Defeating the Traffic Stop Ambush 

In a seven month span, the Clinton, Missouri Police Department lost two officers in deadly ambush situations. The first was during one of our most common activities; a car stop. The reason for the stop was a minor violation, but the result was a planned ambush and murder. 

Ambushes require a window of opportunity. Proper tactics can reduce this window so it cannot happen, or the effectiveness is mitigated. This training will include a discussion and demonstration format, utilizing patrol cars and an “offender” vehicle. Tactical concepts will be tested in a series of traffic stop simulations, followed by critiques of each trainee’s performance. This is a low light, active, hands-on type of course in its entirety, with no classroom lecture. Students will need to bring their duty vehicles or one similarly equipped, and their flashlight. This course is POST approved for 2 hours of Skill Development-Firearms (no live fire), and 2 hours of Technical Studies.

Class Instructor: Sgt. Paul Abbott

Clinton, MO Police Department

Sgt. Abbott has focused study on car stop ambushes due to his agency’s recent experience and in the interest of improving training for all law enforcement officers. Sgt. Abbott is a vastly experienced firearms instructor, former SWAT team member and supervisor, and heads the Detective Unit for the Clinton P.D. His own education and experience in firearms and tactics is extensive.

There is a $60.00 fee for the POST Certification processing and full payment is required before start of class.

Participants may pay via credit card by contacting Ronda Weinmann at 660-543-4830.

Checks may be made payable to the Missouri Safety Center (Click register now for details).

Please include the Purchase order number in the appropriate box on the registration page.  An invoice will be emailed to you.

Note: Dinner is not provided for this class.

Please contact Donna Chaffee 660-543-4090 or 800-801-3588 for more information or by email cmpa@ucmo.edu.