Public Safety Education and Training Catalog 2020 | Page 14

EVOC This course covers the following topics: recognizing areas of pursuit liability; identifying key pursuit conduct indicators deemed historically significant by the courts; identifying tactics used during pursuits and where they fall in the intervention options; reviewing case law resulting from vehicle pursuits; reviewing current policy and training standards on vehicle pursuits. Legal Update This course provides an update to changes in the law through either legislative or court actions. Reactive Knife Defense Reactive Knife Defense (RKD) is designed to train participants against sudden assaults with an edged weapon and can also be used to defend against shanks, clubs, and empty hands attacks. This course is designed to give officers an in-depth, hands-on experience with principles and concepts dealing with edged weapons defense. It covers different drills and exercises designed to develop spontaneity in reacting to an unexpected attack. “Use of Force” issues is also covered. Room Clearing As policing is evolving rapidly, we as officers must prepare and train for the violent and deadly encounters taking place across the country. This course is geared towards officers who are looking to improve their tactical skills in building searches, room clearing, barricaded subjects, and team concept situations. Officers will have an opportunity to evaluate and assess their skills through numerous high risk, ambush, and sudden assault situations. Active shooter discussions and exercises will also be integrated into this course. Shield/Breaching/Room Entry Tactics for the Patrol Officer As we have entered the 21 st century we are seeing many incidents that require an immediate response from the officer on patrol. This has led to agencies equipping squad cars with breaching equipment and shields. This eight-hour course will cover various techniques and applications of using shields, breaching tactics and room entry geared for the patrol officer. Tactics for Patrol and Barricaded Subjects As policing is evolving rapidly, officers must prepare and train for the violent and deadly encounters taking place across the country. This course is geared towards officers who are looking to review or improve their tactical skills in building searches, room clearing, barricaded subjects, and team concept situations. Course content will also include a dynamic look at barricaded subjects and patrol response to high-risk situations. This class will utilize isolation exercises and high-level force on force scenarios to implement the course content into a real-world application. 14 Tactical Rifle for the Patrol Officer This training has been designed to reinforce the officer’s ability to utilize their patrol rifle and handgun. Officers will review their fundamental weapon skills and techniques through numerous repetitions and drills to develop, improve, and enhance their skill level and confidence. Officers who complete this class will be better prepared to operate and use their weapons while utilizing other various techniques to handle and control a variety of situations they may encounter daily. Team Tactics for Patrol This course will expose patrol officers whose agencies don’t have SWAT teams to basic team tactics including operations and response planning, team structure and movement, resolution of barricaded suspect situations, active shooter situations, searches and room clearing, less-lethal options, use of armored vehicles, and breaching.   LESB TRAINING ACADEMIES Basic Jail Officer Academy This academy is specifically designed for officers who are either currently employed or wish to be certified for employment in corrections. Upon completion of this training, students will understand basic correctional practices and jail operational procedures. The Academy is certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB). All curriculum presented meets or exceeds the required standards of the Training and Standards Board. This training is eligible for reimbursement by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Training and Standards Bureau for sponsored jail officers who qualify under DOJ rules. 720-hour Law Enforcement Academy Students learn the skills of modern-day law enforcement in this full- time, 18-week program designed to produce thoroughly-competent and confident officers. Graduates of this program begin their careers with an unparalleled level of professionalism through a learner- centered approach via application of scenario-based training. Your career opportunities include police officer, deputy sheriff, DNR officer, state trooper, military law enforcement officer, and private investigator. This 720-hour program is designed for individuals with 60 college credits at an associate degree level or higher, or who are currently employed with a sponsoring law enforcement agency. This program meets the criteria set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau. PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING AT NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE