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Spokane County Law Enforcement Training

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Class Title:

First Responder Training Program

Description: What happens in the first 15 minutes of a large incident will directly affect the outcome of the next several hours of the event. This innovative course will prepare response officers to respond to events in their jurisdiction, providing a level of knowledge and experiences that enhances the ability of first responders. This detailed and comprehensive course is divided into five modules over four days. They are: Site Assessment and Terrain Analysis; Incident Command System and National Incident Management System; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives; Bomb Threats and Detonations; and Crowd Control and Evacuation. This course is sponsored by the National Sheriff’s Association.
Date: 3/15/2010 - 3/18/2010
Cost: $0.00
Registration Details:To register, please contact Lynn Topp, (571) 233-9705 or ltopp@sheriffs.org.
Location: SCSO Training Center
10319 E. Appleway
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
For More Information:Contact Deputy John Oliphant at (509) 477-3211 or visit https://fortress.wa.gov/c...031510.pdf
Class Title:

Low-Light Gunfighting

Description: The majority of police shootings occur in dim light, but the majority of training takes place in daylight. The class will address fighting with the handgun and carbine in low light. The classroom portion will address how poorly the human eye works in dim light, and how the addition of white light affects performance. It will also cover the selection, modes of carry, and use of hand-held lights. Range drills will teach and reinforce a variety of hand-held light techniques, dynamic movement, manipulations (reloads, malfunctions), aggressive use of the light, live-fire shoot house with lights and handgun and carbine drills. This class is instructed by Jeff Hall of Force Options, LLC. Make checks payable to Force Options, LLC and send in with registration.
Date: 3/17/2010 - 3/18/2010
Cost: $250.00
Registration Details:To register, download and complete a SCSO registration form found on page one of the training course listings. Send to Deputy John Oliphant by fax (509) 477-6975 or email, jroliphant@spokanesheriff.org. Mail check to Deputy John Oliphant, SCSO Training, 1100 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA 99260.
Location: SPD Regional Training Center
2302 N. Waterworks
Spokane, WA 99212
For More Information:Contact Deputy John Oliphant at (509) 477-3211 or visit https://fortress.wa.gov/c...031710.doc
Class Title:

ASP Instructor Certification Course

Description: The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with ASP to host an ASP Instructor Certification course. This training is 3-days in length, a full 8-hours each day. It consists of two days of baton training and one day of handcuff training. It is intense training and participants should be in good physical shape. At the completion of training, students will be required to pass a written and performance test in order to become ASP Certified Instructors. An equipment list and the Training Briefing Bulletin will be sent to registrants one month prior to the course start date. The course fee is fully refundable upon successful completion of the course.
Date: 3/22/2010 - 3/24/2010
Cost: $50.00
Registration Details:To register, download the registration form and send it to Deputy John Oliphant by email, jroliphant@spokanesheriff.org; or fax (509) 477-6975. Mail the class fee to SCSO, ATTN: Deputy John Oliphant, 1100 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA 99260.
Location: SCSO Training Center
10319 E. Appleway
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
For More Information:Contact Deputy John Oliphant at (509) 477-3211 or visit https://fortress.wa.gov/c...032210.doc
Class Title:

Boating Accident Investigation and Analysis Course

Description: With grant assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), in conjunction with the WA State Parks and Recreation Commission, will offer a 5-day boating accident investigation course. This course is designed to provide investigating officers with all the tools they need to completely and accurately investigate a recreational boating accident. Topics covered include: Accidents; statistics; vessel construction; standards and regulations; electricity; navigation lights; ignition protection; carbon monoxide; fuel systems; fires and explosions; ventilation; diagramming; stability; capacity and loading; collision basics; public relations; personal watercraft; report construction; court preparations; and environmental concerns. This course also includes the popular vessel systems examinations and examinations of actual case studies.
Date: 3/22/2010 - 3/26/2010
Cost: $0.00
Registration Details:To register, please visit www.nasbla.org.
Location: The Luxury Box Event Center
10514 E. Sprague
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
For More Information:Contact Deputy John Oliphant at (509) 477-3211 or visit https://fortress.wa.gov/c...032210.doc
Class Title:

Defensive Duty Knife

Description: The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Jeff Hall and Force Options, LLC to host a Defensive Duty Knife course. This eight-hour knife course is designed to instruct and certify the officer in the defensive use of the duty knife. Topics covered include: selection of the knife, methods of carry, methods of deployment, use of force policy issues, deadly force, standing uses, ground fighting uses, target areas, incapacitation of the threat, the appropriate use of aggression, footwork drills, strong and support hand use, and documentation and articulation of use. This class is also offered on March 26th, 2009. Make checks payable to Force Options, LLC and mail to SCSO, ATTN: Deputy J. Oliphant, 1100 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA 99260.
Date: 3/25/2010 - 3/25/2010
Cost: $150.00
Registration Details:To register, download the SCSO registration form found on page 1 of the training course list and email or fax it to Deputy John Oliphant, (509) 477-6975, jroliphant@spokanesheriff.org.
Location: SCSO Training Center
10319 E. Appleway
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
For More Information:Contact Deputy John Oliphant at (509) 477-3211 or visit https://fortress.wa.gov/c...032510.doc
Class Title:

Defensive Duty Knife

Description: The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Jeff Hall and Force Options, LLC to host a Defensive Duty Knife course. This eight-hour knife course is designed to instruct and certify the officer in the defensive use of the duty knife. Topics covered include: selection of the knife, methods of carry, methods of deployment, use of force policy issues, deadly force, standing uses, ground fighting uses, target areas, incapacitation of the threat, the appropriate use of aggression, footwork drills, strong and support hand use, and documentation and articulation of use. This class is also offered on March 25th, 2009. Make checks payable to Force Options, LLC and mail to SCSO, ATTN: Deputy J. Oliphant, 1100 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA 99260.
Date: 3/26/2010 - 3/26/2010
Cost: $150.00
Registration Details:To register, download the SCSO registration form found on page 1 of the training course listings and email or fax it to Deputy John Oliphant, (509) 477-6975, jroliphant@spokanesheriff.org.
Location: SCSO Training Center
10319 E. Appleway
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
For More Information:Contact Deputy John Oliphant at (509) 477-3211
Class Title:

Duty Knife Instructor

Description: The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Jeff Hall and Force Options, LLC to host a Duty Knife Instructor course. This class will train and certify the officer to instruct the Defensive Duty Knife. Folding knives are carried by virtually all police officers in the country. Properly trained, the knife can be used lawfully within the force continuum. Each graduate will receive a sample policy, instructor manual, and DVD/Powerpoint lesson plan. Topics covered will include selection of the duty knife, policy writing and the force continuum, knife defense, knife attack angles, footwork drills, effective communication for the fighting instructor, carry locations, and the knife culture. Make check payable to Force Options, LLC and send in with completed registration.
Date: 3/29/2010 - 3/30/2010
Cost: $300.00
Registration Details:To register, download and complete a SCSO registration form found on page one of the training course listings. Send it to Deputy John Oliphant by fax (509) 477-6975, email - jroliphant@spokanesheriff.org, or mail: SCSO, ATTN: Deputy John Oliphant, 1100 W. Mallon, Spokane, WA 99260. Mail payment
Location: SCSO Training Center
10319 E. Appleway
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
For More Information:Contact Deputy John Oliphant at (509) 477-3211 or visit https://fortress.wa.gov/c...032910.doc
Class Title:

TASER Instructor Course

Description: This course will certify you to instruct others on the use of all TASER Electronic Control Devices including X26, X3, XREP and the X12 less-lethal shotgun platform. This course has an online component that MUST be completed prior to attending the practical portion of instruction with a TASER Master Instructor. Cost below is for new certifications. Re-certifications are $195.
Date: 3/31/2010 - 4/1/2010
Cost: $395.00
Registration Details:To register, please visit www.taser.com.
Location: SCSO Training Center
10319 E. Appleway
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
For More Information:Contact Deputy John Oliphant at (509) 477-3211
Class Title:

Forensic Document Examination

Description: This one-hour course, presented three different times throughout the day, will teach you how the Questioned Document of the WSP Crime Lab analyzes handwriting, inks, paper; conducts document authentication; and processes for indented writing and alterations. This course will provide the following: Instruction on how to take a handwriting exemplar that will get the most information for the examiner; tips on how to recognize and deter disguise in a handwriting exemplar; overview of the types of services offered to assist in casework; guidelines to submit evidence for the most expedient service; and explanation of reported laboratory conclusions. When registering, please indicate which time session you wish to attend. Session times are 0900-1000, 1100-1200, and 1300-1400.
Date: 4/1/2010 - 4/1/2010
Cost: $0.00
Registration Details:To register, please contact Deputy John Oliphant, (509) 477-3211. You can also send a completed registration form to jroliphant@spokanesheriff.org or fax it to (509) 477-6975.
Location: SCSO Training Center
10319 E. Appleway
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
For More Information:Contact Deputy John Oliphant at (509) 477-3211 or visit https://fortress.wa.gov/c...032510.doc
Class Title:

Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician Renewal Course

Description: This course is designed to renew the certification for expired technicians who wish to become nationally certified Child Passenger Safety technicians (CPSTs) again. After successfully completing this course, students will be re-certified and be able to provide both individual and group CPS education. Previously certified instructors who recertify through the renewal course will be recertified as technicians and must repeat the instructor candidacy process in order to regain certification as an instructor. This course is for people who have stayed active and current in child passenger safety. Teaching strategies include a brief lecture, skills testing, and a written test. Successful participation in all lectures and assessments leads to national re-certification as a CPST. Individuals who successfully complete this course will become nationally certified CPSTs. The re-certification process requires technician candidate (student) attendance and active participation throughout the ent
Date: 4/3/2010 - 4/3/2010
Cost: $0.00
Registration Details:To register, please visit the link below.
Location: Spokane Regional Health District
1101 W. College
3rd Floor
Spokane, WA 99201
For More Information:Contact Officer Ken Applewhaite at (509) 385-1476 or visit https://ssl13.cyzap.net/d...ory1=TAB9_
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