30-504-510Overview of Tactics
Course Information
Description
Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase I topics: Fundamentals of Firearms, Vehicle Contacts I, Officer Wellness I, and DAAT I.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. I.T.1. Exhibit good weapon-handling skills.
    Assessment Strategies
    handle a weapon safely
    Criteria
    comply with general firearms safety rules
    follow firing range safety rules
    store firearms in a safe manner at all times when not in use

  2. I.T.2. Maintain the handgun and its associated equipment.
    Assessment Strategies
    field strip, clean and lubricate the duty weapon
    Criteria
    perform a function check on the weapon
    unload the weapon
    field-strip the weapon
    clean the weapon
    oil the weapon
    reassemble the weapon and check for proper function
    reload the weapon
    clean and inspect the magazines
    inspect their duty belt, holster, and magazine pouches

  3. I.T.3. Fire the handgun proficiently
    Assessment Strategies
    fire weapons in a static environment
    Criteria
    demonstrate firing their weapon to the textbook method of firing (see Competency Skills Checklist for Firearms)
    maintain 100% accountability when firing their weapons

  4. I.U.1. Identify the legal basis for making vehicle contacts.
    Assessment Strategies
    discussion related to the legal basis for making vehicle contacts.
    Criteria
    articulate the legal justification for making vehicle contacts
    identify current case law that governs vehicle contacts

  5. I.U.2. Conduct an appropriate threat assessment prior to and during a vehicle contact.
    Assessment Strategies
    conduct a threat assessment in a simulated vehicle contact situation and identify factors that were considered when conducting the threat assessment
    Criteria
    conduct a tactical evaluation and articulate any relevant threat assessment opportunity factors in regard to any or all of the following: subject behavior factors, factors related to the type or nature of vehicle(s) involved, and environmental concern factors
    articulate factors as to whether or not it seems possible to control the situation at the moment, including identification of the type of contact
    articulate basic elements of a tactical plan, including the location of the stop, approach options, and escalation/disengagement options

  6. I.U.3. Demonstrate the proper procedures for making approach and non-approach vehicle contacts *
    Assessment Strategies
    perform approach and non-approach vehicle contacts
    Criteria
    demonstrate the textbook method of conducting vehicle contacts according to Vehicle Contacts Skills Competency Evaluation Guidelines
    follow proper approach (pre-stop) considerations
    radio in the location of contact to dispatcher
    initiate contact
    position the vehicle properly
    communicate with the dispatcher and other required units
    make the appropriate approach/non-approach decision
    exit the vehicle, if safe to do so, and continue to assess threat
    position self properly
    make contact with the subject(s) properly
    control the subject(s) through justifiable levels of force
    initiate follow-thru procedures, as necessary and appropriate
    complete paperwork appropriately

  7. I.U.4. Conduct a vehicle contact on specialized vehicles.
    Assessment Strategies
    explain how to perform approach and non-approach motorcycle contacts
    explain how to perform a commercial (large) vehicle contact
    explain how to perform a vehicle contact on a snowmobile
    explain how to perform a vehicle contact on an ATV/UTV
    Criteria
    explain the difference between a motorcycle, moped, scooter and motorized bicycle
    explain laws regarding motorcycles (helmet requirements, eye protection requirements, equipment violations, and traffic violations and laws regarding motorcycles and mopeds)
    discuss the steps for conducting an approach and non-approach contact with a motorcycle
    discuss safety concerns with limited-visibility vehicles (vans, recreational vehicles, utility trucks, etc  )
    discuss the steps for conducting a vehicle contact on a large vehicle such as a semi-trailer, but or other commercial motor vehicle
    explain the steps for conducting a vehicle contact on a snowmobile
    explain the steps for conducting an approach and non-approach contact with an ATV/UTV

  8. I.O.1.  Live a healthy lifestyle.
    Assessment Strategies
    participate in a class discussion on what a healthy lifestyle is and learn about options to improve poor nutrition and fitness choices
    Criteria
    explain the purpose of, and how to use, fitness and nutrition journals
    identify what they are doing to contribute to a healthy/unhealthy lifestyle and find options to reduce the unhealthy lifestyle choices

  9. I.O.2. Manage stress and implement relaxation techniques.
    Assessment Strategies
    identify ways to manage stress and relax
    Criteria
    discuss how uncontrolled stress can affect their life and their law enforcement career
    explain critical incident stress, acute stress, and chronic stress and the effects that each can have on a person in the short and long term
    identify general causes of stress and stressors specific to law enforcement
    discuss how major transitions and life events can cause stress
    assess various ways to manage stress
    explain why finding ways to enjoy life and relax are important and identify how they will continue to do these things throughout their career

  10. I.O.3.  Implement healthy habits.
    Assessment Strategies
    set goals and develop a plan for living a healthy lifestyle long term.
    Criteria
    include long term weight loss or maintenance goals and a list of things they will do to ensure they reach or maintain that goal in their plan
    understand healthy weight standards (BMI, standard weight charts, body fat composition, etc.)
    explain the benefits of sleep and the detriment of too little sleep
    set a long term goal for the number of hours they will sleep each night and a list of things they can do to ensure he or she reaches that goal
    research ways to stop smoking such as meeting with a health care provider to discuss options, asking friends and family for support, going where smoking is not allowed and avoiding people who smoke.  Write a plan for quitting smoking in the nutrition and fitness journal.
    identify ways to eliminate or reduce alcohol consumption and explain how excessive use of alcohol can be detrimental to their life and law enforcement career
    compare appropriate behavior as a law enforcement officer on the job with healthy behaviors with friends and family
    identify hobbies to do outside of law enforcement work and list ways to keep involved in those hobbies throughout their law enforcement career
    plan should include ways to enhance a spiritual life (not necessarily meaning a religions life) throughout their lifetime and career as a law enforcement officer

  11. I.N.1. Examine the basis for use of force by officers and the limits on that use of force, including constitutional, statutory, administrative rule and policy.
    Assessment Strategies
    discussion on use of force
    Criteria
    explain the key concepts related to use of force
    discuss factors that determine whether force is reasonable

  12. I.N.2. Examine the fundamentals of movement and control
    Assessment Strategies
    apply movement and control concepts in simulated situations
    Criteria
    control distance in simulated situations
    use the correct stance when faced with different levels of threat
    apply blanket, escort, and compliance holds correctly
    incorporate distance and relative positioning in consort with Professional Communication Skills to stabilize and reduce the immediacy of a threat (de-escalation)