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STOP STICK TRAINING
TRAINING AGENDA
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StopTech, Ltd. Company Background
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View STOP STICK Training Video
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Review STOP STICK Instructor Lesson Plan
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STOP STICK 5 Year Replacement Policy
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Tips for Throwing STOP STICKS
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STOP STICK “DOs & DON’Ts
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Discuss other Tire-Deflation Devices StopTech, Ltd. offers
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Questions
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STOP STICK Test
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Field Training
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Conclusion
StopTech, Ltd.
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Founded in 1993
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Exclusive Manufacturer &
Distributor of Stop Stick
Tire Deflation Devices.
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Located in Harrison
(Cincinnati), Ohio
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Invented by a former Indiana State Trooper
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#1 tire deflation device in the world
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Fastest-Safest-Easiest To Deploy Tire Deflation Device on the Market
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200,000+ systems installed world wide
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STOP STICKS are utilized in all 50 States & 40 Countries Internationally
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Tested & Approved by FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center)
Glynco, Georgia
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19,000+ Successful Documented Deployments
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Deployed successfully on 4 wheel vehicles, run flats & 100+ tractor
trailers & buses
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“Hit Ratio” over 98%
FYI…………STOP STICK
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Sleeved, trunk-mounted
STOP STICKS allow for fast,
easy access
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12-15 seconds for full
deployment once cruiser is
parked
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NO protective gloves or
goggles necessary
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NO exposed spikes
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80 ft. Deployment Cord,
150 lb. test line
How does STOP STICK work?
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Multi-directional spikes ensure
correct deployment (any side
can be facing down)
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2 ⅝ tip & quill allows for a
controlled deflation, ending
pursuits in 20-30 seconds with
no blowout
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Documented hits on
run-flat tires
How Does A STOP STICK Work?
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Deployment of STOP STICKS in
the Deployment Sleeve with the
retractable Cord Reel attached is
the sole recommended method
for deployment of STOP STICKS.
Any officer authorized to deploy
STOP STICKS must be properly
trained in this deployment
method.
You or others can be killed or
seriously injured if you don’t
follow safety messages
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Your safety and the safety of
others is very important. We have
provided many safety messages in
this lesson plan. A safety
message alerts you to potential
hazards and instructs you on how
to avoid or reduce the hazard.
Each safety message is preceded
by a safety alert symbol.
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Please carefully read and follow
these important messages.
STOP STICK Lesson Plan
Page 2
Deployment of STOP STICK
ALWAYS follow the policies &
procedures of your Agency when
deploying STOP STICK.
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The training, policies and procedures
of your agency – including when and
how to deploy STOP STICK –
supersede any written or verbal
instructions from StopTech, Ltd.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
LIMIT TRAFFIC on roadway
RESTRICT PEDESTRIANS
NEVER use STOP STICK on
vehicles with fewer than four
wheels
Use EXTREME CAUTION when:
 Pursuits reach excessive speeds
 Fleeing suspects appear to be
under the influence of drugs or
alcohol
 ONLY deploy STOP STICK when
you have a safe location to observe
the target vehicle
STOP STICK LESSON PLAN
Pages 4 & 5
TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
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98% success ratio on hard
surface
AVOID deploying STOP STICK on
wet surfaces, gravel or loose
pavement
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Deploy STOP STICK so that a
suspect has limited ability to
avoid striking the device
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Deploy before entering an
intersection, driveway or parking
lot.
ALWAYS ASK YOURSELF THE
FOLLOWING QUESTION(S):
WHO COULD BE HURT?
(2) WHY?
(3) WHAT ARE THE
CONSEQUENCES OF A
SUSPECT LOSING CONTROL
OF THEIR VEHICLE?
(1)
ALWAYS move to a safe location
after deploying STOP STICK.
STOP STICK LESSON PLAN
Pages 5, 6 & 7
Deploying STOP STICKS
NEVER wrap the cord
around your hand or any
portion of your body.
STOP STICK LESSON PLAN
Page 7
Deploying STOP STICK
ALWAYS use caution when
removing STOP STICK from
the road.
NEVER rush a deployment
What could happen if you are
rushed to deploy STOP STICKS?
damage to vehicles
 potential injuries
 failure to deflate tires
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After the sleeved STOP
STICKS have been struck,
step backward with cord
reel in hand to remove the
sleeved STOP STICKS from
the roadway.
STOP STICK LESSON PLAN
Page 7
If STOP STICK was struck by any vehicle……
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The device is no longer fully functional.
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Identify which STOP STICK was damaged along with any
damage to cord reel or nylon sleeve.
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Log onto www.stoptechltd.com to fill out a pursuit reporting
form. Deploying Officer will receive a STOP STICK “Hit Pin”.
STOP STICK LESSON PLAN
Page 7
Care & Maintenance of STOP STICKS
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Periodically inspect STOP STICK, Sleeve & Cord Reel.
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When STOP STICK is stored in the tray, be sure other items in
the trunk are not loaded too high.
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TIP: Cord reel should be secured tightly in Velcro® strap. Cord
Reel could be damaged when trunk is slammed shut.
STOP STICK LESSON PLAN
Page 8
5 Year NO COST Replacement Policy
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EXAMPLE: 50 racks / 50 additional “Single 3ft. STOP STICKS”
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Sleeves & Cord Reels are also covered
STOP STICK LESSON PLAN
CAUTION
STOP STICKS contain SHARP SPIKES
NEVER bend STOP STICK or push spikes through housing
DO NOT attempt to repair, dismantle or open STOP STICK
WARNING
Deflating tires increase the risk a driver may lose control
of the vehicle resulting in SERIOUS or FATAL INJURIES
• DO NOT use STOP STICK without proper TRAINING
• NEVER use STOP STICK on MOTORCYCLES
Visit www.stopstick.com or call 513 202 5500 for more information
Stop Stick, Ltd. Made in USA
Patent # 5,330,285 5,452,962
Visit www.stopstick.com or call 513 202 5500 for more information
Stop Stick, Ltd. Made in USA
Patent # 5,330,285 5,452,962
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
Deploying STOP STICKS
Throw
Safe
Lock
Low
THROW:
Throw STOP STICKS onto the
roadway.
SAFE:
With cord reel in hand,
officer must retreat to a safe
location.
LOCK:
Lock cord reel.
LOW:
Officer must position cord
reel low to the ground.
STOP STICK Tips
STOP STICK Tips
Make sure cord reel
is unlocked when
STOP STICKS are
thrown.
STOP STICK Tips
Do NOT throw or release
STOP STICKS above your
shoulder, stay at or below
your waist.
STOP STICK Tips
Step through, throw and
stay low for maximum
distance.
STOP STICK Tips
Upon retrieval of STOP
STICKS, make sure that the
officer places cord reel in
backside hand. Do not
retrieve STOP STICKS across
your body.
Arms length away
from body
Side Arm/Submarine Arm
Action away from
your body
STOP STICK Tips
STOP STICK DOs & DON’Ts
Winding Up Cord Reel
NEVER Grab the cord to
retrieve STOP STICK
STOP STICK DOs & DON’Ts
Live STOP STICK Deployment
SPEED
DISTANCE
2
miles
1
miles
¾
miles
½
miles
70
mph
102
51
38
26
80
mph
90
45
34
22
85
mph
84
42
32
21
90
mph
80
40
30
20
95
mph
76
38
28
19
100
mph
72
36
27
18
120
mph
60
30
22
15
Reaction Time In
Seconds
Other StopTech, Ltd.
Tire-Deflation Devices
VERSATILITY
Weatherproof and durable. Can
be used by departments with or
without no-pursuit policies.
Works on a variety of terrain.
Can be deployed individually or
grouped in a 9-foot (2.74 m)
sleeve.
Barracuda
Excellent Support For:
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Border Patrol
Detectives
Military/Military Police
Patrol Officers
SWAT Teams
Sobriety Checkpoints
Terminator & Patrol Terminator
SIMPLICITY
Piranha
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Fits easily in glove
compartment or under seat
of any patrol vehicle.
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Quick and easy deployment.
Upon Completion of Training
All training videos, pursuit report
forms, lesson plans and other
information can be found on
our website at
www.stopstick.com
Thank You For Your Continued Support of STOP STICK!