Officer Survival Series - Ground Fighting

Officer Survival Series – Ground Fighting

Course Dates: Monday, November 16, 2026 through Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Time: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Location: Connecticut Police Academy, 285 Preston Avenue, Meriden, 06450

Instructor: Trainers from OSS (Officer Survival Series)

Tuition: $200.00 per student

Class Size: Limited to 30 attendees

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026 (via Acadis portal)

This three-day course addresses the growing reality that police use-of-force encounters increasingly occur on the ground, due in part to widespread public training in mixed martial arts and grappling techniques. Officers will develop competency in three critical areas: preventing encounters from moving to the ground when feasible, surviving and responding effectively if forced into a ground-fighting scenario, and safely controlling subjects while on the ground. The training employs a systematic, concept-based approach to teach officers about various ground positions and how to position themselves to maintain safety and protect their duty-belt equipment. Instruction follows a crawl-walk-run progression methodology.

Lunch is available for purchase at nearby restaurants. The standard uniform dress code for POST in-service training does not apply to this class; participants should dress appropriately as directed by their training supervisors.

Contact: Field Services Training Division, 203-427-2625 or www.ct.gov/POST