Winter 2026 Training Sessions
We will be continuing our Thursday evening sessions from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm on January 15, 2026 at Volunteer Pool. The emphasis of the training this season will be on individual preparedness and protective measures against singular and multiple threats.
Drop in sessions are welcome at $10.00 per person.
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We are still available for private training individual and group sessions.
Please contact for prices and availability.
About Operational Protective Strategies
Since our founding in 2005, Operational Protective Strategies has had the opportunity to help countless students acquire foundational skills, develop new techniques and confidently move forward in their learning journey. We are one of the only task specific organizations situated in Northwestern Ontario providing training to meet the needs of the professional adult focusing on preparing for any potentially violent or dangerous encounter in today’s changing world. O.P.S. provides a wide range of courses designed to support students from all backgrounds and levels of experience.
Services
Operational Protective Strategies provides an integrated course schedule of learning through exploration, scrutiny, and self-reflection. Our classes combine hands-on experience with knowledge-based teaching - take a look at our offerings and contact Operational Protective Strategies to learn more.
Courses and Classes
​Operational Protective Strategies provides various courses to address the needs of the professional adult in the various levels of Law Enforcement, Security and Personal Security Details taking into consideration the legalities associated to the differing levels of force.
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The subject matter includes;​
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Risk Mitigation
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Effective Communication Skills
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De-escalation Strategies
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Use of Mechanical and Physical Restraints,
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Intermediate Weapons Consisting of;
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ASP baton,
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Chemical Agents,
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Flashlights,
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Improvised Weapons
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Weapon Awareness surrounding the use of;
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Firearms,
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Edged Weapons,
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Blunt Instruments.
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Contact us today to learn more about each of our course offerings.
Active Countermeasure Tactics
A.C.T. makes use of multiple ranges of awareness and preparedness, with or without weapons. A.C.T. is comprised of principles taken from Tony Blauer's S.P.E.A.R. System, Keysi Fighting Method (KFM), Tricom Training and over 50 years of martial arts and law enforcement experience. A.C.T. begins at the core with developing situational awareness to evade potentially violent encounters, then develops strategic communication skills to de-escalate conflict. A.C.T. then prepares the student to survive chaos using primal reactions to access natural gross motor tools. The student then learns real world proven responses to legally disengage, eliminate or control a viable threat depending on their personal or professional directives.
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Our goal is to create confidence through training experiences and address solo or multiple threats, armed and unarmed from a variety of positions.
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Contact us today to learn more about each of our course offerings.​
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Urban Groundfighting
Through this training, students have the opportunity to push their skills, techniques and confidence to a new level in a fun, dynamic way. You, the student will learn to establish control from an opponent adverse to ground fighting and employ tactics based on lawful use of force principles.
Contact us today to learn more about each of our course offerings.
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October 18th, 2018
A landmark Canadian study instructed participants on how to confront the risk of sexual assault on campus, reports Erin Anderssen. While it’s a partial solution – and an imperfect one – research shows resistance tactics work
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Where Students Come First
At the heart of everything that we do is our passion for education and our commitment to our students. Thanks to our varied course selection and unique teaching techniques, our instructors have been recognized for their professionalism time and time again.
Operational Protective Strategies is located at the Volunteer Pool in Thunder Bay, and reflects the vibrant energy of the area. The skilled team members are here to help students achieve their goals. Are you ready to reach your potential? Call us today to learn more about Operational Protective Strategies.
