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Texas DPS Private Security Bureau
(Lic.# F-00966) (Lic.# J-01865)
Level III Security Officer Commission Training Course
$125
Pre-requisites:
Currently employed by a licensed security company* (call for details)
Course length:
30 hours (state mandated minimum)
State mandated training course taught by certified/licensed instructors required to apply for your Level III Security Commission.  Course includes Board Rules, Ethics, Emergency Procedures, Use of Force/Deadly Force, Basic Firearms Training, Firearms Proficiency, etc.  Does not include state fee.
Required Equipment: Handgun (duty handgun)*, 50 rounds of ammunition*, 12 gauge shotgun* and 9 shotgun shells*.

Texas DPS Private Security Bureau
(Lic.# F-00966) (Lic.# J-01865)
Level III Security Officer Commission
Renewal Training Course   $75
Pre-requisites:
Texas DPS PSB Level III Security Officer Commission
Course length:
6 hours of continuing education training
State mandated training course taught by certified/licensed instructors required to renew your Level III Security Commission.  Course includes Board Rules, Ethics, Use of Force/Deadly Force, Basic Firearms Refresher and Firearms Proficiency.  Does not include state fee.
Required Equipment:
Handgun (duty handgun)*, 50 rounds of ammunition*, 12 gauge shotgun* and 6 shotgun shells*.

Texas DPS Private Security  Bureau
(Lic.# N-284) (Lic.# I-611)
Continuing Education Training Course
$100
Pre-requisites:
Currently employed as a Texas DPS PSB licensed security company manager
Course length:
8 hours (state mandated minimum)
Continuing Education training course satisfying the Private Security Bureau requirements for company managers.  Course covers the security officer, training requirements, state paperwork, Texas Occupations Code, Private Security Bureau Board Rules and more.  Does not include state fee.
Required Equipment: None

Defensive Handgun Tactics  
$225
Pre-requisites:
Participant must possess one of the following: Texas Concealed Handgun License, P.S.B. Non-Commission, P.S.B. Level III Security Commission, P.S.B. Private Investigator License, P.S.B. Personal Protection Officer License or active Peace Officer certification or Instructor approval.* (call for details).
Course length:
4 hours (Day One), 6 hours (Day Two)
This course will challenge all the popular myths surrounding handgun employment tactics and techniques.  You will learn proven techniques for shooting with one and two hands, from different firing stances and handgun retention tactics in a close quarters combat environment traditional to criminal attacks.  Course is designed to incorporate as much realism as possible by using obstacles, 3-D targets and multiple shooting positions.
Required Equipment:
Handgun (used for concealed carry), spare magazines or speed loaders, holster and 8 boxes (400 rounds) of ammunition minimum.

Basic Handcuffing for Security Officers Training Course
   $50

Pre-requisites: Current Texas Commission on Private Security Non-Commission or Commission* (call for details)
Course length: 4 hours
Training course designed to train, educate and evaluate the security officer in the proper and legal use of handcuffs as a restraining device.  Course includes arrest authority, mechanics of an arrest, approaching, handcuffing and escorting suspects as well as removing the handcuffs.  A must for any security officer who currently carries handcuffs on duty.  Course includes hands-on training.
Required Equipment: Handcuffs, handcuff case and a working knowledge of handcuffs.  Comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended.  No firearms, edged weapons or OC permitted.

Compliance and Control Holds Training Course
   $100

Pre-requisites:
 T.C.P.S. Non-Commission, Level III Security Commission or active Peace Officer certification.
Course length: 8 hours
These techniques are not only the art of manipulating fingers, joints or nerves, but the use of the whole body by using inner strength for the application of the techniques.  As participants progress deeper into the theory of control holds, goals are established to accomplish our purpose.  Pressure must be applied and released to borderline the threshold of pain.  Verbal skills giving direction are used to round out the perfect technique.  This program brings together these important points to teach techniques that are practical and easy to learn.  Course includes extensive hands-on training and physical contact.
Required Equipment: Comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended.

Monadnock Expandable Baton (Basic) Training Course
   $100

Pre-requisites:
 T.C.P.S. Level III Security Commission, P.I. License, P.P.O. License or active Peace Officer certification.
Course length: 4 hours
This program involves lecture, demonstration, hands-on skill development and testing.  Participants will learn key definitions, baton nomenclature, maintenance procedures, and target areas as denoted on the Monadnock Baton Chart.  They will learn minimum competency in stance, patterns of movement, grip positions, methods of carry, two draws from a holder, two-handed blocks for various plains of attack, one and two-handed counter-strikes, and baton retention skills.  Certification depends on satisfying two specific tests: proficiency and knowledge.
Required Equipment: Duty belt, straight baton (expandable), baton holder, handcuffs and key - No firearms, edged weapons or OC permitted.

Pro-Systems and Bushi Satori Ryu Mini-Baton Training Course
   $75

Pre-requisites:
 T.C.P.S. Level III Security Commission, P.I. License, P.P.O. License, active Peace Officer certification or Instructor approval.
Course length: 4 hours
A Mini-Baton can be any piece of wood, plastic or metal which is no longer than 7 1/2 inches in length.  Many officers carry a mini-flashlight, a Persuader Baton or other types of short sticks.  Any of these items are suitable to use as a mini-baton.  This program involves lecture, demonstration, hands-on skill development and testing.  This course fills a need for those officers who carry a mini-baton and desire training in this control and self-defense tool.
Required Equipment: Comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended.
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