SINGLE OFFICER ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE COURSE (SOASRC) HOSTING PACKET FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Transcription

1 SINGLE OFFICER ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE COURSE (SOASRC) HOSTING PACKET FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES Guardian Defense 1279 West Palmetto Park Road P.O. Box Boca Raton, FL (561)

2 Hosting Packet for Law Enforcement Agencies Overview Guardian Defense Welcome....Page 2 SOASRC Description... Page 3 SOASRC Objectives..Page 3 Hosting Agency Responsibilities... Page 4 Student Equipment and Requirements... Page 5 Alternate Student Equipment... Page 6 Pricing and Hosting Discount Page 6 Guardian Defense Welcome Guardian Defense welcomes you and thanks you in advance for requesting information regarding our Critical Incident Response Course. Our objective is to make sure your officers are confident and well-prepared for the violence that faces our law enforcement community today. Our company was founded by current law enforcement officer and SWAT team leader, Steven S. Smith, who recognized a lack of threat response training for teachers following the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Soon after developing a detailed course for this population and other civilians, Steve and his team put together programs for law enforcement officers who were facing these same threats, but at a much different angle. With a team of current and qualified law enforcement officers, SWAT team leaders and operators, and former military personnel, you can be sure our instructors are well prepared and dedicated to providing outstanding training to officers and tactical units throughout the nation. We thank you at Guardian Defense and should you have further questions regarding the information in this packet, please find our contact information on the front page. 2 S i n g l e O f f i c e r A c t i v e S h o o t e r R e s p o n s e C o u r s e

3 SOASRC Description The Single Officer Active Shooter Response Course (SOASRC) is 3-day active shooter training program open to certified law enforcement officers for the purpose of training law enforcement professionals on how to respond to an active shooter situation in a school, mall or other public area that is under attack. The course provides officers with the education and tactics needed to respond to highrisk situations by offering both interactive classroom-style training and scenario-based training exercises. SOASRC will take place at the agency s location and operators will receive maximum repetitions and practical application. The SOASRC Objectives are as follows: SOASRC Objectives To identify active shooter and active killer threats To understand one s direct role in an active shooter situation To learn critical response tactics as a solo officer or team To infiltrate the affected area as the responding officer To implement limited penetration tactics to locate and eliminate the threat To understand how to manage the scene after the threat is down To implement medical trauma training for officers On behalf of the Woodstock Police Department, I wish to thank you and your team for your hard work and efforts in helping to bring the Single Officer Response to Active Shooter Course to Woodstock. The importance of this training cannot be overstated. Your superb professionalism and skill in presenting the concepts and techniques involved in the [course] greatly enhanced the ability of all of the officers to grasp the material. This will, undoubtedly, allow the officers to be able to confront future threats, should the need arise, and win, thus saving lives. -Chief Robbie Blish, Woodstock Police Department, Woodstock, Vermont 3 S i n g l e O f f i c e r A c t i v e S h o o t e r R e s p o n s e C o u r s e

4 Hosting Agency Responsibilities Please note the items and equipment needed to host this course at organization. Pre-Training: o Access to training space the day prior to class starts (if time permits) and access 1 hour before class start time on training days 1-3. Day 1: [Schedule: ] o Classroom space with enough tables and seating for number of students o Projector o Screen (large enough to accommodate class size) o Speaker/Audio o Easel/Whiteboard/Chalkboard o Dry Eraser Markers/Chalk/Eraser Day 2: [Schedule: ] o A site that is 2-story. We request a facility that has long hallways with multiple rooms, T-intersections, L-shaped corner hallways and open spaces. o The site must be closed to the public during training. o A-frame signs or similar to post around site informing public of police training. Days 3: [Schedule: ] o There is no need for a venue change from Day 2 unless the host states that they would like to utilize a different site for the scenarios, or the original venue is no longer available. o To make the scenarios as realistic as possible, we request the host to reach out to volunteers to assist for a full day, (or 2 half-day sessions). We request 5-15 volunteers for each session (or for the full day). Volunteers can vary between adults and older children (preferably age 14 & older). Previous hosts have reached out to Boy/Girl Scouts, Police Explorers or school groups looking for volunteer hours. Each volunteer will be supplied with lunch by GD and issued a Certificate of Appreciation. o The site must be closed to the public during training. o A-frame signs or similar to post around site informing public of police training. Your Role in Co-Marketing the Course In addition to the information above, we rely on the host s assistance in the marketing of this program to reach the minimum of 14 paid students. The host will assist in comarketing by connecting with colleagues and other police department contacts via phone, fax, and social media; and utilize other marketing avenues. Please note that if the minimum of 14 paid students is not met, the course will be postponed or cancelled. 4 S i n g l e O f f i c e r A c t i v e S h o o t e r R e s p o n s e C o u r s e

5 Student Equipment and Responsibilities Please take note of the equipment required for each student. Required Equipment: o Glock 17t Simunition Handgun or any other 9mm Simunition or similar brand Handgun with a Conversion Kit (please see Alternative Student Equipment if unavailable) o 50 rounds of 9mm Securiblank non-lethal ammunition o Rifle with Simunition or similar brand Conversion Bolt or Conversion Kit (please see Alternative Student Equipment if unavailable) o 100 rounds of.223 Securiblank (for Conversion Bolt) non-lethal ammunition or 9mm Securiblank (for Rifle Conversion Kit) non-lethal ammunition o Eye protection o Ear plugs Required Uniform: o BDU-style pants or approved Class B uniform o Department-issued shirt or polo o Department-issued vest o Gun belt o Tactical boots Other Requirements: o Complete a Waiver of Liability o Provide own lodging and transportation to and from the site location(s) o Be in good physical condition and health as this course is physically demanding o Be able to complete the course in its entirety in order to receive a Certificate of Training 5 S i n g l e O f f i c e r A c t i v e S h o o t e r R e s p o n s e C o u r s e

6 Alternative Student Equipment If a member of the class cannot furnish a conversion kit for their handgun and/or rifle, those students will use Airsoft handguns provided by Guardian Defense. There will be an additional $50 equipment rental fee for utilizing this equipment. Students will then run dry drills with their rifles. If you are renting this equipment, please ensure to add an additional $50 to your course cost. Additionally, please take note of the alternate equipment required for each student if conversion kits are unavailable and GD will be supplying the Airsoft guns. Required Equipment: o (2) Airsoft Green Gas, 8 oz cans o Department-issued Handgun (and Bluegun Handgun or Red Gun Handgun if available) o Department-issued Rifle (and Bluegun Rifle or Red Gun Rifle if available) o Eye protection o Ear plugs Pricing: Pricing and Hosting Discount The course fee per student depends on the location and time of year course is being offered (price depends on travel costs for Guardian Defense instructors). Once a hosting agency expresses interest in the program a custom price will be created. Hosting Discount: The hosting site will receive 1 free student per every 14 paid officers. Ratio: There is a 1:8 instructor to student ratio, with a course minimum of 14 students. 6 S i n g l e O f f i c e r A c t i v e S h o o t e r R e s p o n s e C o u r s e