Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CDT Method?

• The CDT Method is comprised of the most effective non-deadly force techniques. CDT is incorporated with distraction and equilibrium maneuvers that can be implemented against a hostile attacker or uncooperative subject to immediately render them "cooperative".

What does CDT stand for?

• CDT stands for Compliance, Direction, Takedown. When put to use in that specific order, CDT puts the subject in the best possible position for total control either handcuffed or kept temporarily immobile.

What is the key to the CDT Method?

• The key to the CDT Method is its versatile approach to full circle training. The CDT Method teaches the student the physical, mental and psychological aspects of applying the proper pain compliance techniques permissible under the guidelines of State and Federal law.

Why would this be an asset to a Law Enforcement Officer as well as a Private Security Agent?

• The fact is that all techniques have been tested on the streets under every type of condition. The CDT Methods have helped subdue hostile subjects with minimal or no injury to the subject, the officer, and any third parties. The focus of these innovative techniques encompass subject safety, personal well being, third party entry and most of all minimize or help reduce department liability.

In what ways can the CDT Method help reduce liability within an organization?

• Statistics show that a good number of personnel are hurt on the job while in performance of their duties attempting to subdue an assailant. CDT's main focus is personal well being. By following the theory that each situation dictates its own response a properly trained person will lessen not only his chance of injury but the subjects as well. This in itself will decrease workers compensation cases as well as civil lawsuits against the employer.

How will the CDT Method be viewed by the general public?

• Because the CDT Method is so direct and to the point it gives more professionalism to the Officer. The whole process can be applied within a matter of seconds and maintained until the subject is in full compliance. CDT eliminates the needless struggle and the forced take downs which have tarnished the image of law enforcement and private security for years.

What type of time factor is needed to learn the CDT Method?

• Combining classroom time with hands on realistic attacks, the CDT Method can be learned within a two (2) day course. The student will not only learn to apply the techniques but through proper training will be able to explain (through verbal and/or written presentation) the proper use of each technique. This will be an added benefit for an officer if a specific incident report is needed or the officer is summoned to court to explain his actions.

Why should an officer use hands-on techniques when they are equipped with deterrent weapons such as chemical irritants, batons, and handguns?

• Given the proper circumstance each weapon has its own place in time. Pulling a weapon and using it incorrectly will cause needless injury or death to the subject and may affect innocent bystanders. CDT Techniques are the least amount of force that one can use while getting the most immediate results. Remember, if the situation gets out of control you can always increase the level of Justifiable Force under the guidelines of the law.

What makes the CDT Method better than the basic techniques taught in academies?

• CDT is simple but direct, effective yet not brutal and results are immediate but not permanent. CDT takes into account the safety and well being of everyone involved. CDT is the future in Law Enforcement and Security Training.