Special Intervention Unit Preparation

12-week course for preparation for the RIS elite unit of the Canton Ticino Police, focused on extreme physical conditioning, real tactical training, mental resilience, and operational leadership in complex scenarios, with a maximum of 8 selected participants.

12 Weeks to Enter the Canton Ticino Police Elite Unit

The RIS is the unit that intervenes when everything else has failed: hostages, counter-terrorism, confined environments, lake operations. This course takes you exactly to the physical, tactical, and mental level required – inspired by DRA 10 and Border Guard standards.

What You Gain

• Extreme physical conditioning (tests similar to or exceeding Swiss special forces standards)
• Real tactical skills in dynamic scenarios (buses, boats, buildings)
• Ability to operate under prolonged pressure without collapse
• Leadership and team coordination in critical situations

Course Structure

Weeks 1–4: Advanced physical preparation
Weeks 5–8: Tactical training with progressively realistic scenarios
Weeks 9–10: Mental resilience and rapid decision-making
Weeks 11–12: Full simulated missions with final evaluation

Target Audience

Active agents or candidates with excellent physical condition and absolute motivation for special operations.

Practical Details

Duration: 12 intensive weeks (5 days/week)
Location: Canton Police centers + Lake Maggiore/Ceresio
Maximum Participants: 8 – preliminary selection mandatory