Advanced Solo Officer School Threat Scenario Training for SRO's & Responding Officers-Pecatonica

Purpose of Course: This is an 8-hour scenario-based class specifically designed for SRO’s and Officers responding to active school threats. This class will focus on building tactical skills when responding to an active school threat. Students will also review optional medical responses for injuries.

Course Overview This course will primarily focus on solo officer actions during a school threat response. Students will participate in guided discussions/lectures, interactive activities, and performance-based exercises.

Course Goals Build and enhance SRO’s and responding officers’ tactical skills for active school, threat responses as the initial officer on scene. This scenario-based course will focus primarily on the initial solo response.

Course Prerequisites Only personnel who are employed by a unit of local government in a sworn or civilian capacity will be permitted to attend this program. Only the Chief, Sheriff, or Public Safety Director of the agency requesting this training – or his/her designated representative – may enroll student officers. Officers will NOT be allowed to enroll themselves.

Methods of Evaluation Students will be required to demonstrate knowledge of all course materials. Additionally, the instructor will evaluate students’ comprehension and retention of course topics on their participation in practical exercises/scenarios and discussions conducted during the course. Evaluation forms completed by each student will provide feedback to NITAB on the quality of the course content and the instructor’s effectiveness in delivering this content.

Methods of Instruction • In-class demonstration • In-class scenario-based exercises • In-class general discussion

Course References/Bibliography Required Readings: All applicable handouts

Recommended Instructional Aids Plastic blue guns/rifles will be used for scenarios. Medical equipment (bandages) will be used for the medical demonstrations/scenarios. Additional demonstration items used by instructors include door stops, mirrors, flashlight “Go bags”, other items as available. Location with open gym, school hallways, stairs and classroom.

Attendance Policy This is a state certified course. Thus, no more than 10% of class time, or approximately 40 minutes, may be missed. It is strongly suggested, however, that the student be in attendance for the entire session in order to maximize upon the knowledge and skill development associated with the training. Should a temporary absence from the class be necessary, it remains the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor and arrange to obtain any information or materials missed due to the absence.

Safety Protocols Safety is a priority for all courses, especially involving those that involved hands-on drills and techniques, live fire, or high-risk activities. Safety measures for this course include: 1) All students will be searched, and weapons will be secured away from the training area. 2) All students will be searched prior to the start of each training session, and upon each return to the training area. 3) All students are safety officers. 4) Any student may call “cease training” in case of a safety matter. 5) Participation in any hands-on portions are voluntary and based on the students perceived ability to take part in those portions. Those unable to participate will remain as safety observers. 6) Any other protocols that become necessary based on the students, site, or instructors will be documented in the course outline. 7) No live weapons or ammo will be allowed in the training area, and a live firearm inspection will be conducted. 8) Only resin training guns will be used.

NOTE: The 7.0 hours for SRO will be in Active Threat Response.

This course has been certified by the ILETSB and approved to meet the following mandates:

• Crisis Intervention - .50 hours

• De-Escalation Techniques - 4.0 hours

• Emergency Medical Response - 1.0 hours

• Officer Safety Techniques - 1.50 hours

• Officer Wellness and Mental Health - .50 hours

• Procedural Justice - .50 hours

Specialized Training

• Active Threat Response - 8.0 hours