2023 Courses of Instruction

BASIC EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SCHOOL

  • October 2-6, 2023

Course Description:This 48-hour POST course is designed as an introduction for law enforcement professionals assigned (permanently or temporarily) to an executive protection team. The school is limited to 20 students.

The Basic Executive Protection School covers all aspects of performing executive protection details. The school teaches the guidelines and procedures for being a member of a protection unit, tactical formations, advance procedures, practical driving skills, firearm considerations, close quarters shooting techniques, threat assessments and executive protection medical considerations. The school involves various scenarios and participants should report with business attire suitable for public interactions as well as Class C (tactical uniform) or similar attire.

Additionally, this course provides students with one hour of POST training on handling persons with mental health and cognitive impairment issues, one hour of POST training on officer well-being including mental health awareness, and two hours of POST training on de-escalation techniques, crisis management, critical thinking and social intelligence.

Participants wanting to further their knowledge should also enroll in the separate Executive Protection Advanced Courses.

Tuition/Registration Fees: Registration fees are due 7 days prior to the start of the class.  If fees are not paid in full, the student will not be allowed to attend the course.  Forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation is required for a full tuition refund.  Exceptions to the refund policy will be at the discretion of the Director of Training.

Cost:

  • $1,375 - tuition, meals, and lodging
  • $1,190 - tuitiion and meals

Continuing Education Hours:

  • 20 hours of Technical Studies
  • 12 hours Interpersonal Perspectives
  • 16 hours of Skill Development

Mineral Area College Credit:

  • None
Coordinator:
  • Sergeant Bret E. Brooks
  • 573-751-9949 or bret.brooks@mshp.dps.mo.gov
For enrollment email applications to:
  • TNDmail@mshp.dps.mo.gov

Application For Training