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Defensive Tactics (PPCT) WITH BATON: August 8-12, 2026. Sat-Wed
Sat, Aug 08
|Tip Of Spear Inc
This course teaches the dynamics of arrest and control, with handcuffing and baton. Includes certification and recertification options.
Time & Location
Aug 08, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – Aug 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Tip Of Spear Inc, 11217 149 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 1W6, Canada
About the event
The Defensive Tactics course from Human Factors Research Group (HFRG) (formerly known as Pressure Point Control Tactics, or PPCT) is required by most employers before staff is permitted to handle handcuffs, and teaches the mechanics of arrest and control. It is a requirement from the Alberta Solicitor General to take the full 40 hour program to carry a baton.
There are 4 options for this course: Each day starts at 9am and ends at 5pm
1. Handcuffing certification - Saturday to Sunday
2. Handcuffing recertification - Sunday
3. Handcuffing & Baton certification - Saturday to Wednesday
4. Handcuffing & Baton recertification - Monday to Wednesday
Tickets
DT:Handcuff Cert
This class certifies you for the first time to handle handcuffs. 16 hours / 2 day, on Saturday and Sunday. Price is $260.00
$260.00
DT:Handcuff Recert
This class recertifies you to handle handcuffs. 8 hours / 1 day, on Sunday. Price is $160.00. You must provide proof that you are currently certified, within the last 12 months.
$160.00
DT:Handcuff+Baton Cert
This class certifies you for the first time to handle handcuffs and baton. 40 hours / 5 day, from Saturday to Wednesday. Price is $475.00
$475.00
DT:Handcuff+Baton Recert
This class recertifies you to handle handcuffs and baton. 24 hours / 3 day, from Monday to Wednesday. You must provide proof that you are currently certified within the last 12 months. Price is $270.00
$270.00
Course Manual
If you would like your own copy of the manual, you may purchase one here. Otherwise you may borrow one for the duration of the class.
$100.00
Total
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