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Law Enforcement Training Academy

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For a copy of the Spring 2008 Training calendar click here!

 

NEW   On-Line Training Opportunities 2008

To register for on-line courses you must: 1) Download the registration form (link below), 2) Complete the entire form with your signature on it, and 3) Mail, deliver or Fax  the form to Dianne Davis or Chris Shuford - ABTCC, 340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801 Fax: 828-281-9714. Registrations MUST be received at least five days prior to the course start date.

Click Here for On-Line Registration Form


2008 Mandatory In-service for Law Enforcement On-Line

The  in-service training topics for 2008 are:

Legal Update                                        4 hours

Career Survival                                     2 hours

JMST- Bullying                                     2 hours

Response to Critical Incidents                4 hours

Personnel Management                          4 hours

BBP and Hazardous Materials                4 hours

Firearms                                                 4 hours

                      Total                               24 Credit Hours

These hours will meet the requirements excluding actual Firearm qualifications.

Offerings:

 

  • May 5

  • June 23

 

 

On-Line Fraud Investigation 40 Hours

This course provides the officer with the knowledge to conduct a basic fraud investigation including: understanding and applying the statutory violations involved; evidence requirements in fraud cases; tracking the money and benefits and more.

Special Concern: The student will be required to use a fraud case from their agency and will develop an investigative plan from that case that will be presented on line to the class.

 

Start: May 12

 

Death Investigation On-Line  40 Hours

This course will provide the student with basic knowledge on death

investigation. The course will cover the following topical areas:

initial response and crime scene preservation; processing the crime

scene, elementary crime reconstruction; developing a working theory of

the mode and manner of the death; identifying and locating suspects; the

autopsy; media relations; interviewing suspects and witnesses; various

types of deaths such as suicide, sexually related, accidental, homicide,

etc; preparing the case; working with the prosecutor; and, court

presentation. The course will involve a variety of assignments

including reading, research, written papers, etc. The student will be

required to develop an investigative plan for an actual homicide case.

Start: June 16

 

For additional On-line course information Contact:  cshuford@abtech.edu

 

On Campus Training Opportunities -  SPRING 2008

To Register or inquire about any of these in-service courses contact: Chris Shuford at (828) 254-1921 Ext 7622 or by email at cshuford@abtech.edu

Detention Officer Certification Course

This course is the State mandated certification course for detention officers and will meet five to six days a week. Interested students should contact Dianne Davis for information:

Dianne Davis 254-1921 Ext 841 Ddavis@abtech.edu

Classes will be scheduled this Spring and Fall, contact Dianne Davis for scheduling information. 

Radar, Lidar, and/or Vascar Re-certification

This course is for currently certified radar, lidar, or radar/vascar operators who need to re-certify. Officers should bring their radar course notebooks and practice their clocks prior to class.

Special Requirements: Study and practice prior to class.

OFFERINGS

Dates:

  • April 28-29

  • May 12-13

  • June 23-24

Location: Hemlock 305

 

Mandatory In-service for Police Officers 2008

These courses will cover the MANDATORY in-service training that is effective for law enforcement officers in North Carolina for 2008. Students may sign up for the individual classes. Sixteen hours of credit will be awarded to students who successfully complete both days.

OFFERINGS:

 

  • May 22-23

 

 

To Register or inquire about any of these in-service courses contact: Chris Shuford at (828) 254-1921 Ext 7622 or by email at cshuford@abtech.edu  These courses are restricted to sworn law enforcement personnel and there is no cost - unless noted

  

Basic Radar Certification 40 Hours

This is the state regulated 40 hour basic RADAR certification course. Students must provide a RADAR equipped patrol car to complete this course and a state examination will complete this course.

Offerings

  • May 5-8

 

 

Basic Detention Emergency Response Team Training  40 Hours

This course is designed for detention tactical teams in regards to responding to threats of a greater level than normally encountered. This course will be consist of some classroom time but the majority will be spent with practicable exercises. Students will need to bring the following: Mouth guard, eye protection, gas mask, whistle, comfortable clothing, and a jock strap. If students can then they should bring any of the following: Vest, Helment, shield used by dept. and any other gear they use within their dept.

Offering

NEW DATE : May 12 -16

 

To Register or inquire about any of these in-service courses contact: Chris Shuford at (828) 254-1921 Ext 7622 or by email at cshuford@abtech.edu  These courses are restricted to sworn law enforcement personnel and there is no cost - unless noted.

 

 

Use of Force Report Writing 8 Hours

This course instructs the participating officer in explaining and documenting a use of force in the operational setting. Topics presented include both written and oral documentation and presentation for both administrative and legal review.

Offering

April 17

 

Advanced SWAT Training  40 Hours

The primary focus of this course is to introduce the officer to more advanced skills and tactics normally associated with S.W.A.T. teams. The course combines lecture, practice sessions, range drills, and practical scenario training that encompasses the skills of an officer who has had some S.W.A.T. training in the past or is a current member of a team. NOTE: Students must provide 200 rounds handgun, 50 rounds shotgun, 50 rounds rifle practice ammunition, comfortable uniform and ballistic vest if available.

Offering

April 21-25

 

Advanced Tactical Baton 8 Hours

This course presents tactical baton tactics for violent encounters in the field. The techniques offer a series of options which include more then mere striking tactics. Although tactics include utilizing the tactical baton throughout the use of force continuum with a wide range of subject compliance variables. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the baton in combat scenarios.

Offering

May 1

 

Mandatory In-Service for Detention Officers  16 Hours

This is sixteen hours of the mandated training.

Offerings

  • May 1-2

  • June 26-27

 

Ground Fighting for Law Enforcement 8 Hours

This course covers defensive tactics for officers while on the ground in the guard and mount positions as well as escape maneuvers.

Offering

May 9

 

Pressure Point Control Tactics 8 Hours

Officers are instructed in the application of pressure point control tactics as both primary and secondary control techniques. Live scenario training is utilized to build confidence in combat as well as rescue and control options during a wide range of subject encounters.

Offering

May 15

 

High Risk Apprehension 40 Hours

This course is primarily to prepare officers for conducting high risk apprehensions, drug raids, and the apprehension of dangerous suspects. This is an advanced course that will prepare the officer to plan, conduct, and brief other officers for preparation in these types of operations, there will also be a day of room clearing and building searches utilizing proper advanced tactical skills.

Offering

May 26-29

 

SWAT for Patrol 40 Hours

The primary focus of this course is to introduce the patrol officer to skills and tactics normally associated with S.W.A.T. teams. The course combines lecture, practice sessions, range drills, and practical scenario training that encompasses the skills of an entry level S.W.A.T. member.

Offering

June 16- 19

 

Firearms Training and Safety 8 Hours

This course is for officers who are in need of basic firearms retraining and familiarization with basic and some medium level weapons training. Class size will be small for more one on one time with a firearms instructor. Officers will need to bring 150 rounds of handgun practice ammunition, duty belt, billed baseball style hat, hearing protection, eye protection, and at least two magazines for their handgun.

Offering

June 20

 

Taser Certification

This class introduces the officer to the proper use and after care of the M26 and X26 Tasers.  The course will examine the history of Taser use and proper application and each officer will be introduced to the effects of being Tased and have the opportunity to fire a Taser during this training.   

NEW DATE : June 26   0700-1300 8 Hours    Location: Hemlock 305

 

Take Taser and Chemical Aerosol on the same day!!

 

Chemical Aerosol Certification

This course introduces the officer to the proper use and aftercare of chemical aerosols, specifically pepper based sprays. The course will examine the history of its use and each student will have the opportunity to be exposed and to decontaminate an individual.

Date: June 26   1400-2000 6 hours    Location: Hemlock 305

 

Rapid Deployment 10 Hours

This course covers rapid response to an active shooter. The scenarios are easily applied to school or workplace situations. This course was created under the direction of North Carolina’s Attorney General with the intent that all officers would receive the training. Officers duty gear is required.

Start Date: June 27

 

Expandable Baton Certification

Expandable baton techniques will be covered in detail with the majority of time spent on drills.

Special Requirements: Workout clothing, expandable baton and holder.

Date: June 30   8:00am-5:00pm 8 Hours    Location: Hemlock 305

 

 

To Register or inquire about any of these in-service courses contact: Chris Shuford at (828) 254-1921 Ext 7622 or by email at cshuford@abtech.edu  These courses are restricted to sworn law enforcement personnel and there is no cost - unless noted

 

 

 

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