VCT1 is a 2-Day vehicle containment techniques course designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the knowledge, mechanical skill, and decision-making framework necessary to safely and effectively apply vehicle containment techniques in dynamic operational environments. 

COURSE RESTRICTION: LE / MIL / GOV

Time/Date:

May 18-19, 2026
(1300-2300 both days) 

Location:

Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility
6001 Ron King Trail, Littleton, CO 80125

Topics include:

• Principles of a VCT
    A deescalation technique that is:
      Planned
      Precision
      Positive contact & control
      Psychologically overwhelming
      Preventing pursuit

• Covert and overt applications
      We define when, where, why and how -
      VCTs are deliberate not reactive

• High-risk vehicle stop configurations
      Ballistics
      Vehicle positioning
      Leveraging time and resources

• Hostage / CI rescue considerations
      Roles & responsibilities
      When to "push"
      Vehicle breaching
      Ballistics cont.
      Extractions

• Lowlight considerations
      Shadows, Reflections, and Barriers
      Offensively using white light

• Pressure testing
      The concept of “trust the pin”
      NLTA validation drills / Final evolutions

Student Equipment List: (Will be updated soon)

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. blake@vector.consulting

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