Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS289AI   20024-20044 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/26/02
AJS289AI 20024-20044 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Law Enforcement Tactical Operations
Command structure, individual responsibilities, and types of equipment and tactics used in police tactical operations. Prerequisites: Certified peace officer or permission of the instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS289AI   20024-20044 Law Enforcement Tactical Operations
1. Describe the qualifications desirable of a member of a tactical team. (I)
2. Describe tactics used in barricaded suspect situations (II)
3. Describe the tactics for a successful search warrant service. (III)
4. Describe tactics that can be implemented for arresting a violent offender. (IV)
5. Describe the threat level protection afforded by the various ballistic shields and body armor. (V)
6. Describe the different lethal weapons commonly used by law enforcement tactical teams. (V)
7. Describe the different less lethal options commonly used by law enforcement tactical teams. (V)
8. List the different types of chemical agents used by police agencies. (V)
9. Describe tactics to be used during rescue operations. (VI)
10. List the protective equipment required for serving a search warrant on a clandestine lab. (VII)
11. Describe the responsibilities of the various positions on a tactical team and the equipment requirements for each position. (VIII)
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AJS289AI   20024-20044 Law Enforcement Tactical Operations
    I. Tactical officer requirements
        A. Dedication
        B. Leadership ability
        C. Decision-making ability
        D. Patience
        E. Physical conditioning
      II. Tactics for barricade resolution
          A. Containment
          B. Negotiations
          C. Command post responsibilities
          D. Scouting
          E. Deployment
          F. Intelligence gathering
          G. Force options
        III. Search Warrant operations
            A. Scouting
            B. Intelligence gathering
            C. Briefing
            D. Planning
            E. Service tactics
          IV. Tactics for the arrest of violent offenders
              A. Intelligence gathering
              B. Scouting
              C. Arrest options
            V. Equipment
                A. Ballistic shields
                B. Weapon systems
                C. Chemical agents
                D. Protective equipment
                E. Specialized equipment
                F. Less lethal
                G. Breaching
              VI. Rescue operations
                  A. Equipment
                  B. Emergency planning
                  C. Tactics for rescue
                  D. Tactical EMS
                VII. Clandestine lab operations
                    A. Specialized equipment
                    B. Safety considerations
                    C. Tactics
                  VIII. Tactical team positions
                      A. Point
                      B. Point cover
                      C. Rear guard
                      D. Grenadier
                      E. Breacher
                      F. Observer/Sniper
                      G. Negotiator
                      H. Team leader
                      I. Intelligence officer
                      J. Incident Commander
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