OUR MOST POPULAR COURSES:
NON-ESCALATION & DE-ESCALATION SCENARIO TRAINING
Deep exploration of the proper use of force for officers, as well as the essentials and skills in non-escalation and de-escalation as force alternatives.
POLICE OFFICER WELLNESS, ETHICS & RESILIENCY
A comprehensive and holistic course designed to enhance the overall well-being and effectiveness of law enforcement professionals.
NON-ESCALATION & DE-ESCALATION AS FORCE ALTERNATIVES
Encompasses communication skills necessary to prevent escalation in potentially intensifying circumstances when people are in crisis.
DEFENSIVE TACTICS REFRESHER
1-day control and arrest tactics course encompasses control holds, pressure points, takedowns, and ground fighting.
NON-ESCALATION & DE-ESCALATION TACTICS: COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES FOR CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive course that delves into the nuances of tactical communications.
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE COURSE
4-hour self-defense designed for beginners, basic self-defense strategies and skills that can be applicable in a variety of real-life scenarios.
SELF-DEFENSE AND CONTROL TACTICS COURSE OPTIONS
Deep dive into an array of self-defense and control techniques tailored to address different threats and scenarios.
TRAIN-THE-TRAINER: LEVEL ONE CONTROL TACTICS INSTRUCTOR
Participants will gain the knowledge and ability to teach basic control tactics for both police officers and security officers.
**These courses are certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
CONSULTING/EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
 
Use of Force
 
Control & Arrest Tactics
 
Police Tactics
SECURITY GUARD TRAINING
 
Defensive and Control Tactics
 
Use of Force
 
Non-escalation and De-escalation Tactics
 
Crisis Intervention
 
Instructor Training Certification for:
- Defensive & Control Tactics
- Non-escalation and De-escalation
- Understanding Assumptions, Biases and Stereotypes
CIVILIAN TRAINING
 
Non-escalation and De-escalation Tactics
 
Self Defense
 
Emergency Planning
 
Understanding Assumptions, Biases and Stereotypes
ABOUT DR. MIKE

Dr. Michael Schlosser retired as the Director of the Police Training Institute at the University of Illinois, after 20 years of service - nine years as an instructor and eleven years as Director. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Governor’s State University, a Master’s Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Illinois-Springfield, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Rantoul Illinois Police Department after 20 years of service. During that time, he held positions as field training officer, field training supervisor, detective, juvenile officer, wellness director, control tactics instructor, and canine supervisor. When he became the director of PTI in 2012, he continued to teach the courses he was passionate about, including de-escalation training, arrest and control tactics, and police officer wellness.

Dr. Schlosser is credited for groundbreaking efforts toward police reform through implementation of innovative curricula for improving police practices. His overall emphasis is on de-escalation training, community policing, and intensive integrated scenario-based training.

Dr. Schlosser, through PTI, has been involved in numerous research projects in collaboration with various colleges at the University of Illinois. Dr. Schlosser has authored dozens of articles, is co-author of the book The POWER Manual: a Step-by-Step Guide to Improving Police Officer Wellness, Ethics, and Resilience, made numerous radio and television appearances, and given over 200 presentations across the country on topics such as community policing, police tactics, police training, use of force, de-escalation techniques, control and arrest tactics, the intersection of police and race, diversity, police officer wellness, police family wellness, and various other topics related to American law enforcement.