Blue Shield Tactical Systems

Blue Shield Tactical Systems delivers reality-based instruction to law enforcement agencies, armed security personnel, and military units across the United States. Their team of experienced law enforcement professionals teaches hands-on courses designed around real-world scenarios officers actually encounter.

Blue Shield offers instructor-level and practitioner courses covering:

• •Defensive Tactics Instructor Courses – Close Contact Defense (Level 1 & 2), Ground Control (Level 1 & 2), and Force Options
• •De-Escalation Programs – Instructor and Practitioner courses for officers handling tense situations without force
• •Specialized Response – Knife Defense Instructor, Patrol Knife Tactics, Single Officer Active Shooter Response, Active Assailant Response for School Bus Drivers
• •Investigations & Interviewing – Cognitive Interviewing & Detecting Deception
• •Leadership Development – FTO with Integrated Leadership (new 5-day, 40-hour TCOLE-compliant program), Modern Management, Interpersonal Skills for Law Enforcement, Generational Communication
• •Use of Force & Accountability – Use of Force from Street to Courtroom, Law Enforcement Integrity and Accountability, Workplace Violence de-escalation
• •Scenario-Based Training – Tactics Based Scenario Instructor certification

Blue Shield manufactures and sells professional-grade training gear:

Departments can host Blue Shield courses at their own facility with no hosting fees. When your agency hosts, you receive two complimentary training slots for officers, and surrounding agencies can attend the same course at your location.

Upcoming courses include: - De-Escalation Instructor (February–September, multiple states) - Close Contact Defense Level 1 (January–April, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee) - Ground Control Instructor (February–May, Texas, Tennessee) - Knife Defense Instructor (March–June, Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama) - Force Options Instructor (March, Alabama) - Cognitive Interviewing & Detecting Deception (May, Tennessee) - Tactical Patrol Officer Certification - FTO with Integrated Leadership

Blue Shield's core team includes: - Ray Beshirs – Master Instructor (extensive martial arts and law enforcement background) - Jason Taylor – Master Instructor (de-escalation and defensive tactics specialist) - Justin Atherton – Master Instructor

"Hands down one of the best Defensive Tactics Instructor courses that I have attended. Master Ray bridges the gap between Martial Arts and Law Enforcement having extensive experience in both." – Conrad Mauer, Ground Control Instructor student

"I have been in Law Enforcement for 38 years and I would like to say that Jason presented and demonstrated the techniques and information very well and this course will help my Officers and every Officer that takes this course. I recommend this course to every Police Department." – Chief Jeff Taylor, De-escalation Instructor

"Most realistic defense course taken in 35 years of service." – Chief J. Hannigan, Close Contact Defense Instructor

"This training is by far the best I have ever seen." – Police Sgt. C. Clark, Close Contact Defense Instructor

Officers consistently report that Blue Shield's instruction is practical, scenario-based, and immediately applicable to patrol work. Instructors are praised for connecting with students, demonstrating techniques clearly, and providing hands-on learning in realistic situations.

• •Phone: (888) 970-4249
• •Website: BlueshieldTactical.com

Agencies can contact Blue Shield to host courses, enroll officers in scheduled classes, or discuss custom training packages for their department.