Tip of Spear: Professional Protection Education

06/17/2026

This is an accredited PPCT Threat Pattern Recognition and OC recertification day for Peace Officers in Alberta.

There are two main components to this recertification program:

1) Complete the online course Peace Officer Use-of-Force Legislation, on your own time, at your own pace, accessible 24/7. The online course must be completed on or before July 10th to be eligible to attend this July 11 session.

2) Attend the in-person training/recertification day (includes Use of Force Legislation exam).

Register here ➡️https://www.tipofspearpeaceofficer.ca/event-details/peace-officer-recert-in-person-training-jul-11-2026

The online portion is included in registration fee and you will be enrolled upon registration.

Learn more about our Peace Officer program and instructional team here ➡️ https://www.tipofspearpeaceofficer.ca/

Training delivered by the Control Concepts Canada Instructional team

Please contact us at [email protected] or call 780-469-8787 for any questions or concerns

06/17/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work 🤝

Cliché? Yes.
True? Also yes!

Communication, trust, and coordination remain some of the most important tools a security team have.

Read our latest article on teamwork in security operations 👇

Explore how teamwork, communication, and collaboration strengthen modern security operations, empowering teams to protect organizations effectively.

06/15/2026

Congrats to our June PPCT class! Great work this weekend🔥

06/09/2026

Join us at the 2026 Alberta First Responders Career Fair! We'll be there to answer questions and connect with Alberta's future first responders 🚨

06/08/2026

Our in-person ABST instructor, Kathie, is an outstanding educator with a passion for seeing her students succeed!

Thank you for your 5-star google review, E.A. and we wish you all the best in your new career.

Interested in security training? Visit https://www.tipofspearsecuritytraining.ca/ today! Registrations are open for June class.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our May ABST students, who are finishing up their training today 👏👏👏 We wish you all the best in your new careers!

05/25/2026

One of our most Frequently Asked Questions is "How do I become a Tactical Guard?"

There is no official designation or specific licence for 'Tactical Guard' in Alberta, yet we are seeing more and more Tactical Guard job opportunities.

Basically, these companies are looking for licensed security guards with advanced training in Tactics. Defensive Tactics-Handcuffing and Baton, De-escalation, Tactical First Aid, and sometimes fi****ms safety. (Tip of Spear offers all these courses!)

Are you interested? Check out the article below and learn more!

-escalation

Unlike standard security officers, tactical guards undergo extra training to handle complex security challenges in volatile situations.

05/21/2026

Coming up at Tip of Spear!

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05/21/2026

Coming up at Tip of Spear!

05/21/2026

Newest article! 📱 Have you ever been in this situation?

Being filmed while on duty has become a routine part of modern security work. With smartphones, mobile devices, and social media everywhere, a security guard can expect that at some point a camera will be pointed at them, either openly or without them knowing. How you respond in that moment matters....