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.

The fee per person is $85.00.  Please see the registration form for more information. 

This class is hosted by the O'Fallon Police Department.

Missouri Safety Center - Institute for Public Safety

University of Central Missouri
Humphreys Ste. 200
Warrensburg, MO 64093
800-801-3588
msc@ucmo.edu