Course Details
Active Threat Response - Train The Trainer Description

*CLASS STARTS AT 0800 EACH DAY UNLESS THE INSTRUCTOR STATES OTHERWISE*

This course was developed for the front-line officer to successfully accomplish their primary mission of Saving Lives. It is one of the only training programs that combine classroom evidence-based principles with practical skill-based tactics.

The class culminates with safe, reality-based scenarios that include de-escalation tactics. The active threat principles and tactics are behavior-based.

Additional topics will include constitutional use of force, de-escalation tactics, and linking up with additional and plainclothes officers.

Students will demonstrate proficiency in mission-driven tactics and learn how they properly conduct active threat response training for their agencies.

Goals

  • Understand principles when responding to active threats. 
  • Understand and consider the priority of life during active threat response.
  • Understand constitutional use of deadly force requirements and appropriate de-escalation
    methods.
  • Understand two mission-driven tactics for active threat response.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the two mission-driven tactics.
  • Implement principles learned in a teach-back scenario

Equipment Needs: NO LIVE WEAPONS or AMMUNITION

  • The course will be a force on paper targets, and force-on-force, using airsoft weapons.
  • (If you have an airsoft duty pistol or patrol rifle, please bring it).
  • Airsoft weapons are provided as needed.
  • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. Include long sleeve shirt + gloves for airsoft exercises.
  • Duty Belt and Equipment - No Live Ammunition.
  • Ballistic vest/outer carrier - Optional.
  • Safety equipment to include eye protection and face mask – provided.
  • Note-taking via paper or computer

Limited to 20 students

Prerequisite: The student should have prior experience in training others of similar professional experience. Those lacking prior experience should bring a letter of endorsement from their agency, in support of their attendance.