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Training

Over the past decade, training has become a priority for security and corrections officers. At the CTS Training Institute (CTSTI), preparedness is promoted before critical scenarios unfold. CTSTI offers training programs that combine product tools with knowledge and techniques, preparing officers for various situations and helping agencies manage risks.

Among the training programs is the less-lethal instructor certification course, a 3-day program that teaches the safe use of these products. Additionally, PENN ARMS offers courses on the maintenance of 37MM and 40MM less-lethal launchers.

Course Offerings

These are Host Request Forms — use them to request hosting a course, not to register as a student.

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3 Day Less-Lethal Instructor Certification Program (ICP)

Training Schedule

As a requirement of their instructor-level training, students must actively engage in the specific exercises of the course they are signing up for. For these lessons to be effective and for the students to pass the courses, they must be in good physical shape. In some of these courses, students may be exposed to chemical agents. It is the responsibility of students with medical issues that have to limit their participation to get medical clearance from their doctor before enrolling. Conditions such as high blood pressure, heart issues, lung issues, including bronchitis and asthma, or allergies are among those that call for such a visit.

CTSTI is not responsible for those students who do not seek medical consultation before participating in the course. Those unable to do the exercises cannot finish the instructor level course. It’s the student’s responsibility to ensure they are physically capable of meeting the course requirements.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive certification as a Combined Systems Instructor, enabling them to provide instruction to end users within their department. The certification remains valid for four years from the date of completion.

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August 12, 2025August 13, 2025Ballistic BreachingKanawha County Sheriff OfficeCharleston, WVClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Closed
August 26, 2025August 28, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPLehigh County Emergency Response Team, Office of the District AttorneyWhitehall, PAClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 8/12/2025
August 26, 2025August 28, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPNew Bern Police DepartmentNew Bern, NCClick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 8/12/2025
August 26, 2025August 28, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPAurora Police Dept.Aurora, COClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 8/12/2025
September 1, 2025September 3, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPCity of Bethlehem Police DepartmentBethlehem, PAClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 8/18/2025
September 4, 2025September 4, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersCity of Bethlehem Police DepartmentBethlehem, PAClick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 8/21/2025
September 9, 2025September 11, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPTuscaloosa Police Dept.Tuscaloosa, ALClick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 8/26/2025
September 9, 2025September 9, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersQueen Creek Police DepartmentQueen Creek, AZClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 8/12/2025
September 9, 2025September 11, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPSpartanburg County Sheriff OfficeDuncan, SCClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 8/12/2025
September 16, 2025September 18, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPEl Reno Police DepartmentEl Reno, OKClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 9/2/2025
September 22, 2025September 24, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPWausau Police DepartmentMosinee, WIClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 9/8/2025
September 23, 2025September 25, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPCentral Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training AcademyWeyers Cave, VAClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 9/9/2025
September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersWausau Police DepartmentMosinee, WIClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 8/28/2025
September 30, 2025October 2, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPWayne County Sheriff OfficeLyons, NY Click here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 9/2/2025
September 30, 2025October 2, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPFlagler County Sheriff OfficeBunnell, FL Click here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 9/2/2025
October 7, 2025October 9, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPWake County Sheriff OfficeRaleigh, NCClick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 9/23/2025
October 7, 2025October 9, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPEnglewood Police DepartmentEnglewood, COClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 9/9/2025
October 7, 2025October 9, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPOgden Police Dept.Ogden, UTClick here to see course detailsCLASS A GO Registration Open Until 9/23/2025
October 14, 2025October 16, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPWashington State DOCConnell, WAClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 9/16/2025
October 15, 2025October 15, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersMonterey County Sheriff OfficeSalinas, CAClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 9/17/2025