Professional Training

Training that moves from explanation to action.

Flexible, scenario-based instruction for civilians, security professionals, private investigators, and law-enforcement personnel.

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Built for the learner

Accessible entry. Course-specific requirements.

APS accepts individuals and groups, from first-time civilian learners to certified officers and investigators. Class length depends on the subject and objective. Groups may range from one to 25 participants, with scheduling coordinated directly with APS. Any course-specific eligibility, safety, equipment, certification, or legal requirements are clarified before enrollment.

Courses combine lecture, visual presentation, hands-on practice, and scenario-based learning so participants can understand, apply, and retain the material.

1–25Participants per class

FlexibleScheduling and duration

Multi-formatLecture, visual, hands-on, scenario

APS personnel participating in a supervised training briefing

Training topics

From professional presence to advanced investigative practice.

The course list is extensive and can be shaped around an organization's or learner's objective.

Firearms safety and armed-security instruction
Axon/TASER energy weapons instruction
Self-defense and victim-avoidance strategies
Situational awareness and de-escalation
Unarmed and armed security operations
Private-investigator methodology
Felony evidence collection and case development
Courtroom testimony and professional appearance
Custom organizational security training

Primary instructor

Timothy J. Farrow

Timothy is APS's owner and primary instructor, supported by other certified instructors. His credentials span Georgia Board instruction, firearms, Axon/TASER, NRA disciplines, critical infrastructure, protective measures, threat assessment, criminal intelligence, explosives awareness, and event risk.

Georgia Board-certifiedClassroom instructor and firearms instructor.

Axon/TASER instructorEnergy weapons instructor certification.

NRA instructor credentialsHome defense, pistol, rifle, shotgun, and range safety.

Critical infrastructureAdvanced protection, key-resources awareness, protective measures, and threat/risk assessment.

Preparedness disciplinesBomb threat response, hazardous materials, explosives awareness, and sport-event risk.

Criminal intelligenceFundamentals of Criminal Intelligence—Performance Level.

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Plan a class

Tell APS who needs to learn—and what they need to do better.

Pricing depends on topic, duration, class size, location, equipment, range needs, and required materials. APS aims to keep instruction competitively priced while matching the course to the learner and objective.

Audience and experience level
Desired subject and outcome
Preferred date, location, and class size
Any employer, licensing, equipment, or facility constraints

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Training FAQ

Planning the right course.

Are there prerequisites for APS training?

There is no general prerequisite to begin. Course-specific eligibility, safety, equipment, certification, or legal requirements are clarified before enrollment.

Who can attend APS training?

APS trains individuals and groups, civilians, certified security officers, private investigators, and law-enforcement personnel.

How large can an APS class be?

Class sizes can range from one to 25 participants. Scheduling and course duration depend on the subject and learning objective.

What teaching formats does APS use?

APS can combine lecture, visual presentation, hands-on practice, and scenario-based instruction.