Training

Success starts with effective training.

Training with The Alternative ®

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Train-the-Trainer Course

Our one-day certification course for department instructors blends classroom instruction with hands-on range training, covering: 
  • Use-of-force case law and policy considerations
  • Technology familiarization and manipulation drills
  • Scenario-based exercises and live-fire qualification

Operator Course

A concise, duty-ready program that prepares officers for safe and effective use of The Alternative® is built around the weapon system they know best—their firearm—and emphasizes: 

  • Use-case identification and application 
  • Communication and deployment protocol
  • Scenario-based exercises and live-fire qualification

Ongoing Certification & Support

  • Instructor recertification every two years
  • Operator requalification annually
  • Departments receive complete support materials: manuals, lesson plans, sample policies, and white papers
  • Direct access to our team for seamless implementation and consistent, high-quality training
Training with The Alternative
Training on a less-lethal tool