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Protective Strategies Services

Tailored Training, Consulting, and Investigative Solutions for High-Risk Professions

Overview: Protective Strategies (PS) provides expert consulting, training, and analysis services for:

  • Law enforcement and mandated arrest professionals
  • High-risk professionals without arrest mandates (healthcare, outreach, social work, etc.)
  • Government and corporate investigators
  • Decision-makers responsible for training and policy implementation

Note: This services page is under development. Specific courses and course components will be added and explained over time.

PS intentionally limits ongoing engagements to ensure full focus is given to current clients and to provide the highest quality service possible.

Key Service Areas

1. Investigative & Legal Consultation

Forensic Incident AnalysisDetailed review and opinion related to:

  • Use of force incidents
  • Compliance with policy and law
  • Tactical decision-making
  • Justification of actions taken
  • Deliverables may include written reports, consultation with legal counsel, and—when appropriate—expert testimony.

Expert Consultation & TestimonyIndependent expert services for:

  • Criminal and civil investigations
  • Allegations of excessive force
  • Policy compliance reviews
  • Officer conduct and training analysis
  • Available for in-person or remote consultation and testimony.

2. Organizational Audits & Diagnostics

    Liability AuditsBefore implementing training or policy changes, PS conducts comprehensive audits to assess:

    • Current risk exposures and gaps
    • Tasks, needs, and challenges faced by staff
    • Quality and adequacy of existing policies, training, and equipment

    While PS specializes in use of force and critical incidents, additional subject matter experts (SMEs) contribute audit services in their respective domains.

    3. Training & Program Development

    Job and Safety-Related TrainingCustomizable training designed for:

    • Front-line staff operating in volatile environments
    • Supervisors responsible for de-escalation and incident oversight
    • High-risk professionals who must assess, avoid, and escape threats

    Delivery Formats

    • Classroom-based courses and Workshops
    • Physical skills seminars
    • Distance learning (online courses coming soon)
    • Custom Program Design – All training can be tailored to the client based on findings from a PS-conducted audit.

    3. Arrest, Control, and Law Enforcement-Specific Training

    Training and consulting for police, corrections, and licensed security professionals, including:

    • Arrest and control (Subject Control and Defensive Tactics)
    • Justified Force Theory
    • Situational Assessment and Tactical Decision Making
    • Tactical communication
    • Legal standards and case law integration

    Affiliated Programs

    ToughenUp.com – Resilience, health, and performance-based conditioning

    ToughenUpSelfDefence.com – Civilian personal safety and self-defence strategies

    Contact & Availability

    For consultations, custom training, audits, or further information, contact Protective Strategies directly by email. Availability depends on project scope and scheduling.

    This page and the service list are currently being developed. Updates will continue as new offerings are added and refined.