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RPI -- First Responder Training Program (RPI-FRTP)

Up one level RPI -- First Responder Training Program (RPI-FRTP)

The FRTP is a 2 ½ day classroom-based training program that covers the topics most applicable to law enforcement officers as first responders. Law enforcement officers must be trained and equipped to respond to virtually any situation, including criminal acts, terrorist attacks and other large-scale emergencies. These officers will need to use a system of command to achieve a coordinated and effective incident response. The FRTP will provide training, guidelines, and resources to address these, as well as other important issues. The FRTP is designed for law enforcement officers and law enforcement support personnel. The practical application of sound response principles is a main theme of this training program.

Type: Advanced

Length: 2 ½ days

Curriculum

  • Incident Command System/Critical Incident Response
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Dealing with Mentally Ill Persons
  • Safety Planning for Schools/Workplaces/Other Institutions
  • Rapid Deployment to an Active Shooter

Instructors

  • Extensive experience as law enforcement officers
  • Trained and experienced law enforcement instructors
  • Have produced training videos and published professional articles
  • Have responded to hundreds of public safety calls for service including live bomb incidents and SWAT calls
  • Have on-scene experience at major incidents and disasters

Tuition and Cost

  • Tuition is FREE for qualified applicants. (See prerequisites below.)
  • Lodging, Meals and travel costs are the responsibility of the students and/or their agencies.

Prerequisites for Attendance

This program is being funded by the FLETC’s Rural Policing Institute. 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 will be admitted on a space-available basis approximately 35 days prior to the program’s start date.

Registration Information

  • The best way to register is via the on-line registration system. This system allows you to register at your convenience, change your courses, cancel out of a program, and receive electronic feedback on the status of your request.
  • Create an Account — This will allow you to apply for all training programs. It also lets you track your training once you have applied. After signing up for the account, you will receive a user name and password by email. Then, you will be ready to sign in and request a seat in training programs.
  • Training Account Login — Use this link if you already have a FLETC Training Account.  When registering on-line, qualified attendees should make sure the course they select is an “RPI” training courses in order to ensure they receive free tuition and free lodging where available.

Contact Information

If you have questions or need additional information, contact us at : FLETC-RuralPolicingInstitute@dhs.gov or call 1-800-74FLETC.

Note: This page contains links to some PDF files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view such files.

Training Dates

Rupert, ID -- Aug 21, 2012 to Aug 23, 2012