There are many good defensive tactics programs available today; however, many of the programs are designed for Police and do not take into consideration the diverse make-up and unique role of Parole, Probation and Community Corrections staff. This program examines the realities of how Parole, Probation, and Community Corrections Officers are most likely confronted, both in the office and in the field. It then provides tactics that officers can apply in these situations that will increase their ability to avoid or control these situations. During this dynamic training program, officers will learn how to employ control tactics in a manner that will minimize the risk of injury to both the officer and the aggressor. Participants will learn control techniques that are effective and appropriate at all levels of the use of force continuum. These techniques are based upon the Natural Response Control Tactics (N.R.C.T.) System™, which was specifically designed for Parole, Probation, and Community Corrections personnel. The techniques are designed to be quickly learned, easily applied and retained, and can be effectively applied by officers of varying size, strength, experience, and age, irrespective of gender. This program is not designed to take away from any defensive tactics training staff may have previously received. The techniques are designed to add more tools to their toolbox, and provide them with techniques that, under stress, in a crisis, are easily retained and effectively applied. Techniques taught include: Body mechanics and movement Defending against blows Distance and movement Arm and leg strikes Relative positioning Control techniques Assailant repositioning techniques Ground defense and recovery Escape from grabs Team tactics Edged-weapon defense Defense against firearms Once officers participate in the above skills training, they are given the opportunity to apply their skills in simulation exercises during which they will need to determine the assailant threat level and respond with an appropriate control response. This allows participants to not only learn the skills, but to apply them under stress, in a realistic but controlled environment. This technique increases skill retention and enhances the officer’s confidence in their ability to handle various types of physical threats. It also helps to assure the agency that officers respond appropriately to a threat, accurately recognizing and responding to the threat, while not overreacting.