Defensive Tactics Certifications

Statewide Coordinator Shawn Barbale
Programs run 8:30 am - 4:30 PM
(except Electronic Weapons Instructor Certification)
To Apply Fax Professional Development Application to Shawn: (508) 869-3187
Contact Shawn Barbale: PH: (774) 696-4073 / E-mail: Shawn.Barbale@massmail.state.ma.us

Certifications	Dates	Notes
Defensive Tactics Instructor Re-Certification (3-days)
Electronic Weapons Instructor Certification
2nd step of TASER Instructor Certification in MA Class is 8:30 am - 4:00 PM. You must attend the Taser Instructor class conducted by Taser International prior to attending this class.	This is the Massachusetts (MPTC) compliance portion of the Taser Instructor certification.  May 28, 2013, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, at the Waltham Police Academy.  Attendees must have completed the Taser Instructor Course prior to this class.	Fax Professional Development Application  MPTC Standard Application to:  Stephen Taranto, Waltham Police, 781-314-3532.  Students must bring full duty belts and 4 Taser cartridges for the Taser Unit that they carry.  Space is limited and the application period is open until class is full.  Call Off. Taranto at 781-314-3526 with any questions.
Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification (12-days) This course is designed for the full-time municipal police officers to certify them as MPTC DT Instructors. Participants must be in excellent physical condition and free of any injuries. Must be available for all 12-days.	Training is three weeks: Location: MSP, New Braintree Week of April 22nd Monday - Thursday Week of May 6th Monday - Thursday Week of May 20th Monday - Thursday	To register send the   Professional Development Application  M to Shawn Barbale at Fax: 508.869-3187 / PH: (774) 696-4073 E-mail: Shawn.Barbale@massmail.state.ma.us