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LOCKUP is an arrest and control system designed for law enforcement, corrections, and security. It is not technique-based but is customized for agencies based on their own experience in use of force incidents. Lt. (ret) Dillon requires agencies to complete comprehensive use of force reports, and he then uses that data to design the best training regimen for the group. Training is scenario-based rather than simple repetition of hand-to-hand techniques. It is consistent with legal requirements nationwide and can be used by officers regardless of age, experience, or size. His first focus is teaching officers to recognize and measure what level of force is necessary in a situation. LOCKUP does not require periodic retraining. Dillon also promotes comprehensive reporting of all use of force incidents to accurately reflect specific details and justifications for actions taken rather than simply describing a situation as using ‘physical force.’
LEADS is a classroom-based conflict resolution course. It teaches officers to recognize aggression in others while not provoking more hostility in dealing with those individuals. Communication skills and proven de-escalation strategies are used to eliminate the need for physical force in dealing with antagonistic subjects. At the same time, the scenario-based training gives officers tools to provide themselves a tactical advantage in the event the situation escalates to physical force. As with LOCKUP, Lt. Dillon promotes comprehensive reporting of these situations and maintaining those records for training and litigation.
For questions and submissions please contact Steve Cox at scox@fbinaafoundation.org or 913-201-1153