NEMRT - Class Info Basic Canine Officer Training

Basic Canine Officer Training - 380 Hr - 380PAT01

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**Cancellations for this class must be received by NEMRT 7 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!**

Location:

Tops Dog Kennels

Start Date:

4/17/2023

End Date:

6/9/2023

Start Time:

09:00 AM

End Time:

05:00 PM

Member Fee:

$15,800.00

NonMember Fee:

$15,800.00

Speaker(s):

Paul Pomazal

Department Max:

THIS COURSE MEETS THE FOLLOWING ILLINOIS STATE MANDATE(S)

Mandate	Mandate Hours	Scenario-Based Hours
Constitutional Use of LE Authority	3	1
De-escalation Techniques	60	50
Law Concerning Stops, Search, Use of For	5.5	1
Legal Updates	1
Officer Safety Techniques	27	20

At the conclusion of this extensive training program, participating departments will be able to employ a fully trained canine team as a compliment to their enforcement efforts.  Prior to the start of class, twelve weeks of pre- training have been conducted with German Shepherd police dogs pre-selected by the highly regarded professionals at TOPS Kennels.    

Following initial training, police dogs and canine officers are brought together to ensure compatibility and to complete the final eight weeks of the program as a team.      

Pre-selection of each canine provides the following advantages:    
- Confirmation that the dog is suitable for police duties  
- Decreased likelihood of long-range performance problems  
- More effective use of training time and expenses  
- Resolution of early compatibility problems through replacement of the canine    

Canine teams must pass a variety of practical tests in the following areas:    
- Canine psychology  
- Obedience, agility, and article searching  
- Field area search and building tracking  
- 4th Amendment considerations and court testimony  
- Crowd control and handler protection  
- Pursuit and apprehension techniques  
- Drug detection, traffic stops, and gunfire 
- Footing obstacle course  
- Total distraction training    

All physical exams, shots, x-rays, and equipment are included in the tuition fee for the program.  Three extensive notebooks and training logs are also provided.  Agencies must provide appropriate transportation for their canines.    

Initial training and certification of narcotic detection canines is conducted in compliance with 50 ILCS 705/10.12.  This training meets or exceeds the minimum certification requirements of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as adopted from SWGDOG SC8.    

PLEASE NOTE:  REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM MUST BE RECEIVED 12 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS IN ORDER FOR CANINE PRE-TRAINING TO BE COMPLETED.  STUDENTS WILL NOT BE REGISTERED FOR THIS CLASS IF THEIR REQUESTS FALL OUTSIDE OF THIS 12 WEEK PERIOD.    

This course has been certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and is not reimbursable by the ILETSB.   

 ** Cancellations for this program must be received by NEMRT 90 days prior to the start of the class in order to avoid being billed.

Basic Canine Officer Training - 380 Hr - 380PAT01

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