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This In-Service Training Catalog is designed to provide updated information to law enforcement personnel from the Prince William County Police Department and the Prince William County Sheriff's Office. Other law enforcement agency personnel may register for classes when space is available but no more than 30 days in advance of the requested class. 

For more information about the In-Service Training Catalog or to register for the classes call 703-792-6599.
 
Information About Incident Command System Courses 
 

All Officers must take ICS 100 and ICS 700. All Sergeants must complete ICS 200. These three classes are available online.

All First Sergeants and above must complete ICS 300 (available only in the classroom). All Captains and above must complete ICS 800.

No Department registration is required for the online courses. Please submit your certificates upon successful completion of these courses.

NIMS Courses Available Online through FEMA's Independent Study Program:
IS 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS 200 Basic Incident Command System
IS 700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
IS 800 National Response Plan (NRP) An Introduction


 
May 2012
 

Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing

This two-day course will focus on how to safely, legally and successfully conduct and process a patrol stop from initial contact to courtroom preparation. The class will highlight skills of good report writing, case preparation and testimony, and the importance of officer integrity. Participants will be given the opportunity to bring in one of their own reports and implement the skills learned by conducting a self-assessment.

Course Date(s): May 3-4, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Class Size: 35
MIR Hours: 16 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn patrol officers.
Instructor(s): The 4:20 Group LLC
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)

 

Open Range
This is range time where sworn personnel may practice fundamentals and courses of fire to improve skills. There are two sessions per scheduled day.
Course Date(s): 
May 8, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
May 15, 2012 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Jun. 1, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Jul. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Aug. 30, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Oct. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Nov. 9, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12 per session
MIR Hours: N/A
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

General Instructor Development Re-certification
This three-hour class provides a review of basic instructional concepts with updates on training trends, technology, training aids, innovations, and legal matters related to training. REQUIRED to keep DCJS certification current.
Course Date(s): May 11, 2012 (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
Class Size: 30
MIR Hours: 3 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all Department personnel (civilian and sworn)
Instructor(s): Lt. Terry Vernon, Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center
Class Coordinator: J.T. McCauley (703-792-5317)

 

Basic Bike Patrol Certification
This week-long course is designed for officers who are interested in becoming a Bike Patrol Officer. Students will learn basic bike handling principles and techniques as well as pursuit and emergency-braking techniques. Topics will include bike handling in traffic and in crowded conditions as well as off-road riding. All students MUST complete all hours of training to receive certification.
Course Date(s): May 14-18, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hours may vary)
Class Size: 16
MIR Hours: 38 Career Development / 2 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): Officers R. Drumm and M. Search, PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)
 
CST Refresher Training
This one-day course is mandatory for all Crime Scene Technicians (CSTs). Instruction will focus on enhancing the skills of the active CST. In addition, instruction will focus on new techniques available to the Department's CSTs and will ensure that all processing is being conducted correctly.
Course Date(s):
May 17, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) -- FULL!
Aug. 16, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Nov. 8, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 11
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel who are currently CSTs.
Instructor(s): Officer K.J. Werner, FSS-PWCPD
Class Coordinator: H.I. DeGeneste (703-792-4409)

 

Street Level Interdiction and Concealed Compartments
Making every traffic stop a potential interdiction stop will make you a better officer. Interdiction techniques, used properly in everyday road patrol, will increase your criminal arrests and will lower the rate of crimes that take place.
Course Date(s): May 17-18, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 35
MIR Hours: 16 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): James Eagleson, The 4:20 Group LLC
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)

 

Patrol Rifle Re-certification (Spring)
This half-day course will re-certify members in the use of the Department-issued patrol rifle. All members must achieve qualifying scores on all required courses in order to be re-certified. All patrol rifle operators must re-certify in the spring and fall of each year. Please specify date and time of the session you are registering for.
Course Date(s):
May 21, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon, or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) -- FULL!
May 31, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon, or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) -- FULL!
Class Size: 6 per session
MIR Hours: 4 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all currently certified patrol rifle operators
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

June 2012

 

Open Range
This is range time where sworn personnel may practice fundamentals and courses of fire to improve skills. There are two sessions per scheduled day.
Course Date(s): 
Jun. 1, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Jul. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Aug. 30, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Oct. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Nov. 9, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12 per session
MIR Hours: N/A
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

 

Basic LIDAR Operator School
Students must be currently RADAR certified in order to enroll. Those who are enrolled in Basic RADAR operator School cannot request enrollment in Basic LIDAR operator School until successful completion of the RADAR school.
Course Date(s):
Jun. 18, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Oct. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 16 per session
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to sworn personnel who are currently RADAR certified.
Instructor(s): MPO Mike Bennett, Officer H. Oyler -- PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)

 

VCIN Level B Certification

This is a certification course for those interested in becoming B-Level operators.
Course Requirement(s): All students must attend every hour of training to receive certification. A set of worksheets will be sent to each student to be completed prior to the start of class.

Course Date(s):
Jun. 22, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) -- FULL!
Nov. 16, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Class Size: 15
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all law enforcement personnel (sworn and civilian).
Instructor(s): Pam Mollenauer, PWC Public Safety Communications
Class Coordinator: H.I. DeGeneste (703-792-4409)

 

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
This three day course is being offered to sworn officers who want to increase their ability to locate impaired drivers and successfully bring the case to a proper conclusion in court. You will be exposed to the NHTSA approved field sobriety tests which include Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk and Turn, and the One Leg Stand. Participants will get the experience of practicing on role players in a wet lab scenario.
Course Date(s):  June 27-29, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m / day 3, 2 p.m-midnight)
Class Size: 24 
MIR Hours: 24 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Sworn officers
Instructor(s): Sgt. K.L. Hulsey, Officers J. A. Schenck and M. R. Szalach
Class Coordinator:  Deputy N. P. Kephart (703-792-6507)

July 2012

 

Open Range
This is range time where sworn personnel may practice fundamentals and courses of fire to improve skills. There are two sessions per scheduled day.
Course Date(s): 
Jul. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Aug. 30, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Oct. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Nov. 9, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12 per session
MIR Hours: N/A
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

RADAR / LIDAR Re-certification
All operators must attend re-certification every three (3) years. If you are not sure of your re-certification due date, please contact the Academy. RADAR re-certification will be from 8 a.m. to Noon. LIDAR re-certification will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please have your supervisor submit a PD 101 for enrollment, and specify needed session date.
Course Date(s):
Jul. 13, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Oct. 3, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Dec. 7, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 35 per session
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: All sworn personnel who are currently RADAR or LIDAR certified.
Instructor(s): MPO Mike Bennett, Officer H. Oyler -- PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)
 
Basic RADAR Operator School
Students will learn Virginia code pertaining to operation of RADAR equipment and traffic violations. Instruction will include lecture, practical exercises and quizzes. Each student will also receive a training manual upon successful completion of the course. This is a certification course.
 
NOTE: Training on the Thursday will be conducted during evening hours, and students must attend all hours of training. If you have court scheduled during any training days, do not sign up for this course.
Course Date(s):
Jul. 16-20, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted)
Oct. 22-26, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted)
Class Size: 16
MIR Hours: 40 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): MPO Mike Bennett, Officer H. Oyler -- PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)

 

Firearms Instructor

This one-week class is designed to teach the skills needed to become a Firearms Instructor. All attendees must score a minimum of 90 percent on the Virginia Tactical Qualifcation Course in order to participate in the class.

Course Date(s): Jul. 23-27, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Class Size: 12
MIR Hours: 40 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Must be a certified DCJS General Instructor.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

  

Firearms Instructor Re-certification
This one-day course is offered to those members who are currently Firearms Instructors. This course must be taken every three (3) years to maintain certification as a Firearms Instructor. Participants must score a minimum of 90 percent on the Virginia Tactical Qualifcation Course in order to participate in the class.
Course Date(s): Jul. 31, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12
MIR Hours: 4 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all current Firearms Instructors.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

August 2012 

 

Patrol Rifle Certification
This three-day course will certify members in the use of the Department-issued patrol rifle. All members must achieve qualifying scores on all required courses in order to be certified. *The final day of the course will be evening hours.*
Course Date(s):
Aug. 1-3, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.*)
Oct. 22-24, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.*)
Class Size: 12
MIR Hours: 24 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel who are selected by squad supervisors.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

Less-Lethal Projectile Certification

This four-hour course will certifiy members in the use of the Department-issued less-lethal projectile shotgun. All members must achieve qualifying scores on all required courses in order to be certified.
Course Date(s):
Aug. 7, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Sep. 21, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Dec. 18, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12
MIR Hours: 4 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn Patrol personnel who are approved by squad supervisors.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

  

Less-Lethal Projectile Re-certification
This two-hour course will re-certifiy members in the use of the Department-issued less-lethal projectile shotgun. All certified LLP members must re-certify once per calendar year.
Course Date(s):
Aug. 7, 2012 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m., or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Sep. 21, 2012 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m., or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Dec. 18, 2012 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m., or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 24 per session
MIR Hours: 2 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel who are currently LLP operators.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

CST Refresher Training
This one-day course is mandatory for all Crime Scene Technicians (CSTs). Instruction will focus on enhancing the skills of the active CST. In addition, instruction will focus on new techniques available to the Department's CSTs and will ensure that all processing is being conducted correctly.
Course Date(s):
Aug. 16, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Nov. 8, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 11
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel who are currently CSTs.
Instructor(s): Officer K.J. Werner, FSS-PWCPD
Class Coordinator: H.I. DeGeneste (703-792-4409)
 
VCIN Level A/B Re-certification
Currently certified VCIN Level A and Level B operators must re-certify two years from their most recent certification or re-certification date. Successful completion of training will re-certify you for two years. Please specify the session you would like to register for.
Course Date(s):
Aug. 17, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon, or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Dec. 14, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon only)
Class Size: 20 per session
MIR Hours: 4 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Currently certified A or B level operators.
Course Requirement:  Students MUST attend every hour of training to successfully complete the course.
Instructor(s): Pam Mollenauer, PWC Public Safety Communications
Class Coordinator: H.I. DeGeneste (703-792-4409)

 

Open Range
This is range time where sworn personnel may practice fundamentals and courses of fire to improve skills. There are two sessions per scheduled day.
Course Date(s): 
Aug. 30, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Oct. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Nov. 9, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12 per session
MIR Hours: N/A
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

 September 2012
  
Basic Police Photography
This 24-hour course will provide the student with the basic knowledge, skills, and tools of police photography.
Course Date(s): Sep. 17-19, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 8
MIR Hours: 24 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn law enforcement personnel.
Instructor(s): Officer M.A. Cook, FSS, PWCPD
Class Coordinator: H.I. DeGeneste (703-792-4409)
  
Less-Lethal Projectile Certification
This four-hour course will certifiy members in the use of the Department-issued less-lethal projectile shotgun. All members must achieve qualifying scores on all required courses in order to be certified.
Course Date(s):
Sep. 21, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Dec. 18, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12
MIR Hours: 4 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn Patrol personnel who are approved by squad supervisors.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

Less-Lethal Projectile Re-certification
This two-hour course will re-certifiy members in the use of the Department-issued less-lethal projectile shotgun. All certified LLP members must re-certify once per calendar year.
Course Date(s):
Sep. 21, 2012 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m., or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Dec. 18, 2012 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m., or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 24 per session
MIR Hours: 2 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel who are currently LLP operators.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)
  
 
 October 2012
   
Basic TASER Operator Certification
This course will be a combination of lecture and practical exercises, so clothing suitable for DT should be worn. You must bring your duty gear to class. Only officers from PWCPD and the Town of Dumfries PD are eligible to enroll.
Course Date(s): Oct. 4, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 14
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to sworn law enforcement personnel from PWCPD, Town of Dumfries PD ONLY.
Instructor(s): TTRU members, PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)

  

TASER Operator Re-certification
This re-certification course is required for all personnel who are currently TASER Operator certified. Clothing that is suitable for DT should be worn. You must bring your duty gear to class. There are two  sessions per scheduled date. PLEASE INDICATE SESSION CHOICE WITH YOUR REQUEST. Only officers from PWCPD and the Town of Dumfries PD are eligible to enroll.
Course Date(s):
Oct. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Oct. 22, 2012 (1 p.m. to 6 p.m., or 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
Oct. 26, 2012 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Nov. 5, 2012 (1 p.m. to 6 p.m., or 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
Nov. 19, 2012 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Class Size: 14 per session
MIR Hours: 4 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: All sworn officers / TASER Instructors.
Instructor(s): TTRU members, PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)

 

Basic LIDAR Operator School
Students must be currently RADAR certified in order to enroll. Those who are enrolled in Basic RADAR operator School cannot request enrollment in Basic LIDAR operator School until successful completion of the RADAR school.
Course Date(s): Oct. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 16 per session
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to sworn personnel who are currently RADAR certified.
Instructor(s): MPO Mike Bennett, Officer H. Oyler -- PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)
  
Open Range
This is range time where sworn personnel may practice fundamentals and courses of fire to improve skills. There are two sessions per scheduled day.
Course Date(s): 
Oct. 5, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Nov. 9, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12 per session
MIR Hours: N/A
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)

 

Counterfeit Goods
The Multi-jurisdictional Special Operations Group is hosting an advanced training session for law enforcement to learn hands-on techniques for investigating counterfeit goods crimes. Participants will learn how to respond to and investigate a criminal complaint in preparation for prosecution. Simulating a real case, selected participants will work together in small groups to conduct trash runs, write and execute search warrants, inventory evidence, analyze financial and telephone records, use GPS technology, interview a suspect, work with a subject matter expert, and present case findings to a prosecutor.
Course Date(s): 
Oct. 10-11, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 30 on day 1 and 18 on day 2 for advanced class
MIR Hours: 16 Career Development
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): Multi-jurisdictional Special Operations Group
Class Coordinator: H. I. Degeneste (703-792-4409)

Crime Scene Technician Course
This two-week course provides basic instruction on the systematic approach to crime scene processing: scene identification and security; crime scene documentation through the use of photographs, notes and sketches; evidence recognition; proper evidence collection, packaging and preservation techniques; and evidence submission for scientific examination. Instruction will include both classroom discussion and hands-on exercises, culminating in a critiqued investigation of a mock crime scene.
Prerequisites: Basic Police Photography course.
Course Date(s): Oct. 15-26, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 8
MIR Hours: 36 Career Development / 4 Legal
Eligibility: Open to sworn law enforcement personnel.
Instructor(s): FSS Staff
Class Coordinator: H.I. DeGeneste (703-792-4409)
 
Pedestrian Collision Reconstruction **New Date**
This week-long course is designed to provide investigative techniques, methods and proven procedures to assist in solving the case -- this requires the identification and collection of unique forensic evidence from the struck pedestrian and the striking vehicle. Participants will learn to calculate the pedestrian's impact speed using collision analysis and reconstruction software (included for each student). The PWCCJA is the host site for this course.
Important course information: The course costs $695 per participant. Pre-registration is required.
Course Date(s): Oct. 15-19, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 30
MIR Hours: 40 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): Lenny Simpson, Accident Analysis & Reconstruction, Inc.
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)
Basic RADAR Operator School
Students will learn Virginia code pertaining to operation of RADAR equipment and traffic violations. Instruction will include lecture, practical exercises and quizzes. Each student will also receive a training manual upon successful completion of the course. This is a certification course.
 
NOTE: Training on the Thursday will be conducted during evening hours, and students must attend all hours of training. If you have court scheduled during any training days, do not sign up for this course.
Course Date(s): Oct. 22-26, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted)
Class Size: 16
MIR Hours: 40 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): MPO Mike Bennett, Officer H. Oyler -- PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)

 

Patrol Rifle Certification
This three-day course will certify members in the use of the Department-issued patrol rifle. All members must achieve qualifying scores on all required courses in order to be certified. *The final day of the course will be evening hours.*
Course Date(s): Oct. 22-24, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.*)
Class Size: 12
MIR Hours: 24 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel who are selected by squad supervisors.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)
  
 November 2012

  

TASER Operator Re-certification
This re-certification course is required for all personnel who are currently TASER Operator certified. Clothing that is suitable for DT should be worn. You must bring your duty gear to class. There are two  sessions per scheduled date. PLEASE INDICATE SESSION CHOICE WITH YOUR REQUEST. Only officers from PWCPD and the Town of Dumfries PD are eligible to enroll.
Course Date(s):
Nov. 5, 2012 (1 p.m. to 6 p.m., or 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
Nov. 19, 2012 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Class Size: 14 per session
MIR Hours: 4 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: All sworn officers / TASER Instructors.
Instructor(s): TTRU members, PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)

 

CST Refresher Training
This one-day course is mandatory for all Crime Scene Technicians (CSTs). Instruction will focus on enhancing the skills of the active CST. In addition, instruction will focus on new techniques available to the Department's CSTs and will ensure that all processing is being conducted correctly.
Course Date(s): Nov. 8, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 11
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel who are currently CSTs.
Instructor(s): Officer K.J. Werner, FSS-PWCPD
Class Coordinator: H.I. DeGeneste (703-792-4409)
 
Open Range
This is range time where sworn personnel may practice fundamentals and courses of fire to improve skills. There are two sessions per scheduled day.
Course Date(s): Nov. 9, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12 per session
MIR Hours: N/A
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)
 
VCIN Level B Certification
This is a certification course for those interested in becoming B-Level operators.
Course Requirement(s): All students must attend every hour of training to receive certification. A set of worksheets will be sent to each student to be completed prior to the start of class.
Course Date(s): Nov. 16, 2012 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 15
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all law enforcement personnel (sworn and civilian).
Instructor(s): Pam Mollenauer, PWC Public Safety Communications
Class Coordinator: H.I. DeGeneste (703-792-4409)

 

 December 2012
  
 
RADAR / LIDAR Re-certification
All operators must attend re-certification every three (3) years. If you are not sure of your re-certification due date, please contact the Academy. RADAR re-certification will be from 8 a.m. to Noon. LIDAR re-certification will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please have your supervisor submit a PD 101 for enrollment, and specify needed session date.
Course Date(s): Dec. 7, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 35 per session
MIR Hours: 8 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: All sworn personnel who are currently RADAR or LIDAR certified.
Instructor(s): MPO Mike Bennett, Officer H. Oyler -- PWCPD
Class Coordinator: N. Kephart (703-792-6507)
 
VCIN Level A/B Re-certification
Currently certified VCIN Level A and Level B operators must re-certify two years from their most recent certification or re-certification date. Successful completion of training will re-certify you for two years. Please specify the session you would like to register for.
Course Date(s): Dec. 14, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon only)
Class Size: 20 per session
MIR Hours: 4 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Currently certified A or B level operators.
Course Requirement:  Students MUST attend every hour of training to successfully complete the course.
Instructor(s): Pam Mollenauer, PWC Public Safety Communications
Class Coordinator: H.I. DeGeneste (703-792-4409)

 

Less-Lethal Projectile Certification
This four-hour course will certifiy members in the use of the Department-issued less-lethal projectile shotgun. All members must achieve qualifying scores on all required courses in order to be certified.
Course Date(s): Dec. 18, 2012 (8 a.m. to Noon)
Class Size: 12
MIR Hours: 4 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn Patrol personnel who are approved by squad supervisors.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)
 
Less-Lethal Projectile Re-certification
This two-hour course will re-certifiy members in the use of the Department-issued less-lethal projectile shotgun. All certified LLP members must re-certify once per calendar year.
 
Course Date(s): Dec. 18, 2012 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m., or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Class Size: 24 per session
MIR Hours: 2 Career Development / 0 Legal
Eligibility: Open to all sworn personnel who are currently LLP operators.
Instructor(s): Range staff
Class Coordinator: S.K. Crosbie (703-792-5050)