EXTERIOR RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS

There is no charge to officers or agencies for this training. It is funded through state and federal grants.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation and lodging.

This course is designed to prepare first responders for an open-air active shooter encounter. It addresses a wide range of tactics and techniques when addressing an exterior armed aggressor. This hands on course will cover:

● equipment selection

● vehicle ambushes

● medical emergencies

● vehicle and dismounted officer/citizen down rescue

● individual/ team movement techniques

● emergency vehicle crisis response

Officers attending this course should be able to walk moderate distances, jog, kneel, crawl, and lift moderate weight. This is an outside class and is routinely conducted during inclement weather conditions.

Time: 3 days (24 hours)

Class Size: 36 students per class

Prerequisite: Sworn law enforcement officer

Recommended Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear, clothing conducive for crawling around on the ground, water and or hydration system, body armor, long gun (if issued), and inclement weather gear (majority of course is outside regardless of weather conditions).