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II.S.1. Integrate verbal and physical intervention skills. *
Assessment Strategies
communication strategies (information gathering, arbitration, mediation) to determine when physical intervention is necessary
Criteria
Basic/Initial Contact:
introduce self and explain the reason for contact in a way the sets the tone for a positive interaction
ask questions that will help gather information that will allow for resolution of the call/contact
decide what action to take and how to end the interaction
Mediation:
do not compromise officer safety during the mediation process
determine if subjects are willing to talk
determine if subjects are willing to compromise
set the ground rules for the mediation and make sure all parties understand and adhere to them
allow one party to talk about the issue, then allows the other party to talk, and then has them talk to each other
work toward a mutually acceptable resolution
Arbitration (REACT and DONE):
make a request for the subject to do something, explaining why action is needed
if subject refuses, offer limited choices and gives the subject a moment to decide
take appropriate action based on what choice the subject made
identify the four conditions in which one is done talking and must take action (Danger, Overriding concern, No progress, Escape)
make clear commands before, during and after any physical intervention
provide a debriefing to subjects after a physical intervention
articulate and justify actions taken, both verbally and in writing
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II.S.2. Incorporate communication skills in specific situations.
Assessment Strategies
develop a death notification
Criteria
The death notification will follow the suggested guidelines:
go with certainty
go without delay
go in person
go in pairs
make the approach
deliver the notification
demonstrate compassion
provide closure and follow-up
exercise self-care after the notification
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II.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
explain the key concepts related to use of force
prepare a written report detailing a use of force incident
Criteria
list examples of actions appropriate to each of the intervention options
discuss appropriate application of options under dynamic circumstances
prepare a written narrative that accurately describes and justifies the use of force in a simulated environment
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II.N.2. Apply the concepts contained within the Incident Response and Disturbance Resolution models.
Assessment Strategies
apply concepts of the incident response and disturbance resolution models
Criteria
tactically respond to a scene using the incident response steps
gather information to resolve the situation
resolve the situation
articulate their decision-making regarding legal justification and desirability for approaching the scene
articulate the reasons for using the intervention options that were chosen
articulate the follow-through steps that were taken to normalize the scene
describe Wis. Stat. §175.40(6m)(a) which discusses off-duty assistance outside of an officer's jurisdiction
explain liability for off-duty officers outside of the officer's jurisdiction
describe the guidelines and considerations for officers who are authorized and elect to carry a weapon off-duty
articulate the issues that need to be taken into consideration when faced with a situation that warrants off-duty intervention
describe the precautions on-duty officers should follow when they come into contact with anyone armed with a weapon who claims to be an off-duty, retired, or plainclothes officer
describe the procedural guidelines for off-duty responses that are appropriate
explain post-intervention actions
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II.N.3. Explain the Intervention Option modes, the circumstances under which each mode is justified and appropriate, and apply the defense and arrest tactics techniques within each mode.
Assessment Strategies
written summary of five modes of intervention options
apply techniques in DAAT system
Criteria
identify the five intervention option modes
indicate the circumstance when it is appropriate to use each of the intervention options
indicate when it is inappropriate to use each of the intervention options
demonstrate the use of presence in a simulated environment
demonstrate the ability to use dialog in a simulated environment
demonstrate the ability to use control alternatives in a simulated environment
demonstrate the ability to use protective alternatives in a simulated environment
demonstrate the ability to use deadly force decision-making in a simulated environment
apply the techniques in a manner that allows you to achieve and maintain control
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II.N.4. Apply basic ground defense concepts and escapes.
Assessment Strategies
apply application of ground defense and escapes
Criteria
explain the purpose of ground defense and escapes as they relate to law enforcement
demonstrate five ground defense escape positions (outside the guard, inside the guard, side mount, mount, and rear naked choke)
explain four concepts within ground defense (defense, escape, self-defense, and deadly force)
explain the table top concept and its relevance to ground defense and escapes
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II.N.5. Explain the Use of Force Concepts that frame electronic control devices (ECD's) and the circumstances under which they are justified and appropriate.
Assessment Strategies
subdue and stabilize a violently resisting subject
Criteria
participate in an ECD manufacturer course, following all of that manufacturer’s requirements to become certified in the use of that ECD
secure the right arm of the subject by pinning it to the ground at the elbow and wrist
secure the subject's left arm by pinning it to the ground at the elbow and wrist
secure the subject's head by placing both hands on it and holding it to the ground, while at the same time issuing loud verbal commands to the subject
secure the subject's legs, by holding the feet
apply handcuffs on the subject, and double-lock them
search the subject while the subject is prone, while simultaneously checking the subject for injuries
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II.T.1. Identify the issues that are associated with deadly force decision-making and the use of deadly force.
Assessment Strategies
participate in a discussion on deadly force decision-making
Criteria
identify federal and state law that governs deadly force decision-making
identify current case law that governs deadly force decision-making
explain the concepts of imminence, preclusion, and target requirements
articulate the legal justification for making a deadly force decision
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II.T.2. Fire the handgun accurately in a variety of conditions and environments.
Assessment Strategies
completing the hand gun qualification course
Criteria
draw and recover the handgun
load and unload the handgun
clear malfunctions on a live handgun range
engage multiple adversaries in a simulated environment
use a tactical barricade on a live handgun range
demonstrate tactical close combat with a handgun in a simulated environment
demonstrate unsupported shooting on a live handgun range
demonstrate shooting while seated on a live handgun range
demonstrate shooting in a low light situation on a live handgun range
demonstrate flashlight assisted shooting on a live handgun range
demonstrate shooting from a kneeling position on a live handgun range
demonstrate shooting in a rollover prone position on a live handgun range
demonstrate taking immediate cover in a simulated environment
demonstrate lateral movement on a live handgun range
maintain 100% accountability when firing their weapon in a simulated environment
make appropriate shoot – no shoot decisions in a simulated environment
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II.T.3. Take appropriate actions after combat shooting.
Assessment Strategies
initiating appropriate follow-through procedures after combat shooting
appropriately reporting use of deadly force
Criteria
find or remain behind cover
communicate with dispatch
plan the approach to the subject
approach the subject and begin the follow-through
plan and write a narrative/report articulating actions taken
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II.T.4. Identify the various types of firearms (both handguns and long guns) and their design and functional differences.
Assessment Strategies
handling weapons in a safe manner by unloading various types of hand guns and long guns
Criteria
safely handle an unfamiliar weapon
secure and disarm a wide variety of firearms
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II.T.5. Examine the role and characteristics of law enforcement patrol rifles.
Assessment Strategies
summarize internal, external, and terminal ballistics of rifles
field-strip, clean, lubricate, and function test the duty weapon
Criteria
handle and care for rifles in a manner that prevents interference with internal ballistics (plugged muzzles, etc.)
field-strip, clean, lubricate, reassemble, and function check the rifle
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II.T.6. Fire the rifle accurately in a variety of conditions and environments.
Assessment Strategies
firing the rifle in a variety of conditions and environments
completing a rifle qualification course
Criteria
deploy a rifle, when available, on all high-risk and appropriate unknown-risk calls
discuss how patrol rifles are sighted-in and why sight-in is necessary
remove a rifle from, and return a rifle to, a squad car correctly
use a weapon-mounted or handheld light when appropriate, and leave lights off when activation is inappropriate
clear malfunctions in a live-fire environment
prepare, deploy, and store rifles in a safe manner at all times
load, reload, and unload the rifle
demonstrate the ready positions on a rifle range
demonstrate shooting a rifle from a kneeling position on a live rifle range
demonstrate shooting a rifle form a prone position on a live rifle range
maintain 100% accountability when firing the rifle in a simulated environment
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II.B.1. Describe preparations and practices that assist officers in unknown-risk and high-risk incidents.
Assessment Strategies
participate in a class discussion on mental preparedness and debriefing by using contact/cover techniques to promote offer safety
Criteria
describe the importance of mental preparedness and debriefing
use contact/cover in the field
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II.B.2. Respond to unknown-risk and high-risk incidents. *
Assessment Strategies
participating in a discussion about conducting foot pursuits
explaining the purpose and method of invisible deployments and perimeters
performing methodical searches
discussing small unit tactics including leapfrogging and movement under fire
contrasting incidents requiring immediate intervention with incidents requiring containment of the scene
Criteria
define the roles of officers on inner and outer perimeters
discuss breaching considerations and options
perform invisible deployment
establish an inner and outer perimeter
perform a methodical search utilizing at least two officers
use "crisscross" and "buttonhook" room entry techniques when appropriate
describe differences between an ongoing deadly assault and a hostage/barricade situation
explain why immediate intervention is required in ongoing deadly assault situations
define "safe wall," "problem area," and "fatal funnel"
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II.B.3. Examine characteristics of an “active shooter” event. *
Assessment Strategies
responding to a simulated active shooter as a member of a 1-5 officer contact team
responding to a simulated active shooter event as a rescuer team member
Criteria
identify examples of previous active shooter incidents
differentiate between a hostage/barricade and active shooter situation
explain why immediate intervention is required in active shooter situations
intervene in an active shooter event, including the use of deadly force when necessary
explain the roles of contact and rescue teams
use appropriate tactics as a contact team member
handle your firearm in accordance with handgun and rifle course standards
articulate predictable challenges law enforcement officers may face when intervening in these incidents
summarize prevention and response tactics taught to the public
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II.A.1. Provide self and buddy aid care in a hostile environment. *
Assessment Strategies
treating simulated casualties exhibiting critical medical issues
Criteria
evaluate the scene
determine the priority and type of care that can be provided, based on the scene’s risk zone
describe the steps the first responding officers must take to ensure scene safety
demonstrate how and when to use a nasopharyngeal airway on an adult manikin
demonstrate how to assess bleeding and perform wound packing
demonstrate how and when to apply a tourniquet on self or other
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II.A.2. Tactically evacuate yourself or another injured officer/victim from a hostile environment.
Assessment Strategies
move casualties
re-assess after casualty movement
Criteria
identify when to move casualties in direct care, indirect care, and evacuation stages of an incident
describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type of casualty movement
move casualties by using lifts, drags, and carries
discuss commercial and improvised equipment that can assist in casualty movement
re-assess the casualty after every movement
describe the possible medical consequences from shifting tourniquets, loosened bandages, and other medical adjuncts during and/or after you move a casualty
treat for hypothermia