d run away!
There are other safety guidelines, too. Think about these, and think about specific things that might apply to your routine, your neighborhood, or your physical abilities as you walk, run, hike, bike, or do whatever it is that you love to do outdoors. These guidelines are not just for outdoor recreation, however. They also apply to you if you live in an area where you mostly walk to get around town to and from work, to the stores, to restaurants, whatever.
- Avoid running, biking or walking at night. It’s just not safe. Aside from the physical dangers of being hit by a car, falling and hurting yourself, and being stuck outside, you’re just a much easier target for predators.
- If you need to walk at night, carry a flashlight and wear reflective clothing. Carry cab fare, bus fare or change for telephone calls in case you decide not to walk—and preferably, your cell phone. Keep some extra money separate from your wallet or purse for emergencies.
- Get a partner. Make arrangements to walk, run, bike, whatever, with others. The buddy system, there’s safety in numbers.
- If you’re out alone never, never, never hitchhike, and do not accept rides from anybody you do not know.
- Avoid distractions that will take you away from being fully aware of who and what is around you. When I use my iPod on a run or a hike, I leave one earpiece out. That way I can hear who’s coming up behind me, and be aware of cars or other sounds—shouts, screams, stealthy footsteps—that will alert me to a potentially dangerous situation. If you’re walking around town, be aware.
- Plan and use the safest and most direct route to your destination. Choose the busy, well-lighted streets and avoid isolated areas such as alleys, vacant lots, abandoned buildings and construction sites when walking and running. Avoid the shortcuts.
- Don’t be an easy target. Use confident non-verbal signals so that you don’t appear submissive. Observe people and activities around you. Look confident and purposeful when you walk.
- If you carry personal defensive tools such as pepper spray, Mace, those kind of things, understand legal and ethical requirements. Most importantly, seek a qualified trainer before carrying any personal defense tools.
- Keep your valuables out of sight. Money, credit cards, those kind of things. And if possible, avoid wearing expensive jewelry or carrying large amounts of cash. Keep your money and wallet inside your pockets of your jacket, jeans or purse. Do not carry your purse or handbag in your hand; secure it under your arm so it cannot be easily snatched.
- Walk or run near the curb, and use caution when walking or running near shrubbery, dark doorways and other places of concealment.
- Walk and run facing traffic so you can see approaching cars.
- Advise a loved one or a friend of the route you will be taking so they’ll know where to look for you in case of an emergency. Let someone know where you’ll be at all times.
- Tell your loved one when you expect to be back. You don’t want to be stranded with an ankle sprain or break—or be recovering from an attack—any longer than in necessary for someone to realize something is wrong.
- Stay current with the events in your local area. Know what is going on in the local area so you can avoid walking, running or biking in areas that are criminally targeted.
- Be aware of adverse conditions: slippery areas, icy areas, steep hills, rocky areas and inclement weather.
- Take a dog if no one is available when you want to go (a well-trained dog, not one you’ll have to chase into traffic).
- Take your cell phone. Most running clothes have small pockets for keys and phones. Take it with you. Turn off the ringer if you want peace and quiet, but have it with you. It’s a safety tool. Report any suspicious activity or persons to the police immediately.
- Get a medical check-up prior to getting involved in any outdoor activities.
- Don’t overdo it. If you’re out there running, biking, walking, hiking, whatever you’re doing, and you’ve overdone it and you get sick or have some type of heart problem, or a medical emergency, now you can’t defend yourself if you need to. Your personal safety is compromised because you’ve overdone it.
- Run, walk and bike during times when others are out, because you know there is safety in numbers.
- Have a plan. What would you do if you were confronted with an emergent or a threatening situation? What should you do? Consider taking CPR and first aid course.
- If you’re followed or feel threatened by someone in a car, continually scream loudly, “STOP!” and “NO!” Cross the street running in the opposite direction. If possible, obtain the license plate and description of the car and its occupants. And, of course, you’re going to report that immediately to the police.
- If followed or threatened by someone who’s walking, you want to continually use loud screams and yells and cross the street running the opposite direction. Go to a safe place with bright lights and people. Report it to the police immediately.
- Know the safe places on your route. If you need to get help right away, it’s good to know safe zones such as certain stores that are safe, gas stations that stay open late at night, and the obvious places, police stations, , fire departments, hospitals—those are all safe zones.
Also, When Biking…
- Keep your equipment in good repair. Keep your bike in good repair and carry the necessary tools in case of a breakdown. And, obviously, always wear your helmet when biking or rollerblading.
- Secure your bike when it’s unattended. Use a high quality lock or cable. If using a rack, place the chain or cable through one wheel and the frame. You might want to secure both wheels if they have quick releases. You don’t want to come back to a one-wheeled bicycle.
- When biking, follow the rules of the road, use hand signals when turning, and ride defensively. I’m a triathlete, so I spend a lot of time on my road bike. But I ride in areas that are safer, that have low traffic, and I definitely prefer to ride on the bike paths.
- Equip your bike with reflectors and lights if biking during lower light hours.
- Above all, trust your instincts. If something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t.
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January 19th, 2011
“I wanted to tell you about an incident that happened to one of my sons friends, Morgan. She is 25 and lives in an apt. She was at home during the day when 6 men tried to break into her apt. She was in a room and did not have her phone. She got on the computer and posted on facebook that there were men trying to break into her home. Luckily, Clay a friend of theirs was on facebook. He is a fireman/paramedic. He immediately called 911 and went to Morgan’s home. The burglars were arrested and she was not harmed. The same men had broken into several homes that same day. I was so proud of her for not panicking and using her head to get help. I am going to be ordering some of your books for some of the young women in my life who are away at college and are subject to some of the worlds ugly people.”
Your book Be Safe Not Sorry is great!
Thanks for making a difference David.
Lots of love,
Janice
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November 23rd, 2010
OC Pepper, Handcuffing and Baton Instructor courses
February 21-22, 2011 Seattle, WA
agenda / course outline / information
Course Sponsor: Personal Safety Training Inc. & Experienced Music Project (EMP) – Safety & Security Dept.
Course Location: Experienced Music Project-EMP (325 5th Avenue North- Seattle, WA 98109)
EMP Map & Directions: http://www.empsfm.org/visit/index.asp?categoryID=161
Course Instructor: Dave Fowler – http://personalsafetytraining.com/about-psti.php
EMP Contact: Richard Aho, Safety & Security – 206.262.3090
Conference Room: TBA
Lodging Information: Holiday Inn Seattle Ctr. (211 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109) Contact Edgar Valladares in reservations valladares@hcbmi.com or (206) 728-8123x 110 Use “personal safety training” corporate code for 104.00 nightly + tax.
PSTI Toll Free: 1.866. 773-7763 or Cellular: (208) 691-7481
Register at this link: http://personalsafetytraining.com/schedule/schedule_cal.php
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February 21, 2011 – $325
OC Pepper – 1-Day Instructor Course
This program is designed for professionals involved in human services work such as corporations, law enforcement organizations, security, academic, healthcare, military, and federal agencies. Tactical concepts focused on how, why and when to use OC in a variety of situations make this program the most effective, court defensible and state-of –the-art OC training program of its kind in the country. Instructor Certifications entitles you to train, certify and recertify others in the proper use of the OC aerosol sprays.
Class time: 0800-1700 hrs.
Casual clothing for physical activity and athletic shoes recommended.
-Duty Belt is optional-
(If you wear contacts, bring glasses for post exposure to OC)
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February 22, 2011 – $325
Handcuffing –1-Day Instructor Course
The most complete and innovative handcuffing course in the country. Topics to be covered include the safest approach and positioning for handcuffing, handcuffing resistive subjects, removing handcuffs, etc. Instructor Certifications entitles you to train, certify and recertify others in the proper use of the handcuffs.
Class time: 0800-1700 hrs.
Casual clothing for physical activity and athletic shoes recommended.
-Duty Belt is optional-
(Please bring Handcuffs if you have them – Hinged and Chained – If flying pack in checked luggage)
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February 21-22, 2011 – $325
Expandable Baton – or – Side Handle Baton Instructor Course
Expandable Baton – will be conducted after the OC and Handcuffing class ends during the evening hours. This is a special class.
Casual clothing for physical activity and athletic shoes recommended.
Class time: 1700 – 2100 hrs. Both nights
Please bring baton (friction lock, auto-lock , straight baton or side-handle baton)
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Lodging information: Holiday Inn Seattle Ctr. (211 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109) Contact Edgar Valladares in reservations valladares@hcbmi.com or (206) 728-8123x 110 Use “personal safety training” corporate code for 104.00 nightly + tax.
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