Officer Safety and Use of Force Instructor

  • Agency selects course/training required; should attending members meet prerequisites
  • Agency will download the QF135 Course Registration Form by clicking on the register now tab
  • Download the enrollment form and save as the following: Name of agency, name of applicant, name of course and date
  • Agency completes the Course Registration Form (with as much information as possible) and email a completed copy to the APA In-Service Mail Box found at apainservicetraining@hollandcollege.com
  • Email and attach the completed form using the same name of agency, name of applicant, name of course and date as the subject line. This will allow for quick and streamlined processing of the application
  • Agency will be provided with a follow-up email advising of the result of their attendance
  • Should a member be selected for training, the member will be provided with joining instructions to assist with their enrollment
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Price:
$1,600

Date:
June 16 - 27, 2025

Course Length:
10 days

Course Seats Available:
9/24

Future Course Dates:
June 16 - 27, 2025
June 15 - 26, 2026

Course registration will only be open during the course calendar year.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide serving law enforcement and peace officers the necessary training to be Certified Officer Safety and Use of Force Instructors. This course will cover the latest developments, techniques and teaching methods, including ground control tactics, safe and effective handcuffing techniques, and current strategies involving knowledge of Critical Intervention and De-Escalation.

Course Prerequisites

  • Must be an active member in good standing with approval from training manager or equivalent from a recognized federal or provincial law enforcement department or organization, the Canadian Armed Forces and or a provincially approved organization.
  • Successfully completed and current in Use of Force, Police Service Act, including agency policies.
  • Must have successfully completed the APA Use of Force course, IMIM or the National Use of Force Model training (NUFF) at an accredited and recognized training facility.

Additional Information

Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail  |  Percentage  |   Minimum Pass Mark
Course Value: 70 Outcome hours
Certificate Expiry:  
Modality: Face to Face  |  Distance  |   Blended
Location: Atlantic Police Academy