Spring Session Two In-Service Training Program

 *Important Note:  Both DT Level One and DT Level Two are being offered during the in-service school. DT Level One will be offered during spring/fall session one.  DT Level Two will be offered during spring/fall session two.  Each agency will schedule according to their DT needs, refer to date and time section below .  Officers must have completed Level One prior to registering for Level Two.   

Description: ISTP is a two-day training event that will focus on Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO), Defensive Tactics, and Firearms Training. Each class will be offered twice to help agencies in balancing class requirements, yet still provide adequate patrols and meet other scheduling needs. Firearms will be a six-hour course. Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO) will be taught in three-hour blocks in conjunction with Defensive Tactics (DT).

Emergency Vehicle Operations: This is a three-hour course. Officers will attend either the morning or afternoon session, and attend the Defensive Tactics course during the other period of instruction. This course is required before attending NMLETG Advance Driving courses. Instruction will include emergency vehicle operation, precision driving

and vehicular pursuit techniques.  Officers will be briefed on the 100 Program to enhance safety and reduce line-of-duty deaths.

• Range Safety Briefing
• Below 100 Brief
• Threshold Braking
• Pursuit Legal Consideration
• Patrol Vehicle Cover
• Vehicle Stop Positions/Approaches
• Decision Making Techniques
• Surrounding Awareness
• Precision Driving Techniques

• Required material/ equipment: Wear duty uniform, duty belt and ballistic armor, duty flashlight and issued rain gear.  
• Vehicles will be provided by NMLETG
• Prerequisites: MCOLES Certified Officers only.

Defensive Tactics (DT) Level Two: DT Level Two is also a 3-hour course. The course will allow students to utilize what they learned in Defensive Tactics Level One and continue to develop their skills.  Instruction will include both static and dynamic instruction that allows students to build confidence through a proactive hands-on approach. This is a dynamic learning environment with emphasis placed strongly on each officer’s safety. Training is appropriate for police and correction officers.

• Required material / equipment: Physical training uniform, department training records (if applicable) for documentation.
• Prerequisites: Must have completed DT Level One.

 

Firearms: This is a six-hour one day course. Instruction will include Anti-Ambush, Vehicle Protection, Covering and Performing First-Aid on Downed Suspect. Techniques to include force on force opportunities utilizing Sig Sauer and Glock Simunition capable weapon systems.

• Range Safety Briefing
• Quick Draw Techniques
• Fatal Funnels  
• Instinctual Firing Positions
• Moving & Shooting Concepts
• Small Unit Tactics
• Exiting Vehicle Under Fire
• Building Search/ Room Clearing
• Pursuing Subject in Building

 *** The Firearms course will not replace the annual requirement for MCOLES qualification.  It is highly recommended that this portion of firearms training be conducted by the officer’s home agency. 

• Required material/ equipment: Wear duty uniform, duty belt and ballistic armor, duty flashlight and issued rain gear.  Each officer is required to bring 200 rounds of live ammunition for their duty weapon.  All Simunition ammunition and associated safety equipment will be provided by the NMLETG. 
• Prerequisites: MCOLES Certified Officers only.

 

Class Size: 15 officers minimum, 30 officers Maximum.

Dates/Times: 

 

Spring I:  May 18th EVO and DT Level One 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, May 19th Firearms 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Spring II: May 20th EVO and DT Level Two 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, May 21st Firearms 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Fall I:  Sept. 21st EVO and DT Level One 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sept. 22nd Firearms 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Fall II: Sept. 23rd EVO and DT Level Two 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, Sept. 24th Firearms 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Cost per officer:  Member Fee: $225.00, Non-Member Fee: $310.00

 

Registration Dead Line:  April 1st , 2020