Traffic Incident Management – Free Online
TIM consists of a planned and coordinated multi-disciplinary process to detect, respond to, and clear traffic incidents so that traffic flow may be restored as safely and quickly as possible.
To begin the 4-hour course click here then follow the prompts. Be sure to save your username and password for future online classes.
Basic Police Training Course 21-A
January 18 – April 16, 2021
Graduation will be held on April 16, 2021, at 1:00 pm in the Randolph County Development Center. Specific details will be determined closer to graduation.
Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
May 10 – 14, 2021
BRTC LETA will host 40-hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor Course on May 10 – 14, 2021.
Course Prerequisites: Must be a CLEST Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, and must have completed a minimum of 12 hours in Emergency Vehicle Operations training
The purpose of this course is to teach instructors how to properly instruct students in the safe and effective operations of an emergency vehicle in non-emergency and emergency driving situations. Topics in the lecture will cover safe vehicle operations, vehicle inspections, basic vehicle maintenance, non-emergency driving, emergency, and pursuit driving, emergency driving statutes, equipment requirements, proper training site selection, training liability, and safety briefing requirements before emergency vehicle operations courses. The practical exercise portion of the instruction will include a series of challenging exercises designed to develop the appropriate skills needed by the instructor candidate to operate an emergency vehicle on various skill courses. Lodging is available, click here for details. There is no cost for the class to Arkansas Law Enforcement. Three hours of college credit is available. For more information, contact Mr. Ashely Boles at 870.248.4197 or email ashley.boles@blackrivertech.edu.
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Instructor Development
May 17 – 21, 2021
BRTC LETA will host 46-hour Instructor Development Course on May 17 – 21, 2021. Class size is limited to 16. There is no cost for the class to Arkansas Law Enforcement. Three hours of college credit is available. This class will be held on the BRTC Paragould campus room PAC 110. Be sure to make lodging accommodations in Paragould, Arkansas. For more information, contact Jared Bassham at 870.248.4193 or email jared.bassham@blackrivertech.edu.
Class will begin at 8:00 am.
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Vehicle-Based Violent Encounters
May 17 – 18, 2021
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
BRTC LETA will host 16-hour Vehicle-Based Violent Encounters Course on May 17 – 18, 2021. This class is designed to rethink the way Law Enforcement Officers fight in and around vehicles in a violent encounter involving a suspect/violator. Traditional methods of cover will be tested through ballistics demos of varying calibers which will show deflection, deformation, penetration, and terminal effect. Students will participate in drills to learn how to safely shoot out of and move around vehicles. Students will also participate in injured shooter drills. Safety is a must. Students must be proficient in weapons manipulation and clearing malfunctions. Space is limited to 15. Lodging is available, click here for details. There is no cost for the class to Arkansas Law Enforcement. One hour of college credit is available. For questions call Carl Dyer at 870-248-4192 or email carl.dyer@blackrivertech.edu
Equipment requirements:
- Handgun with at least 3 magazines (5 if single stack) and magazine pouch.
- Holster must attach via the belt (paddle holsters are not allowed). Holsters must provide an active or passive retention device and be able to keep the holster in place while running or moving in and out of awkward positions. No SERPA or Vanguard type holsters.
- 600 rounds handgun ammunition
- CAT or SOF T TQ on your person is mandatory an IFAK is recommended.
- Cleaning kit and gun lube.
- Eye protection.
- Electronic ear protection is recommended.
- Long sleeve shirt, gloves, knee pads are recommended.
- Full duty belt / tactical loadout (your normal work setup).
- Notepad, pen, and permanent marker.
- Water and snacks.
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Firearms Instructor Course
May 25 – 28, 2021
BRTC LETA will host 35-hour Instructor Development Course on May 25 – 28, 2021. Applicants must have completed a CLEST approved Instructor Development Course. Lodging is available, click here for details. There is no cost for the class to Arkansas Law Enforcement. Two hours of college credit is available. For more information, contact Mark Mosier at 870.248.4191, email mark.mosier@blackrivertech.edu or Chris Hankins at 870-248-4118, email chris.hankins@blackrivertech.edu.
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Basic Tactical Team Skills (SWAT)
June 7 – 11, 2021.
BRTC LETA will host 40-hour Basic Tactical Team Skills Course on June 7 – 11, 2021. This course is designed to introduce students to basic law enforcement team tactics and techniques. This course includes scouting and planning operations, team movement, dynamic, and stealth entries, clearing and searching, use of inner and outer perimeters, various types of SWAT operations, and containment. Applicants must be on a SWAT team and supply their own ammo, 600 pistol, 6oo rifle. Lodging is available, click here for details. There is no cost for the class to Arkansas Law Enforcement. Three hours of college credit is available. Contact instructor, Carl Dyer at 870-248-4192 or carl.dyer@blackrivertech.edu for more information.
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Basic Police Training Course 21-B
August 16 – November 12, 2021
All students registered for Basic Police Training must be cleared by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) before they are allowed to attend classes. CLEST’s number is 501-682-3601 if you need to check or update your officer’s file.
Contact Bridgette at 870-248-4190 or bridgette.rose@blackrivertech.edu for more information.
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Completed Application Packets are due two weeks before class begins.
AC – GLOCK ARMORERS COURSE (1 DAY)
November 30, 2021 Cost is $250
Learn how to safely use and maintain your weapon in a one-day (8 hour) class.
(To be eligible to take the Armorers Course you must be an active/retired law enforcement or military officer, private security, GLOCK Stocking Dealer/Range Program Employee or current GSSF member.)
To register click here
For more information click here
Or visit https://www.glocktraining.com/
There is no charge for these classes unless otherwise noted for Arkansas law enforcement officers.
Call Bridgette Rose at 870-248-4190, or email at bridgette.rose@blackrivertech.edu.