Course detail: Grappler Police Bumper Train-the-Trainer

Course Description
The Grappler Police Bumper Train the Trainer course prepares designated law enforcement instructors to safely and effectively train agency personnel in the operation, deployment, inspection, and maintenance of the Grappler Police Bumper vehicle immobilization system. This course is designed for agencies that have installed the Grappler Police Bumper on patrol vehicles and require qualified instructors to deliver standardized, defensible training within their organization.

Participants receive an academic instructional framework for classroom delivery and demonstrate competency through hands on practical exercises. Emphasis is placed on proper deployment techniques, safety considerations, post deployment procedures, and instructor readiness through teach back exercises. The course also addresses policy considerations and lawful use within Kansas statutes to support agency level implementation.

This training is supported by Grappler Police Bumper, Stock Enterprises LLC, and the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

Core Competency
Participants will apply lawful, safe, and effective Grappler Police Bumper deployment practices by demonstrating operational proficiency, maintenance knowledge, and the ability to instruct agency personnel using approved curriculum and training standards.

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Demonstrate advanced operational knowledge of Grappler Police Bumper deployment, driving techniques, and target engagement. 
  • Perform and instruct mandatory inspection, maintenance, loading, and post deployment procedures for the Grappler Police Bumper system. 
  • Deliver the approved Grappler Police Bumper curriculum through effective classroom instruction, practical exercises, and performance based evaluations. 
  • Advise agency leadership on policy considerations and lawful deployment of the Grappler Police Bumper in accordance with Kansas criminal statutes.

Who Should Attend
  • Law enforcement agencies that have purchased and installed the Grappler Police Bumper on patrol vehicles 
  • Law enforcement personnel who have successfully completed a recognized Instructor Development Course
  • Officers designated by their Chief, Sheriff, Commandant, or Agency Director to serve as Grappler Police Bumper instructors
Instructional Methodologies
  • Lecture
  • Group discussion
  • Practical exercises
  • Evaluation of participants teach back and instructional competency
Required Equipment
Participants will be required to bring:
  • A laptop computer
  • Department vehicle equipped with an installed Grappler Police Bumper
Course Requirements
  • 100% attendance and participation is required for successful course completion.

Fitness Requirements and Expectations: SOMEWHAT ACTIVE


NOTE: Each agency is limited to two registrations. Additional training opportunities will be offered in the future.





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 Session Information: LE26202F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 03/30/26 and ending on 03/31/26
Times: 08:00am-05:00pm CDT
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Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Leonard Stock

Facility Detail

Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
12600 Quivira Road - Regents Building
Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 10 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.