Baton

Course Overview:
This course provides students with a professional and comprehensive understanding of the baton as a defensive tool in private security and law enforcement environments. The training emphasizes safety, legality, control, and accountability, ensuring officers know not only how to use a baton, but also when and why its use may be justified.

Instruction covers the types of batons, legal use of force, striking and blocking techniques, officer safety, suspect control, and post-incident responsibilities, including documentation and reporting.

This course is not governed by a state-issued baton license but adheres to accepted national and Texas-specific standards for professional defensive training. It is designed to ensure that all officers are confident, compliant, and capable of responsible use in the field.

Course Objectives:

Understand the legal and ethical boundaries of baton use under Texas law

Identify proper baton handling, safety, and deployment procedures

Learn approved defensive techniques, striking zones, and avoidance areas

Recognize prohibited or excessive applications of force

Understand de-escalation, verbal commands, and control methods

Learn post-use reporting, documentation, and medical considerations

Course Modules:

Baton Authorization and Legal Requirements in Texas

Baton Safety, Handling, and Control

Defensive and Tactical Movements

Use-of-Force Considerations and De-Escalation

Post-Use Procedures, Reporting, and Liability

Course Format:
This is a self-paced 100% online course that includes instructional videos, reading materials, and scenario-based assessments. Students must pass a final written exam to receive certification.

Certification:
Students who successfully complete the course and pass the final exam will receive a Certificate of Baton Training, issued electronically for their records and compliance documentation.

Disclaimer:
This training program is designed for educational and professional development purposes. It does not authorize any individual to carry a baton where prohibited by law. Students are responsible for adhering to all applicable state, local, and employer regulations regarding the possession or use of defensive equipment.