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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)