Law Enforcement Knife 2025

Course Title:             LAW ENFORCEMENT KNIFE

2 Day – 16 Hour DCJS In-service MIR 

Dates & Time:         October 29th – 30th, 2025  0800-1700hrs 

Cost:                           Free – Member agencies

                                    $200 – Non-member agencies  

Registration: Class size is limited to 30 participants. Early registration is encouraged.

• Register through TRACER
• Contact Bobby Nichols for questions. 

Course Description:

• Prior knife or defensive tactics training is not required.
• Self-defense knife skills for the law enforcement officer when attacked by an armed suspect. In the scenario based close quarters exercises throughout this training, the LE duty pistol is not a viable option to defend against the attack.
• Recommended for:
  • Patrol, school resource officer, tactical teams, prisoner transport, dignitary Protection, gang and narcotics interdiction, supervisors, etc.
  • Defensive tactics and firearms instructors are strongly encouraged to attend. 

Course Components:

• Skills – Knife skills for self-defense against edged & blunt weapon attacks
• Legal (2hrs) – Use of force and incident documentation

Uniform and Gear to Bring:

• Uniform – Tactical style long pants, tee shirt and belt
• Gear – Complete gun belt and ballistic vest for specific drills
• Firearms – Duty pistol (no ammunition)

Instructor:

• James R. Nida
  • DCJS Defensive Tactics / Firearms Instructor – Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy, Fredericksburg VA – 1992 to present
  • U.S. Government Contractor – 2021 to present
  • Director of Security / Voice of America / Middle East & North Africa Division, U.S. Government – 2008-2021
  • Fairfax County Police Department – 1986-2008 (Retired)
  • Chesapeake Police Department – 1980-1986
  • United States Army Veteran – 1977-1980