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STOPS AND APPROACHES Violator Contact Scenarios Instructor / FTO: ______________________ Trainee:_______________________________ Date: ______________________________ Day/Night (circle one) Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one) Degree of Traffic Stop Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot Scenario The trainee stops a vehicle for speed. The violator was checked at 57 mph in a 35 mph zone with a LIDAR unit. Expectations of Instructors The instructor will be cooperative and remain inside of the vehicle throughout the entire contact. The instructor will provide any and all paperwork the officer requests. Expectations of Students Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop? The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for documents The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is) The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate? Did the trainee explain the violation correctly? Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options) Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO: ______________________ Trainee:_______________________________

Date: ______________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

The trainee stops a vehicle for speed. The violator was checked at 57 mph in a 35 mph zone with a LIDAR unit.

Expectations of Instructors

The instructor will be cooperative and remain inside of the vehicle throughout the entire contact. The instructor will provide any and all paperwork the officer requests.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor /FTO:_________________________Trainee:________________________________

Date:______________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

The trainee stops a vehicle for failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign at an intersection of city streets in light traffic conditions.

Expectations of Instructors

The instructor will be polite and cooperative. The instructor will attempt to exit the vehicle to plead his case for a warning instead of a citation. The instructor will remain respectful but raise

the issues of: light traffic, excellent visibility, good driving record and almost coming to a complete stop.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:________________________ Trainee:_________________________________

Date:______________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

The trainee stops a violator for a speeding violation of 56mph in a 25mph zone.

Expectations of Instructors

The instructor will act very excited and upset. The instructor will state that they are transporting a seriously ill person to the hospital emergency room and need a police escort. The instructor will plead desperately until the officer provides a satisfactory alternative to an

escort.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:__________________________ Trainee:___________________

Date:______________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

The officer will stop with a vehicle parked legally on the street and reported to having four males in the car dressed in dark clothing. The caller reported the subjects were throwing empty

beer cans into her yard.

Expectations of Instructors

The instructor will immediately exit the vehicle and walk to the back of the vehicle and stop. The instructor will speak in a loud voice with animated gestures. The passenger will attempt to exit the vehicle at which time the instructor will tell the passenger to get back in the vehicle and shut up. If asked, the passenger will state they are the brother and the reason they pulled over

was they were looking for a friend’s house.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:________________________ Trainee:______________________________

Date:________________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

The officer stops with a pedestrian walking down the middle of the street.

Expectations of Instructors

The instructor will have a small handgun concealed on their person, not visible to the officer. Prior to allowing a “Terry Search” the instructor will flee on foot. Instructions will be given that

the trainee need not tackle but merely touch a fleeing instructor to end the foot pursuit

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:____________________________Trainee:_____________________________

Date:______________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

The suspect vehicle is stopped for multiple left of center violations. The suspect vehicle pulls off the LEFT side of the roadway and comes to a violent stop. The student will be told that the suspect has a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. The scenario will end when

the student decides to arrest or resume patrol.

Expectations of Instructors

The instructor will remain seated in the vehicle with the window rolled up forcing the student to ask to roll the window down. After asked to roll the window down the instructor will only

roll the window down far enough to produce a driver’s license through the opening. The instructor will answer all questions asked without making eye contact with the student.

Instructor will give common amounts heard while in the field when questioned on how much they had to drink. The instructor will also display some minor slurring of their speech. When

asked to step out of their vehicle to perform field sobriety tests, the instructor will comply and perform all tests with minor clues.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:_________________________ Trainee:__________________________

Date: ______________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

Student stops violator for a speed violation (70 MPH in a 55 MPH zone). The student approaches the vehicle. As he/she approaches, the driver quickly exits the vehicle and walks

towards the student. The driver tells the student he is a City Council Man and he is on his way to City Hall. He demands that he receive a warning rather than a ticket.

Expectations of Instructors

The instructor will appear agitated, but will remain compliant and professional.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:__________________________ Trainee:__________________________

Date:______________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

Student stops with a pedestrian walking in the middle of the street who matched the description of a theft suspect from the local gas station. The instructor will not allow the

student to conduct a Terry search.

Expectations of Instructors

. The instructor will state they do not like people violating their personal space. The instructor will not be compliant and continue to walk away from the suspect. At some point the he will

try to pull a weapon from his waist band.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:__________________________ Trainee:__________________________

Date:______________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

In a controlled environment, place a patrol car behind a suspect vehicle. If at all possible, do

not use another patrol car as the violator car. Have an actual set of license plates on the

suspect vehicle. Have the student call in the traffic stop. This will be done using and actual

radio and dispatcher if possible. The patrol car and the suspect vehicle will be CLEARED multiple

times for live weapons. The student and the instructor will both be armed with simunition gun

and extra rounds.

The student will then exit the vehicle and make an approach to the vehicle. The student will

not be given any advice on which type of approach to make on the vehicle. Once the student is

in between the two vehicles the instructor will open fire on the student. The instructor will stay

in the fight until they are struck with a round. They should act according. If the rounds are

striking vital areas of the body, they should fall to the ground and drop the weapon.

Expectations of Instructors

The instructor will have a weapon. The instructor will remain calm and state that they do not like people violating their personal space. The instructor will have a baggie of cocaine in their

front trouser pocket.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:__________________________ Trainee:__________________________

Date:______________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Misdemeanor – Shoot / Don’t Shoot

Scenario

In a controlled environment, conduct a simulated traffic stop for a minor speeding violation (

Speed is of your choice) . The student again will handle the traffic stop as if it is real and will

notify a dispatcher and proceed as they would on a traffic stop. The instructor will comply with

follow the lead and comply with the student’s directives. If the student does not control the

traffic stop, the instructor is allowed to try an attempt to get a shot off on the student.

Expectations of Instructors

The instructor will have a bible on the passenger partially covered up either a shirt or newspaper. The gun should be located near the bible out of the sight of the student. The

instructor should try to read a bible verse to the student and pray for his safety. At this point, if he can obtain the gun, he should try to get a shot off.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee use proper radio procedure and radio signals throughout the entire stop?

• The trainee should control the movements of the driver o Asking for one document at a time o Asking where documents are located in the vehicle o Making sure the driver understands what is asked of them prior to reaching for

documents

• The trainee should control the hands of the driver at all times

• Do not stand in the fatal funnel (Where the window is)

• The trainee does not become distracted and maintains a constant watch over the driver

• Was the trainee’s response to the situation appropriate?

• Did the trainee explain the violation correctly?

• Did the trainee issue a citation or warning? (discuss the options)

• Did the trainee give clear instruction on taking care of the citation? (if issued)

*** If shots are Fired ***

• The trainee should react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• The trainee should put accurate rounds on the target and know they are accountable for all rounds fired.

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Officer/Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:____________________________Trainee:______________________________

Date:________________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Felony

Scenario

The vehicle is stopped matches the description of a vehicle involved in an armed robbery of a pawn shop where cash and guns were stolen.

Expectations of Instructors

Each instructor will have a weapon concealed on their person. They The instructors will cooperate with the commands of the officer/s

Expectations of Students

• Did the officer stay behind the patrol car

• Did the officer(s) conduct a proper felony stop

• Did the officer(s) properly search and secure the occupants and vehicle

• Did the officer find and properly secure the weapons when found.

• Did the officer give clear verbal instructions and or, commands

• Did the officer update the dispatcher on the status of the stop, ie; suspects secured, back-up on scene

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

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STOPS AND APPROACHES

Officer/Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:_______________________Trainee:______________________________

Date:________________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Felony

Scenario

Violator just led units on a high speed pursuit. The suspect is wanted for aggravated felonious assault on a police officer. There are multiple passengers in the vehicle. The driver will exit the

vehicle and flee on foot.

Expectations of Instructors

Instructor (driver) will exit the vehicle with a weapon in hand and will flee on foot. If possible will try to circle back around on the officer. Passenger (Instructor) will be compliant.

Expectations of Students

• Did the officer stay behind the patrol car

• Did the officer relay info on the driver running from the seen

• Did the officer(s) conduct a proper felony stop

• Did the officer(s) properly search and secure the occupants and vehicle

• Did the officer find and properly secure the weapons when found.

• Did the officer give clear verbal instructions and or, commands

• Did the officer update the dispatcher on the status of the stop, ie; suspects secured, back-up on scene

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

STOPS AND APPROACHES

Officer/Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:_______________________Trainee:______________________________

Date:________________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Felony

Scenario

Violator just led units on a high speed pursuit. The suspect is wanted for aggravated felonious assault on a police officer. There are an unknown amount of passengers in the vehicle. The

driver will exit the vehicle and start firing rounds on the officer(s). Will fall to the ground near the rear tire of the vehicle.

Expectations of Instructors

Instructor (driver) will exit the vehicle with a weapon in hand and will flee on foot. If possible will try to circle back around on the officer. If you put a passenger (Instructor) in the vehicle,

they will be compliant.

Expectations of Students

• Did the officer stay behind the patrol car

• Did the officer relay info on the driver running from the seen

• Did the officer(s) conduct a proper felony stop

• Did the officer(s) properly search and secure the occupants and vehicle

• Did the officer find and properly secure the weapons when found.

• Did the officer give clear verbal instructions and or, commands

• Did the officer update the dispatcher on the status of the stop, ie; suspects secured, back-up on scene

Notes: _____________________________________________________________

STOPS AND APPROACHES

Officer/Violator Contact Scenarios

Instructor / FTO:______________________Trainee:______________________________

Date:________________________________ Day/Night (circle one)

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (circle one)

Degree of Traffic Stop

Disturbed Person

Scenario

Officer(s) is dispatched to the local Walmart on a suspicious female suspect who is threating customers. She is had threatened to kill someone if they don’t give her money. She is wearing

yoga pants, a sports bra, with a flannel shirt tied around her waist.

Expectations of Instructors

Instructor denies the claims made against her and tries convince the officers that she did nothing wrong. She will have a weapon (gun/knife) tucked into her waist band behind the

flannel shirt.

Expectations of Students

• Did the trainee pat the suspect down for weapons even though due to the tight clothing it appeared she did not have one concealed on her person.

• Did the trainee react appropriately to the lethal force encounter o Constantly re-evaluating the situation

• Once the aggressor is neutralized, the student should seek cover and not run towards the violator.

• The student should perform a tactical re-load if they fired any rounds.

• The student should radio for back-up only when they have a safe location and time to do so.

• The student should perform First Aid, only when safe to do so.