In-Service Training
Armorer Policy
Effective: September 19, 2012
MOTION 1209.07: Motion made by Commissioner Yarnell that a CFI and MI cannot armor weapons during any commission training event. Commissioner Schlechter seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Late Arrival Policy
Effective: January 26, 2010
Beginning in 2010, the Commission is instituting a uniform tardiness standard to address students who are at the to Basic or In-Service trainings. The standard is: As long as administrative functions (i.e. enrollment, sign-in, etc.) are still ongoing, students will be able to show up and attend a class. However, once the actual course instruction/lecture has begun, students arriving late will be turned away. These administrative functions vary in length and should by no means be viewed as an excuse not to be on time.
Attendance Policy
Effective: December 1, 2011
Beginning in 2012, the Commission is instituting a uniform attendance standard. The standard is: in order to receive credit for a basic training or in-service class, officers must be present for the entire course of instruction including all practical exercises of live fire drills.
Leaving early for any reason and thereby not participating in the entire curriculum will result in no credit for that class. Early departures will be noted by the class lead instructor and brought to the attention of commission staff.
ADA Essential Eligibility Requirements
Approved in Motion 1003.03
Essential Eligibility Requirements: Range
1. During training and qualification use an approved handgun safely by loading, holstering, drawing, firing, unloading, and maintaining the firearm.
2. Stand, kneel, or sit continuously for an extended period of time that may exceed one or more hours (e.g. firing weapon from standing or kneeling position, sitting during classroom training).
3. Walk up/down stairs and steps to access the range.
4. Read, understand, and comply with range-related rules, regulations, and policy and procedures.
5. Under various environmental conditions, wear body armor for an extended period of time that may exceed one or more hours.
6. Under various environmental conditions, walk continuously for extended periods of time, including distances of 50 yards at one time (e.g. walk to end of range and back, walk to and from various ranges.)
7. Without assistance kneel and stand up.
8. Receive verbal range instructions and understand and comply with them.
9. See and identify targets from 25 yards.
10. Withstand a variety of environmental conditions and stress levels (e.g. qualifying within a certain amount of time, firing weapon in hot or rainy conditions).
11. Bend and/or reach to pick up dropped articles.
Essential Eligibility Requirements: Classroom
1. Read and comprehend written classroom materials such as handouts, tests, and/or PowerPoint slides.
2. Sit/remain attentive for an extended period of time, which may exceed one or more hours.
3. Learn and understand basic principles and techniques of firearms training.
4. Talk and/or hear. (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).