Overview

Officials in law enforcement realize that the environment they work in can change rapidly. It is essential that they are knowledgeable in the latest equipment, tactics, and techniques. Ridgewater College has built a strong reputation for providing quality, effective, and timely education and training for individuals in the law enforcement industry. The most popular topics are scheduled regularly, or we can customize a training program to meet your agencies specific needs.

Airsoft Firearms Instructor Course 16 hours

This is a two day instructor certification course in Airsoft simulation based on basic patrol responses. The use of modern Airsoft weapons allows this training to be conducted very realistically without the training site and budget limitations imposed by marking cartridges, ammunition costs, and ammunition shortages. The class will place an intense emphasis on the implementation of safety controls and protocols.
(MUST BE A LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR TO ATTEND)
Mon & Tues., February 26 & 27, 2009, $198/ person

Defense Tactics

This 8-hour class for law enforcement officers, corrections workers and private security contractors combines the Use of Lethal/Non-Lethal use of force statutes and the Use of Force Control Tactics (Defensive Tactics) required annually by MSA.626.8452. Included are: pressure points, handcuffing, joint locks, active counter measures, impact weapons and weapon retention.

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing

This class is designed to provide awareness level training to firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, and other emergency responders who have significant responsibility for providing specialized support during WMD incidents, particularly those involving explosives or incendiary materials. Terrorists can strike anywhere at anytime, and it is our responsibility to prepare. Without successful preparation, we simply won’t be able to meet the needs and expectations of the communities we serve, if and when there is a terrorist attack.

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Instructor

This 8-hour class geared toward law enforcement personnel will focus on training with an aerosol chemical agent for defense and control of a resisting/combative subject. This course will conclude with proficiency testing in which the student will complete a written test and demonstrate accurate and recommended use of the power points programs.
Saturday, March 14, 2009

Passenger Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction

Shotgun Less-Lethal Instructor Course

Less-lethal weapons, impact munitions and deployment tactics play an ever-increasing role in law enforcement’s arsenal against criminals. Topics covered include instructor development techniques, less-lethal force philosophy, case law, policy issues, technology overview, deployment tactics, product demonstrations and less-lethal practical scenarios.

Weapon Retention/Disarms Instructor Course

Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness

A weapon of mass destruction is any device that is designed or intended to cause mass destruction and death. The attack can range from releasing chemical WMD, biological WMD, radiological WMD, or using an improvised explosive device. Intended for law enforcement and emergency services personnel who may respond to terrorist situations.

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