Description
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 Train the Trainer course in our statewide initiative promoting national standard levels of training, specifically within the area of active attacks. Virginia has taken the position to lead the way as a model in providing active attack instruction for our law enforcement/public safety members in the continued efforts of building resiliency and continuity when faced with mitigation of these events. The train‑the‑trainer course includes the complete delivery of the ALERRT Active Shooter Level I course of study as well as instructional techniques and methodology for delivering the course, force‑on‑force scenario development, safety protocols and procedures, graded participant teach‑backs, graded participant‑led force‑on‑force scenarios, remediation, video debrief, course critiques, and evaluations. Participants are provided with all lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, student manuals, and related courseware so that they are immediately prepared to deliver the Active Shooter Level I course at their home agency.
One of the primary DCJS objectives of this session is the development of in-house Level 1 adjunct instructor cadres’ to meet the future training needs of our regional academies and our law enforcement partners across the Commonwealth. This train the trainer session will be utilized to begin building those active attack work groups for our training expansion mission.
Time
40 hours/5 days
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Course will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Class Size
24, from multiple agencies
Prerequisite
Sworn law enforcement officer (preferred: experience in tactical, firearms, and/or law enforcement training)
Required Equipment
Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear, body armor, groin protection, and appropriate clothing for "force-on-force" training (i.e. long sleeve shirt, gloves, etc.) Head, eye, and throat protection will be provided by ALERRT. A laptop or tablet is strongly suggested for reviewing course materials in preparation for the teach back portion of the course.
Partial In-Service Credit
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) will be available for law enforcement officers.
Travel, Lodging and Meals
Cost and Registration
There is no registration fee for this course. Pre-registration is required.
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. All registrants will be notified whether or not they have been accepted via the email address provided during registration.
Critical Incident Preparedness and Response Section Contact:
For more information or questions regarding the Critical Incident Preparedness and Response Section, please contact: CIPR@dcjs.virginia.gov
A member of the team will respond within 1–3 business days. Thank you!