Police In-Service   

This course is designed to help officers that are seeking to be promoted or newly promoted officers transition into a first line leadership role. Paradigms, concepts of developing teamwork, understanding the difference between management and leadership, and understanding work styles and motivation will be covered in this course. This course is a 3 day (24 hours) POST approved course. 

This 40- hour block of instruction is divided into a two-part curriculum. Part one covers POST rules, the documentation required for compliance with POST rules, and the legal liabilities associated with training. Part two covers Instructor developement, preparation of lession plans, classroom presentations, and the use of Microsoft PowerPoint in the classroom.

This course is designed to prepare law enforcement officers to deal with high risk situations, from hand to hand encounters to the use of deadly force.

(Specialized Law Enforcement only.)

STREET SURVIVAL TACTICS TRAINING EQUIPMENT LIST   

• Ballistic vest
• Range type clothing and footwear
• Duty firearm w/ 3 magazines
• Pen and paper
• Hearing and eye protection
• Duty belt and related equipment
• Patrol Rifle (if assigned one)
• Extra set of clothes if needed
• Rain gear if needed
• Handcuffs and key
• Flashlight
• 250 rounds for service weapon from department
• 100 rounds for Patrol Rifle (if officer is assigned one)   

Note:  Students not having all the above items may still attend the training.

This course is designed to develop departmental firearms instructors responsible for departmental training and P.O.S.T. certification procedures. Topics covered will include but not be limited to: the fundamentals of marksmanship, firearms safety, moving and shooting, and care of weapons. Instructor development is a Prerequisite (Specialized Law Enforcement Only. LIMIT:15)

Location: Sullivan County Sheriff's Office (229 Shipley Ferry Rd., Blountiville, TN)

Equipment List: duty weapon with 3 magazines, holster, magazine pouch, and 600 rounds of pistol ammo, Rifle and 200 rounds of ammo, laptop (if available).

Basic SWAT School is a 5-day course designed for individuals selected, or seeking selection to a tactical or emergency response team. Students will be given a comprehensive overview of tactical operations and deployment condsiderations. The course is designed to give the tactical operator a strong foundation on which to build their tactical expertise. Good fundamental skills and sound tactical habits are stressed in this course. (Specialized Law Enforcement Only)