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Tactical Trauma Training (1 Day Course)

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Course Presenter: Benjamin Bonya or Patrick McMahon

Tactical Trauma Training (T3) is a self-aid/buddy-aid course of instruction based on current military medical training. Law enforcement is a dangerous and dynamic business. Due to the unpredictable nature of police work, law enforcement officers often sustain serious injuries while working in the line of duty.  Whether an officer is involved in a devastating car wreck, suffers a gunshot wound, is stabbed, or experiences other types of traumatic injuries, they often find themselves waiting for paramedics to arrive to treat their wounds.  This “wait period” can literally be a matter of life or death for an injured officer.  Now more than ever law enforcement officers need to be able to take care of themselves and each other. The ideas/methods presented in this class are basic and easy to remember. Why? 
                                                                                                
“A professional is someone who does the basics better than everyone else.” 
                                                             
Based on military combat casualty care guidelines, T3 covers the 3 treatable causes of mortality on the battlefield: 
  1. Bleeding
  2. Airway Obstruction
  3. Penetrating chest trauma
Case studies will be presented where officers suffered severe injuries in the line of duty.  These officers received immediate tactical trauma treatment, which was credited with saving their lives.
                                                                                                                                                  
In addition to tactical trauma training, officers will receive instruction on the importance of having a "survival mindset".  Preparing the mind to survive during times of stress can help an officer deal with a traumatic injury in a calm manner.  Instead of an officer saying, “I can’t believe this happening,” he or she will train the mind to say, “I knew this would happen one day, and I’m ready for it”.   
                                                                                                             
This training course was designed by a police officer, for police officers.  The techniques and methods presented in this course can better prepare police officers to save their own lives, or the lives of an injured officer.  By exposing law enforcement officers to Tactical Trauma Training today, they will be better prepared to survive tomorrow.  
             
Topics Covered:
  •  Bleeding control- bandages and tourniquets
  • Recognition and treatment of “sucking chest wounds” 
  •   Methods for opening an airway
  •  Signs and symptoms of shock
  • “The Golden Hour”
  • “The Platinum 10 Minutes”
  •  Medical planning
  • Medical equipment considerations
  • Transport considerations
  • Survival  Mindset

Patrol Officer Survival Techniques                       
 "Surviving the Beat"

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Course Presenter: Jason White/Kevin Navarro

Patrol officers are the backbone of all local and state police agencies across the country.  They are highly visible in the communities due to their uniformed standards and marked police cars.  Patrol officers are on the front lines protecting law abiding citizens from their greatest fear; being the victim of a violent crime.
  
All too often, patrol officers find themselves as the victim of a violent encounter with a hostile suspect.  Whether an officer is being proactive by aggressively targeting criminals or reactive by responding to calls for service, the threat of an assault is always present.  How an officer mentally prepares on a daily basis can mean the difference between life and death.
 
The majority of law enforcement training courses target specialized areas of police work such as narcotics, vice, gangs, SWAT, and homicide investigations.  Without good, sound patrol officers, these units would be ineffective.
 
This 1 day training course was designed to target the officers that patrol the streets every day.  Instruction will be presented on the most common types of street crimes that led to violent encounters for the patrol officer.  Officers will also be exposed to the process of police involved shootings from the time the shots are fired, to the criminal & internal investigations, and finally dealing with the event behind the scenes.
   
Proven techniques to conduct street-level interviews will be presented as well.  This acquired skill can ultimately prevent officers from being assaulted by the criminals they are talking to.
  
Ethical considerations will be discussed as well.  "From patrol to prison" is a common theme that law enforcement agencies are routinely forced to deal with.
                   

Topics Covered

  • Police Involved Shootings
  •  Art of Crisis Negotiation
  • Mental Preparation
  • Violent Street Crime Encounters
  • Conducting Street-Level Interviews
  • Traffic Stop Hazards
  • Dealing With Complacency
  • Reasonable Alternatives
  • Minimizing Risks
  • Off-Duty Officer Survival
  • Suicide by Cop
  • Ethics: "Patrol or Prison"
  • Patrol Officers Killed in Line of Duty

 

Patrol Officer Drug Investigations (2 Day Course)

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Course Presenter: National Training Instructor

Drug-related crimes are impacting every community across the United States.  Law enforcement agencies devote a tremendous amount of resources to combat illegal narcotic activity.  Uniform patrol officers are in a prime position to target drug offenders.  From the drug addict, to the upper-level dealers, patrol officers must be prepared to handle these unpredictable criminals

There are various techniques and tactics that patrol officers can utilize to be more effective at arresting drug violators.  The officers must be familiar with basic drug identification as well as search and seizure case law.Knock & Talk operations, when conducted properly, can be a very successful tactic to combat illegal narcotic trafficking.  Officers must receive proper training and understand the limitations of knock & talks in order for this tactic to be effective.All too often, drug dealers are arrested, prosecuted, and found "not guilty" due to poor report writing or officer testimony in court. 
   
Proper report writing and courtroom testimony are necessary to secure a conviction and send the drug violator to prison.  Officers will receive tips for testifying along with terminology that should be included in drug arrest reports.
Narcotic investigations are extremely dangerous in nature.  Patrol officers often encounter armed drug traffickers who are willing to protect their drug stashes at all costs.  Officer safety concerns while investigating drug offenses will be studied.
     
This 2 day training course will teach patrol officers proven techniques that will assist them in investigating narcotic offenses in their communities.  After attending this course, patrol officers will have the resources and training to seize larger quantities of drugs, firearms, and currency. 
 
Topics Covered
  • Drug Identification
  • Field-Test Procedures
  • Search and Seizure Case Law
  • Knock & Talk Operations
  • Consent Searches
  • Vehicle Stops &Terry Frisks
  • Uniformed Foot Surveillance
  • Report Writing
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Responding to Drug House Complaints
  • Violent Encounters with Armed Drug Dealers

Patrol Officer Use of Force (1 Day Course)
       "An Internal Affairs Perspective"

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Course Presenter: Gerardo Guardiola

The Internal Affairs Division is dedicated to keeping the Integrity and public trust of its department.  In doing so, the Internal Affairs Division conducts various investigations that involve complaints made by citizens on police officers as well as complaints made by officers on other officers.  The most common complaint investigated by Internal Affairs is excessive force utilized by Patrol Officers.  With today’s technology, Patrol Officers' actions are nearly always audio/video recorded.  This advancement in technology has helped officers clear their names from citizens claiming the unjustly use of excessive force, as well as prevent officers from facing criminal charges on questionable deadly force confrontations.  The audio/video recordings have also held officers accountable that utilized excessive force.
  
During this one day training course, officers will review never before seen police videos.  This will enable officers to get a firsthand look at and will be asked to “Monday Morning Quarterback” if the officer in the video used excessive force, etc.  The training course will replicate an Internal Affairs setting and group officers together to review the videos.  This training exercise demonstrates how two different people (commanders, supervisors, or jurors) can watch the same video and reach completely separate decisions on the use of force.
  
Officers will discuss various topics to include alcohol-related issues, financial issues, officers panicking and placing themselves in more trouble than necessary and poor decision making.
  
Finally, officers will also participate in a case study where a law enforcement officer was killed in the line of duty.  The instructor was tasked with the difficult challenge of conducting the internal investigation.  Techniques and suggestions will be presented in the class to teach officers what to expect from the "Internal Affairs Perspective" during an incident where an officer was killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.
  
Topics Covered
  • The Internal Affairs Perspective 
  • Use of Force Definitions
  • Civil & Criminal Officer Liability
  • Police Officer Adverse Conduct (On/Off Duty)
  • Officer Safety Concerns
  • Exposure to Never Seen Police Use of Force Videos
  • Police Officers & Money
  • Police Officer Alcohol-Related Arrests
  • The Importance of Proper Documentation
  • Deadly Force on the "Unarmed Suspect"
  • Case Study of Officer Killed (Internal Affairs Investigation)