Is there something about the way the person is walking? Does one side of a jacket look heavier? Why is it that the person keeps checking a pants or coat pocket? These are just a few of the possible characteristics that may indicate an armed gunman.
Using interactive training methods,
this course seeks to heighten a law enforcement officer’s awareness of the subtle characteristics common to street-level criminal gunmen.
The course, which is being hosted by OPOTA in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and Explosives, places emphasis on identifying these characteristics and taking the appropriate enforcement actions leading to safe and successful crime gun recoveries. The course also highlights the special significance of effectively articulating, both in paperwork and testimony, the specific factors relied upon to support a successful prosecution.
The free course will be held at OPOTA Richfield on both May 3
rd and May 4
th by featured instructor Lt. Richard A. Hobson, Washington D.C., Metropolitan Police Department (Retired).
Because this is not an OPOTA course, prospective students must contact Ms. Debbie Little at (216) 573-8120
Deborah.Little@atf.gov to register.