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This program addresses officer safety by examining the four most common causes of law enforcement fatalities and how an officer’s natural instincts can be both an asset and a liability. The following topics are presented in a very dynamic format utilizing video, meaningful statistics, case studies and interesting personal experiences to impress upon attendees that their personal safety and career survival truly is up to them:

  • The role of the unconscious mind in officer safety
  • Reality of violent encounters and tactical options
  • Visualization and Preparation
  • Active shooter considerations and use of force tactics
  • Traffic stop strategies and squad car positioning
  • Pursuit issues and consequences (emotional, criminal, civil)
  • Risk Management: Roadway hazards
  • Street interviews, body language and proxemics
  • Emotional survival and a healthy off-duty perspective
  • Pre-attack indicators and deception cues

 

Who Should Attend

Qualified applicants must be full-time, sworn law enforcement peace officers.

Eligibility

Preference for admission into this program is given to non-federal law enforcement officers or other emergency responders working in rural areas. “Rural” is defined as any area outside of a metropolitan statistical area (MSA), as defined by the Office of Management and Budget; or any jurisdiction inside of a MSA located in a county, borough, parish or land under the jurisdiction of an Indian Tribe with a population of no more than 50,000.  Please visit Eligibility Requirements for more information. Non-rural applicants may be admitted on a space-available basis approximately 35 days prior to the program’s start date.

Cost

TUITION-FREE Attendees are responsible for all travel, lodging and meal expenses.

Registration Information

(1) Go to https://registration.fletc.gov/ to create an account or login to an existing account; (2) Once logged in select “view/register for courses” under Basic User Functions at the left of the page; (3) select desired course and location and click on “search”; and (4) course options will populate below the box and then select “apply” to register for desired course.

Additional Information

Call 1-800-743-5382 or E-mail us at stateandlocaltraining@dhs.gov and reference the name of the program.

Training Dates

There are currently no training dates or other items within this program.