Course detail: Custody to Control

Course Description

This course is designed to bridge the gap between defensive tactics and secure handcuffing procedures. The course focuses on safely and efficiently transitioning from physical control techniques to proper restraint under a variety of real world conditions.


Participants will practice fundamental control techniques and apply handcuffing procedures from standing, kneeling, and prone positions. Emphasis is placed on officer safety, subject control, proper positioning, and maintaining tactical awareness throughout the transition process. The training reinforces consistency, confidence, and safe custody practices during arrest situations.


Core Competency

Participants will demonstrate the ability to apply defensive control techniques and transition safely to secure handcuffing while maintaining officer safety, subject control, and situational awareness.


Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate fundamental defensive control techniques used to gain compliance.

  2. Transition efficiently from physical control to secure handcuffing procedures.

  3. Apply handcuffing techniques from standing, kneeling, and prone positions.

  4. Maintain proper positioning and safety awareness during arrest and custody situations.

Instructional Methods

  • Lecture

  • Group discussion

  • Hands on practical exercises

Who Should Attend

  • State and local law enforcement personnel

  • Corrections officers

  • Court personnel, including bailiffs

Course Requirements

  • 100% attendance and participation

  • Participants must wear athletic clothing appropriate for physical training

  • Participants should bring a refillable water bottle

Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion: ACTIVE




Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email KLETC  or call 620.694.1400  at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you to contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.


Notice of Availability of the KLETC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: 

The University of Kansas has determined that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) main campus in Hutchinson and its regional sites in Dodge City, Hays, and Parsons are separate campuses. This determination was made in consultation with the Department of Education. The report is available online at: https://civilrights.ku.edu/cleryThe report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; the procedures the institution will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred On-Campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the institution or a recognized student organization; and on Public Property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 785-864-6414 or emailing civilrights@ku.edu or arrange for pick-up at a KLETC location.

 Session Information: LE26233F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 05/15/26 and ending on 05/15/26
Times: 08:00am-05:00pm CDT
FREE : $0.00

Bulletin

Participants are responsible for their own travel, meals, and lodging. Please wear athletic clothing and bring a refillable water bottle or other means of hydration. Please notify thayselden@kletc.org if you need to cancel your registration.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Kirk Lane

Facility Detail

Johnson County Regional Police Academy
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210