Axon Taser Instructor Training
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting an Axon Taser Instructor Course at our headquarters on February 4-5, 2026 between 0800 & 1700 hours each day.
To sign up and purchase seats in this class, please use the AXON ACADEMY PORTAL WEBSITE.
The AXON TASER Instructor Certification Course is designed to provide the instructional techniques and practical training necessary to reasonably, safely, and effectively train and certify operators in the use of TASER energy weapons. Through a structured blend of eLearning, comprehensive hands-on exercises, immersive VR modules, and real-world scenarios, this course equips participants with the tools to teach for successful outcomes.
Students will gain a strong foundation in instructor development, focusing on how to deliver training in TASER energy weapon mechanics, deployment tactics, and troubleshooting. The course emphasizes critical safety protocols, de-escalation strategies, and legal considerations surrounding the use of force, preparing students to teach and certify operators according to established certification standards. Instruction includes both single probe and angled TASER energy weapon platforms. In addition, participants will learn how to leverage Axon VR to enhance realism, expand training options, and engage students in safe yet dynamic environments.
Axon Master Instructor Lane Parkes will be
teaching this class.
If you have any questions, please contact KCSO Sgt. Jeremy Hatfield at jeremyhatfield@kcso.us or call 304-382-7937
Post expires at 7:49pm on Sunday July 12th, 2026