Defensive Tactics Instructor School

This is a rigorous five-day course which will provide an instructor certification in the area of defensive tactics. Required clothing and equipment will consist of an athletic T-Shirt, BDU style training pants, athletic shoes, duty belt, training weapon if available, ballistic vest, mouth guard, and handcuffs. This will provide a valid certification for three years, expiring 12/31/2026.  No sweats or shorts please.

*AS PER THE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE RULE CHANGE, ALL SWORN LEO APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF CERTIFIED EXPERIENCE.*

All non­certified law enforcement personnel will at a minimum have one-year experience with their agency prior to becoming one of the listed instructors and will not be a probationary employee. Supporting documentation is required. In order to attend an instructor class, you must provide proof of the following: Defensive Tactics Instructor: (36) hours or more of previous Defensive Tactics instruction from an Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certified Defensive Tactics Instructor.

Cost: $625
Your agency will be billed after the course. ILEA does not accept prepayment at this time.