International Police Defensive Tactics Institute (IPDTI)

In 1997 John Pellegrini and a select group of his students, all with extensive Law Enforcement background and actual street experience, undertook research of existing Police Defensive Tactics courses and training methods, with the objective of developing a new program aimed at reducing officer’s injuries, incidents of excessive force and charges of police brutality. The research revealed that both the injuries and the excessive force incidents were a direct result of insufficient or inadequate defensive tactics training.

Therefore, Mr. Pellegrini, who during his 20-years in the Law Enforcement field and 40-years of Martial Arts experience had been a strong advocate of consistent, competent and intensive defensive tactics training for the Law Enforcement community, established the IPDTI with the following objectives:

To provide the most competent, effective and practical defensive tactics training.
To make officer’s safety the foremost priority.
To prevent liability exposure for the officers and their department/agency.
To foster positive public relations for the Law Enforcement community by enhancing the professionalism and competence of individual officers.
To continue research and exchange in the field of Police Defensive Tactics.
To educate Martial Arts Instructors in the specific needs and requirements of the Law Enforcement community.

Today the IPDTI is recognized as one of the most professional and respected Law Enforcement training organizations in the World. We have instructed police, correction and security officers in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, Germany, Italy, Finland, England, Bermuda, Ireland, Costa Rica, Spain, South Korea, Panama, Colombia, New Zealand and Japan.

While most Martial Arts Instructors claim to teach Police Defensive Tactics, only a small percentage possess the expertise and in-depth knowledge to address the specific needs and unique demands of the Law Enforcement community, not to mention the understanding of legal, social and moral issues involved.

IPDTI courses are available to and recommended for individuals in the following categories (but not limited to only these categories):

Active Law Enforcement officers (City, County, State, Federal, etc.)
Military Police and Security Forces, CID, AFOSI, NIA, etc.
Correction Facility Officers
Security (including Private Investigators, Airport, Retail, Hotel, Night Club, Hospitals, College/University, etc.)
Executive/VIP Protection Specialists
Probation/Parole Officers
Bail Bond specialists
EMT Personnel

INTERNATIONAL POLICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION
Our organization is open to individuals currently certified and/or active in the field of Defensive Tactics instruction for the Law Enforcement community and the Security Industry. All certifications of training and qualification (not just from the IPDTI) are recognized and valid for acceptance in our association.

Benefits:

Membership in a prestigious professional association
Enhanced credibility and professional recognition
Priority notification of upcoming courses, events, products and services
Referrals and recommendation for teaching opportunities
Networking with Instructors world-wide
Certificate of Membership and ID Card
Discounts on merchandise and services