COURSE DESCRIPTION

Tactical Handcuff & Flashlight Certification Course
Duration: 4 Hours (2 hrs Classroom | 2 hrs Hands-On)
Tuition: $195
Location: ESS  Academy – Tarpon Springs, FL
Certifications Awarded:

• ASP Basic Handcuff Certification (ABC)

• ASP Tactical Flashlight Certification

Course Overview:
In real-world security and law enforcement environments, situations can escalate quickly—often in low-light conditions and under intense stress. The Tactical Handcuff & Flashlight Certification Course at ESS Global Academy equips students with the practical skills and proven techniques needed to safely restrain subjects and effectively operate in reduced visibility environments. Whether you’re working in executive protection, private security, corrections, or law enforcement, this dual-certification course is essential for professionals seeking to elevate their tactical readiness.

ASP Basic Handcuff Certification (ABC)

Duration: 2 Hours (Classroom + Practical Drills)

This nationally recognized 4-hour certification is designed to train professionals in the safe, effective, and court-defensible use of mechanical restraints, including hinged and chain handcuffs, as well as ASP flex-cuffs. The tactics taught are designed for real-world functionality and are scalable to users of all body types, strength levels, and experience.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Proper carry (portation) and draw (presentation) of handcuffs

• Rapid, safe, and secure handcuff application techniques

• Tactical positioning and control strategies

• Practical drills to simulate real-world application

• Techniques appropriate for officers in any physical condition

• Skills retention through repetition and simplicity

This module emphasizes safety, speed, and retention, giving students a firm foundation in mechanical restraint application with minimal training time and maximum effectiveness.

ASP Tactical Flashlight Certification

Duration: 2 Hours (Classroom + Drills)

Most use-of-force incidents and officer assaults occur between 6 PM and 2 AM, when low light environments can dramatically increase the danger and complexity of a situation. This module provides critical skills for using a tactical flashlight not just in conjunction with a firearm, but as a standalone tool for 98% of its real-world applications.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Effective flashlight use for subject control and area illumination

• Identifying threats in low-light environments

• Tactics to disorient or distract an aggressor

• Proper search techniques with a tactical flashlight

• Justification, documentation, and court-defensible use-of-force considerations

• Drills that simulate real-world, high-stress encounters

This program is based on real-world scenarios and developed in collaboration with law enforcement trainers from around the globe. It teaches operators to use light tactically—to detect, delay, and deter threats.

Who Should Attend:
This dual-certification course is ideal for:

• Executive Protection Agents

• Armed and Unarmed Security Officers

• Law Enforcement Officers

• Campus and Hospital Security

• Corrections Officers

• Private Investigators

• Military Personnel

• Tactical Team Members

What to Bring:
✔ Chain or hinged handcuffs with a duty cuff case and belt
✔ Athletic or duty-appropriate clothing for hands-on drills
✔ Flashlight (if available—loaners may be provided)
✔ Pen and notebook for taking classroom notes
✔ Firearms are strictly prohibited from the classroom and training areas

Tuition Includes:
 Both certifications, all course materials, practical drills, and instruction by certified ASP instructors.

Gain the skills. Get certified. Operate with confidence.
Train with ESS Academy—where tactical meets practical.