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Our second focus is the training. Like any use of force tool an agency uses, training is paramount. Training in the basic nomenclature of the weapon, handling, and the operational aspects of it, how it will function and its design should be covered. In this industry we have two separate directions when it comes to training. One direction of training is from the manufacture on the technical design and specific information pertaining directly to their product and then the tactical deployment of the product. Unfortunately it is very rare you receive both at the same time. The word training for departments usually begs the question, "How much is this going to cost us in equipment, man power and compensation of personnel." Manufactures translate training into liability of what are they truly obligated under law to cover, and the user translates training as their own survival in, and out, of the courtroom. There are always a series of procedures an officer goes through when selecting and deploying a weapon during any physical encounter. We follow our department model of the force continuum, and then look at the threat to define the perception of risk to both officer and subject, and then add it to the reality of our threat at hand. Here is a basic chart we use in our training to help make more accurate decisions when using non lethal weapons. Weapon Delivery Zones ZONE # 5
ZONE # 4
ZONE # 3
50-100 FT. FROM LINE Slow Burning Munitions SIM's Low Energy Rds.
SIM's High Energy Rds. Fast Burning Munitions Stinger Ball Grenades Chemical/ Smoke Munitions Extinguisher Size Riot Aerosols
ZONE #2
ZONE #1
Pepperball NON-Lethal Projectile Aerosols (OC-CS-CN) Impact Weapons Electrical Devices Use of K-9 Mounted Horse Units Riot Shield Defense Empty Hand Defense Verbalization(Display of Weapons) Presence (Close-Normal-Extended Interval)
FRONT LINE Above is used as a general reference to understand the impact of less-lethal weapons and the use-of-force options available to officers, in conjunction with the relationship between various weapons delivery systems and
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their effectiveness. At certain distances they deliver a physiological and psychological deterrent; at other distances only a psychological deterrent.
l Dave Young is the Director of Specialized Programs for Northcentral Technical College and the Director of Training for Redman Training Gear, now part of the PoliceOne Training Network. He is also a training advisor for PoliceOne.com. Dave graduated from his first law enforcement academy in 1985, and now has over 20 years of combined civilian and military law enforcement and training experience. He was a sworn corrections and law enforcement officer in the state of Florida and has served as a gate sentry, patrol officer, watch commander, investigator, Special Reaction Team (SRT) member, leader and commander in the United States Marine Corps. Dave Young is the Director of Specialized Programs for Northcentral Technical College and the Director of Training for Redman Training Network, now part of the PoliceOne Training Network. He is also a training advisor for CorrectionsOne and PoliceOne.com. Dave graduated from his first law enforcement academy in
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1985, and now has over 20 years of combined civilian and military law enforcement and training experience. He was a sworn corrections and law enforcement officer in the state of Florida and has served as a gate sentry, patrol officer, watch commander, investigator, Special Reaction Team (SRT) member, leader and commander in the United States Marine Corps. Dave has participated in and trained both military and law enforcement personnel in crowd management operations throughout the world. Dave is recognized as one of the nation's leading defensive tactics instructors specializing in crowd management, chemical and specialty impact munitions, protocol and selection of gear and munitions, ground defense tactics, and water - based defensive tactics. He is a former staff noncommissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, a member of the Police Magazine advisory board, and a technical advisory board member for Force Science Research Center. Dave is an active member of the American Society for Law Enforcement Training (ASLET), International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), and National Organization of Deputy Sheriffs (NODS). View a full list of Dave's Classes View a full list of Dave's Classes Back to previous page
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