Training Courses

Ambush and Lethal Environment Recognition Training by PATC

Date & Time:
  • September 23, 2026 – September 25, 2026
Location:
Elyria, OH

Ambush and Lethal Environment Recognition Training

Duration: 2.5 Days (20 Professional Development Hours)

Cost: $475.00

Instructor: Randy Merriman

Schedule Note: The first two days of instruction run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, with the final day concluding at 12:00 PM local time.

Course Overview

This comprehensive training program addresses the critical need to reduce injuries and fatalities stemming from targeted ambush and surprise attacks on law enforcement personnel. The course equips officers with advanced awareness and threat detection capabilities designed to convert potentially dangerous encounters into tactical advantages.

What You Will Learn

Participants will develop enhanced skills in recognizing and responding to ambush situations across various operational contexts, including routine patrol activities, special events, and traffic stops. The training focuses on teaching officers to assess interactions with subjects and the public in order to identify situations with potential for escalation into threatening events.

The curriculum emphasizes establishing environmental baselines and detecting anomalies that signal potential dangers. Officers will learn to identify threat indicators through analysis of human behavior, body language assessment, and ground sign awareness. The program also covers techniques for identifying booby traps, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and environmental threats across diverse settings.

By completing this training, law enforcement personnel will strengthen their tactical awareness capabilities and gain the skills necessary to protect themselves and others during high-risk encounters.