Probation Officer Handgun Safety Course

As required through the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy, this course is 24 hours long. It will be 3 days (8 hours per day).
 
The first two days are in the classroom and the last day is on the range. You may purchase online or contact Scott for an invoice. 
 
*If you would like us to travel to you for the entire training or for just a portion of it, there will be per diem and travel costs associated. 
 
Course Objectives
Be able to safely handle their firearm and care for it
Discuss and understand the legal standards for use of force
Explain when to use less-lethal force
Understand the psychological issues that come with using 
deadly force
Demonstrate and fire from standing, kneeling, and seated 
positions
Conduct two combat reloads
Successfully move to cover as well as shoot from cover
Obtain a qualifying score
 
Day 1 (8 hours)Firearms Safety
Situational Awareness, Critical Thinking, and Mindset
Firearms Safety Rules
Handgun parts, functionality, disassemble, cleaning and reassembly
Handgun inspection and malfunctions
Proper storage
 
Day 2 (8 hours)Legal Standards for Use of Force
Cover and explain Graham V Conner, Tennessee V Garner, and 4th Amendment 
Local SOP/ Directives for your specific department
De-Escalation Techniques
Indiana’s Statewide Deadly Force Policy
Define reasonable force
Define deadly force
Justification for use of deadly force
Less-Lethal Alternatives to Deadly Force
Definition of less lethal
Two primary situations to use less lethal
At a minimum five (5) types of less lethal weapons currently used in law enforcement
Psychological Issues in Deadly Force Encounters
Lapses of memory, auditory exclusion, feeling ‘dream like,’ adrenaline dump, high blood pressure, mental exhaustion, replaying it in your head over-and-over, dreams, etc. 
Shot placement most likely to stop an aggressive suspect
Local resources available after a use of force incident
Use of Force Concepts
 
Day 3 (8 hours)Safety Brief
Follow all ILEA range safety procedures
Everyone is a range safety officer
Equipment
Airsoft pistols and safety gear
Ear and eye protection
Clean and serviceable duty weapon with ammunition
Foul weather gear
Water and sunscreen
Handgun Retention Drills
Officers will be taught retention drills with rubber weapons as well as airsoft weapons
Dynamic Firearms Drills
Practical exercise on clearing malfunctions
Magazine changes
Two (2) types of reloads
Move and shoot
Handgun flashlight techniques
Types of draw stroke
Explain and utilize cover and concealment
 
Basic Marksmanship Proficiency Training and Testing
The initial qualification must meet or exceed the practical skills testing requirement (qualification) given the basic training course at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (80% on three (3) consecutive attempts with six (6) targets if needed)
Each probation officer must qualify annually using the ILEA approved course of fire
Annual training will include qualification, static, dynamic, and simulations  
 
 
REFUND and CANCELLATION:
It is our desire to serve our students and customers to the very best of our ability and to the highest standards of excellence. This page explains our policies on issuing refunds.
Refunds will be issued in the same manner as payment. If payment was via credit card, refund will be issued to the card used. If payment was by check, refund will be by check.
For all training courses, payment is due in full to reserve a seat in the course unless specifically stated otherwise.
If a student cancels their seat in the course more than 7 days from course date, a full refund will be issued.
If a student cancels their seat in the course less than 7 days from course date, a 50% refund will be issued.
No refunds for course seats will be issued on or after the date of the course.
Students who are removed from a course or facility for any reason, as stated in our hold harmless agreement, will not be issued a refund for their course fees or membership.
If for any reason a course is canceled, students will receive a full refund promptly at the time of cancellation as well as notice of the cancellation as soon as possible.