Law Enforcement Training

Stratus Security Management is a leader in specialized security training for law enforcement, government and private security personnel.

We offer innovative and rigorous training courses in our 5,000 sq. ft. training facility with an enclosed shoot house in a non-descript location. Our state of the art shoot house is designed to provide a complex yet realistic setting for the most in-depth tactical security training available in the Midwest.

All of our courses are approved by Michigan Counsel on Law Enforcement (MCOLE). An approved GSA contractor, click here to view the classes we offer in Protection Service, SWAT, Narcotics Raids, Active Shooter Response, Executive Protection Services and more.

Stratus Security Management also offers customized security training programs for private sector businesses. We can create courses tailored to fit the needs of businesses that would like to provide advanced security training for their in-house security staff and employees.

Contact us at +1.313.837.7000 to arrange a training session for your in-house security personnel.

 

Basic Protection Services

This extensive course is designed for personnel working in the personal/witness protection field. This course provides students with technical expertise in the area of protective services. Topics covered include: Operation Basics; Advancing; Overview of Assassination & Ambushes; Unarmed Self-Defense; Walking Formations; Mounts & Dismounts.

Critical Incidents: Response / Containment / Resolution

In this course students learn the most current tactics and techniques for resolving critical incidents. Students will learn responses to active shooter, suicidal and barricaded subjects, and hostage barricade situations.

Tactical Shield Implementation

This course provides instruction on the most current tactics and techniques associated with the correct use of tactical shields as it applies to patrol-related critical incidents. Students also learn proper shooting techniques and tactics for deploying the shield in a variety of unique and challenging situations.

Workplace Violence / Active Shooter *

This course provides instruction on the most current tactics and techniques associated with an immediate response to and resolution of an active gunman involving school or office buildings. Students learn effective and proven methods in interdiction leading to the immediate and safe resolution of an incident. This course is ideal for law enforcement or school personnel.

*Prerequisite: Critical Incidents Course: Response / Containment / Resolution

Executive Protection

This extensive course is designed for personnel working in the personal protection field. It combines the basic and advanced protective service courses into a minimum of 40 hours. This course provides students with technical expertise in the area of protective services. Topics covered include: Operation Basics; Advancing; Overview of Assassination & Ambushes; Unarmed Self-Defense; Walking Formations; Mounts & Dismounts; Reacting to Ambush; Motorcade Operations; Terrorism; Practical Exercises.

Advanced Protective Services *

This is an advanced course designed for personnel working in the personal protection field. It provides students with extensive technical expertise in the areas of protective services. Topics covered include: Evasive Driving; Reacting to Ambush; Advanced Motorcade Operations; Chemical Agent; Improvised Explosive Devices; Terrorism; Practical Exercises.

* Prerequisite: Executive Protection

Basic SWAT

This course is designed specifically for tactical officers and focuses on working in a team environment. This class consists of a minimum of 40 hours of theory and practical exercises covering all aspects of tactical training. Officers need not attend with a team but it is strongly recommended. Final exercises consist of the use of active countermeasures and simulations. Topics covered include: Team Planning & Concepts; Building Searches & Room Entry; Slow & Deliberate/Dynamic Clearing Techniques; Active Counter-Measure Familiarization; Practical Exercises for all tactics taught; Methods of Forced Entry.

Police Counter Sniper

This course is a basic introduction to police counter-sniping operations. Topics covered: Sniper marksmanship; Log Books; Correcting for Environmental Factors; Judging Distance; Sniping in an Urban Environment; Sniper Movement Techniques; Team Concepts; Ballistic Effects; The Cold Shot; Intelligence Gathering & Observation.

Narcotics Raid Entry

This course is designed for personnel responsible for conducting high risk narcotics raids and search warrants. This course will enhance the investigative officers ability to plan and execute warrants safely and effectively. Topics covered include: Risk & Threat Analysis; Intelligence Gathering; Active Counter-Measures; Room Clearing Techniques; Forced Entries.

Transportation (Auto / Bus / Rail / Aircraft) Assault *

This intensive course will cover Hostage Rescue Tactics and Techniques associated with hostage rescue aboard a bus, rail or aircraft. Students learn various methods for approaching, breaching, and assaulting fixed or moving transportation specific to their community and/or work environment.

* Prerequisite: Basic SWAT / Tactical Officer Course or proof of prior tactical training.