LAW ENFORCEMENT
PROTECTIVE SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (LE-PSTP)

Program Overview

The LE-PSTP, a 40-hour in-person course from Wynn Solutions Group (WSG), equips law enforcement professionals with advanced protective skills through a “crawl-walk-run” progression and capstone Field Training Exercise (FTX). Exclusively for current and former officers, it offers 40 ASIS CPE credits (aligned with CPP, PSP, PCI, and APP) and a WSG Professional Certificate, recognizing their successful completion.

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Target Audience

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• Current or former law enforcement officers, including those with ASIS certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI, APP).

 

Course Objective

The LE-PSTP delivers advanced training in protective operations, empowering law enforcement professionals to lead complex security missions with federal best practices.

 

Learning Objectives
 

Participants will:

• Evaluate performance through detailed debriefs following practical exercises.

• Enhance threat detection and decision-making skills in dynamic scenarios.

• Execute tactical responses during a multi-day FTX.

• Develop and test operational plans in controlled, simulated environments.

• Master protective service fundamentals across personnel security, crisis management, and physical protection domains.

 

Course Modules

 

LE-PSTP’s nine modules build proficiency in protective operations:

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• Introduction to Protective Operations: Identify purpose and standards for a protective detail.

• Protective Detail Formations and Responsibilities: Master positions, formations, and walking tactics.

• Arrivals and Departures: Execute motorcade arrival/departure duties and comms.

• Motorcade Operations: Learn types, configurations, and tactical maneuvers.

• Advances: Plan site advances and routes with precision.

• Surveillance Detection: Detect terrorist phases and surveillance indicators.

• Tactical Medical (TACMED): Apply tourniquets and basic TACMED in ops.

• Attack Responses: Analyze terrorist tactics and respond to attacks on formations/motorcades.

• Final Training Exercise: Demonstrate proficiency in a capstone FTX under pressure.

 

Outcomes

Upon completing the LE-PSTP, graduates can immediately apply their advanced knowledge and skills to real-world protective operations. This training builds the confidence to plan, lead, and execute security missions safely and successfully, enhancing on-the-job performance with federal best practices.

 

Delivery

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• In-person, led by law enforcement-experienced instructors from agencies like Secret Service, DHS, and LAPD.

 

Program Details

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• CPE Credits: Earn 40 ASIS-approved CPE credits, aligned with CPP, PSP, PCI, and APP certification domains, boosting tactical and protective service expertise and recognized on the WSG Professional Certificate.

• Prerequisites: Open to current or former law enforcement officers (active duty or retired); proof of service required.

• Location: WSG Training Facility or on-site at host department locations, tailored to agency needs.

• Customization: Training adapts to the host agency’s Area of Responsibility (AOR), using their vehicles and venues, coordinated by the Local Training Coordinator (LTC) and WSG.

 

Instructors

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• Tom Wynn (Secret Service, DHS)

• Chuck Baxter (DHS/HSI)

• Matt (Secret Service)

• James Hart II (LAPD SWAT)

• Jeff Hine (Secret Service/USCS)

• Col. Cris Mandry (NOPD/Special Forces)

• Dr. Torres (Army Intel)                                                                                                                                                                                                   Full bios at www.wsginc.us/leadership.