STRIKE Training Systems – Accredited Security & Law Enforcement Training in Alberta

Practical skills. Real experience.

accredited Use Of Force and Baton Certification Training for Security and Public Safety Professionals

about us

Training Built on Real Law Enforcement Experience

At STRIKE Training Systems, we believe professional training should go beyond simply meeting minimum standards.

Our programs are built around realistic decision making, lawful application of force, tactical communication, stress response management, and scenario based learning designed to reflect the realities of modern security and public safety work.

Led by active law enforcement officers with operational and instructional experience, STRIKE combines classroom education with practical application to help recruits and professionals build confidence, improve judgement, and develop skills that translate beyond the training environment.

Meet the Founder

Tariq Butt is a provincially certified Use of Force and Control Tactics Instructor with more than ten years of frontline experience in law enforcement and public safety. He built STRIKE Training Systems to provide professional, scenario driven instruction for security professionals and aspiring law enforcement seekers who want training that meets real world demands and to bridge the gap between security and law enforcement training while helping make the transition smooth.

Tariq carries multiple credentials in defensive tactics, crisis response, and instructional design. His teaching style combines proven theory with practical, hands on methods that prepare students to perform under pressure and make sound decisions in dynamic situations.

Dedicated to raising industry standards, Tariq focuses on creating courses that are challenging, practical, and immediately applicable in the field. Through STRIKE he continues to mentor and inspire the next generation of public safety professionals while emphasizing the core values of Stress Response, Tactics, Readiness, Intervention, Knowledge, and Engagement.

Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
Accredited security and law enforcement trainer across Alberta
Background in peace officer operations and frontline enforcement
Years of experience mentoring and training future security leaders
Use of force investigation

Courses

Our Core Training Programs

As one of the few providers in Calgary offering accredited baton instruction, STRIKE continues to raise the standard through immersive training designed to prepare individuals for real interactions, not just classroom theory.

Whether you are entering the industry for the first time or building on existing experience, our goal remains the same:

Use of Force & Control Tactics
Learn proper application of force through proven defensive techniques
Baton & Handcuffing
Industry-standard drills for safe and effective restraint.
Strategic Communication
Learn de-escalation and tactical communication skills.
Stress Response Theory
Understand and control physiological stress under pressure.
Use of Force Articulation
Learn clear legal and professional force justification.
Report Writing
Write accurate reports with professional clarity.

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CERTIFICATIONS

Accredited Course Options

Choose the path that best fits your schedule. Both options are accredited and lead to full certification.

Both programs provide the same recognized certification.

Coming Soon: Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST).

The STRIKE Pillars

6 Pillars That Define STRIKE

S — Stress Response
Manage pressure and act with clarity.
T — Tactics
Proven techniques for real-world defense.
R — Readiness
Build confidence to respond effectively.
I — Intervention
Learn when and how to step in.
K — Knowledge
Gain legal and tactical expertise.
E — Engagement
Communicate and connect with confidence.

Our Instructors

Learn From Active Law Enforcement

Our instructors bring years of frontline public safety and security professional experience. They’ve been in real situations and know what it takes to handle them. Every lesson is grounded in expertise, mentorship, and a commitment to preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers and security leaders.