1. an officers minimal fState laws and court decisions
considerations to ad- fDepartment policy
dress in making a de- fThe proximity of bystanders
cision to use deadly fThe distance to the suspect (time, distance, and cover)
force: fBehavior of perpetrator
fThe type of weapon and ammunition used by the oflcer
2. The four firearms rules: 1. All guns are always loaded and are to be treated accordingly
2. Never let the muzzle of your weapon cover anything you are not willing
to destroy (laser rule) 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you have
made the conscious decision to fire
4. Be aware of your target and the backstop beyond
3. Range rules include 1. Three positions of the handgun
and are not limited to: In the holster
Ready position
On target
2. Holster before bending over to pick up equipment
3. Absolutely no horseplay
4. the effect training has fConfidence in your abilities
on the psychologi- fDevelopment of muscle memory and improved reaction time
cal and physiological fMental alertness and concentration
forces, which occur fSelf-control over emotions and reactions to stress
when a person feels
threatened with dan-
ger.
5. techniques for making fUse of mechanical devices for locking the trigger or action in a position
a handgun safe when it rendering it unable to fire
is stored at home. fUse of lockable drawer, gun vault, or cabinet for storing the weapon
fStoring ammunition separate from the weapon
,6. techniques for proper fField strip the weapon
care and cleaning of fIdentify areas to be cleaned
their duty weapons. fIdentify areas to be oiled
fDiscuss proper cleaning techniques and supplies fProperly reassemble
the weapon
7. the importance of per- fAction cycles and locks properly
forming a weapon fTrigger resets properly
function check after re- fAll safeties/de-cockers function properly
assembly. fSlide returns to battery every time the action is cycled
8. how to safely dry-fire, fAlways visually and physically clear the weapon first
including proper loca- fRemove all ammunition from the room
tions for dry-firing and fUse a target or aiming point as a reference
time constraints asso- fHave a proper backstop such as brick, basement, concrete, etc.
ciated. fWork with a partner for trigger reset and critique fDo not dry fire for
more than 15 minutes at a time
9. general areas to in- fBarrel clear of obstructions
spect when perform- fNo excessive lead build up in barrel
ing a "safety check" on fManual and internal safeties functioning
weapons. fFront and rear sights secure and un-damaged
fAll screws, fasteners, and pins secure
fGrips and other accessories do not interfere with the safe operation of
the weapon
fWeapon is free from cracks or other defects
fWeapon has had a function check performed every time it has been field
stripped for cleaning/inspection
10. the methodology of re- fPractical application for knowledge gained in classroom
ality based training to fOpportunity for cadets to demonstrate decision making ability
include the following: fAllows for mistakes to be made in a controlled training environment
rather than in the field with the public
, fEvaluation opportunity for staff to gauge cadet progress and individual
needs
fImmediate feedback and correction for cadets
fImproved learning and concept retention through "hands-on" training
11. safety procedures fNo "real" weapons of any type are allowed in the training area during
when participating in scenarios (sterile environment)
scenario training: • Guns
• Knives
• Batons
• Pepper Spray
• Tasers or any electronic control device
• Live ammunition
12. Mandatory safety • Simunition mask
equipment used by • Throat protection
participants in scenario • Groin protection
training
13. Optional safety equip- • Gloves
ment may be used by • Long sleeve shirts
participants in scenario • Ballistic vest
training
14. safety procedures fVehicle use/care and safe driving practices during scenarios
when participating in fCommand for terminating a given scenario is "Out of role!"
scenario training: fUse only reasonable force (do not brutalize role-players)
15. proper handling and fCare and cleaning of mandatory safety equipment
care of equipment fCare and cleaning of Simunition Guns
used for reality based fCare and cleaning of facilities used for training
training. fCare and use of hand-held radios
fCare and cleaning of duty gear
, 16. the key components fNames of suspects, victims, and witnesses
of an investigation fDate/time of occurrence
and take comprehen- fLocations
sive field notes in order fCircumstances of crime or incident
to complete an inves- fAdditional relevant information
tigative report, to in-
clude:
17. an effective investiga- fFacts needed to establish a crime has been committed
tive/incident report, to fSix primary questions (who, what, when, where, how, & why) to be
include the following answered in an investigative report
required components:
18. Fundamental content • Initial information
elements that are com- • Identification of the crime
mon within effective in- • Identification of involved parties
vestigative reports: • Victim/witness statements
• Crime scene specifics
• Property information
• Oflcer's actions and legal basis for actions taken
19. an officer's responsibil- fKeep the peace
ities when encounter- fDetermine if a crime has been committed
ing a civil dispute. fProvide safety to individuals and property
fAttempt to help find solutions without giving legal advice or getting
involved
20. Summons • A call issued by a court or administrative authority to appear, come, or
do something
• Notice summoning a defendant to appear in court
• Notice summoning a person to report to court as a juror or witness