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PROFESSIONAL SECURITY TRAINING IN EDMONTON, ALBERTA

Build the Skills That Keep People Safe—and Advance Your Career

Whether you're entering the industry, advancing your skills, supervising a team, or preparing for specialized roles, TalonPoint delivers evidence-based security training grounded in decades of real operational and instructional experience.

Your Advanced Security Career Path

All the advanced training licensed security professionals need to take their careers to the next level.

Our courses are structured to support progressive skill development throughout your whole security career — from foundational defensive tactics to advanced tactical to leadership training.

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Core Training → Tactical Training → Leadership Training

Core Training

Skills that build strong, safe, and professional foundations for real-world security work.

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DEFENSIVE TACTICS

PPCT

Learn pressure point control tactics, handcuffing, baton and proportional use of force — built for both contract and in-house security teams.

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DE-ESCALATION

TalkSafe™

Learn how to defuse tension and prevent physical altercations through calm, assertive, and empathetic communication.

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MENTAL STRENGTH

MindShield™

Develop the mindset of readiness and resilience. Learn how to detect early warning signs, manage fear, make confident decisions under stress, and recover fully to limit burnout.

Tactical Training

High-performance, specialized programs for experienced professionals and demanding environments.

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TACTICAL TRAINING

Advanced Tactics

IKMF-certified program for specialized security teams requiring high-risk operational scenarios, including risk of various weapons, and threat management beyond standard training.

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TACTICAL TRAINING

Close Protection

IKMF-certified program in protective tactics, movement under pressure, and operational readiness for high-profile clients.

Leadership Training

Learn how to take charge of a dangerous incident as a security first responder, until police arrive.

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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

CrisisReady™

Gain the tools to lead a situation effectively in the first 5 minutes of an incident when danger is unavoidable — from personal attacks to workplace violence and public emergencies.

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Indigenous Tactical Security Certification Program

Get trained. Get certified. Get to work.

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A 10-day, Indigenous-led security certification program designed to take you from zero to job-ready — fast. Get your security licence, earn recognized credentials, build real-world skills, and connect to employers actively hiring.

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Not years of school. A direct path to meaningful work — and the skills to protect your community.

WHY TALONPOINT

The TalonPoint Difference

Our team of instructors brings diverse operational knowledge, and decades of real-world experience to every course. Whether you are protecting your own facilities or operating on behalf of a client, we ensure your skills align with the highest professional standards, clear policy frameworks, and legal defensibility.

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Why we're different than other trainers:

  • Decades of frontline security and operational management experience across numerous roles, agencies, and industries

  • Extensive instructional background with decades of teaching PPCT and other tactical and defensive systems

  • Legally defensible training aligned with Alberta and Canadian security standards

  • Professional, supportive, ego-free instruction that's relatable & meets people where they’re at

  • Tailored delivery based on your organizational context, policies, and operational realities

  • A culture of safety in every class — we train hard, not recklessly to the point of injury

  • Lived experience of violence and how to keep people safer in real-world situations

  • Genuine care for every participant, encouraging growth both on the job and in life

CORPORATE TRAINING

Build a Safer Organization.
Build More Capable People.

If your organization needs reliable, practical defensive tactics, communication or other risk mitigation training for staff, we provide customized programs built around your policies, environment, and risk profile. Our focus is on creating confident, capable teams who can manage real-world situations safely and professionally.

 

Training can be delivered on-site or at our location.

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