Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/00
AJS289AK 20006-20044	LEC	1.50 Credit(s)	1.50 Period(s)
Officer Survival I
Officer safety considerations while responding to high risk incidents. Prerequisites: Certified peace officer or permission of instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
AJS289AK   20006-20044	Officer Survival I

1.	Describe the mental and physical preparations needed for officer survival. (I)
2.	Describe the use of force continuum as it applies to the officer's response. (II)
3.	Describe the tactics for confrontation avoidance. (III)
4.	Describe tactical considerations involved in a high risk situation. (IV)
5.	Describe the tactical response to crimes in progress. (V)
6.	Describe the tactical considerations at a barricaded suspect situation. (VI)
7.	Describe tactical considerations during rescue operations. (VII)
8.	Describe tactics to be used in a possible ambush situation. (VIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
AJS289AK   20006-20044	Officer Survival I

I. Concepts of officer survival A. Mental preparation B. Proficiency training C. Physical conditioning D. Equipment II. Use of force A. Use of force continuum B. Suspect actions and the officer's response C. Justification and documentation III. Tactics for confrontation avoidance A. Demeanor B. Communication skills C. Approach and analysis D. Subtle tactics IV. Tactics for surviving high risk confrontations A. Approach B. Weapon selection C. Cover and concealment D. Distance E. Communication F. Team tactics V. Tactical response to crimes in progress A. Armed robberies B. Burglaries C. Subject with a gun D. Unknown VI. Response to barricaded suspects A. Trapped criminal B. Suicide (by cop) C. Terrorist VII. Rescue operations and tactics A. Risk assessment B. Cover fire C. Emergency first aid procedures VIII. Ambush situations A. Detection B. Communication C. Escape

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