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Over the last ten years, training has emerged as a top priority for law enforcement and corrections officers. At the CTS Training Institute (CTSTI), we approach training with utmost seriousness, emphasizing the importance of preparedness in anticipation of worst-case scenarios. CTSTI is committed to being “A Force for Order,” integrating cutting-edge tools with comprehensive knowledge and techniques. Our courses are designed to equip individual officers for real-life situations while addressing agency policies and procedures for managing risks.

CTSTI provides a wide range of training programs, each of which is directly relevant to CTS products. For instance, the Less-Lethal Instructor Training Course spans three days and aims to certify officers as Less-Lethal Instructors. This program combines hands-on experience with Less-Lethal products, classroom instruction, and practical application. Upon completion, officers possess the necessary knowledge and skills to return to their respective agencies and certify others in the safe and effective use of each Less-Lethal option. In addition to the Less-Lethal classes offered by CTSTI, PENN ARMS, a leading manufacturer of Less-Lethal Launchers, conducts Armorer Schools for various 37MM and 40MM platforms.

Please click below to view & register for classes, along with accessing your account:

If you are interested in hosting a class, please fill out this host agency request form.

WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKED UNTIL JANUARY 2025.

A minimum of 10 paid registrants is required for a most classes to be a go. For hosting a course you will receive free hosting seats, up to 4 with a 25 paid seat course (for the basic 3-Day ICP course). For a full list of requirements please email the training coordinator at training@combinedsystems.com

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Course Offerings

3 Day Less-Lethal Instructor Certification Program (ICP):

This comprehensive 3-Day Instructor Certification Program covers Impact Munitions, Chemical Munitions, OC/Aerosols & Flash-Bang/Sting-Balls. The course is structure for officers seeking Less-Lethal certification and is conducted on an 8-hour/day basis. It includes a blend of classroom sessions and range exercise focusing on the historical background, nomenclature, applications, use of force considerations, training, real aspects and the integration of Less-Lethal munitions into current departmental practices.

The program offers flexibility, allowing participants to register for individual course days based on their preferences.

Cost: $895/student
Prices are subject to change for courses in the 2025 year.

2 Day Ballistic Breaching Instructor Certification Course:

2 Day Ballistic Breaching Instructor Certification Course: This is an 16-hour Instructor Certification Course designed for those officers with a desire to learn new breaching techniques and develop their operational and instructor skills. Course will assist with the integration of the 12 gauge breaching option into their current tactical methods. Emphasis on developing a department breaching program, including policies, preplanning and deployment.

Cost: $350/student
Prices are subject to change for courses in the 2025 year.

1 Day Ballistic Breaching Class:

This is an 8-hour Operator ONLY Certificate Course designed for hands-on training. The course is a blend of classroom and range exercises designed to teach new techniques as well as develop existing skills. Students may bring their own breaching tools, but are not required to.

Cost: $175/student
Prices are subject to change for courses in the 2025 year.

 

2 Day SWAT/Tactical Grenadier Course:  CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

This is an Instructor Certification Course designed for hands on training.  Course is a blend of classroom as well as range exercises. Students will experience the use of various munitions and launching platforms for tactical operations.

Cost: $400/student
Prices are subject to change for courses in the 2025 year.

 

2 Day field force Grenadier Course:

This is an Instructor Certification Course designed for hands-on training.  Course is a blend of classroom as well as range exercises.  Students will experience a variety of formations, munitions and launching platforms required to deal with civil order.

Cost: $450/student
Prices are subject to change for courses in the 2025 year.

 

1 Day Penn arms armorer’s Course:

This is an an Armorer’s Course designed for those assigned to the agency’s armory responsible for maintaining maintenance of  launchers.  This is a hands on course focusing on repair of Penn Arms 37mm and 40mm single and multi-pump launchers.  The course includes basic troubleshooting and repairs of the launchers.  This course is needed to perform repairs without voiding launcher warranty.  Agencies attending should bring a Penn Arms launcher to work on.  This course is Penn Arms specific.  If the agency uses a Spring Wound Multi-shot launcher, they should contact training@combinedsystems.com to set up additional training.

Cost: $325/student
Prices are subject to change for courses in the 2025 year.

 

2 Day cell extraction Instructor Certification  Course:

This is an Instructor Level Course designed to gain understanding and identifying conditions for cell extractions.  This course will focus on cell extraction entry teams, positions and roles to include team and individual equipment needed for extractions.  The course identifies use of force issues surrounding protocols that are critical in litigations issues.  Course is a blend of classroom and scenario exercises.

Cost: $450/student
Prices are subject to change for courses in the 2025 year.

Training Schedule:

As a requirement of their instructor-level training, students must actively engage in the specific exercises of the course they are signing up for. For these lessons to be effective and for the students to pass the courses, they must be in good physical shape. In some of these courses, students may be exposed to chemical agents.

It is the responsibility of students with medical issues that have to limit their participation to get medical clearance from their doctor before enrolling. Conditions such as high blood pressure, heart issues, lung issues, including bronchitis and asthma, or allergies are among those that call for such a visit.

CTSTI is not responsible for those students who do not seek medical consultation before participating in the course. Those unable to do the exercises cannot finish the instructor level course. It’s the student’s responsibility to ensure they are physically capable of meeting the course requirements.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive certification as a Combined Systems Instructor, enabling them to provide instruction to end users within their department.

The certification remains valid for four years from the date of completion.

Start Date:End Date: Course:Hosted By:Location:Course Details:Status:
October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Impact Munitions Less Lethal ICP Whitehall Borough Police Dept.Elizabeth, PAclick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 9/17/2024
October 15, 2024October 17, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP Raymond Laborde Correctional CenterCottonport, LAclick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 9/17/2024
October 22, 2024October 24, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy, TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, ALclick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 9/24/2024
October 29, 2024October 31, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP West Covina Police Dept.Chino, CAclick here to see course details
CLASS A GO Registration Open Until 10/7/2024
November 5, 2024November 7, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP Ashland Police Dept.Ashland, ORclick here to see course details
CLASS A GO Registration Open Until 10/8/2024
November 12, 2024November 14, 2024 3-Day Less Lethal ICP Greensboro (NC) Police Dept.Greensboro, NCclick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 10/15/2024
November 12, 2024November 14, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP MDCC LETAMoorhead, MS click here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 10/15/2024
November 19, 2024November 21, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP Pottawattamie County SheriffCouncil Bluffs, IAclick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 10/22/2024
November 19, 2024November 21, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP Rockland County Sheriff OfficeNew City, NYclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 10/22/2024
December 3, 2024December 5, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP Arizona Department of Correction Rehabilitation & ReentryTucson, AZ click here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 11/5/2024
December 3, 2024December 5, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP Boston (GA) Police Dept.Thomasville, GAclick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 11/5/2024
December 3, 2024December 5, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICP East Hampton Town Police Dept.Wainscott, NYclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 11/5/2024
December 17, 2024December 19, 20243-Day Less Lethal ICPRoanoke County Criminal Justice AcademySalem, VAclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 11/19/2024
December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Penn Arms Armorers CourseCA DOC & RehabGalt, CAclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 11/20/2024
2025 Training Courses
January 7, 2025January 9, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPDurant Police Dept.Durant, OK click here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 12/10/2024
January 8, 2025January 9, 2025Penn Arms AmorersNVDOCCarson City, NVclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 12/11/2024
January 14, 2025January 16, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPMorgan County Sheriff OfficeMartinsville, INclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 12/17/2024
January 28, 2025January 29, 2025Ballistic Breaching ICPMoore County Sheriff OfficeJackson Springs, NCclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 12/31/2024
February 4, 2025February 6, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICP Sedgwick County Sheriff OfficeGoddard, KSclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/7/2025
February 6, 2025February 7, 2025Cell ExtractionElmore County Sheriff OfficeWetumpka, ALclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/9/2025
February 11, 2025February 13, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICP Ontario Police Dept.Mansfield, OHclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/14/2025
February 18, 2025February 20, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICP Westfield Police Dept.Westfield, MAclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/21/2025
February 26, 2025February 27, 2025Cell ExtractionMaricopa County Sheriff's Dept.Phoenix, AZclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 1/29/2025
March 4, 2025March 6, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPMarion Police Dept.Marion, NCclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/4/2025
March 4, 2025March 6, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPNorthwest Shoals Community College Police Dept.Muscle Shoals, ALclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/4/2025
March 4, 2025March 6, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICP Pass Christian Police Dept.Pass Christian, MSclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/4/2025
March 18, 2025March 20, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPO'Fallon Police Dept.O'Fallon, MOclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/18/2025
March 21, 2025March 21, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersO'Fallon Police Dept.O'Fallon, MOclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/21/2025
March 25, 2025March 25, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersJackson CO Sheriff OfficeCentral Point, ORclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/25/2025
March 25, 2025March 27, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPMorrow Police Dept.Morrow, GAclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/25/2025
April 2, 2025April 2, 2025Flashbang ICPSalinas Valley State PrisonSoledad, CAclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 3/5/2025
April 8, 2025April 10, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICP MDCC LETAMoorhead, MSclick here to see course details
Registration Open Until 3/11/2025
April 15, 2025April 17, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPWinston Salem Police Dept.Salem, NCclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 3/18/2025
April 16, 2025April 16, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersBurlingame Police Dept.Burlingame, CAclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 2/11/2025
April 22, 2025April 24, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPCircleville Police Dept.Circleville, OHclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 3/25/2025
June 24, 2025June 26, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPSouthern Regional Public Safety InstituteCamp Shelby, MSclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 5/27/2025
October 7, 2025October 9, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPOgden Police Dept.Ogden, UTclick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 9/9/2025