PR-24 Side Handle
Control Device, PR-24 Batons and other Side-Handle Police Batons
Instructor & Basic Certification Courses
Side Handle Baton Training
The training curriculum for the side handle baton is called the PR-24 Control Baton Certification Program. With these programs officers, instructors and agencies can choose between the PR-24 Pre-Basic Certification Course (6hrs), PR-24 Basic Certification course (8hrs) or the PR-24 Instructor Certification Course (16hrs).
Each course combines lecture, discussion, demonstration, hands-on performance of techniques and testing in a concise and practical manner.
Instructor & Basic Certification Courses
The Basic Courses and Instructor Courses consists of a variety of techniques which include:
- Objectives of the Course
- PR-24 Course Paperwork and Course Safety Rules
- Modular Learning Method
- History of the PR-24
- Student Performance Objectives
- Instructional Methods (Instructor Course)
- Use of Force (AGENCY Specific)
- Nomenclature, Definitions & Maintenance Procedures
- Stance (and Balance)
- Patterns of Movement
- Proper Grip
- Methods of Carry
- Long Extended Position
- Basic Position Blocks
- Long Extended Two-Handed Blocks
- Jabs
- Chops
- Spins
- Draws
- Baton Retention Skills
To receive certification a student must achieve an acceptable rating on each technique listed in the PR-24 courses proficiency test check sheet. The student must also pass a written test and pass the teaching assessment portion (Instructors only).
Personal Safety Training Inc. offers the PR-24 Pre Basic Course, Basic Course and PR-24 Instructor Course for qualified individuals and agencies. Individual and agencies that qualify are Law Enforcement, Military, Private Security, Corrections, and Federal Agencies.
PR-24 Certifications
• The PR-24 baton techniques can be quickly learned, perfected and performed under stress. The Council’s certification is fully researched in terms of tactical, medical, and legal consequences resulting from police intervention.
• Tactical concepts focused on how, why, and when to use the PR-24 Police Baton in a variety of situations make this program the most effective, court defensible, and state-of-the-art SIDE-Handle BATON training program of its kind in the country.
• Instructor Certification entitles you to train, certify, and re-certify others in the PR-24® course.
• Instructor Certification is valid for four years.
• Pre Basic and Basic Course Certifications are valid for two years.
• The PR-24 instructor and Basic Certification programs can be held at our training facility or yours.
• Training fee includes manual and certificate.
• Issuance of instructor certificates upon initial certification and re-certification.
• Supplemental mailings to notify instructors of updates in training methods, training aids, training seminars and other related courses.
• Day-to-day technical support.
• Competent expert witness testimony
PR-24 Pricing and Schedule