Patrol Tactics Instructor

This course incorporates four main areas of training: 

  1.  Skill Development
  2. Psychomotor Skill Instruction 
  3.  Cognitive Principles of Human Performance  
  4.  Adult Learning Practices 

Successful completion of this 80- hour train-the-trainer course will prepare and certify each student in the instruction, administration, and logistical aspects of the required 24-Hour In-service De- Escalation Training curriculum established in WAC 139.11. 

The participant will learn tactics, actions, and communication methods that de-escalate situations when appropriate. This is accomplished in order to reduce the likelihood of injury to all parties involved, avoid escalating situations that may lead to violence, and avoid unnecessarily placing officers in situations that require or the use of force, the participant will correctly: 

  • List and describe the Five Overarching Principles of Patrol Tactics 
  • Describe the concept of Contact and Cover 
  • Describe Perceptual Narrowing and its possible effects 
  • List and describe the L.E.E.D. model 
  • Define Emotional Intelligence and list the domains involved 
  • Discuss tourniquet application and occlusive bandage application 
  • List and describe the Behavioral Influence Stairwell Model 
  • List and explain TEB model 
  • List the components of a learning goal 
  • List the components of a performance objective 
  • Define De-escalation 
  • Define Good Faith  
  • Define Skill Mapping 
  • Define and explain C.R.E.S.T. 

To maximize teaching ability and learning potential, the participant will learn and understand the basic principles of information reception and processing styles, motor performance, and motor learning as they relate to skill instruction. The participant will: 

  • List the components of learning goals.  
  • List the components of performance objectives 
  • Discuss the Inverted U theory and its ramifications.  

To ensure the teaching ability of the potential instructor, the participant will learn and understand the basic principles of psychomotor skill instruction and evaluation. Given a group of individuals, the participant will: 

  • Properly instruct assigned Applied Skill Practices to include specific drills that are unique to the assigned skills. 

To maintain a high degree of professionalism, the officer/participant will understand the role of the state-trained Patrol Tactics instructor. During training, the participant will identify and discuss: 

  • The responsibility of the patrol tactics instructor regarding his/her agency. 
  • The patrol tactics instructor's commitment and responsibilities regarding the criminal justice training commission. 
  • The intervals for teaching and retraining to maintain certification. 

 

NOTICE

Available Sessions are located in the ACADIS List of Available Training. To see those sessions and for registration, please follow this link – Available Training.

Once on this training page, locate the “FILTERS” button at the top right-hand side of the page.

In the “Keyword” Field, type – 2190 and then hit the APPLY button.

All available FTO Sessions will be displayed. For more information on each session, click the individual session.

Contact your agency ACADIS training manager to register.

Cost: Free
Contact:
mail Email: cjtcpti@cjtc.wa.gov
Category: Violence De-Escalation Training
Location:

Locations will vary by session.
United States

Prerequisites

Letter of Recommendation from Student’s Agency (Template in Acadis)

WHO CAN ATTEND OUR CLASSES?

Class is only open to active law enforcement officers. It is strongly encouraged that officers meet the suggested prerequisites.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

  • Fully equipped duty belt and inert firearm
  • Handcuffs (and keys)
  • Sturdy boots

DRESS CODE

Visitors attending training at the WSCJTC are encouraged to wear their agency logo shirt/uniform or agency ID badge while on campus.

Visitors not wearing agency identification must check in at the front desk and wear a clip-on visitor's identification card.

REGULATION

Recertification is required every three years. The recertification course is number 2191.

SCHEDULE

Classes will be held 0800 – 1700.   Times and days may change with approved 4-10 schedule.

Dates and locations will vary by session.

CANCELLATION

Deadline to cancel is 7 days prior to class. Send an email to appliedskills@cjtc.wa.gov to cancel your registration.