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Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

Critical Survival Skills for Patrol Officers

8/16/2016
This dynamic course for patrol officers blends various disciplines and skills needed to survive surprise violent encounters. Officers will be exposed to the proper mind set, skills, and tactics through exercises and scenarios. Specifically, students will participate in defensive tactics drills, live-fire range time, medical practical exercises, and force-on-force scenarios. Participants can expect to take part in injured officer drills, shooting in and around vehicles, realistic use of cover, counter-ambush tactics, and basic medical self-care.

*This course is restricted to sworn law enforcement personnel only.

Equipment required: Pistol, three magazines, flashlight, duty or off-duty belt/holster, and 350 rounds of ammunition. One magazine of duty ammunition for a medium shoot. Eye and ear protection, mouth piece, long sleeve shirts and pants, patrol soft ballistic vest, and protective gloves. If issued: Taser, baton, tourniquet or individual medical kit.


September 13-15, 2016 ǀ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
OPOTA Tactical Training Center (TTC)
1960 St. Rt. 42 SW
London, OH
Cost: $430
 
September 28-30, 2016 ǀ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summit County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility
2825 Greensburg Rd.
North Canton, OH
Cost: $385