This specialized training course equips security professional personnel with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively use the Monadnock Expandable Baton (MEB) as a defensive tool.
Through a combination of policy-based instruction, tactical movement, and real-world application, students will gain an in-depth understanding of MEB deployment, control techniques, and proper use-of-force integration. The course emphasizes use, situational awareness, and officer safety—ensuring that each participant leaves with the competence and confidence to apply this intermediate weapon system responsibly.
The Monadnock Expandable Baton is a critical tool in modern defensive tactics, providing a scalable, non-lethal response option in confrontational situations. This training ensures officers can integrate its use within the Meritus force continuum while minimizing liability and enhancing public safety outcomes.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Reinforces essential knowledge for individuals who have already completed expandable baton training.
Receive a downloadable certificate verifying successful completion of this refresher course—ideal for agency compliance tracking.
Short quizzes at the end of each lesson and a final assessment ensure comprehension of critical safety and operational topics.
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Mr. Elliot J. Fix is a highly credentialed and results-driven training professional with over 19 years of experience in federal security operations, tactical instruction, and workforce compliance. As the Training Manager for Meritus Solutions Group, Mr. Fix leads the full spectrum of Protective Security Officer (PSO) training in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service (FPS) requirements. He holds certifications as an Instructor-Trainer in Monadnock Expandable Baton, Defensive Tactics, OC Aerosols, Use of Force, and First Aid/CPR/AED, as well as NRA certifications for Pistol and Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle. He is also a certified instructor under DHS’s National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP), delivering foundational, refresher, and advanced instruction with precision and compliance.
Mr. Fix is known for transforming complex tactical standards into practical, scenario-based instruction that builds confidence, capability, and compliance among PSOs. Leveraging his background as a U.S. Marine Corps Team Leader and primary weapons trainer, he instills operational discipline and mission readiness in every trainee. He designs custom curricula, manages all training documentation, and conducts performance-driven refresher courses that ensure Meritus Solutions Group’s PSOs meet or exceed all contractual standards. Mr. Fix’s instructional leadership, deep subject-matter expertise, and command presence make him a critical asset to Meritus’s and our clients.
