Defensive Tactics

The BNSF Railway Resource Protection Solutions Team has certified instructors responsible for training police officers in 28 states and two Canadian provinces.  The instructors train and certify BNSF police officers in the following defensive tactics disciplines:

HANDCUFFING:  Three basic handcuffing techniques are taught to all officers with three levels of subject control.

BATON: Resource Protection Solutions Team (RPT) officers are not mandated to carry a baton.  Those who carry batons must be trained, certified and pass a re-certification course each year.

HANDGUN RETENTION:  The Training Solutions Team draws on several methods of handgun retention, including the Lindell Method.  All instructors are re-certified in handgun retention annually.

OC SPRAY:  RPST policy requires all team members to carry OC Spray.  All officers are trained and certified each year.

EDGED WEAPONS DEFENSE:  The RPST philosophy and training for edged weapons defense is to disengage from the attack and give the officer time and distance to tactically react to the situation.

TRAINING SCENARIOS:  RPST officers receive training that duplicate real-life situations encountered while working in a railroad environment.  These scenarios include use of force, officer tactics, cover and concealment, decision making, and officer safety.