Connecticut Police Work Dog Association
Training School Announcement
Vector Defensive Systems, Vector Shield Instructor Course
“A low profile, light weight, level 3 plus ballistic shield made with mil spec
armor. It is NIJ and internationally rated UL7 600 armor ballistic steel plate”
FOUR VECTOR SHIELDS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED BY CPWDA TO BE UTILIZED IN THIS CLASS FOR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION. THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR T&E TO L.E. AGENCIES UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE
SCHOOLL FEE: WAIVED / REGISTER WITH JIM CORTINA THROUGH WEB SITE/EMAIL
Instructor: Kenneth Mellor Instructor: Bobby Scali
Vector Defensive Systems Vector Defense Systems
Director of Training Director of Operations
East Lyme Police Dept., CT. (Retired) U.S. Army S.F., S/Sgt., 15 yrs, Green Beret
U.S. Army S.F., M/Sgt., Green Beret (Retired) Telephone Number: 617-784-1855
Telephone Number: 860-625-7791
Email Address:
Dates of School: August 19, 2015 & August 20, 2015
Maximum 20 officers per day / more days can be added if required.
Location & Time: Waterford Police Department Range Facility
Waterford Town Complex & Highway Garage on Rte. 85
0800 – 1600 hrs both days
Description of Course Content: Instructor Development certification course for the Vector Shield. The following items will be covered nomenclature/Overview of the Vector Shield, movement and stances with the Vector Shield, motor vehicle stops with the Vector Shield, building searches with the Vector Shield and other Law enforcement duties with the Vector Shield. The student will also be instructed how to properly fire their pistol/rifle with the Vector Shield. The student will be instructed on Defensive blocks with the Vector Shield.
Course Objectives:
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to:
· Name each part of the Vector Shield and be familiar with the capability of the Vector Shield.
· Understand the importance of tactical movement and stances and demonstrate the stances and movement while utilizing the Vector Shield.
· Be able to conduct motor vehicle stops and systematically conduct building searches while using the Vector Shield.
· Build muscle memory and fire their rifle/ pistol accurately while using the Vector Shield. Be able to fire their rifle/ pistol while moving with the Vector Shield. Be able to reload their weapon while using the Vector Shield.
· Deploy the TASER accurately while using the Vector Shield.
· Perform Defensive blocking techniques while using the Vector Shield.
Students will be evaluated on the basis of two exams, written exam and practical demonstration showing their proficiency in the use of the Vector Shield. In addition, students are encouraged to actively participate in class through asking questions and contributing to class discussion.
Requirements: Students are to come to class wearing their daily work uniform (Train as you fight philosophy) Service pistol and rifle if applicable, 25 yard range (12 fully loaded pistol magazines, 13 magazines for the rifle with 10 rounds in each), TASER with one cartridge, 25-30 small traffic cones (Glass house drills), two vehicles for motor vehicle stops (One vehicle being a Police cruiser), a building with one or more rooms (Building searches, tactical entries), Baton or ASP.
Note: Students should bring a lunch; this class is 8 straight hours, with only short breaks.
Class Schedule
Hour 1
Introductions
Overview/ Nomenclature of the Vector Shield.
Stances and movement with the Vector Shield
Hour 2 to 4
Motor vehicle Stops with the Vector Shield
Building Searches and entries with the Vector Shield
Defensive Blocks with the Vector Shield
Hour 4 to 8 (RANGE)
Using the Vector Shield while firing the pistol
Using the Vector Shield while firing the rifle
Deploying the TASER while using the Vector Shield
Written exam, After Action Review (AAR)
As the instructor for this course, I reserve the right to adjust this schedule in any way that serves the educational needs of the students enrolled in this course. – K. Mellor