PTS Defensive Tactics Instructor I - Standing, Recertification Course
Fort Wayne Police Department - Public Service Academy

Cost:  $400.00 per instructor student

August 6 - 7, 2026



PTS Defensive Tactics Instructor I - Standing, Course  
Fort Wayne Police Department - Public Service Academy

Cost:  $500.00 per instructor student

August 10 - 13, 2026
 

PTS Defensive Tactics Instructor II - Ground Control, Recertification Course

Fort Wayne Police Department - Public Service Academy

Cost:  $400.00 per instructor student

August 17 - 19, 2026



PTS Defensive Tactics Instructor II - Ground Control, Course 
Fort Wayne Police Department - Public Service Academy

Cost:  $500.00  per instructor student
 

August 17 - 20, 2026
 

Offensive/Defensive Knife Instructor Course 
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Cost:  $400.00 per instructor student

None currently scheduled

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

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All registrations are acknowledged immediately upon receipt.

If you do not receive confirmation in 3 days, please check with me at:

Collin.Whitesell@gmail.com  or  260-418-4579

All courses will be conducted at the Fort Wayne Police Department Public Safety Academy located at 7602 Patriot Crossing in Fort Wayne, IN.  It is a beautiful and modern facility.  There is ample parking outside the building.

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There are several fine hotels within proximity to the training facility and there are several restaurants near the hotels.  When last checked, the government rate at all hotels was approximately $110.00 per night, not including taxes.  In order of recommendation they are:

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Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Center

1020 S. Calhoun Street

Fort Wayne, IN 46802​

260-420-1100

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We have made special arrangements at this hotel to get you the best rate available.

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August 6-7, 2026*

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*Special rate not available for these dates due to a convention in town that week.  You can still book a room but there is not a room block or a special rate for these class dates*

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August 10-13, 2026 - DT Course

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/fwafhhf-pts-d761e38f-c60e-4e91-8076-cd4801b20257/

Group Code: PTS

CUT-OFF DATE: JULY 24, 2026

 

August 17-20, 2026 - Ground Fighting Course

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/fwafhhf-pro-6298879e-de0e-4b0e-83c7-bbcb5038e09e/

Group Code: PRO

CUT-OFF DATE: JULY 31, 2026

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Other hotels in the area include:

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Hampton Inn Ft. Wayne Southwest

8219 West Jefferson

Ft. Wayne, IN 46804

260-459-1999

 

Hilton Garden Inn

8615 U.S. Hwy 24 West 

Ft. Wayne, IN 46804

260-435-1777

 

Comfort Suites

5775 Coventry Lane 

Ft. Wayne, IN 46804

260-436-4300

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Quality Inn

1201 S. 13th St. 

Decatur, IN 46733

260-728-4600

 

We look forward to seeing you soon,

Doc and Collin Whitesell