CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

Phone: (309) 690-7350
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Jean Swan: jswan@icc.edu

Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu

Dignitary-Witness Protection Course – Class Full

For waiting list email hgrove@icc.edu

Instructor: Ron Yanor

November 11-15, 2024

 8am – 5pm

 Class will meet at: November 11-12, 2024 Tazewell County Range 21302 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL

November13-15, 2024 – CIPTC, ICC Peoria Campus, 5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, A120, Peoria, IL

Enrollment Deadline:  November 4, 2024

Course Size:  Maximum 14

Course Objective

Join us for a comprehensive five-day training program designed to equip participants with the essential skills required to execute close protection procedures, whether operating as a single protection officer or as part of a full team. Throughout the course, participants will delve into core topics such as attack on principal drills, formation and tasks coordination, arrival and departure protocols, meticulous planning and surveys, and specialized motorcade driving techniques. The training culminates with a dynamic Full Scale Training Exercise (FTX) conducted in a public setting, providing invaluable real-world experience. Led by a seasoned instructor, the techniques and procedures presented in this training program are derived from end-user courses tailored for operational teams, ensuring relevance and practical application in the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your close protection capabilities and advance your career in security operations.

What to bring:

Student Pack List

Eye & Ear Protection

Soft Body Armor

Note Pad & Pen

Laptop with Power Point Program- 5 ea [planning phase for final FTX/ 1 per survey team]

Pistol: Duty Size Pistol Preferred

Spare Magazine

Dominant Side Concealment Type Holster –    Must Be Capable of Re-Holstering with Single Hand

Appendix Carry is Not Recommended

Ammo: 250rds pistol

Attire:   Days 1-3    Range Uniform/Light Jacket [draw from concealment drills]

                               Day 4         Casual/ Polo or Dress Shirt/ Slacks or 511 pants [venue surveys]

Day 5        Suit or Sport Coat/ Collar Dress Shirt/ No Tie/ Dress Shoes [FTX]

About the Instructor

Certified Instructor Ron Yanor is a distinguished Certified Instructor with an extensive background in law enforcement and military tactics. With a career spanning over four decades, Yanor has honed his expertise across a broad spectrum of specialized areas, earning recognition for his contributions to training and operational excellence.

Certifications: Yanor holds certifications in an array of critical disciplines, including Basic CQB/SWAT, Advanced CQB/SWAT, Dignitary & Witness Protection, Sniper/Observer, and Patrol Rifle Instructor Development, among others. His comprehensive skill set encompasses areas such as Less Lethal Munitions, Building Search Tactics, and Combat Shotgun operations.

ILETSB Certified Courses: He has played a pivotal role in developing and instructing courses accredited by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board (ILETSB). Notable among these are Basic and Advanced CQB/SWAT, Sniper/Observer, and Patrol Rifle Instructor Development, demonstrating his commitment to fostering excellence in law enforcement training.

Published Author: Yanor’s expertise extends beyond the training grounds, as evidenced by his contributions as a published author. With over 50 articles featured in both professional and mainstream publications, including the esteemed International Journal of Counter Terrorism Professionals, he shares insights and tactics to advance the field of law enforcement.

Operational Experience: Throughout his career, Yanor has been an integral member of multi-jurisdictional special operations teams, serving in various capacities for 19 years. As a team training and intel officer for nine years, he contributed to operational readiness and mission success. Ron’s dedication was His operational reach extends across several states within the U.S. and even to South America, where he provided training and support for specialized missions.

During his tenure at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department, Ron was honored with both the Medal of Valor for his courageous actions in a perilous situation, where he saved lives, and the Medal of Merit for his exceptional dedication in creating curriculum for his fellow officers that surpassed expectations.

Training and Instruction: Yanor’s dedication to excellence in instruction is evident in his tenure as a full-time instructor for law enforcement and military clients at the Adamax Tactical Academy. Over ten years of full-time instruction, supplemented by an additional decade of part-time service, underscore his commitment to sharing knowledge and enhancing operational capabilities.

Collaborations and Partnerships: Yanor has collaborated with leading figures and organizations within the tactical community, including Tactical Energetic Entry Systems, Direct Action Group, Larry Vickers, and Pat McNamara. His contributions as a staff instructor and adjunct have enriched training programs and seminars, further solidifying his reputation as a respected authority in the field.

Ron Yanor’s unwavering dedication to excellence, coupled with his vast operational experience and commitment to advancing training methodologies, cements his status as a preeminent figure in the realm of law enforcement and military tactics.

Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Procedural Justice – 5 Hours, Use of Force .50 hours, Officer Safety Techniques, including cover, concealment and time 26 hours with 17 hours scenario based.