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NewsWPBF 25 NewsJuly 17, 2026Palm Beach

Palm Beach County School Police Conduct Defensive Tactics Training

Palm Beach County school police officers are undergoing specialized defensive tactics training in Delray Beach to prepare for the upcoming school year. The training focuses on physical control techniques and de-escalation strategies to manage campus incidents safely.

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Why It Matters

This training establishes the physical intervention methods and protocols that school police officers will use when responding to incidents on Palm Beach County school campuses during the upcoming academic year.

Key Facts

  • Palm Beach County school police officers are participating in defensive tactics training prior to the start of the new school year.
  • Training exercises held on Thursday in Delray Beach included one-on-one hand-to-hand combat, takedowns, positioning, and striking techniques.
  • The department conducts this training in addition to state-mandated requirements.
  • Techniques practiced include verbal commands, arm control, and bringing individuals to the ground.
  • The training emphasizes controlling individuals without causing pain or injury.
  • The department also provides training in de-escalation, mental health response, and handling hostile events independently.

Who's Mentioned

organizationPalm Beach County School District Police“The law enforcement agency conducting the training.”organizationWPBF 25“The news outlet reporting on the training.”personLarry Laureano“Defensive tactics instructor for the department.”personSarah Mooney“Chief of the Palm Beach County School District Police.”locationDelray Beach“The location where the training exercises took place.”