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1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

TRAINING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA1600 University Avenue, Suite 200

St. Paul, Minnesota 551 04-3825

Thursday, January 4, 201810:00 AM

3. Approval of Sept. 7, 2017, Training Committee Meeting Minutes (Attachment) ACTION

4. Announcements

5. New In-Service Learning Objectives for Peace Officers and Part Time Peace Officers asRequired by Minn. Stat. 626.8469

A. Objectives on Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and Cultural Differencesto include Implicit Bias (Attachments) ACTION

B. Objectives on Crisis Intervention and Mental Health Crises (Attachments) ACTION

C. Objectives on Conflict Management and Mediation* ACTION (possible)

6. In-Service Learning Objectives on Use of Force — Recommendations for Updates(Attachments) ACTION

7. Peace Officer Licensing Examination - UPDATE

8. Set Next Committee Meeting Date - ACTION

9. Adjournment

* If attachments are ready the week prior to the meeting they will be distributed and posted forcommittee review and consideration.

Agenda 3MINNESOTA BOARD OF em

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PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING

TRAINING COMMIHEE MEETINGPOST Board Office

1600 UnIversity Avenue, Suite 200St. Paul, MN 55104

September 7, 2017

Committee Members Staff Present Others PresentPresent Mr. Nate Gove Ms. Sabrina BulvidMs. Becky Swanson, Chair Ms. Deb Soderbeck Mr. Tom DraperMr. Dave Bentwd Ms. Peggy Strand Ms. Kellie Mc ElroyMr. Clarence Castile HooperDr. Joel Powell Committee Members Mr. Jeff MorganMr. Wade Seller Absent Ms. Jane NicholsonMr. Kevin Stenson Mr. Medaria Arradondo Ms. SheIly Schaefer

Mr. Tad VeznerMs. Mary Vukellch

Chair Swanson called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. The first order of businesswas approval of the agenda. Ms. Strand was contacted prior to the meeting andrequested the deletion of Agenda Item 6. - Hennepin Technical College Pilot Project forSkills Component of the PPOE.

• MOTION: Mr. Stenson moved to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Bentrudseconded the motion. The agenda was approved.

The next agenda item was approval of the June 13, 2017 Training Committee meetingminutes.

• MOTION: Mr. Bentrud moved to approve the minutes. Dr. Powell seconded themotion. The minutes were approved as written.

Announcements: None.

Committee Chair Update: Having two new members, Chair Swanson asked thecommittee members to introduce themselves.

New Learning Objectives for In-ServIce Peace Officer Training: Chair Swansonturned the floor over to Ms. Strand who provided a PowerPoint presentation referencIngMinnesota Statute 626.8469, TrainIng in Crisis Response, Conflict Management, and

Training Committee September 7, 2017 Page 2 of 3

Cultural Diversity, subd 1. In-service training required. The POST Board has beentasked with developing the learning objectives in three topics: crisis intervention andmental illness crises; conflict management and mediation; and recognizing and valuingcommunity diversity and cultural differences to include implicit bias training. She said,‘Today’s plan is Step ito develop and approve those learning objectives.” Sheexplained that the objectives need to be both specific enough to meet the legislativeintent but also general enough to be flexible as It Is statewide, mandatory training. Dr.Powell asked about course approval and Mr. Gove said measurement of the objectiveswill be a part of the agency audit process and the agencies would be keeping therequired documentation. Discussion ensued and many comments made. Mr. Bentrudsaid that there is a definite nexus between communication and use of force. Mr. Goveresponded that by being proactive with communication, It could minimize the use offorce. Ms. Strand’s offered a draft-list of objectives founded on the pre-service learningobjectives and asked for opinions if a survey or if focus groups would be the best way tocome to consensus as the Training Committee should get the learning objectives to theBoard by January 2018. Mr. Seller said 31 objectives were too much to put into 16hours of training and that the objectives need to be manageable to be effective. Ms.Strand responded that not every objective would need to be met. Mr. Gove added thatthe 16 hours required every three years need to be flexible, that not every officer has tomeet every objective. Mr. Setter cautioned that would make auditing difficult. Mr.Bentrud commented that the ability for each agency to customize the training makessense. Mr. Setter said the word is out that Minnesota law enforcement received moneyfor training and the BCA is being deluged with vendors wanting to offer that training.Mr. Gove said the money is designated for agency training reimbursement and that the16 hours is a minimum number. Only one hour per each of the three areas is required.Mr. Seller thought it best to develop guidelines for agencies to assist them in theimplementation and to Incorporate the appropriate number of hours. “It doesn’t have tobe 16, it could be more,” he said. Ms. Strand mentioned the overlap of area topics andasked If there should be two or three focus groups based on that. Mr. Bentrud askedabout the legislative intent and Mr. Gove said the learning objectives need to be built forthe three general topic areas. Mr. Stenson said the crossover of topics provides validityto the objectives. Chair Swanson asked, “To ensure the crossover is heard, can allthree groups get together’?” Ms. Strand expressed concern over meeting the timeline.

• MOTION: Mr. Bentrud moved to go with two focus groups versus three - one ondiversity and cultural differences, and the other on crisis management I conflictmanagement to include mental illness. Dr. Powell seconded the motion. Themotion passed.

Mr. Seller volunteered to be on the second focus group. Ms. Strand asked themembers to list names of people they thought could be an asset to each group,including themselves. She then asked the committee about the use of the verbs sheused in the draft learning objectives. Discussion followed.

• MOTION: Mr. Bentrud moved to go forward with the overall process. Mr. Sellerseconded the motion. The motion passed.

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Discussion continued about keeping the rollout gradual and deliberate. Mr. Gove saidsome agencies, especially the large ones, are already providing much of this training totheir officers. “We want to get it right,” he said. Mr. Tad Vezner asked if some of theexisting use of force courses could quality for credits in any or all of these areas. Mr.Bentrud offered that the verbalization objective should be emphasized more in thelearning objectives. Mr. Gove responded that best practices would suggest stand-alonecourses but also to integrate the (verbalization) learning objectives into the annual useof force training. It was pointed out that the annual use of force training has no hourlyrequirement. Ms. Shelly Schaefer, Hamline University, said the use of verbs in theteaming objectives drives the assessment and makes them measurable andaccountable. She volunteered to serve on a focus group.

The committee scheduled the next Training Committee meeting for December 14,2017. They would discuss a regular schedule going forward at that time.

Chair Swanson adjourned the meeting at 11:35 a.m.

The foregoing minutes were approved by the Training Committee of the MinnesotaBoard of Peace Officer Standards and Training when it met on January 4, 2018.

Becky Swanson Nathan R. GoveCommittee Chair Executive Director

Minnesota Board of Peace 1600 University Avenue

Officer Standards and Training 55 104-3825

To: POST Board Training CommitteeFrom: StaffSubject: New In-Service Leamlng Objectives on Recognizing and Valuing Community

Diversity and Cultural Differences [to Include Implicit Bias Tralnlngj for PeaceOfficer and Part-Time Peace Officers

Date: January 4, 2018

1. ACTION REQUESTED:

Staff recommends the training committee recommend approval of the attached learningobjectives on Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and Cultural Differences jtoInclude Implicit Bias Training] to the POST Board.

2. BACKGROUND:

The 2017 MInnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469 (see copy), to require peaceofficers and pad-time peace officers receive training In the following areas:

• Crisis intervention and mental Illness crises;• ConflIct management and mediation; and• Recognizing and valuing community diversity to include implicit bias training.

According to the statute officers will receive at least 16 hours of POST Board approvedcontinuing education credit In these three areas every renewal cycle. The trainingrequirement goes Into effective on July 1, 2018, and officers have their full three yearrenewal cycle to meet it.

The statute also requires the POST Board develop and approve learning objectives fortraining in each area. Staff followed the following process to develop the objectives.

a. Conducted research on national and local training practices and recommendations oneach topic.

b. Formed multiple focus group that Included interested parties and subject matter expertsand hosted multiple meetings of each group to identify Important training topics withineach area and write objectives.

The resulting objectives are intended to:• Build on the POST Board’s pre-service learning objectives for peace officers,• Focus on areas that meet the intent of the legislation,• Encourage development of knowledge and practical skills in key subject areas,• Allow agencies and officers to select:

o training that meets the needs of officers In varIous positions and locations,

Agenda Item: ft

o choose and vary which aspects of training to emphasize,o select their choice of training provider, the training format and how many

hours to train.

3. EFFECTS OF THIS ACTION:

The committee’s recommendation for approval will go before the full POST Board at its nextmeeting. If approved by the board the objectives will be distributed to law enforcementagencies and posted on the board’s website. Compliance with the training will be evaluatedat agency compliance checks and staff will give agencies a reasonable amount of time totransition to the new objectives.

Agenda AItem

Peace Officer and Part Time Peace OfficerIn-Service Learning Objectives for Training on

Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity andCultural Differences [to Include Implicit Bias Trainingj

In 2017 the Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469 TRAINING IN CRISIS RESPONSE,CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. One component of this statuterequires the chief law enforcement officer of every state and focal law enforcement agency toprovide in-service training in Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and CulturalDifferences to Include Implicit Bias” beginning July 1, 2018.

This training is intended to increase recognition and appreciation of community diversity andcultural differences, improve police and community relationships, and promote safety. The trainingmust comply with the learning objectives developed by the board and be provided through coursesthat have been appmved to meet this requirement by the Minnesota Board of Peace OfficerStandards and Training (POST Board).

Learning Objectives

1. Race relations and their impact on policing practices, to include:

A. Summarize race and policing in the U.S. in historical context. Discuss the ongoing influenceof race relations, strategies to reconcile past injustice, and the importance of fair and Impartialpolicing.

B. Identify/Analyze policing practices that have historically alienated and angereddisadvantaged communilies.

C. Discuss how policing practices can address historically unjust laws and policies.

2. Understanding implicit and explicit bias, to include:

A. Explain the difference between implicit and explicit bias.

B. Discuss how fear and bias influence officer behavior and police-community interactions.

C. identify your own implicit bias and strategies that can reduce the negative Influence of bias.

3. Impartial policing, to Include:

A. Describe institutional racism and other forms of bias in the U.S. In a historical context, andtheir effect on culture, justice, crime, and law.

B. Discuss law enforcement practices that reduce bias and positively influence communityrelations.

C. Reflect on your individual practices and how to apply impartial policing practices in yourcommunity.


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To: POST Board Training CommitteeFrom: StaffSubject: New In-Service Learning Objectives on Crisis and Mental Illness Crises for

Peace Officer and Part-Time Peace OfficersDate: January 4, 2018


Staff recommends the training committee recommend approval of the attached learningobjectives on Mental Illness Crises to the POST Board.

2. BACKGROUND:

The 2017 Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469 (see copy), to require peaceofficers and part-time peace officers receive training in the following areas:

• Crisis intervention and mental illness crises;• Conflict management and mediation; and• Recognizing and valuing community diversity to Include implicit bias training.

According to the statute officers will receive at least 16 hours of POST Board approvedcontinuing education credit in these three areas every renewal cycle. The trainingrequirement goes into effective on July 1, 2018, and officers have their full three yearrenewal cycle to meet it.



b. Formed multiple focus group that Included interested parties and subject mailer expertsand hosted multiple meetings of each group to identify important training topics withineach area and write objectives.

The resulting objectives are intended to:• Build on the POST Board’s pre-service learning objectives for peace officers,• Focus on areas that meet the Intent of the legislation,• Encourage development of knowledge and practical skills In key subject areas,• Allow agencies and officers to select:

o training that meets the needs of officers in various positions and locations,o choose and vary which aspects of training to emphasize,

Agenda Item: 5 B

o select their choice of training provider, the training format and how manyhours to (rain.

In the case of the learning objectives on Mental Illness the focus group includedrepresentation from the Minnesota office of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and theMinnesota CIT Offices Association as wefl as others.

3. EFFECTS OF This ACTION:

The committee’s recommendation for approval will go before the full POST Board at its nextmeeting. If approved by the board they will be distributed to law enforcement agencies andposted on the board’s website. Compliance with the training will be evaluated at agencycompliance checks and staff will give agencies a reasonable amount of time to transition tothe new objectives.

Agenda rItem D

Peace Officer and Part Time Peace OfficerIn-Service Learning Objectives for

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crisis Training

In 2017 the Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469 TRAINING IN CRISIS RESPONSE,CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. One component of this statuterequires the chief law enforcement officer of every state and local law enforcement agency toprovide in-service training in chsis intervention and mental Illness crises” to officers beginningJuly 1,2018.

This training must comply with learning objectives approved by the Minnesota Board of PeaceOfficer Standards and Training (POST Board) and be proe through courses approved forcontinuing education by the board. The training is intendedtqlrpprove the knowledge, skillsand abilities of officers when managing situations invdMng peàØpwho are struggling with amental health crisis to improve the safety of all thoálnvolved and •romote a positive outcome.To be effective training should include educatioñaTfned at increasinripwledge in the subjectand active participation aimed at Improving skills’and abilities.

Learning ObJveC/

1. Understand the challenges of meh?1th$ses to incii3iç

• Descnbe the major and serious foçns of J& illnesse&aphow to recognizeassociated syippjinçi behavior&includ$S tanci’Q disorders and signs ofsulcldality. (7

• Discuss how pQohjatric mlcatlons wäKsome of their possible side effects and whypeople don’t alw?t1ake ttfJkJIQicationS;\

• J e Iäted wlfhjental illnesses may overlap with%ojt(monly obse . I criiiiL behavii’N,\\\ cs..

• Disbuss bias, fear, r_misinIWpo,.aUon that come from the stigma surrounding mentalillnb$, and ways tol6vercome)ias and fear.

2. Understand ththll illness cems specific to special populations to include:

LI• Discuss specla[qpnsl et4llons officers should be aware of and strategies that may be

particularly apprt5dri mental health crisis situations involving veterans

• Discuss how trauma can impact a person’s mental health, recognize signs andsymptoms of exposure to trauma and explain or model approaches for interacting withsomeone who’s experienced trauma.

• Discuss special considerations for recognizing and managing people experiencing amental illness crisis with co-occurring substance use or abuse.

• Discuss how culture affects people’s views and reactIons to signslbehavlors associatedwith mental Illnesses, identify the benefits of culturally knowledgeable/sensitive responseand specific strategies for culturally responsive mental health crisis intervention.

Continued On Reverse December 13, 2017

3. Mental health concerns of peace officers to include:

• Discuss how trauma exposure and stress Impacts officer mental health and behavior

• Discuss or model strategies that support good mental health

• Discuss how to recognize when help is needed, barriers to seeking help, and how toaccess help.

4. Practical response strategies for managing situations involving a mental health crisis toInclude: /

• Discuss and/or model (i.e. role-play) verbal and po;verbal intervention techniques thatofficers can use to diffuse tension and reduce in situations involvingsomeone experiencing a mental health crisjs(ie. rappoñbujiding. active listening. bodylanguage, voice). / ./

/• Identify and/or model intervention strategies that may be effectivefor someone

experiencing a suicidal crisis.

• Discuss peace officers’ duty Jo protect indkfdUqjn’qustody, warning 1qs of suicidafltyin custody, and practices fo/preventing sulcidèofih8Mduals in custody.

• Explain how and when to take mebot.jo custodynludIng:o the statutory elements for takljg someonento custody for reasons of mental Illness

or developmental.disability, chibjical diTiandence, &intoxication in public”,o the iniormgop need to detern1e if a beb cer ildid is necessary ando the cdted(6r a 72 hbijold. \\. //

• Identify local rea9rces offirs can utià$duhng or after a mental health crises (e.g.,mobiltccjsis teami itlent services, homeless shelters, detox

en and how to connect people with them.

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Continued On Reverse December 13, 2017

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Officer Standards and Training St Paul MN 55104 3825

Agenda Item: 5. (JTo: POST Board Training CommitteeFrom: StaffSubject: New In-Service Learning Objectives on Conflict Management and Mediation for

Peace Officer and Part-Time Peace OfficersDate: January 4, 2018


Staff recommends the training committee recommend approval of the attached learningobjectives on Conflict Management and Mediation to the POST Board.

2. BACKGROUND:

The 2017 Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469 (see copy), to require peaceofficers and part-time peace officers receive training in the following areas:

• Crisis intervention and mental illness crises;• Conflict management and mediation; and• Recognizing and valuing community diversity to include implicit bias training.

According to the statute officers will receive at least 16 hours of POST Board approvedcontinuing education credit in these three areas every renewal cycle. The trainingrequirement goes into effective on July 1, 2018, and officers have their full three yearrenewal cycle to meet it.



b. Formed multiple focus groups that included interested parties and subject matterexperts and hosted multiple meetings of each group to identify important training topicswithin each area and write objectives.

The resulting objectives are intended to:• Build on the POST Board’s pre-service learning objectives for peace officers,• Focus on areas that meet the intent of the legislation,• Encourage development of knowledge and practical skills in key subject areas,• Allow agencies and officers to select:

o training that meets the needs of officers in various positions and locations,o choose and vary which aspects of training to emphasize,

o select their choice of training provider, the training format and how manyhours to train.


The committee’s recommendation for approval will go before the full POST Board at its nextmeeting. If approved by the board they will be distributed to law enforcement agencies andposted on the board’s website. Compliance with the training will be evaluated at agencycompliance checks and staff will give agencies a reasonable amount of time to transition tothe new objectives.

Peace Officer and Part Time Peace OfficerIn-Service Learning Objectives for Training on

Conflict Management and Mediation

In 2017 the Minnesota legislature passed statute 626.8469 TRAINING IN CRISIS RESPONSE,CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. One component of this statuterequires the chief law enforcement officer of every state and local law enforcement agency toprovide in-service training in conflict management and mediation beginning July 1, 2018.

This training must comply with learning objectives approved by the Minnesota Board of PeaceOfficer Standards and Training and be provided through courses approved for continuingeducation by the board.

These objectives are intended to provide officers with training on conflict management thatpromotes safe practices and positive resolutions. Although officers may be trained in individualskills and tactics, they must also be able to integrate them as they make decisions and solveproblems in unique and complex situations. To be effective officer training should increaseknowledge in the subject area and develop skills and abilities through participation.

SLearning Objectives

1. Demonstrate understanding of how fair and impartial treatment of community membersdevelops good will between police and communities, discourages conflict and encouragescooperation to include:

• Discuss how mutual trust, respect and cooperation are promoted through:o Treating people fairly and with dignity and respect,o Giving people an qportunity to be heard during encounters with law enforcement,o Impartiality in deciron making,,d Transparency in actions, andp Openness to community involvemen problem solving.

• Discuss how fair impa treatment applies in a variety of police encounters withcommunity members •o re: victims, witnesses, by-standers, crime reporters orsuspects:

2. Demonstrate understandjg of the role of peace officers in conflict resolution to include:

• Identify objective threat indicators that may call for taking immediate action to protect thesafety of officers and community members.

• Discuss or demonstrate practices and tactics that protect the safety of officers andcommunity members while attempting conflict resolution.

• Discuss the role peace officer’s play in fairly and objectively resolving conflict, reducingtension, and seek ways to resolve conflict without use of force.

• Discuss how an officer’s thoughts, moods, fears and attitudes can contribute toescalation or de-escalation situations and healthy ways to self-regulate emotions.

• Identify how emotions like frustration, fear and anger play a role in conflict, and howmaking people feel safe, respected, and heard, aids in lowering heightened emotions.

3. Identify and demonstrate skills and strategies for conflict management and resolution toinclude:

• Discuss problem solvirig strategies and barriers for dealing with individuals in conflictsituations, e.g., reducing fears and tensions, instilling confidence, identifying needs andsolutions and providing options.

• Identify interpersonal communication tactics to promote peaceful dispute resolution, e.g.,active listening, rapport building.

• Identify interpersonal communication skills that promote peaceful dispute resolution,e.g., officer presence and demeanor (stance, facial expression, eye contact andproximity).

• Describe or demonstrate appropriate conflict resolution practices.

4. Manage conflict in dynamic circumstances to include:

• Identify objective threat indicator such as qjaggresive body language that maycall for immediate action to protect the safety a s and community members.

• Discuss or demonstrate the use of threat reduction tactics such as time, distance, coverand disengagement while, if feasible, attempting de-escalation.

• Demonstrate the use of emotional regulation and interpersonal communication skillsbefore, during and after a threatening incident.

• Practice decision making in conflict scenarios that may or may not require the use offorce.


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To: POST Board Training CommitteeFrom: StaffSubject: In-Service Learning Objectives on Use of Force for Peace Officer and Part-Time

Peace Officers - AmendmentsDate: January 4, 2018


Staff recommends the training committee recommend approval of the attachedamendments to the In-Service Use of Force Learning Objectives to the POST Board.

2. BACKGROUND:

In 2017 Mark Raquet, standards coordinator for the POST Board reviewed the in-serviceuse of force learning objectives and found areas that had not been updated In many years.He asked In-service Instructors of use of force training from around the state to review theobjectives and make recommendations for updating them. He also hosted two ad hocmeeting of instructors and the group agree that the changes on the attachment werenecessary to bring the objectives up to date with current practices and equipment withoutundue hardship on agencies.


The committee’s recommendation for approval will go before the full POST Board at Its nextmeeting. If approved by the board they will be distributed to law enforcement agencies andposted on the POST Board’s website. Compliance with the training will be evaluated atcompliance checks and staff wiJI give agencies a reasonable amount of time to transition tothe new objectives.

Agenda Item:

Agenda 7Item_‘(.Jr

IN-SERVICE USE OF FORCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES FORPEACE OFFICERS AND PART-TIME PEACE OFFICERS

INTRODUCTION

The following learning objectives have been developed to assist law enforcement agencies inproviding use of force continuing education to officers. Pursuant to MN STAT 626.8452 this trainingmust be provided to all peace officers and paft-time peace officers annually and each officer isrequired to receive instruction relative only to weapons and equipment the officer is issued orauthorized to use. The term annually has been defined by the POST Board to mean at least onceper calendar year.

There are many formats for delivering continuing education. Agencies are encouraged to explorecreative and co-operative means of providing this education. Each law enforcement agency mustdetermine minimum competency levels appropriate for agency personnel and nothing in theseobjectives prohibits an agency from developing additional objectives, or setting higher standards.Agencies are also encouraged to submit suggestions for revisions to these objectives to the POSTBoard.

A. USE OF FORCE

General learning goal: The officer will explain the criteria that are used to determine whenforce may be employed, the circumstances that justify the use of deadly force, and the liabilitiesattached to the use of force.

Performance Objectives:1. The officer will identi& the four instances in which MN STAT 609.06 subd.

1(a)-(d) authorizes a public officer to use reasonable force.

2. The officer will demonstrate familiarity with the agency’s policies concerningthe use of deadly force.

3. The officer will explain why MN STATS 629.32 and 629.33 are relevant to useof force.

4. The officer will explain the concept of objectively reasonable use of force bypeace officers and factors that influence the tool, technique or tactic an officer maychoose to use in a situation. The following concepts will be discussed:

a) Verbal skills.b) Empty hand techniques.c) Intermediate weapons.d) Deadly Force.e) Totality of the circumstances.

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5. The officer will explain how, normally less lethal techniques and weapons maybecome lethal.

6. The officer will demonstrate knowledge of the circumstances under which apeace officer may use deadly force under MN STAT 609.066.

7. The officer will demonstrate familiarity with the agency’s policies concerning theuse of force.

8. The officer will explain the civil, criminal, licensing, and employmentconsequences of unlawful or unreasonable use of force.

B. READINESS ASPECTS OF USE OF FORCE

General learning goal: The officer will explain the importance of mental and physicalreadiness, and the necessity for post-critical incident trauma evaluation relative to the use offorce.

Performance Objectives:I. The officer will explain how extremely stressful situations will affect physical

and mental functioning. The explanation must cover the following.

a) Breathing and circulation.b) Changes in sensory perception.c) Changes in motor skills.d) Physical trauma

2. The officer will identi& the symptoms of “critical incident trauma and discussthe need for evaluating and treating their effects, to include:

a) Sleep disturbances.b) Emotional distancing.c) Hyper-alertness or exaggerated startle response.d) Memory impairment or trouble concentrating.e) Inability to express feelings.

3. The officer will explain the concept of “post-shooting trauma” and discuss the agency’sresponse to officers involved in deadly force and other critical incidents.

4. The officer will explain the concept that people can have varying responses whenforce, including deadly force, is applied.

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C. VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

General Learning Coal: The officer will explain the importance of and demonstrateproficiency in integrating communication skills where safe and feasible along withtactical de-escalation strategies in volatile situations.

Performance Objectives:I. The officer will understand the importance of the following areas:

a) Active listening and verbalization/command skillsb) Use of volume, pitch and pace.c) Contextual or non-verbal communication: body language.d) Lack of compliance considerations: Medical conditions, mental

impairment, physical limitations, language bather, behavior crisis, drugsor alcohol use.

e) De.cscalation/confiict management strategies: when safe and feasible,barriers, containment, communication, limiting exposure, distance, andother tactics to reduce the need for force.

D. PROFICIENCY WITH UNARMED CONTROL MEASURES

General learning goal: The officer will demonstrate proficiency and explain the importanceof unarmed control measures which are authorized by the officer’s agency.

Performance Objectives:I. The officer will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

a) Handcuffing techniques (and other restraining devices) from posilions: prone, standing,kneeling.

b) Weapon retention-authorized firearms (in and out of holster) and other agency approvedequipment including electronic control weapons.

c) Empty hand techniquesd) Integration of empty hand techniques and weapons systems

to include weapon transitioning and weapon retention.

E. PROFICIENCY WITH TNTERMEDIATh FORCE WEAPONS

General learning goal: The officer will discuss and demonstrate proficiency with the variousintermediate weapons used by the agency.

Performance Objectives:I. If the officer is issued or authorized to carry or use chemical aerosols, impact

weapons, specialty impact munitions, electronic weapons, or other intermediateweapons, the officer will demonstrate proficiency in the use of these weapo’ns


consistent with agency policy(s).

F. PRINCIPLES OF FIREARMS USE

General learning goal; During the course of practical firearms training, (sections F and C) theofficer will demonstrate knowledge of firearms safety, firearms maintenance, handgunshooting principles and familiarization with authorized firearms. This training will beconsistent with agency policies and individual officer assignments.

Performance Objectives:I. The officer will demonstrate safe handling of all firearms used during training.

This will include:

a) Safely and correctly loading and unloading the firearms.b) Safely and correctly holstering and drawing the firearms.c) Safely and correctly clearing malfunctions.d) Safely and correctly maintaining authorized firearms.

2. The officer will describe the various methods of handling and storing firearms while off-duty in compliance with MN STAT 609.666. The need for security of firearms kept inthe officer’s home will also be explained.

3. The officer will identify authorized firearms categories and correspondingammunition utilized by the agency.

4. The officer will explain situations in which use of the wcak hand may berequired.

5. The officer will explain the circumstances that justify the use of deadly force bypeace officers.

G. HANDGUN RANGE EXERCISES

General learning goal: Any officer who is issued or is authorized to carry a handgun, willeffectively and safely utilize the authorized handgun(s) on a qualification course of fire.

Performance Objectives:I. The officer will demonstrate effective techniques in the following areas:

a) Close encounter shooting.b) Shooting from cover.c) Reloading Techniques.d) Weapon/reaction hand shooting.

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course of fire may be conducted with duty ammunition, or with lead free, frangible, or non-toxic ammunition that has ballistic perfbrmance similar to the issued service ammunition.

3. During the course of fire, the officer will fire from close, medium and long range.Close range means less than 7 yards; medium range means 7 to 14 yards; and longrange means 15 to 25 yards (Suggested use of ammunition allotment: 50% at closerange; 40% at medium range and 10% at long range.)

4. The agency will determine the minimum proficiency to be obtained forsuccessfttl completion of the exercise.

H. OTHER FIREARMS RANGE EXERCISES

General learning goal: Any officer who is authorized to use other firearms (shotgun, rifle,etc.) will effectively and safely utilize these firearms in a qualification course of fire.

Performance Objectives: ShotgunI. Given a qualification course of fire, the officer will successthlly complete the

following:

a) The officer will fire the weapon at various distances, using various shootingpositions.

b) The officer shall consider the projectile spread and background beyond the area ofthe immediate threat when making the decision to select the shotgun or otherauthorized firearm.

c) During this exercise, the officer may use duty ammunition, or ammunitionthat has ballistic performance similar to the issued service ammunition. It isrecommended that officers’ duty ammunition, if not expended during the yearlycourse of fire, be replaced at least every two years.

d) The agency will determine the minimum proficiency to be obtained forsuccessM completion of the exercise.

e) The officer will fire a minimum of 10 rounds during this exercise.

Performance Objectives: Riflea) The officer will fire the weapon at various distances, using various shooting

positions.b) The officer shall consider distance and shot accuracy when selecting the rifle or other

authorized firearm.c) During this exercise, the officer may use duty ammunition or ammunition that has

ballistic performance similar to the issued duty ammunition. It is recommended thatthe officer’s duty ammunition be replaced every two years.

d) The agency will determine the minimum proficiency to be obtained for successfljlcompletion of the exercise.

e) The officer will fire a minimum of 20 rounds during this exercise.


I. FIREARM SELECTION

General learning goal: The officer will identify the situations and considerations involved indetermining which firearm (handgun or other firearm) is appropriate in various tacticalsituations.

Performance Objectives:1. The officer will identify important considerations when deciding which firearm

Should be used in a tactical situation, to include:

a) The physical environmentb) The number of suspect(s).c) The weapons available to suspect(s).d) The presence ofbystanders, hostages, or other innocent persons.e) The presence and deployment of assisting officers.1) The officer’s level of training with authorized weapons.g) The firearms policy of the agency.h) The potential for ricochet, projectile pattern and projectile penetration.

2. The officer will describe and compare the recognized or effective range of variousfireants authorized by the agency.

J. USE OF FIREARMS TN LOW LIGHT AND IN ADVERSE WEATHER

General learning goal: The officer will demonstrate the ability to effectively fire theirweapon (handgun/riflelshotgun) in low light and in adverse weather conditions.

Performance Objectives:I. The officer will demonstrate the ability to effectively use weapon light systems or otherillumination devices in low light conditions.

a) Muzzleflash.b) Target identification.c) Target accuracy.

2. The officer will demonstrate the ability to respond to the tactical considerationsassociated with adverse weather conditions:

a) Firearm malfunction.b) Firearm control.c) Use of gloves.d) Reduced mobility in drawing and firing the weapon wearing heavy


clothing.t) Impact of cold weather in reducing motor fimction of the extremities.

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