If history has taught us anything in regards to active shooter situations, it is that responding to an active shooter needs to be trained for and handled at the patrol level. Past events have proven that tactical teams will likely not be able to respond in adequate time to neutralize the threat.
This two day course is designed to instruct all officers, at all levels, in techniques and tactics that can effectively be used in response to an active shooter. Termed “Rapid Deployment,” these techniques and tactics are meant to show officers at the first responder level how to maneuver in small teams in order to neutralize an immediate threat as quickly as possible. The goal is simple: isolate the threat, and save lives.
Day One: Morning portion will consist of classroom instruction using PowerPoint. Afternoon portion will focus on movements upon approach, in hallways, stairways, and basic room entry/clearing
Day Two: Second day will begin at the BPD range where students will utilize techniques learned on Day One in a live fire setting. Afternoon will be back at the location of Day One where force-on-force scenario’s utilizing Simunitions will be used to re-enforce techniques.
* Topics addressed during this course include:
- Defining an active shooter
- History of active shooters and what the future may hold
- Team formations and movements
- Live fire range training incorporating movement
- Basic room entry and clearing
* Students are required to bring:
- Eye and ear protection for range and scenario training
- Body armor
- Duty leather and pistol (whatever officer wears on a daily basis)
- Department issued shotgun or assault rifle, if available (no bolt action rifles); long gun needs to be equipped with a functional sling
- Officer must be certified in the use of the long gun
- 150 rounds of handgun ammunition
- 150 rounds of long gun ammunition (if applicable)
- Simunition conversion kits for duty weapons, if available
- Range and scenario appropriate clothing (Fatigues/BDU/Cargo pants recommended, No shorts, Dress for the weather, we will be outside (rain or snow or shine)
- Water to drink is recommended

** Verification of LIABILITY INSURANCE coverage from any department utilizing the firing range is required prior to the beginning of class. Please send a Certificate of Liability Insurance verifying the student is covered by his/her department. Students will not be allowed on the range without this proof of insurance.