Business Details
29 Years
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Emergency
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Premier Tactical Training & Security Solutions
Controlled Force is a premier training and security services provider dedicated to enhancing safety for law enforcement, military, and security personnel. Founded in 1997, we specialize in advanced tactical training programs, including our patented Mechanical Advantage Control Holds (M.A.C.H.) system, which leverages body positioning and momentum to manage non-compliant subjects effectively. Our instructors, many with decades of real-world experience, deliver customized training solutions tailored to client needs, spanning de-escalation techniques, counter-terrorism operations, and executive protection.We also provide highly trained security officers for both armed and unarmed assignments, serving government agencies and private entities globally. Committed to innovation, we continuously refine methodologies to ensure operational readiness and reduce liability risks. Our team includes recognized experts in use-of-force standards and instructor development, with certifications across multiple disciplines. Headquartered in Batavia, Illinois, we maintain a nationwide network of professionals and operate under GSA Schedule contracts for federal service delivery.
Services
Tactical Training
Executive Protection
Security Officer Services
De-Escalation Training
Physical Security Assessments
Counter-Terrorism Training
Instructor Development
Event Security
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of specialized tactical training experience
- Patented M.A.C.H. control system recognized nationwide
- Instructor cadre includes former law enforcement/military experts
- GSA-approved vendor for federal security contracts
- 24/7 emergency response capabilities available
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- GSA Schedule
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Services
Tactical Training
Comprehensive training programs in mechanical advantage control techniques, close-quarter combat, and tactical response scenarios. Courses combine physical skill development with situational decision-making, preparing personnel for real-world encounters. Instruction emphasizes minimizing injury risks while maintaining operational effectiveness across law enforcement, military, and security contexts.
Executive Protection
Specialized protection services for high-profile individuals, including dignitaries and corporate executives. Training covers operational planning, threat assessment, and convoy operations. Security personnel receive advanced instruction in threat detection, emergency response, and discreet protection strategies tailored to client-specific requirements.
Security Officer Services
Deployment of armed and unarmed security professionals with law enforcement backgrounds. Services include facility protection, access control management, and emergency response. All personnel maintain current certifications and undergo continuous tactical training to meet federal and state regulatory standards for security operations.
Instructor Development
Certification programs cultivating expert instructors capable of delivering approved curriculum. Focus areas include pedagogical techniques, curriculum development, and advanced tactics instruction. Graduates earn credentials to train personnel in mechanical advantage systems and specialized security protocols at organizational and institutional levels.
Physical Security Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations identifying vulnerabilities in existing security frameworks. Analysts examine facility infrastructure, operational procedures, and threat landscapes to develop mitigation strategies. Recommendations incorporate best practices for access control, surveillance systems, and emergency response protocols to enhance overall security postures.
People
Diana Grano
President and CEO
25-year security training expert with facility security officer clearance. Developed curriculum used by law enforcement agencies nationwide and maintains bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Western Illinois University.
Anthony Grano
Executive Director
Founder of M.A.C.H. system with 30+ years combatives instruction experience. Recognized use-of-force expert witness by Pennsylvania courts and former Saint Francisville police officer with specialized tactical training expertise.
Chuck Loner
Southern Operations Manager
23-year Air Force Security Forces veteran and certified instructor in nuclear response operations. Holds graduate degree in Public Administration and manages security training programs across Southern United States operations.
Questions
What security training programs are available for law enforcement agencies?
We offer POST-approved training in de-escalation, mechanical advantage control holds, and response-to-resistance tactics across 38 states with customized curriculum options.
Do you provide security services for special events?
Our event security specialists offer professional protection services for conferences, galas, and high-profile gatherings with discreet security personnel deployment.
Are security assessments conducted by certified professionals?
Physical security evaluations performed by former military and law enforcement personnel holding advanced security certifications and instructor credentials.
What makes your tactical training programs unique?
Our patented M.A.C.H. system uses mechanical advantage over pain compliance, providing effective subject control techniques working on any size or strength subject.
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