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2007 and 2008 

 Catalog of 

Training Programs 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 
 PREFACE

The primary mission of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is to provide the 

highest quality, state-of-the-art law enforcement training to meet the needs of its Partner Organizations. 

The FLETC also provides high quality advanced and specialized training to state, local, tribal, campus, 

and international law enforcement agencies, on a space available basis.The staff is proud of its creation 

and fostering of a world-class partnership with over 80 different Federal law enforcement agencies to 

produce basic and advanced law enforcement training. 

This Catalog of Training Programs provides specific information concerning the many basic and 

advanced training programs available at the FLETC. A separate Schedule of Training Programs, which 

contains cost information, is published quarterly as a supplement. I hope this Catalog will be used 

to identify programs that will enhance individual law enforcement careers and serve to further the 

professionalism of law enforcement in the Federal Government. The contacts identified throughout the 

Catalog will be pleased to discuss the training program curricula and assist with any questions regarding 

FLETC and agency enrollment policies and procedures. 

Many of our Partner Organizations also conduct specific, advanced programs for their own 

employees. For that purpose, more than 20 Partner Organizations have permanent training offi ces 

at Glynco, Georgia; Artesia, New Mexico; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cheltenham, Maryland. 

Collectively, these organizations conduct almost 300 unique programs. The large number of these 

programs precludes publishing all of them in this Catalog; however, for information concerning this 

training, I refer you to the list of Partner Organizations and telephone numbers listed at the beginning 

of the Catalog. 

This Catalog is available only on CD or via our web site, www.fl etc.gov. We are happy to provide 

you with CDs of this catalog for use and distribution throughout the law enforcement community. 

The staff of the FLETC strives to meet the needs of its Partner Organizations and constantly seeks 

ways to improve the quality of communications with its client agencies. This Catalog should be used 

to assist training officials in obtaining current information about the FLETC and its programs. It is 

updated and published on a continuing basis. If you have any suggestions for improvements to the 

Catalog, please write the Training Management Division at: 

Program Manager 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

Training Management Division 

Townhouse 382 

Glynco, GA 31524 

If you have any questions concerning a specific program, please call the appropriate Program 

Manager listed under the Division offering the training program. 

Thank you for your interest and support of the FLETC. 

 Connie L. Patrick

 Director

 March 2007 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE .............................................................................................................................................. i

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................ii

ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF DIVISION/ACADEMY ACRONYMS ..........................................v

GENERAL OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................1

Mission............................................................................................................................................1

Location ..........................................................................................................................................1

Partner Organizations ......................................................................................................................2

Application Procedures and Program Schedules ............................................................................ 3

Program Costs.................................................................................................................................3

FLETC PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ........................................................................................4

TRAINING PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS .........................................................................................6

Behavioral Science Division ..............................................................................................................8

Distance Learning Instructor Training Program ............................................................................9

Law Enforcement Advanced Interviewing Training Program .......................................................9

 National Investigative Interviewing Training Program ................................................................10

Computer and Financial Investigations Division ..........................................................................12

Case Organization and Presentation Training Program ...............................................................14

Computer Network Investigations Training Program ..................................................................14

Cyber Counterterrorism Investigations Training Program ...........................................................15

Digital Evidence Acquisition Specialist Training Program ..........................................................16

Financial Forensics Techniques Training Program ......................................................................18

First Responder To Digital Evidence ............................................................................................19

Fundamentals Of Financial Fraud Investigation Training Program ............................................19

Intelligence Analyst Training Program ........................................................................................20

International Banking and Money Laundering Training Program ...............................................21

Internet Investigations Training Program .....................................................................................21

Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Training Program .........................................................22

National Suspension And Debarment Training Program ..............................................................23

Seized Computer and Evidence Recovery Specialist ..................................................................24

Counter Terrorism Division ............................................................................................................27

Commercial Vehicle Counterterrorism Training Program ............................................................28

Crisis Management Training Program .........................................................................................28

Critical Incident Response Training Program ..............................................................................29

Critical Infrastructure Protection Training Program ....................................................................29

Fundamentals Of Terrorism Training Program .............................................................................30

Land Transportation Antiterrorism Training Program .................................................................31

OPSEARIONS Security For Public Safety Agencies Counterterrorism Training Program .........31 

Physical Security Training Program ............................................................................................32

Protective Service Operations Training Program .........................................................................33

Suicide Bomber Mitigation Training Program ............................................................................34

Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Program (Level I) (Operations) ....................................35

Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Program (Level II) (Technican) ....................................35

Driver and Marine Division ............................................................................................................38

Advanced Driver Instructor Training Program ............................................................................39

Advanced Vehicle Stops Training Program ..................................................................................39

Boat Operators Anti-Terrorism Training (BOAT) Program ..........................................................40

Driver Instructor Training Program ..............................................................................................40

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Inland Boat Operators Training Program ......................................................................................41

Marine Law Enforcement Training Program ...............................................................................42

Police Bicycle Training Program .................................................................................................43

Police Pursuit Issues for Managers and Supervisors Seminar ......................................................43

Vehicle Ambush Countermeasures Training Program .................................................................44

Enforcement Operations Division ..................................................................................................46

Basic Tactics Instructor Training Program ....................................................................................47

Field Training Evatuation Program ...............................................................................................48 

Introduction to Criminal Investigations Training Program ..........................................................49

Use of Force Instructor Training Program ....................................................................................50

Firearms Division ............................................................................................................................. 53

Firearms Instructor Multiple Weapons Training Program ...........................................................54

Firearms Instructor Refresher Training Program .........................................................................54

Firearms Instructor Training Program .........................................................................................55

Instructor Techniques for Non-Lethal Training Ammunition ......................................................57

Law Enforcement Rifl e Training Program ...................................................................................58

Precision Rifle Observer Program ...............................................................................................59

Reactive Shooting Instructor Training Program ..........................................................................60

 Sub-Machinegun Instructor Training Program .............................................................................61

Survival Shooting Training Program ...........................................................................................61

Forensics and Investigative Technologies Division .......................................................................64

Advanced Forensic Techniques In Crime Scene Investigations ...................................................65

Advanced Law Enforcement Photography Training Program ......................................................65

Archeological Resources Protection Training Program ...............................................................66

Covert Electronic Surveillance Program ...................................................................................... 67

Covert Electronic Tracking Program ............................................................................................68

Internet Protocol Camera Program ...............................................................................................69

Remote Unattended Video Program .............................................................................................70

Wildland Fire Investigation Case Development ........................................................................... 70

Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination ........................................................................... 71

International Training and Technical Assistance ...........................................................................74

Law Enforcement Leadership Institute .........................................................................................78

Law Enforcement Managers’ Training Program ..........................................................................80

Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Leadership Training Program ..................................................... 80

Leadership through Understanding Human Behavior Training Program ....................................82

Situational Leadership II ..............................................................................................................82

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People .............................................................................83

Legal Division ................................................................................................................................... 86

Continuing Legal Education Training Program ...........................................................................87

FLETC Instructor Legal Training Program ..................................................................................88

Police Legal Advisor Training Program .......................................................................................88

Offi ce of Artesia Operations ............................................................................................................90

Backcountry Tactics And Tracking Training Program .................................................................91

Basic Corrections Offi cer Training Program ................................................................................91

Basic Juvenile Corrections Offi cer Training Program ..................................................................92

Basic Police Offi cer Training Program ........................................................................................92

Basic Telecommunications Offi cer Training Program ..................................................................92

 Clandestine Laboratory Awareness And Safety Training .............................................................93

Clandestine Laboratory Safety Certifi cation Course ....................................................................94

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 Corrections Armed Transport Program .........................................................................................95

OPSEC for Public Safety Agencies Counterterrorism Training Program ....................................96

 Officer Safety and Survival Training Program .............................................................................96

United States Border Patrol Integrated Training Program ............................................................97

Use of Force Instructor Training Program ....................................................................................97

Office of Charleston Operations ....................................................................................................100

Center Integrated Basic (CIB) Training 

Initial Probation and Pretrial Services Training Program .......................................................... 102

Charleston Maritime Training (CMT) 

Maritime Task Force Offi cer Training Program ........................................................................ 102

Seaport Security and Anti-terrorism Training Program ............................................................. 103

The Commercial Vessel Boarding Training Program ................................................................ 104

Office of Cheltenham Operations ................................................................................................. 106

Firearms Training Programs:

 Agency Specific Firearms Requalifi cation .................................................................................108

Firearms Instructor Multiple Weapons Training Program (Future Program) ...........................109

Firearms Instructor Refresher Training Program ........................................................................110

 Firearms Instructor Training Program ........................................................................................110 

Instructor Techniques for Non-Lethal Training Ammunition .....................................................111

Law Enforcement Rifl e Training Program ..................................................................................112

Less Lethal Refresher Training Program ....................................................................................113

Marksmanship Enhancement Training Program .........................................................................113

 Precision Rifle Observer Program (Future Program).................................................................113

Reactive Shooting Instructor Training Program (Future Program) ...........................................114

 Shotgun Instructor Training Program .........................................................................................114

Survival Shooting Training Program .........................................................................................115

Submachine Gun Instructor Training Program ...........................................................................115

Driver Training Programs:

 Agency Specific Vehicle Operation Requalifi cations .................................................................116 

 Driver Instructor Training Program ............................................................................................117 

Police Bicycle Training Program ................................................................................................117 

Law Enforcement In-Service Driver Training Program .............................................................118 

Protective Operations Driver Training Refresher Course (Future Program) .............................118

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Refresher Training Program .............................................119 

 Vehicle Accident Investigation Training Program (Future Program) .......................................120

Training Programs Exported to FLETC Cheltenham: 

Commercial Vehicle Counterterrorism Instructor Training Program .........................................120

 Intelligence Analyst Training Program .......................................................................................121

Law Enforcement Supervisor’s Leadership Training Program ..................................................122

Law Enforcement Instructor Training Program ..........................................................................123

FLETC Leadership through Understanding Human Behavior Training Program ......................124

Self Leadership through Understanding Human Behavior Training Program ............................125

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People® ........................................................................126

 Situational Leadership® II (Law Enforcement Version) Training Program ................................127

The Office of State and Local Law Enforcement Training......................................................128

Physical Techniques Division ........................................................................................................ 130

Arrest Techniques Instructor Training Program ........................................................................ 131

Defensive Tactics Instructor Training Program ......................................................................... 131

Intermediate Weapons Instructor Training Program ................................................................. 132

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Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training Program .............................................. 133

Law Enforcement Control Tactics Refresher Training Program ............................................... 134

Physical Fitness Coordinator Training Program ....................................................................... 135

Physical Fitness Coordinator Refresher Training Program ....................................................... 137

Tactics for Flying Armed Training Program .............................................................................. 138

Training Management Division ................................................................................................... 141

Bureau of Prisons Basic Training Program ............................................................................... 143

Bureau of Prisons Bus Operations Training .............................................................................. 143

Criminal Investigator Training Program ................................................................................... 144

Customs and Border Protection Integrated Training Program ................................................... 145

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention and Removal Operations Integrated 

 Training Program ................................................................................................................. 145

Land Management Police Training Program ............................................................................. 146

Law Enforcement Adjunct Instructor Training Program ........................................................... 146

Law Enforcement Instructor In-Service Training Program ...................................................... 147

Law Enforcement Instructor Training Program ......................................................................... 148

Transportation Security Administration Basic Training Program ............................................. 148

Uniformed Police Training Program .......................................................................................... 149

AGENCY ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS ...................................................................... 150

OFFICE OF STATE AND LOCAL TRAINING ............................................................................. 152

Revised: August 2007 

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF DIVISION/ACADEMY ACRONYMS 

ATR Artesia Training Division 

BSD Behavioral Science Division 

DMD Driver Marine Divison 

CFI Computer and Financial Investigations 

Division 

CHS Office of Charleston Operations 

CTD Counterterriorism Division 

EOD Enforcement Operations Division 

FAD Firearms Division 

FIT Forensics and Investigative

 Technologies Division 

IPA Indian Police Academy 

ITT International Training & Technical

 Assistance 

LELI Law Enforcement Leadership Institute 

LGD Legal Division 

OAO Office of Artesia Operations 

OCH Office of Cheltenham Operations 

OSL Office of State & Local 

PTD Physical Techniques Division 

TMD Training Management Division 

ALPHABETICAL LISTING of COURSE ACRONYMS 

Acronym Course Division/Academy 

A_CLASTP_X Clandestine Laboratory Awareness and Safety Training Program ..................... OAO

A_CLSCC_X Clandestine Laboratory Safety Certifi cation Course .......................................... OAO

A_OSSTP Officer Safety and Survival Training Program ................................................... OAO

ADITP Advanced Driver Instructor Training Program .................................................. DMD

AFTCSI-II Advanced Forensic Techniques In Crime Scene Investigations ........................... FIT

ALEPTP Advanced Law Enforcement Photography Training Program .............................. FIT

ARPTP Archeological Resources Protection Training Program ....................................... FIT

ATITP Arrest Techniques Instructor Training Program ..................................................PTD

AVSTP Advanced Vehicle Stops Training Program ........................................................ DMD

BCOTP Basic Corrections Offi cer Training Program ........................................................ IPA

BJCOTP Basic Juvenile Corrections Offi cer Training Program .......................................... IPA

BOAT Boat Operators Anti-terrorism Training Program ............................................... DMD

BOP-B Bureau of Prisons Basic Training Program ....................................................... TMD

BOT Bureau of Prisons Bus Operations Training ....................................................... TMD

BPOTP Basic Police Offi cer Training Program I ............................................................... IPA

BTITP Basic Tactics Instructor Training Program ..........................................................EOD

BTOTP Basic Telecommunications Offi cer Training Program ......................................... IPA

BTTTP Backcountry Tactics and Tracking Training Program ........................................ OAO

CATTP Corrections Armed Transport Program .................................................................. IPA

CBPI Customs and Border Protection Integrated Training Program ........................... TMD

CCITP Cyber Counterterrorism Investigations Training Program ....................................CFI

CESP Covert Electronic Surveillance Program ...............................................................FIT

CETP Covert Electronic Tracking Program ....................................................................FIT

CIAETP Criminal Investigations in an Automated Environment Training Program ..........CFI

CIPTP Critical Infrastructure Protection Training Program ........................................... CTD

CIRTP Critical Incident Response Training Program .................................................... CTD

CITP Criminal Investigator Training Program ............................................................ TMD 

CLETP Continuing Legal Education Training Program ..................................................LGD

CMTP Crisis Management Training Program ................................................................ CTD

CNITP Computer Network Investigations Training Program ..........................................CFI

COPTP Case Organization Training Program ...................................................................CFI

CVBTP Commercial Vessel Boarding Training Program ................................................. CHS

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 Acronym Course Division/Academy 

CVCTP Commercial Vehicle Counterterrorism Training Program .........................CTD/OCH 

DEASTP Digital Evidence Acquisition Specialist Training Program ...................................CFI

DITP Driver Instructor Training Program .........................................................DMD/OCH

DLITP Distance Learning Instructor Training Program ..................................................BSD

DTITP Defensive Tactics Instructor Training Program ...................................................PTD

FFITP Fraud and Financial Investigations Training Program .........................................CFI

FFTTP Financial Forensics Techniques Training Program ...............................................CFI

FILTP FLETC Instructor Legal Training Program .........................................................LGD

FIMWTP Firearms Instructor Multiple Weapons Firearms Training Program ....................FAD

FIRTP Firearms Instructor Refresher Training Program ...................................... FAD/OCH

FITP Firearms Instructor Training Program ...................................................... FAD/OCH

FFFITP Fundamentals of Financial Fraud Investigation Training Program ......................CFI

FLTUHBTP FLETC Leadership Through UnderstandingHuman Behavior 

Training Program ............................................................................................. OCH

FOTTP Fundamentals Of Terrorism Training Program .................................................... CTD

FRDE First Responder to Digital Evidence ......................................................................CFI

FTEP Field Training Evaluation Program .....................................................................EOD

IATP Intelligence Analyst Training Program ...................................................... CFI/OCH

IBMLTP International Banking and Money Laundering Training Program .......................CFI

IBOT Inland Boat Operators Training Program ........................................................... DMD

ICE_D Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention and Removal 

Operations Integrated ....................................................................................... TMD

ICITP Introduction to Criminal Investigations Training Program ................................EOD

IPCP Internet Protocol Camera Program ........................................................................ FIT

IITP Internet Investigations Training Program ..............................................................CFI

IPPT Initial Probation and Pretrial Services Training Program .................................... CHS

ITNTA Instructor Techniques for Non-Lethal Training Ammunition ................... FAD/OCH

IWITP Intermediate Weapons Instructor Training Program ............................................PTD

LEAITP Law Enforcement Adjunct Instructor Training Program ................................... TMD

LEAINTP Law Enforcement Advanced Interviewing Training Program .............................BSD

LECTITP Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training Program .........................PTD

LECTRTP Law Enforcement Control Tactics Refresher Training Program ..........................PTD

LEIISTP Law Enforcement Instructor In-Service Training Program ............................... TMD

LEITP Law Enforcement Instructor Training Program ....................................... TMD/OCH

LEMTP Law Enforcement Managers’ Training Program ............................................... LELI

LERTP Law Enforcement Rifl e Training Program ............................................... FAD/OCH

LESLTP Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Leadership Training Program ................LELI/OCH

LLRTP Less Lethal Refresher Training Program ............................................................ OCH

LMPT Land Management Police Training Program ...................................................... TMD

LTATP Land Transportation Antiterrorism Training Program ........................................ CTD

LTUHBTP Leadership Through Understanding Human Behavior Training Program ........ LELI

METP Marksmanship Enhancement Training Program ................................................ OCH

MLAFTP Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Training Program .................................CFI

MLETP Marine Law Enforcement Training Program ..................................................... DMD

MTOP Managing a Technical Operations Program ..........................................................FIT

MTFOTP Maritime Task Force Offi cer Training Program .................................................. CHS

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 Acronym Course Division/Academy 

NIITP National Investigative Interviewing Training Program ....................................... BSD

NSBTP National Suspension and Debarment Training Program ...................................... CFI

OPSACTP OPSEARIONS Security For Public Safety Agencies Counterterrorism 

Training Program ..............................................................................................CTD

OPSACTP OPSEC For Public Safety Agencies Counterterrorism Training Program ........ OAO

PBTP Police Bicycle Training Program ............................................................. DMD/OCH

PFCTP Physical Fitness Coordinator Training Program .................................................. PTD

PFCRTP Physical Fitness Coordinator Refresher Training Program ................................. PTD

PLATP Police Legal Advisor Training Program ............................................................. LGD

PPIMS Police Pursuit Issues for Managers and Supervisors Seminar ............................DMD

PROP Precision Rifle Observer Program ...................................................................... FAD

PSOTP Protective Service Operations Training Program ................................................CTD

PSTP Physical Security Training Program ...................................................................CTD

RSITP Reactive Shooting Instructor Training Program ................................................. FAD

RUVP Remote Unattended Video Program .....................................................................FIT

SBMTP Suicide Bomber Mitigation Training Program ....................................................CTD

SCERS Seized Computer and Evidence Recovery Specialist .......................................... CFI

SFSTRTP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Refresher Training Program ..................... OCH

SHHEPTP The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People ....................................... LELI/OCH

SITP Shotgun Instructor Training Program ................................................................. OCH

SLII Situational Leadership II ....................................................................................LELI

SLIITP Situational Leadership II .................................................................................... OCH

SLTUHB Self Leadership Through Understanding Human Behavior 

Training Program ............................................................................................. OCH 

SMGITP Sub-Machine Gun Instructor Training Program ........................................ FAD/OCH

SSATP Seaport Security/Antiterrorism Training Program ............................................. CHS

SSTP Survival Shooting Training Program ........................................................ FAD/OCH

TFATP Tactics For Flying Armed Training Program........................................................PTD 

TSA-BTP Transportation Security Administration Basic Training Program ..................... TMD 

UOFITP Use of Force Instructor Training Program ................................................ EOD/OAO

UPTP Uniform Police Training Program .....................................................................TMD

USBPI United States Border Patrol Integrated Training Program ................................. OAO

VACTP Vehicle Ambush Countermeasures Training Program .......................................DMD

WFICD Wildland Fire Investigation Case Development ................................................... FIT

WFOCD Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination ...................................................FIT

WMDTP1 Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Program Level I (Operations) .............CTD

WMDTP2 Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Program Level I (Technican) ..............CTD

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

In 2003, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) celebrated 33 years of progressive, 

cutting edge training.Our commitment to excellence in training also fulfills our Congressional mandate 

to provide a consolidated training facility for the benefit of all Federal law enforcement agencies.The 

FLETC employs a cadre of professional staff and instructors who conduct quality and cost effi cient 

training in modern physical facilities with state-of-the-art techniques and equipment. 

Mission 

The FLETC, a bureau of the Department of Homeland Security, is the nation’s lead organization for 

interagency training of Federal law enforcement personnel. Basic and advanced training is provided at 

the FLETC for personnel from over 80 Partner Organizations.Over 50,000 students train at the various 

FLETC sites annually from all 50 states and U.S. Territories. 

A component of the FLETC, the Office of State and Local Training also offers advanced and 

specialized programs in selected areas for offi cers of state, local, campus and tribal law enforcement 

agencies. These programs are designed to provide participants with specific investigative skills and 

techniques in a wide variety of topical areas which help these agencies improve their law enforcement 

capabilities. As an added benefit, many of the advanced and specialized training programs for state and 

local offi cers are exported to select sites throughout the country.Additionally, the Offi ce of State and 

Local provides technical assistance to these agencies upon request. 

Location 

The FLETC’s primary campus is located on the southeastern coast of Georgia near Brunswick at 

Glynco and is equidistant between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida. The FLETC operates 

a campus at Artesia, New Mexico near Roswell where basic, advanced and specialized programs are 

conducted. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Police Academy is located at the Artesia campus. 

A third FLETC training facility is located 15 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. in Cheltenham, 

Maryland, where the FLETC provides firearms and driver requalification and other advanced training 

to over 18,000 Federal law enforcement officers from 65 metropolitan Washington, D.C. area Federal 

law enforcement agencies, as well as provide facilities for the US Capitol Police Academy. FLETC’s 

newest facility is located in Charleston, South Carolina.The Charleston facility is located six miles 

north of Charleston, South Carolina, on the former United States Navy Base. The FLETC Charleston 

offers basic and advanced FLETC training programs as well as numerous Agency Advanced programs. 

FLETC Charleston is home to the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy and the 

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts law enforcement training academy. The FLETC also provides 

training and support to the US Border Patrol training in Artesia, New Mexico. 

Glynco, Artesia and Charleston are residential training centers, providing meals, housing, and 

recreational activities on a seven-day-a-week basis. The Cheltenham facility is a non-residential training 

center that primarily serves themetropolitan Washington, D.C. area law enforcement community, 

however local hotels and restaurants provide housing and meals for imported training courses. The 

FLETC maintains a liaison office in Washington, D.C.Below are addresses and telephone numbers for 

the Glynco, Artesia, Charleston, Cheltenham and Washington, D.C. locations. 

1
 Deputy Assistant Director

 Office of Training Management

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

1131 Chapel Crossing Rd

 Townhouse 381B

Glynco, GA 31524

 Switchboard: 912-267-2100

 Deputy Assistant Director

 Office of Artesia Operations

 1300 West Richey Avenue

Artesia, NM 88210

 Telephone: 505-748-8000

 Site Director

 Deputy Assistant Director 

 Office of Charleston Operations

 2000 Bainbridge Avenue

Charleston, SC 29405-2607

 Telephone: 843-566-8579

 Site Director

 Deputy Assistant Director 

 Office of Cheltenham Operations

9000 Commo Road

Cheltenham, MD 20623-5000

 Telephone: 301-868-5830

 Senior Associate Director

 FLETC

 555 11th Street N.W.

 Suite 400

Washington, D.C. 20004

 Telephone: 202-233-0260

Partner Organizations 

As stated previously, the Center serves over 80 Federal Partner Organizations. This designation 

means the head of the agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding setting forth an agreement 

between the FLETC and the agency. Partner Organization status, granted by the FLETC’s Board of 

Directors, offers several benefits, including top priority in training and a lower cost for the training than 

for non-Partner Organizations trained on a space-available basis. 

Many Partner Organizations maintain training offices at the FLETC. Following the General Overview 

section of this catalog are lists of the FLETC Partner Organizations and those Partner Organizations 

with offices at FLETC. 

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Application Procedures and Program Schedules 

All students are sent to the FLETC by their employing agencies.Individuals who are interested in 

attending one of the programs described in this catalog should talk to their agency training offi cers or 

the contact person noted in the program description. State, Local, Campus, and Tribal Law Enforcement 

Officer must register through the Office of State and Local Training. 

Actual enrollment is accomplished by the agency training offi cer who will contact the FLETC at 

the following address and telephone number:

 FLETC Admissions Coordinator

Training Management Division

1131 Chapel Crossing Rd

 Townhouse 385

Glynco, GA 31524

Telephone: 912-267-2421 or 2269

Program Costs 

The fee for a student attending a program is paid by that employee’s agency. Because costs vary 

yearly, the fees are not published in this catalog. However, the latest information is available in the 

Schedule of Training and on the website at www.fl etc.gov. 

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FLETC Partner Organizations 

3 Branches of Government 

31 Member Departments and 

 Independent Agencies 

Over 80 Partner Organizations 

Agency for International Development

 Office of the Inspector General 

Department of Agriculture 

U.S. Forest Service

 Office of the Inspector General

Central Intelligence Agency

 Office of the Inspector General

 Office of Security 

Department of Commerce 

Bureau of Industry and Security 

National Marine Fisheries Service 

National Institute of Standards and 

Technology

 Office of the Inspector General

 Office of Security

Department of Defense 

Air Force Office of Special Investigations 

Defense Criminal Investigative Service

 Defense Logistics Agency

 National Security Agency 

Naval Criminal Investigative Service

 Office of the Inspector General 

Pentagon Force Protection Agency 

Department of Education

 Office of the Inspector General 

Department of Energy

 Office of the Inspector General

 Environmental Protection Agency

 Criminal Investigations Division

 Office of the Inspector General 

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

 Office of the Inspector General 

General Services Administration

 Office of the Inspector General 

Department of Health and Human Services 

Food and Drug Administration 

National Institutes of Health

 Office of the Inspector General 

Department of Homeland Security 

U.S. Border Patrol

Citizenship and Immigration Services 

U.S. Coast Guard

Customs and Border Protection

 Federal Air Marshals 

Federal Emergency Management Agency 

Office of the Inspector General 

Federal Emergency Management Agency 

Office of Safety and Security 

Federal Protective Service 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

 Office of the Inspector General 

U.S. Secret Service

 Transportation Security Administration 

Department of Housing and Urban Development

 Office of the Inspector General 

Department of the Interior

 Bureau of Indian Affairs 

Bureau of Land Management 

Bureau of Reclamation 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

National Park Service

 Office of the Inspector General

 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation 

and Enforcement 

U.S. Park Police

Department of Justice 

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms 

and Explosives 

Federal Bureau of Prisons 

U.S. Marshals Service

 Office of the Inspector General

Department of Labor

 Office of the Inspector General 

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

 Office of the Inspector General 

National Railroad Passenger Corporation

 Amtrak Police 

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission

 Office of the Inspector General 

Office of Personnel Management

 Office of the Inspector General 

U.S. Postal Service

 Office of the Inspector General 

U.S. Postal Inspection Service-Postal Police

Railroad Retirement Board

 Office of the Inspector General 

Small Business Administration

 Office of the Inspector General 

Smithsonian Institution 

National Zoological Park Police

 Office of Protection Services 

Social Security Administration

 Office of the Inspector General 

Department of State 

Diplomatic Security Service

 Office of the Inspector General 

Tennessee Valley Authority

 Office of the Inspector General

 TVA Police 

Department of Transportation

 Office of the Inspector General 

Department of the Treasury 

Bureau of Engraving and Printing 

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 

Internal Revenue Service Criminal 

Investigations Division

 Office of the Inspector General

Treasury Inspector General for 

Tax Administration

 U.S. Mint

 U.S. Congress 

U.S. Capitol Police

Library of Congress Police

 Office of the Inspector General

 Office of Security

U.S. Courts

 Office of Probation and Pretrial Services 

Supreme Court Police 

Department of Veterans Affairs

 Office of the Inspector General 

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TRAINING PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

(BASIC AND ADVANCED BY TRAINING DIVISION)

The following sections are devoted to descriptions of the various programs offered by the FLETC 

divisions. Available upon request are syllabi containing detailed information, including descriptions of 

the individual courses in a program, a sample schedule of the typical program, and additional pertinent 

information. Training officers may request a syllabus by calling or writing the appropriate contact person 

listed at the beginning of each section. 

PLEASE NOTE:ALL PROGRAMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) CAN BE TAUGHT BY 

FLETC STAFF AT OTHER LOCATIONS. 

PROGRAMS MARKED WITH TWO ASTERISKS (**) ARE UNDER DEVELOPMENT. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY OF THE PROGRAMS LISTED IN THIS CATALOG, 

PLEASE CALL OR WRITE THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM MANAGER. 

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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE DIVISION EHAVIORAL SCIENCE DIVISION

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE DIVISION

The Behavioral Science Division (BSD) is committed to the development of successful communication 

skills. Both an understanding of human behaviors and the ability to communicate successfully are vital 

to law enforcement officers; whether eliciting information from witnesses, obtaining confessions from 

suspects, assisting victims, or crisis management. 

A major focus of the training provided by the BSD is interviewing skills and techniques. Classroom 

lecture and exercises are augmented with realistic interviewing scenarios employing professional role 

players. The scenarios are designed to provide an assessment of students’ knowledge and skills. These 

scenarios are videotaped, allowing students to review their performance. 

Other courses taught by BSD in the Center Basic training programs include: Cross Cultural 

Communications, Conflict Management, Critical Incident Stress, Ethical Behavior and Core Values, 

Authority, Sexual Harassment, Managing Abnormal Behavior, Stress Management, and Victim Witness 

Awareness. 

BSD advanced training programs include the Distance Learning Instructor Training Program, Law 

Enforcement Advanced Interviewing Training Program and the National Investigative Interviewing 

Training Program. 

For further information, please contact: 

Division Chief 

Behavioral Science Division 

Townhouse 397 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

Glynco, GA 31524 

Telephone: 912-267-2605 

FAX: 912-267-2701 

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer or the FLETC on-site representative 

through the appropriate chain of command. 

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Program Title: DISTANCE LEARNING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (DLITP) 

Program Description: The DLITP is designed to prepare the experienced classroom instructor for 

transition to the distance learning environment. The program addresses various types of methodologies 

that can be used to enhance instructional presentation skills that are suitable for distance learning 

presentations. The program includes instruction on scripting, graphics, TV presentation skills, and 

familiarizes the participant with the equipment available at the FLETC Distance Learning Studio. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Orientation to Distance Learning 

ᆓ Copyright for Television 

ᆓ Three, Five and Fifteen Minute Presentations 

ᆓ Graphics for Television 

ᆓ Lesson Plans for Distance Learning 

ᆓ Platform Skills for Distance Learning 

ᆓ Scripting for Television 

ᆓ Panel Discussions 

ᆓ DLITP Practical Exercise 

Length of Training: 3.5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Enrollment is limited to experienced law enforcement personnel, or a 

civilian employee of such law enforcement organization, who either provides training or anticipates 

providing training via the distance learning environment and has successfully completed a basic 

instructor training program. 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVANCED INTERVIEWING TRAINING 

PROGRAM (LEAINTP) 

Program Description: The Law Enforcement Advanced Interviewing Training Program gives the 

investigator the tactical advantage to correctly assessing the information provided by witnesses while 

maintaining the highest degree of professionalism. The challenge of correctly detecting deception is an 

ability that no competent investigator can do without. Investigators must have the ability to instantly 

evaluate the credibility and reliability of their witnesses. This training will give the true professionals 

the help they need to make these critical and time sensitive decisions. 

Throughout the LEAINTP, participants take part in lecture, laboratory, and practical exercise 

sessions. In a series of participatory exercises, the participants also evaluate their own potential strengths 

and weaknesses. Using the Behavioral Science laboratory facility, participants interview role players 

acting as victims, witnesses, and suspects. These interviews are videotaped to provide the participants 

an opportunity to critique their own performances and to observe other experienced interviewers. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Current Issues in Law Enforcement Interviewing

ᆓ Advanced Rapport Strategies

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ᆓ Detecting Deception

ᆓ Obtaining a Truthful Statement from a Subject

ᆓ Three Laboratory Exercises

ᆓ Practical Exercise

Length of Training: 4.5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Because of the advanced nature of this program, participant selection 

will be based upon the experience level of the applicant. To be selected, applicants must be full-time 

law enforcement personnel and have a minimum of three years experience in criminal investigations 

or law enforcement-related fi elds. 

Program Title: NATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWING TRAINING PROGRAM 

(NIITP) 

Program Description: The NIITP is an advanced interviewing program designed for non-1811 Federal 

investigators, analysts, and investigative support personnel. The program is designed to assist students 

in mastering the skills necessary to obtain detailed and accurate information during the course of an 

interview. Students, by engaging in practical exercise, will learn to successfully adapt to a variety 

of interview formats and interview challenges. Participants will learn the importance of rapport and 

flexibility in obtaining desired interview outcomes. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ The Art of Interviewing

ᆓ Neuroliguistic Programming

ᆓ Managing Resistance

ᆓ Influence and Persuasion

ᆓ Rapport and Infl uence Interviewing Laboratory

ᆓ The Art of Questioning

ᆓ Current Research in Detecting Deception

ᆓ Interviewing Practical Exercise

Length of Training: 3.75 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Attendees should have a minimum of three years experience in conducting 

or assisting with investigations. This class will be limited to 24 students. 

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COMPUTER AND FINANCIAL


INVESTIGA IONS DIVISION INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

COMPUTER AND FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

The staff of the FLETC Computer and Financial Investigations Division (CFI) has the responsibility 

for designing, developing, coordinating, and administering training programs devoted to the prevention, 

detection, investigation, and prosecution of complex financial and computer-related frauds. These 

programs are for personnel of the various organizational components within the Federal, State, Local 

and International law enforcement communities. 

The objective of the CFI training initiative is to arm the student with specialty skills and techniques 

necessary to develop solid prosecutable cases in a range of crimes.Included are crimes involving 

government contracts, procurement fraud, illegal tax shelters, complex financial transactions supporting 

terrorism and criminal conspiracies, asset removal/seizures, money laundering activities involving drug 

smuggling organizations and other illegal enterprises, insurance frauds, electronic funds transfer fraud, 

and employee embezzlement. Also addressed in several training programs are investigative techniques 

necessary to investigate and prosecute technical crimes involving computers and computer networks, 

telecommunications systems, and the emerging world of the Internet. 

Although criminal investigators are the primary benefactors of these advanced training programs, 

others who will benefit from CFI training include those assigned to major case investigations units 

such as: analysts, inspectors, auditors, and technical specialists assigned to support law enforcement 

functions in the financial and computer fraud areas. 

For further information, please contact: 

Division Chief, Computer and Financial Investigations Division 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road 

Building 210, Room A-17 

Glynco, GA 31524 

Telephone:912-267-2314 

FAX:912-267-2500 

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer or the FLETC on-site representative 

through the appropriate chain of command. 

Applicants from non-Federal agencies may contact the FLETC through: 

Office of State and Local Training 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road 

Townhouse 396 

Glynco, GA 31524 

Telephone: 800-74FLETC 

Email: stateandlocaltraining@dhs.gov 

Web Site: www.fl etc.gov/osl 

Contact information for foreign students should be sought through the International Training and 

Technical Assistance Division, which can be contacted at: 

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Division Chief, International Training & Technical Assistance Division 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road

 Townhouse 387C 

Glynco, GA 31524 

Telephone: 912-280-5353

Fax Number: 912-267-2189 

E-mail: FLETC-intlrqst@dhs.gov 

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Program Title: CASE ORGANIZATION AND PRESENTATION TRAINING PROGRAM 

(COPTP) 

Program Description: This program is designed for investigators in the local, state, and federal arena, 

who manage complex or voluminous cases. In today’s environment where the challenge is not in 

obtaining information, but in organizing and managing it, investigators need to digitize their evidence 

in a clear, organized multimedia presentation. This program teaches skills in organizing the relevant 

investigative leads, subpoenas, witness and attachment lists, as well as search warrant results.To address 

the issues for handling masses of documents used in cases, this training program integrates all aspects 

of organizational software, charting and analysis software, and presentation (multimedia) software 

to give students the ability to formulate a successful case strategy and courtroom presentation.This 

program uses basic software available to any investigator as well as covering state-of-the-art technology. 

The course culminates in the presentation of a multi-faceted case that demands the use of the software 

and techonology taught. This class is appropriate to any investigator with basic computer skills who 

investigates issues in the criminal, civil or administrative realm. 

Program of Instruction 

ᆓ Major Case Management 

ᆓ Prosecutors’ Perspective 

ᆓ Case Organization and Excel Spreadsheets 

ᆓ Database Inventories 

ᆓ Emerging Software 

ᆓ Electronic Courtroom 

ᆓ RFFlow Drawing Software 

ᆓ Integrating Audio and Video in Case Presentation 

ᆓ Digital Evidence 

ᆓ Creating Link Analysis Using PowerPoint 

ᆓ Creating Timelines 

ᆓ Scanning and OCR 

ᆓ Electronic Bates Stamp and Bar Coding Documents 

ᆓ Database Options for Case Organization 

ᆓ Access Investigative File Inventory 

ᆓ Student Presentations 

Length of Training:5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: There are no formal prerequisites for this program, but a general working 

knowledge of computers is necessary.Students are evaluated via an oral presentation of a case using 

skills and technology taught in the program. A sample case is provided, but students are encouraged 

to bring current or past case materials to use in the preparation of this case presentation.For further 

information, contact a FLETC Training Specialist at (912) 267-3166. 

Program Title: COMPUTER NETWORK INVESTIGATIONS TRAINING PROGRAM 

(CNITP) 

Program Description: The CNITP is designed to train criminal investigators (or those who routinely 

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serve as part of an investigative team) to identify, search, seize and analyze magnetic media in a network 

environment. Investigators routinely find that the evidence needed for an investigation may be found 

on servers regardless of the type of investigation they are conducting. The purpose of this course is 

to give investigators an understanding of how to identify the server software in question, navigate the 

system, and collect evidence in a forensically sound manner. 

The CNITP is intended for those individuals familiar through training or experience with the 

procedures involved in seizing a stand alone computer system and introduces the participant to computer 

network/search/seizure/analysis using the three most common network operating systems: Windows 

2003, Novell and Linux. 

The CNITP is the logical sequel for graduates of the Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist 

Training Program (SCERS).CNITP participants learn methods to obtain evidence from servers that 

do not necessitate taking the server off-line, advantageous in fraud investigations involving large 

companies where the system may not be able to be taken off-line. Tools and methods for overcoming 

password protection and for viewing file systems are demonstrated during the course.Practical exercises 

and computer laboratories give students time to develop confidence in the methods taught during this 

program. 

Program of Instruction 

ᆓ Current Legal Trends in Network Investigations 

ᆓ Network Terminology and Confi guration 

ᆓ Peer-to-Peer Networking Confi guration and Issues 

ᆓ Windows 2003 Server Concepts and Search Analysis/Procedures 

ᆓ Novell Operating System Concepts and Search-Analysis Procedures 

ᆓ Linux Operating System Concepts and Search/Analysis Procedures 

ᆓ Wireless Technology Confi guration 

ᆓ CNITP Final Practical Exercise for Windows, Novell and Linux 

Length of Training:9 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. Special Agents or Officers should have successful completion of 

Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specials (SCERS) Training Program is recommended for admission 

to the CNITP.Applicants that have not attended SCERS Training Program, subject to the approval of the 

FLETC Program Coordinator, may attend the CNITP if they have experience and knowledge, acquired 

through formal education or on-the-job training, which is equivalent to what is presented within the 

SCERS Training Program. 

Participants are expected to have experience in the search, seizure and analysis of a computer 

system. 

Program Title: CYBER COUNTERTERRORISM INVESTIGATIONS TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (CCITP) 

Program Description: Virtually all recognized terrorist groups have a presence on the Internet. There 

is distinct evidence that terrorist groups utilize the Internet to engage in psychological warfare, 

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propaganda, data mining, fundraising, recruiting, networking, information sharing, and planning and 

coordination. CCITP focuses on investigations and operations of these terrorist uses of the Internet. 

Terrorists today are sophisticated in their use of weapons, communications and planning techniques. 

They operate in a decentralized manner which makes it difficult to identify, locate and track more than 

a small cell of terrorist at any given time. They use the Internet to collect large amounts of open source 

information to use in the preparation and execution of terrorist operations. Many terrorist organizations 

recruited members with training in computer science, biology and chemistry. In order to effectively 

collect intelligence, conduct investigations and run operations against these threats, we have to identify 

their methods and be able to operate within the same medium. 

The Cyber Counterterrorism Investigations Training Program gives the criminal investigator the 

necessary tools and training to conduct cyber-based investigations and operations against terrorist 

targets. Appropriate participants include criminal investigators, detectives, intelligence specialists, and 

intelligence analyst from Federal, state and local law enforcement who perform intelligence gathering 

and analysis, investigations and operations against known and unknown terrorist targets or threats. 

Courses Include: 

ᆓ Cyber Capabilities of Terrorists 

ᆓ Legal 

ᆓ Internet Technology 

ᆓ Cyber OPSEC 

ᆓ Web Site Identification Methodology and DNS 

ᆓ Web-based Investigation Methodology and Tracking Tools 

ᆓ Terrorists Financing 

ᆓ Practical Exercise 

Length of Training:5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: This training program is available to FLETC Partner Organizations. Other 

Federal, state or local agencies may be permitted to attend on a space-available basis at the discretion 

of the FLETC Program Coordinator. 

Program Title: DIGITAL EVIDENCE ACQUISITION SPECIALIST TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (DEASTP) 

Program Description: The primary purpose of the DEASTP course is to equip criminal investigators 

with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to properly identify and seize digital evidence. Through a 

combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands on labs and practical exercises investigators learn 

about a computer’s boot process; changing the boot sequence and BIOS setup of a computer; setting 

jumpers on hard drives for master, slave, single and cable select settings; disk wiping; formatting and 

partitioning hard drives; assembling external hard drive enclosures; FAT and NTFS file systems; fi le 

attributes; file viewers; creating a forensically sound boot disk; file slack; unallocated clusters; fi le 

compression; malware; investigative techniques for seizing digital evidence from personal computer 

(PC) and notebook computer hard drives, floppy diskettes, compact disks (CDs), thumb drives, and 

various flash media by acquiring forensically valid images of the digital media; investigative techniques 

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for searching digital evidence; recovering erased data; using text string search utilities; using external 

storage devices; using hardware and software write blockers; using device drivers; writing batch fi les; 

using command line programs; essential internal and external DOS commands; installing software; 

installing and uninstalling hardware; IDE, USB and FireWire cables and devices; and legal aspects 

pertaining to the seizure and search of electronic evidence. Investigative hardware and software used 

in the class are issued to the students so that they are prepared to put the skills learned in the class to 

use immediately upon return to their duty stations. 

The DEASTP program is an intense course that requires substantial computer aptitude. Successful 

completion of a graded practical exercise is required for graduation. 

At the conclusion of the training program, the participants will be able to successfully assist a 

SCERS qualified investigator with the seizure of digital evidence. This knowledge will be demonstrated 

through the completion of several classroom practical exercises. 

It is recommended that you attend this course before attending the Seized Computer Evidence 

Recovery Specialist (SCERS) training program. SCERS students are required to possess all of the 

skills and technical information presented in this course before they attend the SCERS training 

program. 

Length of Training:10 days (76 hours) 

Program of Instruction 

ᆓ Current Legal Trends in Computer Investigations

ᆓ Boot Process

ᆓ DOS Commands – Internal and External

ᆓ Copying Diskettes, Write Protection

ᆓ File Structures, FAT 12, 16, 32 

ᆓ File Structures Exercises

ᆓ Disk Structure and Recovering Erased Data from Disks 

ᆓ Recycle Bin

ᆓ Defragmentation

ᆓ IDE Drives and SATA drives

ᆓ Hard Drive Jumpers, External Case Assembly

ᆓ GDISK, Format, Partitions, Diskwipe

ᆓ Hard Drive Adapters

ᆓ PCI Cards 

ᆓ Cables

ᆓ Hard Drive Write Blockers

ᆓ File Compression

ᆓ Malware

ᆓ Hash Exercise

ᆓ Investigative Techniques in Computer Related Investigations

ᆓ Creating a Forensically Sound Boot Disk

ᆓ Process Disk Utilities

ᆓ Imaging and Restoring Digital Evidence

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ᆓ Digital Evidence Acquisition Practical Exercise 

ᆓ Final Digital Evidence Acquisition Practical Exercise 

ᆓ Microsoft Windows and File Viewers 

ᆓ Text String Search Programs 

ᆓ File Viewers Analysis Lab 

ᆓ NTFS File System 

Prerequisites for Attendance:For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials 

(LEO) or those who support LEO training. A functional knowledge of computers is required. More 

specifically, this means: 

1. Experience with the majority of the functions of a Word Processor (e.g. Word or Word 

Perfect). 

2. Training or background in the use of a mouse, and knowledge of the basic concepts governing 

the use of Microsoft Windows, version 9X, Me, 2000, or XP. 

3. Use of command/system prompts. In other words, using a computer in some way other than 

mouse-clicking Windows controls. Students must possess knowledge of the usage of basic 

Command Prompt commands, including, but not limited to: 

DIR Create “Subdirectories” on a diskette/hard disk (MD) and store data within the 

subdirectories; also access the subdirectories (CD), and remove the subdirectories (RD). 

COPY one fi le/many fi les/entire diskettes 

DEL/ERASE one fi le/many fi les 

TYPE to view the contents of Text Files 

4. Use of My Computer or Explorer file management program provided with Windows to navigate 

through the directories / folders and files contained on a computer. 

Students who need training in any of the above requirements are referred to any of several sources 

including: Internet on-line training courses, adult training courses typically offered in local colleges 

and universities or other sources, commercial training providers that offer courses in fundamental 

computer usage. This training program is available to participating Federal organizations. Other 

Federal, state or local agencies may attend on a space-available basis. 

Program Title: FINANCIAL FORENSICS TECHNIQUES TRAINING PROGRAM (FFTTP) 

Program Description: One of the most difficult problems an investigator faces in prosecuting 

sophisticated financial crimes is explaining the significance of various accounting documents, how 

they are related and how they substantiate the elements of the crime. 

In a complex case, especially one involving fraud or money laundering, this problem can be 

compounded by the need to present hundreds of exhibits to prove individual fi nancial transactions. This 

course is appropriate for financial investigators in Federal, state and local law enforcement and offers 

investigative tips and techniques that can be applied to sophisticated financial crime investigations. 

Topics include: 

ᆓ Accounting System Documents 

ᆓ Business Corruption 

ᆓ Exposing Concealed Income 

ᆓ Fraud and Money Laundering Statutes 

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ᆓ Net Worth Analysis and Financial Calculations 

ᆓ Types of Financial Frauds and Schemes 

Length of Training:8 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: None.Attendees must bring a laptop computer. 

For further information, contact a FLETC Training Specialist at (912) 267-3166. 

Program Title: FIRST RESPONDER TO DIGITAL EVIDENCE (FRDE) 

Program Description: This program provides training necessary to criminal investigators who may be 

first responders in a situation in which computer-based evidence is or may be recovered. With limited 

technical depth, this program provides a sufficient overview of technology in order to adequately 

prepare the criminal investigator for taking proper steps necessary to assess, acquire, and preserve 

digital evidence during the initial conduct of an investigation. 

Topics Include: 

ᆓ Search and Seizure Legal Overview 

ᆓ Computer Hardware and Storage Media 

ᆓ Cell Phone Seizure 

ᆓ Investigative Computer Crime Scene Techniques 

ᆓ Search and Seizure Practical Exercise (Graded Practical) 

ᆓ Internet Safety and Survival 

Length of Training: 3 days, conducted mid-week, with travel days on Monday and Friday. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: None.There are no prerequisites for this class, other than that the 

participants must be in a law enforcement occupation.Registrants are accepted from Federal, state 

and local law enforcement agencies. 

Program Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL FRAUD INVESTIGATION TRAINING 

PROGRAM (FFFITP) 

Program Description: This program provides both sworn and non-sworn investigators with a basic 

foundation for the conduct of fi nancial and fi nancial fraud investigations. It provides an introductory 

level of techniques, tools, and resources to conduct a financial fraud or fi nancial investigation. The 

program will cover the initiation of a case, the development of the case by obtaining the necessary 

documents and leads, and the detection of various types of fraud. 

Topics included: 

ᆓ Overview of Fraud and Financial Crimes Investigation 

ᆓ Fraud Case Initiation 

ᆓ Legal Issues 

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ᆓ Understanding the Business, Government and Financial Environment

ᆓ Developing the Financial Fraud Case

ᆓ Obtaining Government, Financial and Business Records

ᆓ Investigative Analytical Techniques

ᆓ Financial Investigations Techniques 

ᆓ Final Exam

This new program will be available in FY 2007. 

Length of Training:8 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: This program is designed for sworn and non-sworn investigators, 

auditors, and law enforcement support personnel involved in fraud and fi nancial investigations. 

For further information, contact a FLETC Training Specialist at (912) 267-3166. 

Program Title: INTELLIGENCE ANALYST TRAINING PROGRAM (IATP) 

Program Description: The purpose of this program is to provide familiarity with the intelligence 

cycle, recognition of core competencies, data retrieval and entry level intelligence skills, on-line 

research skills, familiarity with NCIC/NLETS, FinCEN/CBRS, EPIC, JRIES, commercial data bases 

and sources of information and databases. Furthermore, this program offers analysis of data, charting 

and relational graphics, report writing and oral briefing skills, as well as link analysis. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Introduction to Law Enforcement Intelligence

ᆓ The Intelligence Cycle

ᆓ Intelligence Analysis: Core Competencies

ᆓ Introduction to Intelligence Analysis

ᆓ Legal Issues for Intelligence Research Specialists 

ᆓ Operational Planning

ᆓ Digital Officer Safety & Operations Security (OPSEC)

ᆓ External Information Sources

ᆓ Electronic Sources of Information for Law Enforcement 

ᆓ Response Analysis

ᆓ Fraudulent Document Lab (FDL)

ᆓ Analytical Methods & Techniques

ᆓ Report Writing for Analysts

ᆓ MS Excel for Intelligence Analysis

ᆓ Introduction to Electronic Worksheets and Graphs

ᆓ Financial Aspects of Criminal Investigations

ᆓ Geographic Information Systems and Geographical Profi ling

ᆓ Case Summary and Trial Preparation

There is a mid-program comprehensive examination to verify the student's learning and a Practical 

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Exercise (PE) that follows the form of the intelligence cycle/process. The PE requires an oral briefi ng 

and the submission of a paper. 

Length of Training: 10 days (76 hours) 

Prerequisites for Attendance: None.The program is designed for basic or entry level analysts. 

For further information, contact a FLETC Training Specialist at (912) 267-3166. 

Program Title: INTERNATIONAL BANKING AND MONEY LAUNDERING TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (IBMLTP) 

Program Description: The primary focus of this program is identification of money laundering methods 

used throughout the world. Money Laundering schemes unique to South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, 

Canada, Russia and Western Europe are emphasized. Participants learn about money laundering and 

related laws, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the Money Laundering Control Act and the USA Patriot 

Act as well as the roles of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Office of Foreign Assets 

Control. Traditional and non-traditional international banking is discussed as it relates to facilitating 

the movement of proceeds of criminal activity. A 2-hour block on methods of financing terrorism is 

included in the program. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Bank Secrecy Act 

ᆓ Money Laundering Statutes 

ᆓ International Banking and Money Movement 

ᆓ International Money Laundering (Columbia, the Caribbean,Mexico on the southwest U.S. 

Border, Canada, Russia and Western Europe)

ᆓ Canadian Money Laundering Issues

ᆓ Methods/Techniques of Money Laundering

ᆓ Office of Foreign Assets Control & Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

ᆓ Asset Forfeiture

ᆓ A Prosecutor’s View of Money Laundering (Including Regulations & Treaties)

ᆓ Money Laundering and Terrorism

Length of Training:4.5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: None. There are no prerequisites for this class, other than the participants 

must be in a law enforcement occupation from Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. 

For further information, contact a FLETC Training Specialist at (912) 267-3166. 

Program Title: INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS TRAINING PROGRAM (IITP) 

Program Description: Cyber criminal is one of the most complex topics facing the law enforcement 

professional today and requires a multidisciplinary approach supported by technical expertise that 

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was not needed with traditional crime. In this innovative age, we need engineering and technology to 

combat this type of crime. The Internet Investigations Training Program will focus on investigations 

and operations regarding the use of the internet and its many communities being exploited today. 

Digital technology has opened the door for various areas of criminal activity. The most prevalent 

are intrusions within government and private sector computer systems. Others include Denial of Service 

attacks, the use of the internet for pornographic activity, as well as new stalking capabilities. Credit card 

information is easily compromised and so are individuals’ identities and fi nancial history. The Internet 

Investigations Training Program (IITP) provides a basis of training to perform audit trails, recognize 

the dangers of “surfing the Internet” and minimize the risk of hacking activity. Legal and ethical 

considerations are discussed for all phases of Internet investigations. The IITP will expose students to 

the fundamentals of Internet architecture and services and cover methodologies of gathering real-time 

and offline evidence from client and server systems connected to the Internet. 

The Internet Investigations Training Program (IITP) will give participants, the basic tools and 

training they need to begin conducting cyber-based investigations. 

Program of Instruction 

ᆓ Understanding Networks 

ᆓ What is the Internet? 

ᆓ Fundamentals to Cyber Crime Investigations 

ᆓ Setting up an Investigative Computer 

ᆓ X-Box Live Investigations 

ᆓ Google Hacking Techniques 

ᆓ Email Trace Investigations 

ᆓ Voice Over Internet Protocol Overview 

ᆓ Instant Messaging and Chat rooms 

ᆓ MySpace: Stalking the Stalker 

ᆓ Forums and Newsgroups 

ᆓ Peer to Peer Investigations 

ᆓ Practical Exercises 

Length of Training: 5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. Students must be sworn law enforcement professionals in Federal, 

state or local agencies and should possess a working knowledge of computers, computer programs and 

the internet.Prior to registration, students will be required to complete an online Computer Based 

Training (CBT) followed by a Knowledge Assessment. 

Program Title: MONEY LAUNDERING AND ASSET FORFEITURE TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (MLAFTP) 

Program Description: The Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Training Program is designed 

for both the investigator and the prosecutor. There are no prerequisites for the course although 

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some experience with financial crimes is helpful. The course covers applicable Federal and 

state money laundering and asset forfeiture statutes. With those statutes as a foundation, the 

course utilizes a case scenario based on an actual money laundering investigation to guide the 

participant through the money laundering investigative process from case identification to case 

presentation for prosecution. The investigative case exercise is integrated with course topics, 

including discussions of forensic investigative techniques and sources of financial information. 

The MLAFTP is offered at various locations throughout the United States. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Applicable State Money Laundering Statutes

ᆓ Asset Forfeiture Statutes

ᆓ Bank Secrecy Act

ᆓ Concealed Income Analysis 

ᆓ Domestic and International Fund Transfers

ᆓ Financial Accounting

ᆓ Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

ᆓ Methods, Techniques & Trends of Money Laundering

ᆓ Federal Money Laundering Statutes

ᆓ Sources of Information (EPIC, TECS, Detroit Computing Center)

Length of Training: 5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: None. This training is recommended for financial crimes investigators and 

prosecutors.Analysts and Examiners may attend on a space available basis. 

For further information, contact a FLETC Training Specialist at (912) 267-3166. 

Program Title: NATIONAL SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT TRAINING PROGRAM 

(NSBTP) 

Program Description: The National Suspension and Debarment Training Program is designed for 

investigators, auditors and attorneys dealing with procurement, contract, and grant fraud and focuses 

on issues involved with the administrative remedy of suspension or debarment of contractors or grant 

recipients. 

Courses Include: 

ᆓ History and Terminology of Suspension and Debarment

ᆓ Fundamental Legal Concepts

ᆓ Procurement Debarment and FAR

ᆓ Non-procurement Debarment

ᆓ Enlarging the Protective Net

ᆓ Jurisdiction, Venue and Lead Agency

ᆓ Suspension and Debarment Information Highway

ᆓ Critical Role of Investigators/Auditors

ᆓ Proposing Debarment

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ᆓ Building an Effective Case

ᆓ Analytical Methods

ᆓ Suspension

ᆓ Parallel Proceedings

ᆓ Practical Solutions to Sealed Warrants, Qui Tam Actions and Context Information

ᆓ Protecting Evidence While Gaining Free Discovery

ᆓ Voluntary Disclosure, Cooperation and Other Equitable Considerations

ᆓ Administrative and Global Resolution Agreements

ᆓ Avoiding Traps

ᆓ Putting it all Together

Length of Training: 3 days. 

For further information, contact a FLETC Training Specialist at (912) 267-3166. 

Program Title: SEIZED COMPUTER EVIDENCE RECOVERY SPECIALIST (SCERS) 

Program Description: The SCERS training program is an intense course which teaches techniques 

for the seizure, acquisition and analysis of electronic data from desktop computer systems. It requires 

substantial computer aptitude, training and experience. (See prerequisites below.)Successful completion 

of a graded practical exercise (70% or better score) is required for graduation. Classroom work 

is intensive with substantial after hours work required. Course costs are high because the SCERS 

training program tuition also covers the issuance to each student of expensive, state-of-the-art hardware 

and software, all of which are used in hands-on training during the course, which if purchased separately 

would cost approximately the same as the course tuition. The aim of the course is to enable the graduate 

to seize and examine desktop and notebook computers and digital evidence immediately upon return to 

duty. Topics addressed in SCERS include data examination on desktop and notebook computers using 

common operating systems including, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP and 

Vista; hands-on use of specialized software to enhance investigative analysis; and legal issues relating 

to the seizure and introduction of computer evidence in court. 

Participants are expected to have experience in seizing and imaging desktop and notebook computers 

in a forensically sound manner. 

All applicants must have an Internet e-mail address. 

Program of Instruction 

ᆓ Setting up a Forensic Computer

ᆓ Investigative Techniques for Computer Related Search and Seizure

ᆓ Review of Disk Structures: Recovery of Erased Data 

ᆓ Viewing/Searching Seized Data

ᆓ Review of Disk Analysis: File Allocation Table

ᆓ Partitions and Hard Disk Structures

ᆓ Hardware Laboratory (IDE, USB, Firewire, SATA, SCSI, etc.)

ᆓ Miscellaneous Investigative Utilities

ᆓ Analyzing Seized Electronic Data

ᆓ Accessing E-mail (PST & DBX fi les)

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ᆓ NTFS File Structure, Seizure and Analysis 

ᆓ Legal Issues Relevant to Computer Search and Seizure 

ᆓ Practice Creating an Investigative Plan 

ᆓ How to Develop Effective Text String Searches 

ᆓ Various Techniques for Imaging Hard Drives 

ᆓ Using Software and Hardware Write Blocks 

ᆓ Validating Seized Data and Your Software 

ᆓ SCERS Graded Practical Exercise 

ᆓ Introduction to Guidance Software’s EnCase 5 or most current version 

ᆓ Introduction to AccessData’s Forensic Toolkit, Password Recovery Toolkit & Registry 

 Viewer 

Length of training: 10 days (76 hours), beginning on Monday and ending on Friday at 11:30 a.m. 

Students should be prepared for substantial after-hours classroom time. Return flights before 2pm 

should not be scheduled. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. LE personnel, successful completion of Digital Evidence Acquisition 

Specialist Training Program (DEASTP) or the Criminal Investigations in an Automated Environment 

Training Program (CIAETP) is strongly recommended for admission to the SCERS. Applicants that 

have not attended FLETC’s DEASTP or CIAETP may be permitted to attend at the discretion of the 

FLETC Training Program Coordinator if they have training, experience or knowledge equivalent to 

what is presented in the DEASTP or CIAETP. 

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COUNTERTERRORISM DIVISION
COUNTERTERRORISM DIVISION

The Counterterrorism Division’s (CTD) mission is to train America’s Law Enforcement Offi cers 

to effectively and efficiently prevent, prepare for, respond to, mitigate against and recover from acts 

of terrorism, natural disasters and other emergencies.CTD does this by designing, developing and 

conducting quality training courses in the areas of antiterrorism, bombs and explosives, counterterrorism, 

crisis management, physical security, critical infrastructure protection, weapons of mass destruction 

and transportation security.Classroom lecture, reinforced through various training aids, laboratories 

exercises, and practical exercise applications ensure the meaningful learning experiences of the 

students. 

Courses taught by the CTD staff in the Center Basic training programs include: Bombs and 

Explosives, Bomb Threat Management, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Weapons and Explosives 

Detection, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Physical Security, Criminal Information/ 

Intelligence, Operations Security (OPSEC) and various terrorism related courses. 

The division conducts approximately one hundred and ninety courses distributed throughout the 

Center Basic, Center Integrated Basic, Agency Specific Basic, Center Advanced and Agency Advanced 

training programs. The CTD Advanced training programs are offered on a regular basis dependent on 

annual student projections and availability of training facilities. CTD offers twelve Center Advanced 

training programs in the topical areas of Critical Infrastructure Protection, Critical Incident Response, 

Crisis Management, Commercial Vehicle Counterterrorism, Fundamentals of Terrorism, Land 

Transportation Antiterrorism, Operations Security, Protective Services Operations, Physical Security, 

Suicide Bomber Mitigation and Weapons of Mass Destruction. 

For further information, please contact: 

Program Specialist

Counterterrorism Division 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road

TH391 

Glynco, GA 31524 

Telephone 912-267-2539 

FAX 912-267-3144 

FLETC-CounterterrorismDivision@dhs.gov 

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer or the FLETC representative through 

the appropriate chain of command. 

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Program Title: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COUNTERTERRORISM TRAINING 

PROGRAM (CVCTP) 

Program Description: This program is designed to train law enforcement officers responsible for the 

enforcement of commercial vehicles traveling on the Nation’s highways on how large commercial 

vehicles can be used in committing an act of terrorism, either as a weapon of mass destruction or 

transporting materials to further a terrorist cause. The CVCTP is unique in its design, recognizing that 

security of our highways is accomplished by a cooperative effort of Federal, State and Local offi cers. 

This program is available as an export. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Introduction to the CVCTP 

ᆓ Commercial Vehicle Awareness 

ᆓ Fraudulent Document Recognition 

ᆓ Weapons of Mass Destruction 

ᆓ Terrorism for CVCTP 

ᆓ Interviewing Skills 

ᆓ Commercial Vehicle Lab 

Length of Training:4 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Attendance is open to Federal, State and Local law enforcement offi cers 

and agents who are assigned duties related to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle laws. 

Program Title: CRISIS MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM (CMTP) 

Program Description: The major thrust of the CMTP is to teach the participants how to develop 

contingency plans for emergency or crisis situations utilizing the incident command system (ICS) 

model. During the program, the students will participate in numerous contingency planning exercises 

including a comprehensive practical exercise designed to prepare for a crisis. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Animal Environmental Rights Extremists 

ᆓ Bomb Threat Planning and Response 

ᆓ Contemporary Issues 

ᆓ Contingency Planning and Development (Introduction to ICS) 

ᆓ Criminal Information and Intelligence 

ᆓ Crisis Management 

ᆓ Crisis Site Negotiations Overview 

ᆓ Demonstrations and Protests 

ᆓ First Response 

ᆓ Media Considerations 

ᆓ Operations Security 

ᆓ Terrorism Overview 

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Length of Training:5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Applicants must be law enforcement officers, investigators, or supervisors 

with contingency planning responsibilities. 

Program Title: CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE TRAINING PROGRAM (CIRTP) 

Program Description: This train-the-trainer program is designed to train the full range of options 

available to a law enforcement agency when responding to a critical incident. This program is based 

upon the hostage-barricade model since experience has proven that the first 30 minutes of a hostagebarricade incident are normally the most difficult and dangerous. Occurrences in the early stages may 

actually limit and have an overwhelming influence on the resolution options.The hostage-barricade 

model requires all elements of the law enforcement agency, along with other emergency response 

agencies, to come together to handle the incident. 

Students are provided with a complete training package that offers a full menu of options to allow 

them to tailor their training to meet their agency’s needs. The training methodology ranges from 

multiple 15-minute roll-call training segments for patrol officers to a 40-hour program for managers/ 

decision-makers with direct responsibility for managing their agencies’ responses to critical incidents. 

The training options between these two extremes are virtually unlimited. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Command Post Organization and Operation 

ᆓ Containment/Assault Demonstration 

ᆓ Contemporary Issues 

ᆓ Essential Elements of Information - Debriefi ng Checklist 

ᆓ First Line Supervisor 

ᆓ First Responder Negotiations 

ᆓ Introduction to Critical Incident Response 

ᆓ Pre-Confrontation/Contingency Planning 

ᆓ Site Survey 

ᆓ Small Group Rehearsal and Presentation 

ᆓ Tactical Perimeters 

Length of Training: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, applicants must be active, sworn law 

enforcement officers or investigators assigned duties that include the training subject matter.Individuals 

also must be certified trainers by their agency’s standards. 

Program Title: CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION TRAINING PROGRAM 

(CIPTP) 

Program Description: This program is designed for the Security Manager, Security Specialist or 

individuals having responsibility for the protection of critical infrastructure essential to national 

security, their departments or within their jurisdictions. This includes both physical and cyber-based 

systems for critical infrastructure and key resources. 

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Courses include: 

ᆓ Case Studies

ᆓ CIP Policy

ᆓ CIP Model

ᆓ Emergency Programs

ᆓ Information Security

ᆓ Matrix/Vulnerability Assessment

ᆓ Personnel Security

ᆓ Physical Security

ᆓ Security and Contingency Planning P.E.

ᆓ Threat Assessment Process

ᆓ Threat Briefi ng

Length of Training: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials 

(LEO) or those who support LEO training. Generally, applicants should be mid-level security or LE 

managers; however, others assigned to duties directly related to the protection of critical infrastructure 

or key resources may attend. 

Program Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF TERRORISM TRAINING PROGRAM (FOTTP) 

Program Description: The Fundamentals of Terrorism Training Program is a comprehensive program 

covering a wide range of issues relating to terrorism in the 21st century. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Trends in Terrorism

ᆓ Domestic Terrorism

ᆓ Operations Security 

ᆓ Legal Aspects of Terrorism

ᆓ Islamic Culture and Arabic Naming Conventions

ᆓ First Responder Negotiations

ᆓ Implications of Jihad

ᆓ Contemporary Issues – Domestic/International

ᆓ Financial Aspects of Terrorism

ᆓ Elements of Border Security

ᆓ Elements of Critical Infrastructure Protection

ᆓ Pre-Incident Indicators of Terrorism

ᆓ Elements of Land Transportation Antiterrorism

ᆓ Elements of Physical Security

ᆓ Bombs and Explosives

ᆓ Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs)

ᆓ Man-portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)

ᆓ Suicide Bombers

ᆓ Agroterrorism

ᆓ Dirty Bombs (Improvised Radiological Dispersion Devices)

ᆓ Weapons of Mass Destruction

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ᆓ Mitigating a Terrorist Incident

ᆓ Case Studies

ᆓ Terrorism Resources

ᆓ Computers and Terrorism

ᆓ Surviving Hostage Situations

ᆓ Assassinations

ᆓ Practical Exercise

Length of training:8 class days. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Applicants must be active, sworn law enforcement officers or agents, 

government security professionals, military members or emergency response personnel. 

Program Title: LAND TRANSPORTATION ANTITERRORISM TRAINING PROGRAM 

 (LTATP) 

Program Description: The LTATP program is designed to protect the land transportation infrastructure 

and, most importantly, the people who use it and work on it on a daily basis. Major emphasis is placed 

upon antiterrorism planning and prevention for land transportation systems. It addresses the needs of 

all personnel charged with security responsibilities. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Terrorism Overview

ᆓ Physical Security Overview

ᆓ Contingency Planning for Land Transportation

ᆓ System Security Planning

ᆓ Bomb Threat Planning, Recognition and Response

ᆓ Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness and Response

ᆓ Transportation System Vulnerabilities

ᆓ Special Events Security Planning

ᆓ Crisis/Consequence Management

ᆓ Case Studies

ᆓ Hazmat for Freight Operations

ᆓ Site Survey

ᆓ Practical Exercise

Length of Training: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Applicants must be assigned to duties directly related to security and 

contingency planning of a land transportation system. The program is available to law enforcement 

officers, security personnel (public and private sector employed in the transportation sector), emergency 

management personnel, fire service and military personnel. 

Program Title: OPSEARIONS SECURITY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES 

COUNTERTERRORISM TRAINING PROGRAM (OPSACTP) 

Program Description: Criminals and terrorists are becoming increasingly effective in collecting

intelligence against U.S. agencies and corporations. To be successful, they need specifi c information 

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about personnel, response plans, capabilities, and infrastructures. Operations Security (OPSEC) is a 

five-step risk management tool used by security professionals and the military that public safety agencies 

could use to deny our adversaries the sensitive information they need to plan their crimes and attacks. 

The OPSACTP is designed for public safety and special operations teams such as WMD/Hazmat, Bomb 

Squads, Tactical Teams, Arson and Gang Investigations, and the like. The OPSACTP teaches public 

safety officers from the law enforcement, fire-rescue, EMS and emergency management communities 

how to use OPSEC to protect you, your mission, and your family. 

 How You Will Benefit;OPSACTP is an intense three day training program, students who 

successfully complete this training will be able to apply this five-step risk management tool used 

by security professionals and the military to better protect their agencies law enforcement mission 

and infrastructure protection missions in the areas of emergency and special event planning; special 

operations such as swat, hazmat, WMD, bomb squad; intelligence, counterterrorism, arson, and 

narcotics task forces; and criminal investigations. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Introduction to Operations Security for Public Safety Agencies 

ᆓ Public Safety Agency Vulnerabilities 

ᆓ Overview of Perception Management 

ᆓ OPSEC Threat Briefi ng 

ᆓ Threat Analysis and Threat Assessments 

ᆓ Terrorist Operational Planning Cycle 

ᆓ OPSEC Case Studies 

ᆓ Computer Security for Public Safety Agencies 

ᆓ Public Safety Communications Vulnerabilities 

ᆓ OPSEC Table Top Exercise 

Length of Training:3 class days. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Applicants must be active, sworn law enforcement officers or agents, 

government security professionals, military members or emergency response personnel. 

Program Title: PHYSICAL SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM (PSTP) 

Program Description:The PSTP is designed as an introduction to physical security systems and 

procedures. The survey process is the common thread used in teaching this program. The PSTP includes 

conceptual security considerations, vulnerability assessments, and familiarization with hardware and 

procedures. A comprehensive practical exercise is followed by a formal presentation of the survey 

results by each of the survey groups. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Access Control 

ᆓ Bombs and Explosives 

ᆓ Closed Circuit Television Systems 

ᆓ Computer Security 

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ᆓ Contingency Planning

ᆓ Terrorism Overview

ᆓ Guard Force

ᆓ Intrusion Detection Systems

ᆓ Locks and Locking Devices

ᆓ Operations Security 

ᆓ Perimeter Security

ᆓ Protective Lighting

ᆓ Risk Assessment

ᆓ Security Design

ᆓ Security Information Resources

ᆓ Security Legal Considerations

ᆓ Security Survey Process

ᆓ Special Events Security Equipment

ᆓ Special Events Security Planning

ᆓ Survey - Practical Exercise

ᆓ Theory of Physical Security and Crime Prevention

ᆓ Workplace Violence

ᆓ Weapons/Explosives Detection

ᆓ Weapons of Mass Destruction

Length of Training: 10 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Attendance is open to Federal, State and local law enforcement offi cers, 

investigators, and physical security specialists as well as the military and other U.S. Government 

agencies having physical security planning responsibility. 

Program Title: PROTECTIVE SERVICE OPERATIONS TRAINING PROGRAM (PSOTP) 

Program Description: The Protective Security Operations Training Program is designed to train 

members of a protective detail on how to safeguard a protectee from physical harm, situations that 

may endanger their person or liberty and to defend them from harassment or embarrassment. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Introduction to Protective Service Operations 

ᆓ Organization of a Protective Detail 

ᆓ Protective Security Operations Legal Issues 

ᆓ Command Post Operations and Radio Procedures 

ᆓ Protective Security Operations Case Studies Intelligence & Counterintelligence Brief 

ᆓ Protective Security Operations Formations 

ᆓ Motorcade Formations, Arrivals and Departures 

ᆓ Bombs and Explosives 

ᆓ Protective Countermeasures & Surveillance Detection 

ᆓ Route Surveys 

ᆓ Vehicle Handling Skills 

ᆓ Survival Shooting Techniques 

ᆓ Technical Driving 

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ᆓ Close Quarter Contact, Weapon Retention and Edged Weapons

ᆓ Protective Security Operations Defensive Tactics

ᆓ Protective Security Operations Advances

ᆓ Cover and Evacuation Laboratory

ᆓ Tactical First Aid

ᆓ Identifying and Handling Abnormal Behavior

ᆓ Protective Intelligence

ᆓ Aircraft Operations

ᆓ Protective Security Operations Tactics

ᆓ Multi Vehicle Precision Driving

ᆓ Multiple Threat & Counter Ambush Engagement Techniques

ᆓ High Center of Gravity Vehicle Training

ᆓ Offensive Driving

ᆓ Motorcade Tactics

ᆓ Overseas Operations

ᆓ Chemical/Biological Weapons of Mass Destruction

ᆓ Practical Exercise

Length of Training: 15 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Applicants must be active, sworn law enforcement officers or agents, 

government security professionals or military members whose duties include serving as a member of 

a protective service operations team. 

Program Title: SUICIDE BOMBER MITIGATION TRAINING PROGRAM (SBMTP) 

Program Description: This program is designed for law enforcement offi cers and agents, who would 

be involved in the security of people and assets, need to prevent a suicide bomber attack and may 

actually encounter a suicide bomber. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Definition and History

ᆓ Terrorist Organizations

ᆓ Inside the Mind of a Suicide Bomber

ᆓ Suicide/Homicide Bombers Motivations

ᆓ Suicide/Homicide Bombs (IEDs)

ᆓ Suicide/Homicide Bombers Recruiting

ᆓ Profi les and Indicators

ᆓ Tactics and Techniques

ᆓ Use of Force

ᆓ Firearms Training (Tactical Shooting/Control Movement)

ᆓ Physical Training (Defensive Tactics)

ᆓ Physical Security

ᆓ Practical Exercises

Length of Program: 5 class days. 

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Prerequisites for Attendance: Applicants must be active, sworn law enforcement officers or agents 

who perform duties directly related to the subject matter. 

Program Title: WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM (Level I) 

(WMDTP1 - Operations) 

Program Description: The WMDTP Level I program is designed to offer Occupational Safety and 

Health Administration (OSHA) standard operations level training for those personnel who would be 

the first responding officers to radiological, biological or chemical weapons of mass destruction threats 

or incidents. Throughout the program attendees will participate in a series of exercises related to this 

subject matter and will provide students with an opportunity to deal with realistic problem-solving 

issues. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ WMD and First Responder Considerations 

ᆓ Use of Emergency Response Guidebooks and other resource guides 

ᆓ Conventional Explosives as WMD 

ᆓ Explosive and Dissemination Demonstration 

ᆓ Chemical Agents and Physiological Effects 

ᆓ Biological Agents and Physiological Effects 

ᆓ Nuclear Devices and Radiological Effects 

ᆓ Delivery and Identification of CBR Agents 

ᆓ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

ᆓ Delivery and Dissemination Devices 

ᆓ Principles of Decontamination and Medical Triage 

ᆓ Technical Recon 

ᆓ Confined Space/Trench Rescue 

ᆓ Overview of Evidence Collection and Crime Scene Preservation 

ᆓ Practical Exercises 

Length of Program:5 class days. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials 

(LEO) or those who support LEO training. All attendees must be either Federal agents or offi cers, 

commissioned State or Local police officers or Federal, state, or local Hazmat/WMD response fi re/ 

rescue personnel. Attendees will be required to pass a preliminary physical exam prior to the donning 

of any PPE. 

Program Title: WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM (Level II) 

 (WMDTP2 - Technician) 

Program Description: The WMDTP Level II program is designed to offer Occupational Safety and 

Health Administration (OSHA) technical level training for those personnel who would be the fi rst 

responding officers to radiological, biological or chemical weapons of mass destruction threats or 

incidents. Throughout the program attendees will participate in a series of exercises related to this 

subject matter and will provide students with an opportunity to deal with realistic problem-solving 

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issues. To receive a certificate of graduation, a student must successfully attend and participate in each 

segment of the program and pass a written exam. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ WMD/Hazmat Terminology and Behavior

ᆓ OSHA Standards

ᆓ Incident Command System and the Role of the First Responder

ᆓ Personal Protective Equipment (Level A-C PPE)

ᆓ Chemical, Biological and Radiological Agent Response

ᆓ Detection Instruments and Equipment

ᆓ Advanced Technical Recon

ᆓ Firearms Management in PPE

ᆓ Decontamination and Medical Triage

ᆓ Delivery and Dissemination Devices

ᆓ Hot-zone Forensics Management

ᆓ Practical Exercises

Length of Program:5 class days. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials 

(LEO) or those who support LEO training. All attendees must be either Federal agents or offi cers, 

commissioned State or Local police officers or Federal, state, or local Hazmat/WMD response fi re/ 

rescue personnel. Attendees will be required to pass a preliminary physical exam prior to the donning 

of any PPE. 

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DRIVER AND MARINE DIVISION RIVER AND MARINE DIVISION

DRIVER AND MARINE DIVISION

The Driver and Marine Division (DMD) trains agents/officers to operate emergency vehicles in the 

law enforcement environment. Curriculum ranges in complexity from basic law enforcement drivers 

training to specialized skills and tactics for those officers/agents with high threat assignments. The 

DMD also supports other divisions and organizations in basic and advanced training where a driving 

requirement exists. The dedicated DMD staff tirelessly pursues best practices, delivery methods and 

state-of-the-art equipment. 

The Marine Training Branch, located within the DMD, conducts a variety of boat operation courses 

to include, basic of law enforcement boat handling, and advanced vessel operations. Both the Driver 

and Marine branches take great pride in their ability to rapidly develop essential training for our Partner 

Organizations with critical time sensitive needs. 

The DMD has responsibility over several advanced training programs to include: 

ᆓ Advanced Driver Instructor Training Program(ADITP)

ᆓ Advanced Vehicle Stops Training Program (AVSTP)

ᆓ Boat Operator Anti-Terrorist Training (BOAT)

ᆓ Driver Instructor Training Program (DITP)

ᆓ Inland Boat Operators Training Program (IBOT)

ᆓ Maine Law Enforcement Training Program (MLETP)

ᆓ Police Bicycle Training Program (PBTP)

ᆓ Police Pursuit Issues for Managers and Supervisors (PPIMS)

ᆓ Vehicle Ambush Countermeasures Training Program (VACTP)

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer or your agency on-site representative 

at FLETC through the appropriate chain of command.Applicants from entities other than Federal 

agencies may contact the FLETC through: 

Chief

Office of State and Local Law Enforcement Training

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

1131 Chapel Crossing Road

Townhouse 393

Glynco, GA 31524

Telephone Number: (912) 267-3145

Toll Free Number: (800) 743-5382

FAX Number: (912) 267-2894

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Program Title: ADVANCED DRIVER INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (ADITP) 

Program Description: This program provides advanced training to instructors involved in driver 

training for law enforcement professionals. It enhances instructor skills and knowledge in the areas 

of technology, range design, tactical driving, and special purpose vehicles. In addition, it will help the 

instructor to design, develop, and validate training curriculum and evaluation standards. 

The program includes: 

ᆓ Developing Position Papers

ᆓ Supplemental Training

ᆓ Instructing High Center of Gravity Vehicles

ᆓ Instructing Precision Immobilization Technique

ᆓ Instructing Pursuit Termination Techniques

ᆓ Pursuit Ideologies

ᆓ Range Design and Validation

ᆓ Systems Approach to Training

ᆓ Introduction to Presentation Graphics

Length of Training: 9.5 instructional days in length. 

Prerequisites for Attending: Applicants must have completed or graduated from a recognized, law 

enforcement driver instructor training program. 

Program Title: ADVANCED VEHICLE STOPS TRAINING PROGRAM (AVSTP) 

Program Description: The Advanced Vehicle Stops Training Program (AVSTP) is designed to expand 

the knowledge and skills of law enforcement officers who have vehicle stop experience. The program 

will focus on sharpening law enforcement officer’s skills and tactics to minimize the risks that exist 

during risk and high risk vehicle stops and vehicle encounters. Various courses explain these principles 

and techniques in the classroom before students participate in the actual laboratories and practical 

exercises. 

Topics covered in this training are as follows: 

ᆓ Advanced Vehicle Stops and Encounters 

ᆓ Atypical Vehicle Stops and Encounters

ᆓ Contemporary Vehicle Stops and Encounters 

ᆓ Fourth and Fifth Amendment Issues

ᆓ High-Risk Vehicle Stops and Encounters 

ᆓ Risk and Transitional Stops and Encounters 

Length of Training: 3 instructional days in length and consists of twenty-eight (28) course hours. 

Prerequisites for Attending: Students attending the program must have successfully completed a basic 

law enforcement training program and have field experience as a sworn law enforcement offi cer. 

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Program Title: BOAT OPERATORS ANTI-TERRORISM TRAINING (BOAT) PROGRAM 

Program description: The BOAT program is designed to instruct the experienced marine law enforcement 

officer in advanced skills required to operate vessels in anti-terrorism/port security operations. This 

course of instruction provides students the skill to recognize potential terrorism targets, possible delivery 

methods and actions which might indicate terrorist or criminal activity. It instructs the use of accepted 

terminology and tactics consistent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security standards and U.S. 

Coast Guard policy and procedures.

 Topics covered: 

ᆓ Boat Tactics Static Security Zone 

ᆓ Boat Tactics Moving Security Zone 

ᆓ The Strategic Maritime Threat

ᆓ Tactical Electronics 

ᆓ Maritime Law 

Length of Training: 5 class days (includes one night underway laboratory) 

Prerequisites for Attending: The student must be a current marine law enforcement officer with at least 

one year experience as a marine law enforcement vessel operator. They must be capable of maintaining 

control of a vessel while conducting high speed maneuvers in close proximity to other vessels or 

obstructions. Students must be in good physical condition, capable of meeting established FLETC 

Practical Exercise Performance Requirements (PERPS) while enduring long periods of strenuous 

underway boat operations. 

Program Title: DRIVER INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (DITP) 

Program Description: The Driver Instructor Training Program (DITP) was developed to train instructors 

employed with Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in driver training subject matter. 

The DITP is a Center Advanced program specifically designed to train law enforcement officers in the 

principles, philosophies and techniques of teaching law enforcement driver instructor curriculum. 

The program includes: 

ᆓ Classroom Presentation Procedures

ᆓ Instructing Pursuit Driving

ᆓ Instructional Aids

ᆓ Instructional Methods

ᆓ Instructional Systems Design

ᆓ On-Range Instruction

ᆓ Police Vehicle Maintenance and Awareness

ᆓ Presentation Graphics

ᆓ Project Assignments

ᆓ Range Facilities and Technology

ᆓ Teaching Emergency Response Driving

ᆓ Teaching Evasive Driving and Accident Avoidance

ᆓ Teaching Night Driving and Night Pursuit Driving

ᆓ Teaching Non-Emergency Vehicle Operation

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ᆓ Teaching Problem Drivers 

ᆓ Teaching Skid Control 

ᆓ Training Risk Assessment and Management 

ᆓ Vehicle Dynamics 

Length of Training:10 instructional days in length and consists of seventy-two (72) course hours. 

Prerequisite for Attending: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. For acceptance into the program, applicants must be Federal law 

enforcement officers/agents and graduates of basic law enforcement programs or academies. State 

and local law enforcement students may attend on a space-available basis. All applicants must be 

recommended by their supervisors or other agency official and be currently assigned to a driver law 

enforcement unit. 

1.Be employed in law enforcement or law enforcement related positions and have assigned duties that 

require knowledge of the subject matter. 

2.Be actively engaged in, or expected to be assigned as a driver training instructor for their 

organization. 

3.Be in good physical condition, possess a valid driver’s license, and have knowledge of basic vehicle 

dynamics and law enforcement driving operations. 

4.Be a graduate of an instructor training program or provide certification from a commanding offi cer 

that requisite skills and experience in instruction are possessed. 

Program Title: INLAND BOAT OPERATORS TRAINING PROGRAM (IBOT) 

Program Description: The Inland Boat Operators Training Program (IBOT) is recognized as a minimum 

requirement of training for officers with little or no experience in waterborne enforcement assignments 

or in operating a patrol vessel on inland waterways. The purpose of the IBOT is to train offi cers and 

agents in the required knowledge of piloting a patrol craft on inland waters, operate a patrol craft as 

described by the navigation rules, operate marine electronics for a patrol craft during day and night 

time conditions and to safely trailer one’s patrol craft.The marine environment necessitates modifying 

accepted tactics used on shore and introducing them as new practical tactics on the water.Boats offer no 

room to retreat from aggressive suspects and there is little or no cover and concealment. The new Inland 

Boat Operators Training Program will familiarize the officer who has limited responsibilities on the 

water to gain confidence and control when conducting law enforcement from a waterborne venue. 

Topics covered in this training are as follows: 

ᆓ Boarding Procedures 

ᆓ Docking and Maneuvering 

ᆓ Emergency Procedures 

ᆓ Environmental Stress 

ᆓ Inland Rules of the Road 

ᆓ Introduction to GPS 

ᆓ Introduction to Radar 

ᆓ Marlinespike Seamanship 

ᆓ Nautical Terminology 

ᆓ Navigation Rules 

ᆓ Piloting and Aids to Navigation 

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ᆓ Preventive Maintenance

ᆓ Safety and Emergency Equipment

ᆓ Trailering 

ᆓ Vessel Handling

Length of Training: 4.5 instructional days in length. 

Prerequisites for Attending: For acceptance into the program, applicants must be Federal law enforcement 

officers/agents and graduates of basic law enforcement programs or academies. State and local law 

enforcement students may attend on a space-available basis. All applicants must be recommended by 

their supervisors or other agency official and be currently assigned to a marine law enforcement unit. 

Program Title: MARINE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM (MLETP) 

Program Description: The MLETP provides basic marine law enforcement training for offi cers/agents 

of those agencies and organizations involved in the specialized areas of marine regulation, protection, 

and law enforcement responsibilities. The major emphasis of this comprehensive training program is 

on the safe and proper operation of marine patrol vessels, with specific training in law enforcement 

operations. 

Topics covered in this training are as follows: 

ᆓ Nautical Terminology 

ᆓ Marlinspike Seamanship 

ᆓ Safety & Emergency Equipment 

ᆓ Navigational Rules

ᆓ Meteorology & Heavy Weather 

ᆓ Offi cer Survival Afl oat 

ᆓ Aids to Navigation 

ᆓ Vessel Handling 

ᆓ Pursuit, Stop & Approach of a Vessel 

ᆓ Emergency Procedures 

ᆓ Boarding Procedures 

ᆓ Chart Interpretation 

ᆓ Piloting and Dead Reckoning 

ᆓ Global Positioning System 

ᆓ Introduction to Radar 

ᆓ Vessel Intercepts 

ᆓ Environmental Stress 

ᆓ Vessel Identifi cation 

ᆓ Motorboat Trailering 

ᆓ Marine Communications 

ᆓ Preventative Maintenance 

ᆓ Waterborne Arrest Techniques 

Length of Training: 19 class days (includes two night underway laboratories) 

Prerequisites for Attending: For acceptance into the program, applicants must be Federal law enforcement 

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officers/agents and graduates of basic law enforcement programs or academies. State and local law 

enforcement students may attend on a space-available basis. All applicants must be recommended by 

their supervisors or other agency official and be currently assigned to a marine law enforcement unit. 

Program Title: POLICE BICYCLE TRAINING PROGRAM (PBTP) 

Program Description: The Police Bicycle Training Program (PBTP) is designed to train police bicycle 

officers in the principles, philosophies and techniques of law enforcement on bikes. The PBTP will 

equip the police cyclist with the skills, techniques, operational principles and legal considerations to 

ensure the safe operation while patrolling on a police bicycle.At the completion of the program, students 

will have achieved levels of competency that will enable them to successfully operate a bicycle in a 

law enforcement environment. 

The program includes: 

ᆓ Bicycle Injury/Lifestyle Management 

ᆓ Bicycle Maintenance 

ᆓ Bicycle Nomenclature and Pre-ride Preparation 

ᆓ Bicycle Techniques and Tactics 

ᆓ Bicycling Skills 

ᆓ Duty Ride 

ᆓ Hazard Recognition and Negotiation 

ᆓ Night Ride Orientation 

ᆓ Night Ride Patrol Procedures 

ᆓ Rules of the Road 

ᆓ Situation Response for the Police Cyclist 

Length of Training: 5 instructional days in length and consists of forty-six (46) course hours. 

Prerequisites for Attending: Students must be employed in law enforcement or law enforcement related 

positions and have assigned duties that require knowledge of the subject matter. Students must be in 

good physical condition and able to withstand 46 hours of rigorous training. 

Program Title: POLICE PURSUIT ISSUES FOR MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS 

 SEMINAR (PPIMS) 

Program Description: This program will train Managers and Supervisors to better address issues 

involving vehicle pursuit, and aid managers to better evaluate, develop, and revise policies dealing with 

pursuit. The program addresses the Managers and Supervisor’s responsibilities during pursuits and the 

explosive issue of concluding the pursuit safely. Further, the program discusses the critical need for 

training that will insure compliance with pursuit policies. 

Topics covered in the training: 

ᆓ Management and Supervisory Concerns and the Critical Incident Response team 

ᆓ Tactics and Technology for Stopping Pursuits

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ᆓ Pursuit After Action Reports and Procedures

ᆓ Training the Pursuit Policy

ᆓ Pursuit Philosophies of Today

ᆓ Critical Elements of Pursuit Policies

ᆓ Responses to Stress During and After the Pursuit

ᆓ State and Federal Legal Issues of Vehicle Pursuit

Length of training: 2.5 instructional days in length and consists of twenty (20) course hours. 

Prerequisite for attendance: Students must be employed in law enforcement or related positions and 

require knowledge of the subject matter. 

Presented by the Driver and Marine Division 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Glynco, GA

1-800-74FLETC or 912-267-3235

FAX 1-912-267-2417

For additional information contact the Senior Instructor at (912) 267-3096. 

Program Title: VEHICLE AMBUSH COUNTERMEASURES TRAINING PROGRAM 

 (VACTP) 

Program Description: The Vehicle Ambush Countermeasures Training Program (VACTP) trains law 

enforcement officers who are experienced drivers in the tactics and skills needed in protecting dignitaries 

during vehicle ambushes and assassination attempts.The students learn the appropriate countermeasures 

to use during vehicle ambushes including: J-turns; tactical ramming; 3-point and y-turns; push-out; 

drive through; and driver-down drills.Students receive information about trends and techniques from 

contemporary assassinations through case studies. 

This program includes: 

ᆓ Advanced Handling Skills

ᆓ Advanced Technical Driving

ᆓ Multi-Vehicle Precision Driving

ᆓ Motorcade Tactics

ᆓ Vehicle Ambush Countermeasures

ᆓ Precision Immobilization Technique

ᆓ Operating High Center of Gravity Vehicles

ᆓ Vehicle Ambush and Assassination

ᆓ Pre-Operational Vehicle Security Inspection

Length of Training: 4.5 instructional days in length and consists of thirty-six (36) course hours. 

Prerequisites for Attending: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. 

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ENFORCEMENT OPERA IONS DIVISION ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION

ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION 

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES 

The mission of the Enforcement Operations Division is to provide training to the agents and offi cers 

of tomorrow in the day-to-day, hands-on, operational aspects of law enforcement and provide them 

with the necessary contemporary scientific and technological skills to perform those law enforcement 

operations.The complex criminal activities of today require law enforcement officers to work with each 

other in planning and executing a variety of law enforcement activities.The emphasis is on teamwork.The 

Division staff provides classroom presentations and practical exercises in such vital areas as conducting 

surveillance, executing search warrants, using technical investigative equipment and conducting 

undercover operations.Realism, the keynote of all practical exercises, is attained through the employment 

of professional role players, appropriate settings, carefully designed scenarios, transportation, fi rearms, 

communications and other modern implements of the law enforcement profession. 

Certain fundamentals of Federal law enforcement are taught to every basic law enforcement student, 

whether in a police or criminal investigator training program.The Enforcement Operations Division 

is constantly alert to changing procedures, techniques, and operational concepts and ensures that 

course material reflective of such change is incorporated into appropriate courses on a timely basis. 

Courses taught by the Division in the Criminal Investigator Training Program include:Continuous Case 

Investigation, Criminal Investigations/Case Management, Execution of a Search Warrant, Informants, 

TSA Regulations, Surveillance, Operational Planning, Questioned Documents, Report Writing, 

Undercover Operations, Use of Force Policy, Unified Training Principles, and Undercover Operations 

Technical Investigative Equipment. 

Additional courses taught by this Division in other Center programs include: Introduction to 

Criminal Investigations, Radio Communications, Vehicle Search, VIP Protection, Operational Skills 

and Patrol, Orientation to Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, Rural Surveillance, and Investigative 

Techniques. 

For further information, please contact: 

Division Chief 

Enforcement Operations Division 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road 

Townhouse 399 

Glynco, GA 31524 

Telephone: (912) 267-2599 

Fax: (912) 267-3517 

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer or the FLETC on-site representative 

through the appropriate chain of command. 

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Program Title: BASIC TACTICS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (BTITP) 

Program Description: The Basic Tactics Instructor Training Program (BTITP) is designed to qualify the 

student to be a basic tactics instructor by providing them with high quality training. Instilling in them 

the analytical knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for the highest proficiency in this specialized fi eld. 

The course takes Basic Tactics Training to the next level by emphasizing leadership and methodologies 

for the adult learner.Technical skills are reinforced through teach backs and application in a variety 

of scenarios. This course is an intensive one week training program that covers a variety of tactical 

subject matters to include; tactical transitions and priorities, contingency planning and situational 

response. In addition, this program focuses on the role of the basic tactics instructor and emphasizes 

evaluation and documentation skills. Upon successful completion of the course, each student will 

receive a certificate of completion and will be certified as a Basic Tactics Instructor. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Officer Safety and Survival

ᆓ Use of Force

ᆓ Legal issues in tactics

ᆓ Introduction to basic tactics drills 

ᆓ Weapons handling/safety 

ᆓ Body movement with the use of multiple weapons systems 

ᆓ Positions with weapons (kneeling, squatting, prone, etc...)

ᆓ 360 degree security 

ᆓ Cornering 

ᆓ Circling and contact

ᆓ Cover management 

ᆓ Cover to cover movement

ᆓ Stairwell and elevator clearing

ᆓ Breaching (Introduction to Mechanical Breaching)

ᆓ Door entries

ᆓ Room and hallway clearing

ᆓ Situational response (warrant service, active events, unified events ect.)

ᆓ In-service development

Course Requirements: 

ᆓ Attend and successfully complete all components of training. Late arrivals and early 

dismissals are not permitted. 

ᆓ Skill performance Practical Exercise 

ᆓ Must be able to participate in Intensive Training lasting up to 10 hours per day and not have 

any medical restrictions. 

ᆓ Pre-registration is required. 

Registration: FLETC Office of Training Support/TAC

Federal law Enforcement Training Center

1131 Chapel Crossing Road

Glynco, GA 31524

(912) 267-2421

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Additional Information: Multiple lodging options are available at the FLETC to include meals, call 

(912) 267-2421 for details. 

Questions concerning the course or export training may be directed to the Enforcement Operation 

Division (Tactical Applications Branch), Course Coordinators (912) 554-4682 and (912) 261-4192, or 

Branch Chief (912) 267-2695 

Prerequisites for Attendance:For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. 

Program Title: FIELD TRAINING EVATUATION PROGRAM (FTEP) 

Program Description: The FTEP is designed to qualify the student to be a field training agent or 

officer. The course takes traditional field training evaluation programs to the next level by emphasizing 

leadership, mentoring and adult learning as well as the traditional technical skills needed by a fi eld 

training officer / agent. In addition, this course is specifically designed to accommodate uniformed law 

enforcement officers and special agent, investigator, detective trainees. The course covers procedures, 

techniques, legal concerns, and general problems associated with training a new, probationary agent/ 

officer. The program focuses on the role of the field trainer and emphasizes evaluation skills and 

documentation requirements. Combining classroom lectures and exercises and practical applications 

in the program allows students to better comprehend the various field training procedures. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Goals and Objectives 

ᆓ Adult Learning Principles 

ᆓ Training Methodologies 

ᆓ DISC 

ᆓ Ethics and Values 

ᆓ Liability 

ᆓ Field Training Documentation 

ᆓ Remedial Training Procedures 

ᆓ Roles and Expectations of the Field Trainer 

ᆓ Situational Leadership 

ᆓ Standard Evaluation Guidelines 

ᆓ Use of Force Refresher 

Course Requirements: Attend and successfully complete all components of training. Late arrivals and 

early dismissals are not permitted. 

Length of Training: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Attendee will be required to complete an online DISC assessment prior 

to the beginning of the course.Those officers/agents selected for the training should have a minimum 

of 2 years field/street experience to be selected as a Field Trainer. 

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Registration: FLETC Office of Training Support/TAC 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road 

Glynco, GA 31524 

(912) 267-2421 

Additional Information: Multiple lodging options are available at the FLETC to include meals, 

call 912-267-2421 for details. 

Questions concerning the course or export training may be directed to the Enforcement Operations 

Division (912) 267-2599, Program Specialist (912) 267-2606, or Branch Chief(912) 267-2995. 

Program Title: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TRAINING 

PROGRAM (ICITP) 

Program Description: The ICITP is designed to acquaint the non-criminal investigator student with the 

procedures, techniques, legal concerns, and general problems associated with a criminal investigation. 

The program focuses on the role of the criminal investigator and emphasizes interviewing skills and 

legal requirements. Combining classroom lectures and practical exercises in the program allows students 

to better comprehend the various investigative procedures. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Administrative Law 

ᆓ Courtroom Evidence 

ᆓ Court Testimony 

ᆓ Description & Identifi cation 

ᆓ Federal Court Procedures 

ᆓ Federal Criminal Law 

ᆓ Fourth Amendment 

ᆓ Government Employee Rights 

ᆓ Informants 

ᆓ Interviewing 

ᆓ Interviewing Laboratory 

ᆓ Introduction to Criminal Investigations 

ᆓ Investigative Report Writing 

ᆓ Investigative Techniques 

ᆓ Major Case Management 

ᆓ Methods & Techniques of Money Laundering 

ᆓ Offi cer Liability 

ᆓ Privacy Act/FOIA

ᆓ Questioned Documents 

ᆓ Victim Witness Awareness 

Instructors: Instructors in the Introduction to Criminal Investigation Training Program (ICITP) are 

current and former Federal law enforcement officers with substantial experience as criminal investigators 

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in such agencies as The U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, U.S. Secret Service, Immigration 

and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Marshals Service. All legal instructors are lawyers with 

operational law enforcement and courtroom experience. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Although the ICITP provides an overview of the criminal investigative 

process and focuses on the role of the criminal investigator, it is designed for non-criminal investigator 

personnel. Specifically in mind are regulatory and compliance inspectors, paralegals, auditors, technical 

personnel, and others who might assist in a criminal investigation, be required to testify in a criminal 

matter, or refer a matter to court for criminal investigators. 

Length: 9 class days – Class starts at 0730 (7:30 am) each morning and does not end until 1630 (4:30 

pm) each day, including the graduation day. See attached sample schedule. 

Registration Information: Enrollment is accomplished by the agency training officer who will 

contact the FLETC at the following address and number: 

FLETC Office of Training Support/TAC 

Glynco, GA 31524 

(912) 267-2269 

Additional Information: Dress / Attire: During normal class hours, business casual. For the class 

photograph and the interviewing practical exercise, business attire (suit) is required. 

Testing: This program is academically tested with two (2) comprehensive written multiple-choice 

examinations requiring the student to average a 70% for receipt of a training certificate, with no 

remediation. 

Training Dates and Other Items 

ICITP-701 (Glynco, GA) -- March 05, 2007 to March 15, 2007 

ICITP-702 (Glynco, GA) -- June 18, 2007 to June 28, 2007 

ICITP-703 (Glynco, GA) -- August 20, 2007 to August 30, 2007 

ICITP Website: http://www.fl etc.gov/training/programs/enforcement-operations-division/ 

introduction-to-criminal-investigation-training-program-icitp/ 

Program Title: USE OF FORCE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (UOFITP) 

Program Description: This two week course is designed for law enforcement officers, trainers, attorneys 

and policy makers. It is designed for those who advise law enforcement officers or agents, revise or 

develop use of force policy, conduct use of force training, and evaluate use of force incidents. This 

course is not solely intended to show students how to use force but also to show students appropriate 

methodology in teaching use of force and evaluating use of force incidents. 

This program will show students how to develop and implement Use of Force training using 

dynamic and interactive principles. The student will learn via hands-on participation and demonstration 

about use of force applications, documentation, court testimony, expert witness, safety issues, scenario 

development, non-lethal training ammunition use, logistical support, performance testing, planning, 

design and the proper execution of interactive use of force training. The students will be expected to not 

only demonstrate proficiency in use of force principles and case law, but also articulate both verbally and 

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in writing facts that justify a particular use of force.The students will also evaluate other student’s use 

of force, teach a 30 minute class and answer questions from an oral board that will consist of questions 

that students should be expected to ask. 

The students will be required to perform the written and verbal articulation exercises recognizing 

that managers, trainers, and legal advisors are often in a position to provide written or verbal analysis 

of use of force in various legal and administrative settings, develop policy and training curriculum, and 

interact with other agencies during training and policy development.

 Program Requirements: 

ᆓ Attend and successfully complete all components of training. Late arrivals and early dismissals 

are not permitted. 

ᆓ Written test (80% passing requirement), practical exercises on teaching, testifying, report writing 

and evaluation, and an oral board (pass/fail). 

Length of Training: 10 class days 

Registration: FLETC Office of Training Support/TAC 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road 

Glynco, GA 31524

 (912) 267-2421 

Additional Information: Multiple lodging options are available at the FLETC to include meals, call 

912-267-2421 for details. 

Questions concerning the course or export training may be directed to the Enforcement Operations 

Division (912) 267-2599, Course Coordinator (912) 267-2783. 

Prerequisites for Attendance:For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. 

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FIREARMS DIVISION FIREARMS DIVISION 

FIREARMS DIVISION 

The mission of the Firearms Division (FAD) is to provide quality training in the safe handling, 

proficient application, and justifiable use of fi rearms. The firearms training programs are administered 

to all basic and advanced law enforcement officers.In addition, FAD has developed several advanced 

Instructor Training and proficiency programs including: 

ᆓ Firearms Instructor Multiple Weapons Training Program (FIMWTP)

ᆓ Firearms Instructor Refresher Training Program (FIRTP)

ᆓ Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP)

ᆓ Instructor Techniques for Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (ITNTA)

ᆓ Law Enforcement Rifle Training Program (LERTP)

ᆓ Precision Rifle Observer Program (PROP)

ᆓ Reactive Shooting Instructor Training Program (RSITP)

ᆓ Survival Shooting Training Program (SSTP)

These specialized programs are designed to enhance the teaching skills of fi eld fi rearms instructors 

who are responsible for designing, developing and coordinating agency fi rearms requalifi cation 

exercises. 

BASIC PROGRAMS 

The basic firearms training programs offered by FAD range from 30 to 64 hours. The courses that 

comprise the basic curriculum are conducted in four phases: 

Phase I – Theories and Techniques of Survival Shooting (TTSS)

Phase II – Survival Shooting Application (SSA)

Phase III – SSA Qualification & Semiautomatic Pistol Performance Practical Exercise

Phase IV – Specialty Courses (JPS-Situational Response)

The Firearms Division staff is committed to providing safe, realistic training that is responsive to 

the needs of all law enforcement personnel. 

For further information, please contact: 

Division Chief

Firearms Division

Office of Training Operations

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

1131 Chapel Crossing Road

Building 221

Glynco, Georgia 31524

Telephone: 912-267-2278

FAX: 912-267-3506

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer or the FLETC on-site representative 

through the appropriate chain of command. 

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Program Title: FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR MULTIPLE WEAPONS TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (FIMWTP) 

Program Description: The FIMWTP is designed to train the experienced Firearms Instructor in several 

advanced firearms-related subjects. The student will be introduced to a variety of weapons used in law 

enforcement (including handguns, shotguns, rifles and submachine-guns), the care and maintenance 

and troubleshooting of these weapons and to a variety of alternative marksmanship techniques. Also 

addressed in the training are weapon retention and take-away techniques. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Multiple Weapon Instruction and Firing (includes but is not limited to the following) 

ᆓ Handguns 

ᆓ Shotguns 

ᆓ Rifl es 

ᆓ Submachine-guns 

ᆓ Ammunition Deflection and Penetration 

ᆓ Reduced Light/Night Fire 

ᆓ Weapon Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting (conducted by certifi ed armorers) 

ᆓ Demonstrate proficiency in disassembly and re-assembly of each weapon system presented 

ᆓ Make an oral presentation on one weapon system (as assigned by instructional staff) 

Instructors: Instructors assigned to coordinate and work with these programs have a signifi cant 

background in law enforcement/military and special weapons training. The instructional staff includes 

personnel from federal law enforcement, military, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. 

All instructors assigned to teach in these programs attend special instructor training programs in the 

disciplines assigned. 

Length: 4.5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the instructor must be a full-time law 

enforcement offi cer or active duty military who meets the following criteria: the applicant must pass 

a FLETC health screening; have completed the FLETC FITP, NRA, USSS, FBI or other recognized 

firearms instructor training school; have been a firearms instructor for a minimum of one year; and 

currently be a firearms instructor and is endorsed by their agency to attend this training. 

Training Dates: Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1 thru September 30, 2008) Program Dates To

 Be Announced 

Program Title: FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER TRAINING PROGRAM (FIRTP) 

Program Description: The Firearms Instructor Refresher Training Program (FIRTP) is a one-week 

(forty-hour) program, designed to update fi eld firearms instructors with contemporary fi rearms issues, 

trends, tactics, and training techniques. Topics that become current and timely are integrated into 

the program and subjects that are no longer pertinent are discontinued. The program objectives are 

achieved through classroom discussions and practical hands-on exercises. All students are required 

to safely complete several dynamic “live fire” steel stress courses demonstrating individual fi rearms 

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proficiency as a “shooter” and instructor skills as a coach. They will also actively participate as a team 

member tasked with the development of an interactive training exercise using specialized non-lethal 

marking cartridges. Participants should bring their agency issued handgun and leather/web gear for 

this training. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Range/Off-Range Safety for FIRTP 

ᆓ Situation Awareness 

ᆓ Static Course Development 

ᆓ Reduced Light with Flashlight 

ᆓ Shotgun Drills for Instructors 

ᆓ Live Fire Cover Course 

ᆓ Dynamic and Interactive Course Development 

ᆓ Interactive Cover Drills (Level II) 

ᆓ Offi cer Liability 

ᆓ Use of Force 

Instructors: Instructors assigned to coordinate and work with these programs have a signifi cant 

background in law enforcement/military and special weapons training. The instructional staff includes 

personnel from federal law enforcement, military, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. 

All instructors assigned to teach in these programs attend special instructor training programs in the 

disciplines assigned. 

Length: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into this program, the applicant must meet the following 

criteria: pass a FLETC health screening; have graduated from a Firearms Instructor School presented 

by such organizations as the FLETC, NRA, FBI/DEA, USSS or equivalent; be in good physical 

condition; actively engage in firearms training; be agency-designated as a firearms instructor; and 

currently serving as a full-time law enforcement officer or active duty military endorsed by their 

agency to attend this training. The Program Manager also recommends that the applicant be a graduate 

of an instructor development course offered by a recognized training academy. The applicant should 

be highly motivated to attend and have a minimum of one year since graduation from a fi rearms 

instructor school. 

Training Dates: Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1 thru September 30, 2008) Program Dates To Be 

Announced 

Program Title: FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (FITP) 

Program Description: The Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP) is designed to provide newly 

assigned firearms instructors with a familiarization of a variety of light arms, to include their care 

and maintenance, introduce the new instructors to teaching techniques, and identifying and resolving 

shooting problems/errors. 

Type: Advanced 

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Curriculum: 

ᆓ Advanced Handgun/Shotgun Stress 

ᆓ Advanced Shotgun Techniques 

ᆓ Basic Marksmanship Instruction 

ᆓ Downed/Disabled Offi cer Course 

ᆓ Dual Assailant 

ᆓ Firearms Safety Rules and Regulations 

ᆓ Handgun/Shotgun Stress 

ᆓ Indoor Reduced Light 

ᆓ Instinctive Reaction 

ᆓ Instructional Techniques 

ᆓ Instructor Liabilities 

ᆓ Judgment Pistol Shooting 

ᆓ Offi cer Survival 

ᆓ Off-Range Safety 

ᆓ On-line Instruction 

ᆓ On-line Instruction with Basic Students 

ᆓ Preventing Injury and Illness on Ranges 

ᆓ Range Organization and Administration 

ᆓ Rifl e Lecture/Laboratory 

ᆓ Semiautomatic Lecture/Laboratory 

ᆓ Situation Response Exercises 

ᆓ Submachine Gun Familiarization 

ᆓ Survival Shooting Techniques 

ᆓ Target Analysis 

ᆓ Trauma Management 

ᆓ Use of Cover Drills 

ᆓ Some courses are student taught including but not limited to the following- (Not all these

 courses are taught during the program. The courses that are taught, depend on the needs of 

the participants at the time.) 

ᆓ Advanced Handgun/Shotgun Stress 

ᆓ Downed/Disabled Offi cer Course 

ᆓ Dual Assailant 

ᆓ Agency Specific Courses of Fire 

Instructors: Instructors assigned to coordinate and work with these programs have a signifi cant 

background in law enforcement/military and special weapons training. The instructional staff includes 

personnel from federal law enforcement, military, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. 

All instructors assigned to teach in these programs attend special instructor training programs in the 

disciplines assigned. 

Length: 10 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into this program, the applicant must meet the following 

criteria: pass a FLETC health screening; experience in, or possess the potential for, presenting 

instructional material to law enforcement or military personnel; qualified in parent agency course of 

fire; actively engaged in, or expected to be detailed as, a firearms instructor for parent organization; be 

in good physical condition; and currently serve as a full-time law enforcement officer or active duty 

military endorsed by their agency to attend this training. 

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Additional Information: Students are encouraged to bring their issued semiautomatic pistol, issued 

leather gear and a minimum of 3 magazines; ammunition will be provided. FLETC uniforms will be 

provided*. 

*Uniforms are not provided at FLETC Cheltenham, Maryland 

Training Dates: FITP-709 / Glynco, GA -- July 30, 2007 to August 10, 2007 

FITP-710 / Glynco, GA -- September 10, 2007 to September 21, 2007 

Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1 thru September 30, 2008) Program Dates To Be 

Announced 

Program Title: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR NON-LETHAL TRAINING 

 AMMUNITION (ITNTA) 

Program Description: The Instructional Techniques for Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (ITNTA) 

is a 3 1⁄2 day Center Advanced train-the-trainer program. It is designed to provide information and 

training in the safe use of non-lethal training ammunition and in developing use of force scenariobased training for agency fi rearms instructors. 

This program is designed to be conducted in the fi eld (Export) at any Federal, State or Local law 

enforcement agency’s training facility. Exporting this program to field sites makes the training more 

appropriate to Non-Lethal Training Instructors and allows them to better understand NLTA applications 

in training utilizing their existing facilities. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Guidelines for Role Players 

ᆓ Interactive Training 

ᆓ NLTA Supplement to Training 

ᆓ Personnel for Conducting Interactive Training with NLTA 

ᆓ Phases of Training 

ᆓ Scenario Development and Other NLTA Applications 

ᆓ Survival Stress, Mental Preparation and Crisis Rehearsals 

ᆓ Training Weapons, Ammunition, Protective Equipment, Facilities 

Instructors: Instructors assigned to coordinate and work with these programs have a signifi cant 

background in law enforcement/military and special weapons training. The instructional staff includes 

personnel from federal law enforcement, military, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. 

All instructors assigned to teach in these programs attend special instructor training programs in the 

disciplines assigned. 

Length: 3.5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into this program, the applicant must meet the following 

criteria: pass a FLETC health screening; is an agency designated firearms or use of force instructor who 

has graduated from an instructor training program as an instructor; and currently serving as a full-time 

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law enforcement officer or active duty military endorsed by their agency to attend this training. The 

Program Manager recommends that the applicant be a graduate of an instructor development course 

offered by a recognized training academy. The applicant should be highly motivated to attend and 

have a minimum of one year experience as either a firearms or use of force instructor, with suffi cient 

knowledge of agency and job requirements to effectively formulate and evaluate training program 

objectives. 

Training Dates: ITNTA -705 / Glynco, GA -- July 24, 2007 to July 27, 2007 

E_ITNTA-702 / Cheltenham, MD -- September 10, 2007 to September 13, 2007 

Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1 thru September 30, 2008) Program Dates To Be 

Announced 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT RIFLE TRAINING PROGRAM (LERTP) 

Program Description: The Law Enforcement Rifle Training Program (LERTP) is a one–week program 

(44 hours) structured to train the student in minor caliber, optically unaided rifle/carbine skills and 

techniques. The program is designed to target the individual who may be required to employ their 

Rifle/Carbine in various law enforcement situations. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Short range marksmanship [< 50 yards] 

ᆓ Intermediate marksmanship [50 yards – 300 yards] 

ᆓ Perimeter/containment 

ᆓ Urban/rural deployment 

LERTP introduces the student to: 

ᆓ Rifl e/Carbine nomenclature, 

ᆓ Rifl e/Carbine ballistics, 

ᆓ Rifle/Carbine handling skills, 

ᆓ Rifle/Carbine shooting positions, 

ᆓ Rifl e/Carbine maintenance, 

ᆓ Tactical concepts and considerations for effective and safe deployment of the weapon. 

Instructors: Instructors assigned to coordinate and work with these programs have a signifi cant 

background in law enforcement/military and special weapons training. The instructional staff includes 

personnel from federal law enforcement, military, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. 

All instructors assigned to teach in these programs attend special instructor training programs in the 

disciplines assigned. 

Length: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the student must meet the following 

criteria: the applicant must pass a FLETC health screening; be in good physical condition; have 

completed a basic law enforcement academy or military firearms training; and be presently employed 

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by a law enforcement agency as a sworn LEO, as an agency instructor or active duty military and 

endorsed by their agency to attend this training. 

Training Dates: LERTP-704 / Glynco, GA -- August 25, 2007 to August 31, 2007 

E_LERTP-702 / Cheltenham, MD -- August 06, 2007 to August 10, 2007 

Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1 thru September 30, 2008) Program Dates To Be 

Announced 

Program Title: PRECISION RIFLE OBSERVER TRAINING PROGRAM (PROP) 

Program Description: The Precision Rifle Observer Training Program (PROP) is designed as a one– 

week program (47 hours) structured to take the student from basic rifle nomenclature and weapons 

handling through various shooting positions and distances. PROP provides advanced precision rifl e 

training to the law enforcement officer/agent whose responsibility involves the issue of a precision 

rifle for possible duty-related incidents. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Advanced Rifl e Ballistics 

ᆓ Counter Sniper Tactics 

ᆓ Crisis Site Scenarios (Beginning to End .... Some Live Fire) 

ᆓ Data Book/Cold Bore Shot 

ᆓ Elevation Shooting/Varying Distances 

ᆓ Equipment Overview 

ᆓ Glass Defl ection Demo/Drill 

ᆓ Moving Target Drills 

ᆓ Observation Techniques/Tactical Approach 

ᆓ Quick Reaction Drills 

ᆓ Reduced Light Shooting 

ᆓ Safety Rules/Regulations 

ᆓ Selection and Occupation of Positions 

ᆓ Unknown Distance Course Out to 600 Yards 

Instructors: Instructors assigned to coordinate and work with these programs have a signifi cant 

background in law enforcement/military and special weapons training. The instructional staff includes 

personnel from federal law enforcement, military, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. 

All instructors assigned to teach in these programs attend special instructor training programs in the 

disciplines assigned. 

Length: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the student must meet the following 

criteria: the applicant must pass a FLETC health screening; must be in good physical condition; have 

completed a basic law enforcement academy or military firearms training; and be presently employed 

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by a law enforcement agency as a sworn law enforcement officer, an agency instructor or be active 

duty military endorsed by their agency to attend this training. It is desirable but not mandatory that 

anyone participating in this training has completed a basic sniper or rifle training program. 

Training Dates: PROP-706 / Glynco, GA -- September 24, 2007 to September 28, 2007 

PROP-801 / Glynco, GA -- March 30, 2008 to April 5, 2008 (Includes travel dates) 

Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1 thru September 30, 2008) Program Dates To Be 

Announced 

Program Title: REACTIVE SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (RSITP) 

Program Description: The Reactive Shooting Instructor Training Program (RSITP) is a one-week 

program designed to enable new and experienced field instructors to develop and teach reactive shooting 

techniques. Reactive shooting is the shooter’s ability, under stress, to control the weapon to achieve 

maximum tactical accuracy and speed while quickly clearing any malfunction and to accomplish fast 

reloading. This builds shooter confidence and instills an understanding of what is realistically possible 

with the weapon. Classes are limited to 24 students. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Firearms Safety Rules and Regulations 

ᆓ Offi cer Safety 

ᆓ Movement Drills 

ᆓ Pivots 

ᆓ Multiple Targets 

ᆓ Reactive Shooting for Instructors 

ᆓ Student Teaching Practice 

ᆓ Reactive Shooting Graded Practical Exercise 

ᆓ Reactive Shooting Scenarios with Non-Lethal Training Ammunition

Instructors: Instructors assigned to coordinate and work with these programs have a signifi cant 

background in law enforcement/military and special weapons training. The instructional staff includes 

personnel from federal law enforcement, military, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. 

All instructors assigned to teach in these programs attend special instructor training programs in the 

disciplines assigned. 

Length: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the student must meet the following 

criteria: the applicant must pass a FLETC health screening; be in good physical condition; have 

completed a basic law enforcement academy or military firearms training; and be presently employed 

by a law enforcement agency as a sworn LEO, an agency instructor or be active duty military endorsed 

by their agency to attend this training. 

Additional Information: Graduation from RSITP requires shooting a handgun qualifi cation course 

achieving a score of 85% or better and participation in a group course presentation exercise. 

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Students are encouraged to bring their agency issued carry weapon, holster and other equipment. 

Graduation from RSITP requires shooting a handgun qualification course and achieving a score of 

85% or higher and participation in a group presentation exercise. Ammunition and FLETC student 

uniforms are provided. 

Training Dates: RSITP-704 / Glynco, GA -- August 20, 2007 to August 24, 2007 

Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1 thru September 30, 2008) Program Dates To Be 

Announced 

Program Title: SUB-MACHINEGUN INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (SMGITP) 

Program Description: The Sub-Machinegun Instructor Training Program (SMGITP) is a one-week 

(forty-two hours) program, designed to train the law enforcement officer to be a Submachine gun 

instructor with knowledge in course of fire development, nomenclature, safety rules, safe handling, 

loading and unloading, safe operation and maintenance of multiple submachine guns. The submachine 

guns used in this program include: H&K MP-5 and UMP-40, Colt M-4 and SMG (9mm) and the FN 

P90. These weapons are provided if you do not have your own. 

Graduation from the program requires the firing of two qualification courses. One qualifi cation 

course uses the H&K MP-5 and the other uses the Colt M-4. 

Type: Advanced 

Instructors: Instructors assigned to coordinate and work with these programs have a signifi cant 

background in law enforcement/military and special weapons training. The instructional staff 

includes personnel from federal law enforcement, military, state and municipal law enforcement 

agencies. All instructors assigned to teach in these programs attend special instructor training 

programs in the disciplines assigned. 

Length: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: The training is open to any full-time law enforcement offi cer or active 

duty military who has completed at least a basic firearms training program. The applicant must also 

pass a FLETC health screening and be endorsed by their agency to attend this training. 

Additional Information: Participants in this training program should bring the following equipment 

issued/used in their fi eld assignment. 

ᆓ Submachine gun (if allowed by your agency/department) 

ᆓ Handgun (if allowed by your agency/department) 

ᆓ All Web gear, magazines, etc... 

Training Dates: SGITP-703 / Glynco, GA -- August 13, 2007 to August 17, 2007 

E_SMGITP-702 / Cheltenham, MD -- August 20, 2007 to August 24, 2007 

Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1 thru September 30, 2008) Program Dates To Be 

Announced 

Program Title: SURVIVAL SHOOTING TRAINING PROGRAM (SSTP) 

Program Description: The Survival Shooting Training Program (SSTP) is a dynamic 8.5-day training 

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program specifically designed to develop survival/reaction shooting skills of the law enforcement 

officer (LEO). The skills developed are designed to be applied in a variety of stressful situations. This 

program will teach LEOs how to employ several types of weapon systems found in most police arsenals 

(the service handgun, shotgun, submachine gun and rifle). The LEOs will develop marksmanship 

skills as well as all pertinent gun handling skills (drawing from the holster, reloads, immediate action, 

movement and more) at a rapid yet controlled pace. Ultimately, the SSTP prepares the LEOs to 

survive a deadly force confrontation through competent decision making and confident gun handling 

skills. Classes are limited to 24 students. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Safe Weapons Handling 

ᆓ Physical Effects of Stress 

ᆓ Reactive Shooting Principles and Drills 

ᆓ Movement Drills 

ᆓ Transition Drills 

ᆓ Reduced Light Familiarization 

ᆓ Application Laboratory Exercise 

ᆓ Live Fire Shoot House 

Instructors: Instructors assigned to coordinate and work with these programs have a signifi cant 

background in law enforcement/military and special weapons training. The instructional staff includes 

personnel from federal law enforcement, military, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. 

All instructors assigned to teach in these programs attend special instructor training programs in the 

disciplines assigned. 

Length: 8.5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the student must meet the following 

criteria: the applicant must pass a FLETC health screening; be in good physical condition; have 

completed at least a basic firearms training program; and be presently employed by a law enforcement 

agency as a sworn LEO, an agency instructor or active duty military endorsed by their agency to attend 

this training. Ammunition and FLETC student uniforms will be provided. 

Additional Information: Upon agency request, the SSTP is also available as a 5-day export program. 

Training Dates: SSTP-705 / Glynco, GA -- August 21, 2007 to August 31, 2007 

SSTP-706 / Glynco, GA -- September 11, 2007 to September 21, 2007 

Fiscal Year 2008 (October 1 thru September 30, 2008) Program Dates To Be 

Announced 

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FORENSICS AND INVESTIGA IVE FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIVE


TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION ECHNOLOGIES DIVISION

FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIVE TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION 

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES 

The mission of the Forensics and Investigative Technologies (FIT) Division is to provide training 

to the agents and officers in the day-to-day, hands-on, technical aspects of law enforcement by 

providing them with contemporary, scientific, and technological skills to perform their respective law 

enforcement functions. The complex criminal activities of today require law enforcement offi cers to 

work with each other in planning and executing a variety of law enforcement activities. The emphasis 

is on teamwork. 

The Division staff provides classroom presentations and practical exercises in such vital areas as 

documenting a crime scene, obtaining classifiable suspect fingerprints, recognizing illegal narcotics, 

using investigative photography and investigating archeological resource crimes. Realism, the keynote 

of all practical exercises, is attained through the employment of professional role players, appropriate 

settings, carefully designed scenarios, transportation, firearms, communications and other modern 

implements of the law enforcement profession. 

Certain fundamentals of Federal law enforcement are taught to every basic law enforcement student, 

whether in a police, land management, inspector or criminal investigator training program. The Division 

staff is constantly alert to changing procedures, techniques, and operational concepts, and ensures that 

course material reflective of such changes is incorporated into appropriate courses on a timely basis. 

Courses taught by the Division in the Criminal Investigator Training Program include:Authentication 

of Identity Documents for Law Enforcement Personnel, Physical Evidence, Fingerprinting including 

the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Digital Photography and Video Techniques, Drugs 

of Abuse, Clandestine Labs, and Controlled Substance Identification.Additional courses taught by this 

Division in other Center programs include:Contraband Detection, Marijuana Cultivation, Sex Crimes 

Investigation, Death Investigations, Latent Prints, Crime Scene Preservation, Crime Scene Investigation 

and Processing, and Introduction to Archeology. 

For further information, please contact: 

Division Chief 

Forensics and Investigative Technologies Division 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road 

Townhouse 381 

Glynco, GA 31524 

Telephone: (912) 267-2815 

Fax: (912) 267-3464 

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer or the FLETC on-site 

representative through the appropriate chain of command. 

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Program Title: ADVANCED FORENSIC TECHNIQUES IN CRIME SCENE 

INVESTIGATIONS (AFTCSI-II) 

Program Description: The AFTCSI-II is designed for agents and officers who, upon completion of 

the program, will have the necessary skills to coordinate the processing of a complex crime scene. 

Lectures are followed by hands-on exercises where the students use the skills presented to them 

during the classroom portion of training. Upon completion of the exercises, the students will return to 

the classroom and the instructors will critique their results.The final practical exercise will involve a 

terrorist created incident. 

Curriculum 

ᆓ Advanced Crime Scene Photography Techniques 

ᆓ Blood Pattern Analysis 

ᆓ Chemical Processing for Latent Print and Blood Impressions 

ᆓ Complex Crime Scene Investigations 

ᆓ Controlled Substance (Meth Labs) Crime Scenes 

ᆓ Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Collection and Analysis Methods 

ᆓ Entomology 

ᆓ Forensic Autopsies 

ᆓ Forensic Light Applications 

ᆓ Subsurface Crime Scenes 

ᆓ Terrorist Crime Scenes 

ᆓ Vehicle Processing 

Length of Training: 10 class days and nights 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the applicant must be a full-time 

law enforcement officer or a full-time permanent employee whose primary duty is crime scene 

investigations and the collection of evidence for a Federal, State, County or Municipal Law 

Enforcement Agency. The applicant also must possess knowledge of basic digital photography and 

computers.Partner organization personnel have first priority for selection. 

Program Title: ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING 

PROGRAM (ALEPTP) 

Program Description: The ALEPTP is designed for qualified law enforcement offi cers, criminal 

investigators, crime scene technicians, and civilians who have a fundamental understanding of digital 

photography. 

Students will be assisted in achieving a level of proficiency to successfully complete most crime 

scene, close-up, investigative, and surveillance photographic assignments.

 This proficiency will come as a result of in-depth classroom instruction followed by hands-on 

use of various digital cameras, lenses, flash attachments, shooting platforms, night vision equipment, 

computers, software, and printers in actual fi eld situations. 

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Upon completion of the exercises, the students will learn how to properly transfer and save the 

captured images for evidentiary use, enhance images utilizing contemporary software products such 

as Adobe Photoshop®, insert images into case files, and ultimately prepare and print images for court 

presentation. 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Adobe Photoshop® 

ᆓ Camera Aperture/Depth of Field 

ᆓ Close–Up Photography 

ᆓ Controlling Motion 

ᆓ Crime Scene Photography 

ᆓ Digital Enhancement Tools 

ᆓ Digital Imaging 

ᆓ Digital Photography 

ᆓ Digitizing Film Negatives and Transparencies 

ᆓ Flash Photography 

ᆓ Principles of Photography 

ᆓ Printers and Paper 

ᆓ Shooting Platforms and Tripods 

ᆓ Surveillance Photography and Optics 

Length of Training: 8 class days and nights 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the applicant must be a full-time 

law enforcement officer or a full-time permanent employee whose primary duty is investigative 

photography for a Federal, State, County or Municipal Law Enforcement Agency.The applicant also 

must possess knowledge of basic digital photography and computers.Partner organization personnel 

have first priority for selection. 

Program Title: ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES PROTECTION TRAINING PROGRAM 

(ARPTP) 

Program Description: The ARPTP was developed by the FLETC together with the U.S. Forest Service, 

Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service.This premier class provides training in 

archeological investigation and the subsequent prosecution of the crimes. 

During the program, students participate in integrated lectures and discussions.Advanced and 

specialized training is offered to both law enforcement officers and the archeologists in the same 

classroom setting. The students are separated in order to provide law enforcement training to the 

archeologists and archeological training to the law enforcement officers. The class cumulates in a 12-

hour, hands-on exercise where law enforcement officers and archeologist work as a team to investigate 

and document a crime scene. Attendees will gather physical evidence, write search warrants, prepare 

damage assessments and provide testimony in a court room scenario. 

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Curriculum: 

ᆓ Archeological Crime Scene Investigation 

ᆓ Study of actual Case Files

ᆓ Criminal Investigator Case Review

ᆓ Collecting and Traffi cking Network 

ᆓ Field Practical Exercise 

ᆓ Prevention 

ᆓ ARPA and Other Legal Statutes 

ᆓ Resource Damage Assessments

ᆓ Site Analysis 

ᆓ Personal Safety 

ᆓ Court Scenario

Topics presented to archeologists include: 

ᆓ Introduction to Federal Criminal Justice System 

ᆓ Site Damage Assessment Report 

ᆓ Testifying in Court 

ᆓ Society for American Archeology Standards for Determination of 

Archeological Value

ᆓ Preparing Damage Assessment Reports

Topics presented to law enforcement offi cers include: 

ᆓ Introduction to Archeology 

ᆓ Surveillance Techniques 

ᆓ Undercover Operations 

ᆓ ARPA Search Warrants 

ᆓ Investigative Methods

Length of Training:5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance:Enrollment is limited to full-time, sworn law enforcement offi cers and 

archeologists employed by Federal, State or Local Governments. 

Program Title: COVERT ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (CESP) 

Program Description: The CESP is continually upgraded, both in equipment and training techniques, 

to provide instruction in the most current, solid state digital surveillance technology. The program is 

designed to teach investigators the latest in audio and video digital recording devices for the purposes of 

consensual monitoring. Officers/agents, who have a need to understand and use electronic surveillance 

devices in the performance of their duties to provide officer safety or gather evidence, will receive 

extensive training in legal issues concerning maintaining chain of custody of digital evidence, Radio 

Frequency transmission, and Operational Site preparation and selection. Demonstrations will include 

electronic tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) surveillance cameras, and various video transmission systems. 

Extensive laboratory applications and hands-on training of audio and video surveillance devices is 

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emphasized. Students are taught how to plan for and conduct technical surveillance operations and how 

to build covert camera concealments. Students will demonstrate their comprehension of the material 

and techniques taught in this course through a variety of field exercises with professional role players 

as targeted individuals. This is a HANDS-ON course!

 Curriculum: 

ᆓ Acoustics and Microphones 

ᆓ Audio Body Wire Installation and Operation 

ᆓ Audio Recorders 

ᆓ Audio Work Copy Generation 

ᆓ Basic Electronics 

ᆓ Batteries and Power Packs 

ᆓ Body Worn Video 

ᆓ Cables and Connectors 

ᆓ CCTV Applications and Night Vision 

ᆓ Concealment Techniques 

ᆓ Covert Video Installations 

ᆓ Electrical Safety 

ᆓ Equipment Maintenance and Inventory 

ᆓ Federal Laws for Audio-Video Surveillance 

ᆓ Radio Frequency and Antennas 

ᆓ Receivers/Transmitters 

ᆓ Site Survey 

ᆓ Soldering/Field Repairs and troubleshooting 

ᆓ The Threat of Countermeasures 

Length of Training:10 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the applicant must be a full-time law 

enforcement officer or a full-time permanent employee whose primary or secondary duty includes 

working in the technical surveillance field for a Federal, State, County or Municipal Law Enforcement 

Agency. The applicant also must possess knowledge of basic surveillance equipment and technology. 

Program Title: COVERT ELECTRONIC TRACKING PROGRAM (CETP) 

Program Description: This intensive, hands-on, electronic tracking course is designed to give Offi cers/ 

agents the necessary skills to operate, install, and analyze information using the latest GPS technology 

and field applications. Each student will use GPS equipment from a variety of manufactures to allow 

them the opportunity to learn how to use this technology and practice installation techniques using 

a wide variety of vehicle types and locations. Students will demonstrate their comprehension of the 

material and techniques taught in this course through a variety of field exercises with professional role 

players as targeted individuals. Special training will be included on live tracking of a target vehicle 

using advanced cellular data services from a mobile environment. 

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Curriculum: 

ᆓ Legal Use of Electronic Tracking Equipment 

ᆓ Maintaining Chain of Custody of Digital Evidence 

ᆓ Global Positioning Systems (GPS) 

ᆓ Pre-Installation Planning 

ᆓ Installation Techniques in Various Types and Models of Vehicles 

ᆓ Techniques for Both Battery Powered and Using Power Supply in Target Vehicles 

ᆓ Extended Duration Battery Pack Techniques 

ᆓ Security Team Organization for Offi cer Protection 

ᆓ Operation of GPS Tracking Software 

ᆓ Applications for Using On-Line Tracking Software Using Earth Google and Windows Live 

 Local Programs 

ᆓ Analyzing GPS Information for Criminal Case Preparation

Length of Training:4 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the applicant must be a full-time law 

enforcement officer or a full-time permanent employee whose primary or secondary duty includes 

working in the technical surveillance field for a Federal, State, County or Municipal Law Enforcement 

Agency. The applicant must also possess knowledge of basic surveillance equipment and technology. 

Partner organization personnel have first priority for selection. 

Program Title: INTERNET PROTOCOL CAMERA PROGRAM (IPCP) 

Program Description: This advanced, hands-on training program provides the students with the 

knowledge and practical experience of planning, programming, and installing an Internet Protocol 

(IP) camera and then using the Internet to transmit video images to a remote location for recording as 

evidence. 

FLETC has built a campus wide training network specifically for the IPCP program. This training 

network simulates various types of field installation broadband connectivity such as Cable, DSL or 

Cellular.Each student will be assigned a complete inventory of advanced equipment to create both wired 

and wireless IP camera installations on the training network. Numerous field exercises are designed to 

allow students to gain experience on programming, installing and recording of IP cameras. 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Legal Use and Installation Of Covert Cameras 

ᆓ Fundamentals of Computer Networking 

ᆓ TCP/IP Transmission Protocols and The Internet 

ᆓ Network Hardware Basics 

ᆓ Cable, DSL, and Cellular Modems and Transmission Methods 

ᆓ Wi-Fi Routers, Bridges, Client Adaptors and Directional Antennas 

ᆓ IP Cameras and IP Video Servers 

ᆓ Camera Concealment Construction and Installation Techniques 

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ᆓ Working With Internet Service Providers (ISP) 

ᆓ Remote Camera Installation Safety Concerns 

ᆓ IP Camera Recording Software Installation and Usage

Length of Training: 5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the applicant must be a full-time law 

enforcement officer or a full-time permanent employee whose primary or secondary duty includes 

working in the technical surveillance field for a Federal, State, County or Municipal Law Enforcement 

Agency. The applicant also must possess knowledge of basic surveillance equipment and technology. 

Partner organization personnel have first priority for selection. 

Program Title: REMOTE UNATTENDED VIDEO PROGRAM (RUVP) 

Program Description: This advanced, hands-on training program provides the students with the ability 

to evaluate case requirements and then choose the appropriate type of video surveillance equipment. 

Students will plan an installation and then construct a concealment. They will use video equipment in 

order to record evidence.Students will accomplish these assignments by using existing building wires, 

various line transmission equipment, microwave equipment, remote controlled equipment and network 

equipment. 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Drop Car Concealments

ᆓ Fiber and Coax Systems

ᆓ Handling Digital Video Evidence

ᆓ Hardwire Kit Lab

ᆓ IP Cameras

ᆓ Line Transmission Systems

ᆓ Legal Review Video and Video/Audio Surveillance 

ᆓ Low Light Video

ᆓ Making Analog and Digital Copies of Video

ᆓ Microwave Systems

ᆓ Outdoor Video Systems

ᆓ Video Formats and Recorders

Length of Training: 5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the applicant must be a full-time law 

enforcement officer or a full-time permanent employee whose primary or secondary duty includes 

working in the technical surveillance field for a Federal, State, County or Municipal Law Enforcement 

Agency.The applicant also must possess knowledge of basic surveillance equipment and technology. 

Partner organization personnel have first priority for selection. 

Program Title: WILDLAND FIRE INVESTIGATION CASE DEVELOPMENT (WFICD) 

Program Description: Wildland fires result in tremendous devastation of public resources and private 

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property. The increasing frequency of these types of fires has brought on a need for additional, specially 

trained fire investigators. The WFICD is based on the certification standards and training programs 

for wildland fire investigators put in place by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.This program 

focuses on the investigation of complex, wildland fire cases in a serial arson task force setting. 

The course is a combination of lecture and small group discussions.During the discussions and 

hands-on, final exercise, student teams will plan, analyze, organize, and conduct a complex, serial arson 

investigation. 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Case Organization and Documentation 

ᆓ Behavior Evidence Analysis 

ᆓ Investigation Team Management 

ᆓ Wildland Arson Investigative Techniques 

ᆓ Preparing The Case Plan 

ᆓ Physical Evidence Management 

ᆓ Wildland Fire Investigation Forensic Interviews 

ᆓ Search and Seizure 

ᆓ Case Presentation 

ᆓ Courtroom Testimony 

Length:4.5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Enrollment is open to full-time, Federal, State, or Local law enforcement 

officers or fire management personnel who have responsibilities for the investigation of wildland fi res. 

Students also must have successfully completed the Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination 

Training Program (WFOCD- FI-210). 

Program Title: WILDLAND FIRE ORIGIN AND CAUSE DETERMINATION (WFOCD) 

Program Description: Wildland fires result in tremendous devastation of public resources and private 

property. The increasing frequency of these types of fires has brought on a need for additional, specially 

trained fire investigators.The WFOCD is based on the certification standards and training programs for 

wildland fire investigators put in place by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. 

This program culminates in a six-hour, hands-on exercise where students work as a team to 

investigate and document a wildland fire case. Teams will determine the fire origin, collect evidence, 

conduct interviews, and document the case. 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Professional Ethics For Fire Investigators 

ᆓ Fire Behavior and Burn Pattern Interpretation 

ᆓ Fire Scene Evidence, Identification, Preservation, and Collection 

ᆓ Fire Investigation Methodology 

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ᆓ Witness Interviewing 

ᆓ Ignition Factors and Sources 

ᆓ Arson Recognition 

ᆓ Courtroom Preparation and Testimony

Length of Training:4.5 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Enrollment is open to full-time, Federal, State, or Local law enforcement 

officers or fire management personnel who have responsibilities for the investigation of wildland 

fi res. 

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INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND


TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (ITT) 

Mission, History, Goals and Training 

Our Mission... 

To provide quality, cost-effective training designed to support and promote the ideas of law and 

democracy to international criminal justice professionals worldwide in accordance with United States 

policy. 

Our History... 

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), a bureau within the Department of 

Homeland Security, was established in 1970 to provide basic law enforcement training for U.S. Federal 

agencies.Its mission was later expanded to include advanced and international training.Today FLETC 

provides training for more than 80 federal agencies and conducts international training around the 

globe. 

In response to increased demands for training by international law enforcement communities, the 

FLETC created an international training component in 1994 known as the International Programs 

Division.The division now comes under the ITT and is responsible for coordinating and facilitating all 

FLETC sponsored or conducted international training.In addition, it manages the FLETC’s International 

Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Gaborone, Botswana and ILEA Latin America.The ITT also 

conducts Training Needs Assessments to assist countries and regions in identifying specifi c training 

needs and prioritizing the development and delivery of that training. 

Our Goals... 

ᆓ The development of international training programs and training curricula based on research, 

assessments, program review, and evaluation. 

ᆓ The coordination, management, and delivery of training and technical assistance to 

international criminal justices audiences.

ᆓ Supporting the International Law Enforcement Academies efforts to provide education and 

training to foreign law enforcement and criminal justice offi cials. 

Training Initiatives... 

The ITT has been instrumental in developing and delivering a number of training programs to 

address specific training needs identified by an international law enforcement partner or through training 

needs assessments conducted by FLETC.Training is either offered at one of FLETC’s campuses or 

when required exported to the country requesting the training. 

In addition to offering training programs to the international law enforcement community FLETC 

also designs, develops, and delivers the new training programs for them.The program development 

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process uses the training needs assessment, curriculum development and curriculum review model.The 

goal of such a process is to customize the training to meet the needs and objectives of the international 

audience.The FLETC also provides technical assistance to aid in the design and development of training 

facilities and selection, installation, and operation of associated training equipment. 

Training Development... 

One of the primary challenges of the ITT has been delivery of training programs which meet the 

ever changing needs of the international law enforcement community.Long before the actual training 

occurs, much work goes into assessing training needs, defining learning objectives and developing 

curriculum.Program modifications are made in order to customize training that best fits the customer’s 

needs.Even after a program has been delivered work on the program does not stop.Periodic curriculum 

review and evaluations are conducted to assess the pertinence and validity of the training.The Offi ce 

of International Training takes an active role in communication and relations with international law 

enforcement organizations in their fight against transnational crime which affects citizens throughout 

the globe. 

International Law Enforcement Academies... 

ILEA Budapest 

Established in 1995, ILEA Budapest serves countries within Central Asia and Eastern Europe.For 

more information please visit their website at:http://www.usembassy.hu/ilea.htm

 ILEA Bangkok 

The academy was established in 1998, as a training facility for countries within Southeast Asia. 

For more information please visit their website at:http://www.ileabangkok.com

 ILEA Gaborone 

Established in 2000, the ILEA trains police and legal professionals from the Sub-Saharan Africa 

region. The ILEA recently amended its charter to include participants from the east Africa countries of 

Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Seychelles, and Djibouti.For more information please visit their website at: 

http://www.ileagaborone.co.bw

 ILEA San Salvador 

Establishment of an ILEA for Central and South America countries is in the initial stages of 

development. 

Contact Information for the International Training & Technical Assistance... 

Voice - (912) 280-5353 

E-mail - FLETC-intlrqst@dhs.gov 

Fax Number - (912) 267-2189 

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Mailing Address - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

 International Training & Technical Assistance

 1131 Chapel Crossing Road

 TH 387C

 Glynco, Georgia31524 

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LA ENFORCEMENT W ENFORCEMENT


LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE EADERSHIP INSTITUTE

LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 

Leaders past serving leaders present for America’s future 

At the Law Enforcement Leadership Institute (LELI) we are devoted to providing the law enforcement 

community with leadership training and development programs derived from the very best and most 

contemporary leadership authors, research, and practices. Delivered by an exceptionally dedicated 

staff of law enforcement professionals, LELI’s programs are designed to address the unique challenges 

of leading in today’s law enforcement environment.Our mission is to ennoble, enable, and encourage 

our customers to unleash leadership greatness in themselves, others and their organizations—all in 

the pursuit of service to their fellow citizens, their communities, and their homeland. Our goal is to 

provide the American public with law enforcement leaders who are worthy of their trust, responsive to 

their needs, and deserving of their support. 

A divisional component of the Training Directorate’s Office of Training Applications, the LELI 

delivers its training programs “seminar style” in facilities that are dedicated to and fashioned for law 

enforcement leaders. Classes are conducted in a conference facility that includes two classrooms, six 

breakout rooms, a relaxing lounge area and a business center complete with internet access, printers, 

copiers and facsimile services. Our staff is committed to providing you not only with training that 

meets your leadership needs, but also with the support and service that recognizes and respects your 

leadership role. 

LELI’s training programs are unique in that they expressly confront the challenge of leading in 

the context of the law enforcement environment. Moreover, they bridge the gap between the widely 

available generic courses and the technical skills courses typically offered “in-house” by government 

organizations. Instructional methodologies include lectures, facilitation, small group discussions, case 

studies, problem-solving exercises, simulations, role-plays, individual and group presentations. Many 

of our programs incorporate “state-of-the-industry” computer-generated management style inventories 

that provide participants with comprehensive feedback tailored to their individual needs.Additionally, 

the interagency training environment exposes participants to a variety of law enforcement organizations 

– promoting growth through shared leadership experiences while building effective interagency 

relationships so vital to the success of law enforcement organizations in today’s world. 

To ensure that the specific needs and concerns of law enforcement supervisors and managers are 

addressed, LELI’s management and instructional staff are themselves former law enforcement leaders 

representative of a variety of federal and state law enforcement organizations.Additionally, all of LELI’s 

adjunct faculty and contractual instructors have either extensive law enforcement management experience 

or are recognized as subject matter experts in issues related to law enforcement leadership. 

In closing, the LELI staff welcomes your review of our training programs as described on the 

following pages, and whether your interest is of a personal or organizational development nature, we 

would also welcome the opportunity to discuss your training goals and needs.To be directed to the 

program manager or topical area specialist that best matches your interests, please contact us via one 

of the following points of service: 

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Mailing Address: Telephone Contact: 

Law Enforcement Leadership Institute (912) 267-2988 or 2153

FLETC

Building 681 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road Facsimile Contact:

Glynco, GA 31524 (912) 267-2745 

Email: FLETC-LawEnforcementLeadershipInstitute@dhs.gov 

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Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGERS’ TRAINING PROGRAM (LEMTP) 

Program Description: The Law Enforcement Managers’ Training Program (LEMTP) provides law 

enforcement second-line supervisors and managers with the competencies needed to manage resources 

and lead people effectively.In the LEMTP law enforcement leaders learn and network with peers who 

share similar experiences, challenges, and other concerns facing law enforcement managers today. 

Using the results from three behavioral instruments administered in the program, participants gain a 

valuable understanding of their own behavioral styles and the impact of these styles on their colleagues, 

employees, and organizations—information that is indispensable for long-term effective leadership. 

The skills taught in the LEMTP are aligned with the Office of Personnel Management’s secondline leadership competencies that are tied directly to personal and organizational skills. It provides 

managers with tools to meet the complex problems of today’s work environment.It also provides them 

with information to develop their cognitive abilities and the skills needed to carryout human capital 

leadership principles in their organizations. 

LEMTP is sequenced in a way that a common thread continues from the LELI’s Law Enforcement 

Supervisor Training Program into the LEMTP. This competency-driven program includes the following 

courses: 

ᆓ Transition to Mid-Level Management 

ᆓ Stress Management 

ᆓ Confl ict Resolution 

ᆓ Managing Change 

ᆓ Strategic Thinking 

ᆓ Planning 

ᆓ Media Relations 

ᆓ Effective Writing 

ᆓ Time Management 

ᆓ Role of the Leader 

ᆓ Creating a High Performance Climate 

ᆓ Communications 

ᆓ Legal Issues 

ᆓ Developing an Effective Organization 

Length of Training: 8 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: This program is not intended for entry-level supervisors.It is designed 

for Federal law enforcement managers who have completed a first-line supervisory training program, 

such as the Law Enforcement Supervisor Leadership Training Program (LESLTP) or one who has 

served in an operational supervisory role. 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISORS’ LEADERSHIP TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (LESLTP) 

Program Description: This program is a career development tool that provides a unique opportunity for 

law enforcement professionals to develop and refine their supervisory skills in a supervisory training 

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program designed for law enforcement. The instructors in this program, all current or former supervisory 

law enforcement professionals, bring a unique understanding of the law enforcement culture and the 

practical knowledge of how to meet the challenges that a law enforcement supervisor will face in 

operational law enforcement settings. 

Participants in this program will learn how to apply basic leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities 

(KSAs) to attain the highest level of performance and accountability. This program develops the new 

law enforcement leader’s skill base in three key enablers of human capital leadership: people, processes, 

and technology. The program focuses heavily on the most important enabler:people. 

The leadership development journey begins with self assessment, and coming to the understanding 

that people are assets whose value can be enhanced through investment and understanding. The law 

enforcement leadership journey continues by helping the new leader to understand, and then align with 

the employing agency’s vision, mission, future goals, core values and objectives. Through this process, 

participants learn to lead by example. 

This program provides the students with the competencies needed to be effective as a leader in the 

law enforcement community. The KSA topical areas include leadership skills, communication skills, 

team building, conflict management, human capital resource management, legal responsibilities, stress 

management, workplace diversity, performance skills, briefing skills, and decision-making skills. Using 

their own life and work experiences, participants will explore these topics and develop skills through 

use of an adult learning model that employs lecture, laboratory and practical exercises, case studies, 

and self-directed learning. 

Topical Competencies: 

ᆓ Leadership Skills for the Future:Building a Law Enforcement Team for the 21st 

Century

ᆓ Leadership Through Understanding Behavioral Diversity

ᆓ Leadership Skills for Public Speaking

ᆓ Leadership and Understanding Stress in the Law Enforcement Culture

ᆓ Leadership and Performance Management in Law Enforcement

ᆓ Conflict Management for Law Enforcement Supervisors

ᆓ Leadership & the One Minute Manager, SL® II for Law Enforcement

ᆓ Managing the Federal Employee Discipline & Performance Process (Legal)

ᆓ Leading Vision:Mission & Technology Forecasting

ᆓ Networking Skills for Law Enforcement Supervisors

ᆓ Leadership & Understanding Attitudes / Values / Principles & Ethics

NOTE: To complete this program successfully, participants will need to complete approximately 16 

hours of self-directed study after hours. 

Length of Training: 8 class days, 80 training hours 

Prerequisites for Attendance: This program is designed as a career development tool; participation is 

determined by Partner Organization needs. 

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Program Title: LEADERSHIP THROUGH UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR 

TRAINING PROGRAM (LTUHBTP) 

Program Description: This program is a career development tool that provides a unique opportunity 

for law enforcement professionals to develop and refine their supervisory skills in a training program 

specifically designed for law enforcement. The instructors in this program, all current or former law 

enforcement leadership professionals, bring a unique understanding of the law enforcement culture, 

and the practical knowledge of how to meet the challenges that a law enforcement supervisor will face 

in operational law enforcement settings. 

This program is designed to provide law enforcement supervisors and managers who have not taken 

the Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Leadership Training Program (LESLTP) and are not scheduled to 

attend LESLTP, with the key leadership competencies that they will need to become more effective 

leaders. Over the last few years, LELI has had numerous requests from managers attending the Law 

Enforcement Managers Training Program (LEMTP) for a program that covers the competencies in 

DISC, Values, and Leadership and the One Minute Manager (Situational Leadership® II) – all covered 

in LESLTP. These courses focus heavily on the human capital leadership “enablers”, dealing specifi cally 

with the most important enabler, “people”. Participants learn how human capital leadership competencies 

and practices can improve their organizations’ economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; thus developing 

their people and providing a better service to our Nation. This program is designed to meet that need, but 

it is not intended to replace the LESLTP.Additionally, supervisors and managers who have completed 

courses in the above competencies may also wish to consider taking this program in order to enhance 

their skills (“sharpen the saw”) in these competencies. 

Topical Competencies: 

ᆓ Attitudes, Values and Ethics 

ᆓ Communication Skills 

ᆓ Leadership and the One Minute Manager (Situational Leadership® II) 

ᆓ Understanding Behavioral Diversity (DISC) 

ᆓ Leadership Application Exercises 

NOTE: To complete this program successfully, participants will need to complete 4 hours of selfdirected learning after-hours. 

Length of Training: 3 class days, 24 training hours 

Target Audience: Middle Managers 

Prerequisites for Attendance: This program is designed as a career development tool; participation is 

determined by Partner Organization needs. 

Program Title: SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP® II (LAW ENFORCEMENT VERSION) 

(SLII) 

Program Description:This program teaches the leadership model developed by Dr. Ken Blanchard and 

his colleagues at The Ken Blanchard Companies. The Law Enforcement Leadership Institute (LELI) 

and The Ken Blanchard Companies have collaborated to customize the program for law enforcement 

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leaders and managers. It provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement professionals, not only to 

refine their supervisory and leadership skills and share their real-world experiences, but more importantly, 

to use Situational Leadership® II (SLII) to develop their people. 

SLII (Law Enforcement Version) provides the participant with the competencies needed to lead 

their people based on each individual’s or team’s skill and attitude level for a specific task or mission. 

By using this model, law enforcement leaders can develop their people and organizations into highly 

effective individuals, teams and agencies that recognize the intrinsic value of each employee. 

The instructors are current or former law enforcement professionals and have been qualifi ed by The 

Ken Blanchard Companies to present the program. These professionals bring a unique understanding 

of the law enforcement culture, and practical knowledge of how to meet the challenges that face a law 

enforcement supervisor in operational settings. 

Participants in this program will gain an understanding of how to apply Situational Leadership® 

II in both their personal lives and their law enforcement careers. Participants will explore topics to 

develop skills using an adult learning model that employs lecture, case studies, practical exercises, and 

self-directed learning. This program is highly participatory and hands-on. 

Program Competencies: 

ᆓ Beliefs and Building Blocks 

ᆓ Problems & Needs Diagnosis 

ᆓ Leadership Flexibility 

ᆓ Implementing and Applying Situational Leadership® II 

ᆓ Initiating and Implementing Organizational Change 

ᆓ Leadership for the Future 

ᆓ Matching Leadership Style to Development Level 

Length of Training: 3 class days, 24 training hours 

Target Audience: Anyone who has a law enforcement leadership role. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: This program is designed as a career development tool; participation is 

determined by Partner Organization needs. 

Program Title: THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE® (SHHEPTP) 

Program Description: The Law Enforcement Leadership Institute in partnership with the Franklin 

Covey Company is proud to offer the program “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People®.” This 

timely program contains all the information and materials found in the public or corporate offerings, 

but has been tailored to meet the unique needs of the law enforcement professional. Each facilitator is 

a current or former law enforcement professional certified by the Franklin Covey Company to present 

this challenging program. 

The extraordinary events of September 11, 2001 and the continuing “War Against Terrorism” are 

calling law enforcement professionals to undertake additional duties including heightened vigilance, 

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mission redefinition or expansion and, for some, agency reassignment or reorganization. The strategic 

management of human capital is critical to success in meeting these challenges. The Administration 

and the Congress both recognize the importance of human capital and encourage further investment in 

these valuable assets. The key to increased security and successful law enforcement operations are the 

people who do the tasks. They must be responsible, accountable, able to develop and use their many 

talents, and must be recognized for their unique contributions. 

The Seven Habits program begins and enhances the developmental process for the law enforcement 

professional by encouraging and facilitating the recognition of Being Proactive in choosing one’s 

attitude, by creating opportunities for success by being “response-able.”

 To Begin With the End in Mind, is the habit of personal leadership. It emphasizes future possibilities 

rather than past obstacles in one’s professional and personal lives. It encourages the participant to focus 

on what is important rather than what appears urgent by Putting First Things First. 

Law enforcement professionals must recognize the importance of effective communication through 

the habit of Think Win-Win, the habit of interpersonal leadership. Effective communication requires 

that one be able to listen empathically before speaking. Through the habit of Seek First to Understand, 

Then be Understood the law enforcement professional will strengthen the habit of communication. 

An emerging strength for the law enforcement community is the recognition of diversity whether 

defined by demographics, values, behaviors or experiences. Synergy is the habit of creative cooperation 

to maximize learning different points of view and seeking to find a better solution to a problem. 

Finally, the law enforcement professional must recognize that only through continual improvement 

or Sharpening the Saw can one keep current of the latest law enforcement techniques and maintain 

physical and emotional health. 

Employees are the most effective enablers for organizational effectiveness. This program provides 

tools to enhance their individual performance and to become persons of positive influence in the 

organization. 

Please note that 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the program, participants must complete a 360- degree 

7-Habits® Profile to obtain valuable feedback needed during the conduct of the training. This program 

may be available for export to your location for the price of the training materials and the travel and 

per diem expenses of the facilitators. 

Length of Training: 4 class days, 32 training hours 

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LEGAL DIVISION LEGAL DIVISION 

LEGAL DIVISION

On average, LGD instructors have over 17 years of law enforcement experience, either as judges, 

prosecuting attorneys in federal, state, and military courts, police legal advisors, counsel for law 

enforcement agencies, or as federal or state law enforcement offi cers. LGD instructors are currently 

licensed to practice law in the highest courts of 15 states, numerous state, federal, and military courts, 

and the United States Supreme Court. Individual LGD instructors have published articles in a variety 

of professional law enforcement publications, such as Police Chief Magazine, The FLETC Journal, 

and one member of the LGD staff has authored a book entitled, “The Sixth Circuit Criminal Law 

Handbook.” 

As a division of the Office of Training Applications, the LGD staff is committed to delivering the 

highest quality legal training to both basic and advanced law enforcement personnel. In fulfi lling 

this mandate, LGD instructors provide training on all areas of criminal law and procedure, including 

Constitutional law, authority and jurisdiction, search and seizure, use of force, self-incrimination, 

courtroom evidence, court testimony, electronic law and evidence, criminal statutes, and civil liability. 

While a large part of the LGD training mission focuses on newly hired law enforcement offi cers, the 

LGD also provides training for advanced law enforcement officers and attorneys in the Continuing 

Legal Education Training Program (CLETP) and the Police Legal Advisor Training Program (PLATP). 

The LGD also provides legal training for law enforcement instructors in the FLETC Instructor Legal 

Training Program (FILTP). 

An additional resource for federal, state and local law enforcement officers and agents is the LGD 

website: www.fl etc.gov/legal.Located there are a number of resources including articles, podcasts, 

links, federal circuit court and Supreme Court case digests, and The Federal Law Enforcement Informer. 

The Informer is published monthly and includes articles and federal circuit court and Supreme Court 

case summaries of import to law enforcement. 

For further information, please contact: 

Division Chief 

Legal Division 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road 

Building 680 

Glynco, GA 31524 

Telephone: 912-267-2689 

FAX: 912-261-3635 

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer, your on-site representative at the 

Center, the IG Academy or 

Program Manager 

Advance Legal Programs 

Legal Division 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

912-267-2179 

FAX 912-261-3635 

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Program Title: CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAM (CLETP) 

Program Description: The Continuing Legal Education Training Program (CLETP) is an advance 

program designed to provide refresher training to field agents and officers in legal subject areas 

covering the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments, use of force, use of race, electronic law and evidence, 

civil liability, and recent statutes and rules changes. All instruction is updated by a review of the most 

recent court decisions and legislative changes to the laws that are applicable to law enforcement agents 

and offi cers. This training can prevent evidence admissibility problems, increase investigative skills 

in gathering evidence, and help agents and officers avoid being liable for alleged improper conduct. 

The CLETP meets the continuing training requirements of various agencies and departments. Upon 

completion of the program, students receive a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) 

Certificate of Completion. 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Electronic Law and Evidence 

ᆓ Fifth and Sixth Amendments / Self-Incrimination 

ᆓ Fourth Amendment / Search and Seizure 

ᆓ Offi cer Liability 

ᆓ Use of Force 

ᆓ Use of Race / Ethnicity 

ᆓ Statutes and Rules Update 

Length:The CLETP is three instructional days (Tuesday – Thursday) and consists of nineteen (19) 

course hours. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: There are no prerequisites for attendance, but the program is designed 

for officers and agents who have attended a basic training program and have had no formal update 

training within the past few years. 

Tuition and Cost: (Agencies are billed directly for their officers and agents who attend.) Glynco 

Programs: Tuition is approximately $650.00 per student. This includes lodging, meals, and training 

materials. Export Programs: Tuition is determined by the number of students that participate in the 

program. The total cost of the program is travel and per diem for two instructors plus training materials. 

The cost per student is the pro-rated cost of instructor travel and per diem plus approximately $30.00 

for training materials. 

Training Materials: Each student is given the following: 

ᆓ LGD Student Handbook 

ᆓ Legal Issues Source Book 

ᆓ FLETC Miranda Card 

ᆓ Padfolio with the DHS FLETC Logo 

ᆓ Other Handouts as determined by the Instructors 

Continuing Legal Education Credits: Past CLETPs have been approved for attorney Continuing Legal 

Education credits by several state bar associations. Students are responsible for applying to their 

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respective State Bar to obtain CLE credit. For assistance in obtaining CLE credits from your state bar, 

contact the Advance Training Program Manager. 

Program Title: FLETC INSTRUCTOR LEGAL TRAINING PROGRAM (FILTP) 

Program Description: The FLETC Instructor Legal Training Program (FILTP) provides FLETC 

instructional staff with refresher and update training on core components of the law, including the 4th 

Amendment, use of force, self-incrimination, courtroom evidence, and electronic evidence. 

Tuition and Cost:There is no charge for this program. 

Training Materials:Each student is given the following: 

ᆓ Legal Division Student Handbook 

ᆓ Legal Issues Source Book 

ᆓ FLETC Miranda Card 

ᆓ Other Handouts as determined by the Instructors 

Length: The program covers one-half day for 3 consecutive days and consists of 11 1⁄2 course hours. 

The standard daily schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Currently employed FLETC and Partner Organization instructors from 

any of the FLETC campuses are invited to attend. 

Program Title: POLICE LEGAL ADVISOR TRAINING PROGRAM (PLATP) 

Program Description: The Police Legal Advisor Training Program is an advance program developed and 

taught by the Legal Division of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Department 

of Homeland Security. The program is an intensive, week-long course that is held at the Federal 

Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia. The forty (40) hour program covers areas of 

the law most applicable to the function of a legal advisor within a law enforcement agency. Those 

topics presented include: Fourth Amendment, Self-Incrimination, Civil Liability, Practical Exercise 

Development, Homeland Security Legal Issues, Use of Force law, Pursuit Liability, Ethics, Internal 

Affairs Investigations, Electronic Law and Evidence, and Current Issues for Police Attorneys. 

Length: 5 Days 

Tuition and Cost: The approximate cost is currently less than $700.00. Costs will vary depending upon 

where students are lodged. The cost includes: lodging, meals, tuition, and course materials. Students 

are responsible for all travel costs to the Brunswick, Georgia area. Limited shuttle service is available 

to and from the Brunswick airport. 

Continuing Legal Education Credits: Students must self-apply to their respective State Bar to obtain 

CLE credit. A course syllabus, schedule, and instructor biographies will be provided to assist in this 

process. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. Currently employed attorneys for state and local law enforcement 

agencies are invited to attend. 

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OFFICE OF ARTESIA OPERA OFFICE OF ARTESIA OPERA IONS T 

OFFICE OF ARTESIA OPERATIONS

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center consists of four training sites, one of which is the 

FLETC, Artesia.The Artesia facility is located in Artesia, New Mexico – 40 miles south of Roswell. 

This facility is responsible for basic training for agencies such as the United States Customs and Border 

Protection, Border Patrol, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Transportation Security Administration. 

It also conducts training for Agency Advanced and Center Advanced Programs. 

The Artesia staff is responsible for designing, developing, coordinating, and administering advanced 

and specialized training programs for the United States Border Patrol, Bureau of Prisons, Transportation 

Security Administration and other Partner Organizations.Basic and Advanced training programs are 

conducted for the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs under the auspices of the Indian 

Police Academy. 

Specialized instructor programs such as the Driver Instructor Training Program (DITP), Firearms 

Instructor Training Program (FITP), Defensive Tactics Instructor Training Program (DTITP), and 

Officer Safety and Survival Training Program (OSSTP) are also conducted at the Artesia facility. These 

instructor programs are open to Federal as well as State and local students.State and local selections 

and admissions are coordinated through the Office of State and Local Training, located as the Federal 

Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia. 

For further information, please contact:

 Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Artesia Operations 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

 1300 West Richey Avenue 

Artesia, New Mexico 88210

 Telephone:(505) 748-8015

 Fax:(505) 748-8100 

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Program Title: BACKCOUNTRY TACTICS AND TRACKING TRAINING PROGRAM 

(BTTTP) 

Program Description: BTTTP is designed as an export program for Federal, State, Local Law 

Enforcement, and military special operation units.Instructors utilize static, dynamic, and interactive 

training techniques to provide the student with skills and knowledge necessary to successfully conduct 

a tactical tracking operation in a rapidly deployed multi-agency mission. 

Students who successfully complete the intense five day program will be able to identify sign and 

movement, follow track, and utilize tactical movement in tracking situations.The program will introduce 

the students to skills necessary to build hasty teams comprised of experienced trackers and non tracker 

volunteer support. 

Necessary equipment for the entire course will be provided at the training site.Students will be 

required to furnish personal clothing; BDUs, foot wear, rain gear, cold weather gear, and hydration 

unit, etc. 

Specific areas of instruction: 

ᆓ Tracking and sign cutting

ᆓ Tactical team development

ᆓ Tactical team movement

ᆓ Land navigation

ᆓ Team building

ᆓ Camo and hide site for rural surveillance

ᆓ Terrain familiarization

Contact Information: 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

1300 W. Richey Av

Investigations Enforcement Branch 

Artesia, New Mexico 88210

Attn: Senior Instructor (505) 748-8088, E-mail: FLETC-Artesia@dhs.gov

Instructor (505) 746-5748, E-mail: FLETC-Artesia@dhs.gov or

 http://www.fl etc.gov/training/programs/artesia-fl etc/

Prerequisites for attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. Participants must be LEO’s in good physical condition and be able 

to participate in strenuous activities at various altitudes and weather conditions. 

Program Title: BASIC CORRECTIONS OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM (BCOTP) – 

 INDIAN POLICE ACADEMY 

Program Description: This 5-week Integrated Basic Police Training Program, designed for U.S. Bureau of 

Indian Affairs and tribal corrections officers, provides instruction on Rights of Inmates, Jail Operations, 

Fire Safety in Jails, Alcohol & Substance Abuse in Jails, Contraband Control and Cell Search, Inmate 

Health Screening, Disturbance Control, Bookings and Admissions, Jail Security, Environmental Health 

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Inspections, Record Keeping, Suicide Prevention, Inmate Management, Community Policing, and 

Special Inmate Problems. 

Length of Training: 29 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: The BIA sets standards for recruiting new BIA and tribal corrections 

officers.After the individuals have been selected they are sent by the BIA to the Indian Police Academy, 

FLETC, Artesia, NM. 

Program Title: BASIC JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM 

(BJCOTP) - INDIAN POLICE ACADEMY 

Program Description: This 5-week Integrated Basic Police Training Program, designed for U.S. Bureau 

of Indian Affairs and tribal juvenile corrections officers, provides instruction on Rights of Juveniles, Jail 

Operations, Fire Safety in Jails, Alcohol & Substance Abuse in Jails, Contraband Control and Cell Search, 

Inmate Health Screening, Disturbance Control, Bookings and Admissions, Jail Security, Environmental 

Health Inspections, Record Keeping, Suicide Prevention, Inmate Management, Community Policing, 

and Special Juvenile Problems. 

Length of Training:29 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: The BIA sets standards for recruiting new BIA and tribal juvenile 

corrections officers.After the individuals have been selected they are sent by the BIA to the Indian 

Police Academy, FLETC, Artesia, NM. 

Program Title: BASIC POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM (BPOTP) - 

 INDIAN POLICE ACADEMY 

Program Description: This 16-week Integrated Basic Police Training Program, designed for U.S. Bureau 

of Indian Affairs (BIA) and tribal law enforcement officers, provides instruction on Ethics and Conduct, 

Stress, Conflict Management, Narcotics, Collection and Preservation of Evidence, Officer Safety and 

Survival, Criminalistics, Civil Rights, Search and Seizure, Detention and Arrest, Indian County Law, and 

BIA specialized training.Other basic law enforcement subjects include Driver, Firearms and Physical 

Training Programs. 

Length of Training:79 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: The BIA sets its standards for recruiting new BIA and tribal law enforcement 

officers.After the individuals have been selected, they are sent by the BIA to the Indian Police Academy, 

FLETC, Artesia, New Mexico. 

Program Title: BASIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM 

(BTOTP) - INDIAN POLICE ACADEMY 

Program Description: This 2-week Integrated Basic Police Training Program is designed to train new 

U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal telecommunication officers (dispatchers). Courses familiarize 

the students with the terminology, technology and resource materials that they will use on the job. 

Students are given training in handling emergency situations and the stress of dealing with various 

types of emergency situations. 

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Length of Training:10 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: The BIA sets standards for recruiting new BIA and tribal telecommunications 

officers.After the individuals have been selected they are sent by the BIA to the Indian Police Academy, 

FLETC, Artesia, NM. 

Program Title: CLANDESTINE LABORATORY AWARENESS AND SAFETY TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (A_CLASTP_X) 

Program Description: This export program is designed specifically for Federal, State, and Local Law 

Enforcement personnel.This program is designed to provide on site training for the requesting agency. 

The instructors utilize static and interactive training techniques which provide the first responder with 

knowledge pertaining to clandestine laboratories, drug endangered children investigation, and highway 

criminal interdiction.The students will be provided with the training tools to enable them to conduct 

methamphetamine safety and awareness training for their local communities. 

On the evening of the first day, the public is invited to attend a presentation on the dangers of 

methamphetamine manufacturing, abuse, drug endangered children issues, and available resources. 

Local law enforcement officials are encouraged and given the opportunity to address the audience 

concerning methamphetamine issues in their communities. 

The comprehensive three day program includes: 

Clandestine Laboratory Recognition 

ᆓ Manufacturing methods of making methamphetamine in a clandestine lab

ᆓ Precursor chemicals and substances used in a clandestine lab

ᆓ Manufacturing apparatus

ᆓ Common hazards associated with a clandestine lab

ᆓ Regulatory steps required in a clandestine lab safety plan

ᆓ Common characteristics of methamphetamine abusers

ᆓ Symptoms of abuse and withdrawal

ᆓ Responsibilities of the fi rst responder

ᆓ Precautions to be taken when handling subjects possibly contaminated by 

methamphetamine 

ᆓ Controlled Substance Act Title 21 

Drug Endangered Children Investigation 

ᆓ Common elements in child abuse statues

ᆓ Level one and level two child abuse crimes

ᆓ Prosecution tools

ᆓ Theories of child abuse

ᆓ Physical neglect

ᆓ Emotional abuse

ᆓ Sentencing considerations

ᆓ Forensic interviewing

ᆓ Response protocol 

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ᆓ Cognitive assessment 

ᆓ Psychosocial issues

ᆓ Required medical attention for victim(s)

ᆓ Government agencies collaboration issues

Highway Criminal Interdiction 

ᆓ Concepts of highway criminal interdiction 

ᆓ Elements to criminal interdiction arising from traffi c stops

ᆓ Indicators of criminal and deceptive activity 

ᆓ Recommended sequence of events for obtaining consent to search

ᆓ Methods of conducting a search 

ᆓ Methods of concealment

ᆓ Methods of preserving the evidence

 Contact Information: 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

 1300 W. Richey Av

Investigations Enforcement Branch 

Artesia, New Mexico, 88210

Attn: Instructor (505) 746-5748

Senior Instructor (505) 748-8088

Instructor (505) 748-8183

Prerequisites for attendance: Attendance is open to Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Offi cers, 

and Law Enforcement Agents. 

Program Title: CLANDESTINE LABORATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSE 

(A_CLSCC_X) 

Program Description: CLSCC is an export training program designed for Federal, State, and Local Law 

Enforcement personnel. The program is designed to provide on site training for the requesting agency. 

Instructors utilize static, dynamic, and interactive training techniques to provide quality training to the 

students. 

Successful completion of this course will certify the officer/agent as a clandestine laboratory 

technician under the OSHA CFR 1910.120 requirements. The student will possess the required level 

of certification which will enable them to enter, investigate, and dismantle clandestine laboratories. 

Course included: 

ᆓ Characteristics of chemical hazards

ᆓ OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910.120

ᆓ Incident command system

ᆓ Detection methodologies

ᆓ Site control

ᆓ Personal protective equipment

ᆓ Decontamination procedures

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ᆓ Containment procedures

ᆓ Methods of manufacture

ᆓ Evidence collection

ᆓ Medical surveillance

Length of training: 40 Hours 

Officers/Agents must attend an eight hour refresher course and submit to a physical annually to 

maintain their certifi cation. 

Contact Information: 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

1300 W. Richey Av

Investigations Enforcement Branch 

Artesia, New Mexico, 88210

Attn: Instructor (505) 746-5748

Senior Instructor (505) 748-8088

Instructor (505) 748-8183

Prerequisite for attendance: Attendees must be full time salaried Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement 

Officers.Prior to attendance, officers/agents will be provided with a medical questionnaire and must 

submit to a physical examination and receive medical clearance to attend the training as per OSHA 

standards 29 CFR 1910.120. 

Program Title: CORRECTIONS ARMED TRANSPORT PROGRAM (BIACATTP) 

 INDIAN POLICE ACADEMY 

Program Description: This 3 week 2 day Integrated Advanced Training Program is designed to train 

U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal officers who have completed a Basic Training Program in 

corrections to transport restrained Inmates while officers are armed with weapons. 

Topics Include: 

ᆓ Use of Force

ᆓ Basic Marksmanship

ᆓ Defensive Tactics and Baton Control

ᆓ Practical Pistol Course

ᆓ Skid Control and Emergency Response

ᆓ AR-15 Rifl e

ᆓ Basic Shotgun

ᆓ O.C. Spray

ᆓ Armed Transport of Restrained Inmates

Length of Training Days:17 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. Current BIA LEO’s who have completed a certifi ed corrections 

academy for this advanced program. 

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Program Title: OPSEC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES COUNTERTERRORISM 

TRAINING PROGRAM (OPSACTP) 

Program Description: OPSEC for Public Safety Agencies Counterterrorism Training Program is an 

intense 3-day program. Course instructors have public safety, security, and intelligence backgrounds. 

This course is designed specifically for Federal, State, and Local agencies with a law enforcement, 

emergency management, fire and rescue, and infrastructure protection mission. 

 How You Will Benefit:Students who successfully complete the training will be able to apply 

OPSEC to emergency and special event planning, special operations such as SWAT, HazMat, WMD, 

Bomb Squad, intelligence, counterterrorism, arson, narcotics task forces, and criminal investigations. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Introduction to OPSEC for Public Safety Agency 

ᆓ Public Safety Agency Vulnerabilities 

ᆓ OPSEC Laboratory 

ᆓ Overview of Perception Management 

ᆓ OPSEC Intelligence / Threat Briefi ng 

ᆓ OPSEC Threat Briefi ng 

ᆓ Threat Analysis and Threat Assessments 

ᆓ Terrorist Operational Planning Cycle 

ᆓ OPSEC Case Studies 

ᆓ Computer Security for Public Safety Agencies 

ᆓ Public Safety Communications Vulnerabilities 

ᆓ OPSEC Table Top Practical Exercise (P.E.) 

Length: 3 class days. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Attendance is open to Federal, State and local law enforcement offi cers, 

investigators, and emergency management specialists as well as the military and other U.S. Government 

agencies having law enforcement, emergency management, fire and rescue, and infrastructure 

protection mission planning responsibilities. Non-credentialed students must have the permission of 

the FLETC/CTD Program Manager to register for the course. 

Contact Information: 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

1300 W. Richey Av

Investigation Enforcement Branch 

Artesia, New Mexico, 88210

Attn: Instructor (505) 746-5748

Instructor (505) 746-5727 

Program Title: OFFICER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL TRAINING PROGRAM(A_OSSTP) 

Program Description: The program is an intense hands-on skills training in officer safety and survival. 

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The purpose of the training is to provide law enforcement personnel with the skills necessary to 

successfully complete high risk planned operations and proper response to active events. This program 

will give the student the basic knowledge to stay alive in high threat tactical environments. Attendees 

should bring all personal duty gear. 

Type: Advanced 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ High Risk Warrant Service 

ᆓ Rapid Raid 

ᆓ Active Events (Active Shooter/threat) 

ᆓ Tactical Transitions 

ᆓ Tactical Planning 

ᆓ Self Triage 

ᆓ Building and Room Search 

ᆓ Dynamic Entry 

ᆓ Individual and Unifi ed Tactics 

Length: 3.5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Attendees must be full-time, experienced law enforcement offi cers or 

agents who have passed their agency’s physical standards. Attendees must certify that they can meet 

the Practical Exercise Performance Requirements of this program. Attendees should bring all personal 

duty gear.Body armor is recommended for wearing during tactical instruction and laboratory exercises. 

The exercises will be conducted as individual and team concept. 

Program Title: UNITED STATES BORDER PATROL INTEGRATED TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (USBPI) 

Program Description: This program is used exclusively to train new USBP Agents.Courses are taught 

jointly by FLETC and USBP staff instructors. 

General topical areas include: Communications, Interviewing, Report Writing, Forensics, 

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Firearms, Physical Training, Driver Training, and other basic police 

subjects. 

Specialized topical areas include: Immigration Law, Department of Homeland Security procedures, 

and Spanish language training. 

Length of Training: 91 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Attendees must meet the DHS recruitment standards and FLETC’s Practical 

Exercise Performance Requirements for the USBPI PRIOR TO ARRIVING FOR THE TRAINING 

PROGRAM.

Program Title: USE OF FORCE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (UOFITP) 

Program Description: This two week course is designed for law enforcement officers, trainers, attorneys 

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and policy makers.It is designed for those who advise law enforcement officers or agents, revise or 

develop us of force policy, conduct use of force training, and evaluate use of force incidents.This 

course is not solely intended to show students how to use force but also to show students appropriate 

methodology in teaching use of force and evaluating use of force incidents. 

Course includes: 

ᆓ Development and implementation of Use of Force Training

ᆓ Demonstrate Use of Force applications

ᆓ Documentation

ᆓ Court testimony

ᆓ Expert Witness

ᆓ Safety issues

ᆓ Scenario development

ᆓ Non-lethal ammunition use

ᆓ Logistical support

ᆓ Performance testing

ᆓ Planning

ᆓ Design and the proper execution of interactive Use of Force training

ᆓ Articulate verbally and in writing facts that justifies Use of Force

ᆓ Teach a 30 minute class 

ᆓ Answer question from an oral board regarding Use of Force issues

Length of training: 10 days 

Program Requirements: Attend and successfully complete all components of training.Late arrivals 

and early dismissals are not permitted. Written test (80% passing requirement), practical exercises on 

teaching, testifying, report writing and evaluation, and an oral board (pass/fail). 

Contact Information: 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

1300 W. Richey Av

Investigation Enforcement Branch 

Artesia, New Mexico, 88210

Attn: Instructor (505) 746-5748

Senior Instructor (505) 748-8088 

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OFFICE OF CHARLEST OFFICE OF CHARLESTON


OPERA IONS OPERATIONS
OFFICE OF CHARLESTON OPERATIONS

The Charleston Facility of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is located six 

miles north of Charleston, South Carolina, on the former United States Navy Base. Charleston serves as 

the hub for resort activities in coastal South Carolina.The Charleston Tri-County area has a population 

of approximately on half million. 

On October 1, 2004 the FLETC assumed total operational and administrative control of that portion 

of the old Charleston Navel Base identified by legislation as the “Federal Enclave.”The Federal Enclave 

is now known as the Charleston Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and Federal Complex. 

Charleston is unique in that a number of administrative and operational law enforcement agencies, 

and commercial businesses, are all co-located within the Complex footprint.Complex partner agencies 

include the Department of State, National Civilian Community Corps, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration, United States Coast Guard Naval Engineering Support Unit and the Marine Fisheries 

School, Department of Justice, Maritime Administration (MARAD), USCG and private tugboat, ship 

support and medevac companies. 

The Charleston FLETC and Federal Complex site is comprised of two parcels.The Naval Weapons 

Station (WPNSTA) training area is fifteen miles North West of the main complex, and includes fi rearms 

ranges, driving ranges, offices, and a modular facility for firearms and simulator training. The main 

Complex training area includes dormitories, a dining hall,a large classroom building and auditorium, a 

physical techniques training facility, an aquatic training facility, areas for land- and water-based practical 

exercises, and a Student Center with a snack bar, movie theater, hardwood court, weight rooms, cardio 

equipment, computer lab and study rooms. 

The FLETC’s plans for Charleston call for continued construction and renovation to accommodate 

an array of Partner Organization training. The Maritime Law Enforcement and Port Security Training 

Feasibility Conference conducted in June 2006 validated the need for training to be developed and 

offered by FLETC Charleston in this field.The FLETC at Charleston continues the FLETC tradition 

of providing world-class law enforcement training into the next century by sustaining its ability to 

provide relevant, realistic training by accredited instructors, quality course materials, and customized 

modern facilities. 

PROGRAM AND COURSE SCHEDULING AND COSTS 

Individuals attending training at the FLETC Charleston facility do not enroll directly but rather, 

are enrolled by their agencies. Individuals interested in attending one of the programs described in this 

catalog should contact their agency training officer.Agencies select students for admission into FLETC 

Center Advanced programs and determine when an employee will be sent for training.Once an agency 

identifies students for a class, actual enrollment is accomplished by the agency training offi cer, who 

will contact the offi ces identifi ed below. 

Student tuition housing, meals and training costs are paid by the student’s agency.Tuition and fees 

are subject to review and adjustment bi-annually and are therefore not published in this catalog.Current 

tuition and fee information is available by contacting: 

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FLETC-Glynco

Training Resources Coordination Divison

1131 Chapel Crossing Road

Glynco, Georgia Telephone: (912) 267-2269

For additional assistance or information, please contact: 

FLETC-Charleston 

Scheduling Offi ce

2000 Bainbridge Avenue Telephone: (843) 566-8577

Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 566-8550

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CENTER INTEGRATED BASIC (CIB) TRAINING 

Program Title: INITIAL PROBATION AND PRETRIAL SERVICES TRAINING

 PROGRAM (IPPT) 

Program Description: This program is designed as a training program for newly appointed federal 

probation and pretrial services offi cers and is limited primarily to safety and fi rearms training. 

General topic areas include: Defensive Tactics Techniques, Tactical Procedures, Specifi c topic areas 

include: Officer Ethics, the Federal Court System, Use of Force, Offi cer Safety, Defensive Tactics, 

Firearms Safety and Tactics 

Length of training: 26 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Appointment to the Probation and Pretrial Services Division of the 

Administrative Office of the United Courts 

CHARLESTON MARITIME TRAINING (CMT) 

The Mission of Charleston Maritime Training is to provide Multi-Agency Police Professionals, 

United States Military, and State Port Authority Personnel with Security and Anti-Terrorism Training to 

effectively work in and around our Nations Seaports to combat against land and seaborne terrorism. 

For further information regarding Maritime training courses offered at the FLETC Charleston, 

please contact:

 Maritime Training Chief 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

 Charleston Operations

 2000 Bainbridge Avenue 

Charleston, SC 29405 Telephone: (843) 566-8579 

Program Title: MARITIME TASK FORCE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM (MTFOTP) 

Program Description: The Maritime Task Force Officer Training Program (MTFOTP) is unique in its 

design.The MTFOTP was established to provide Federal, state, and local law enforcement offi cers the 

knowledge and skills required to participate in maritime task force operations.During this program 

students will encounter hands-on training as well as classroom lecture.The MTFOTP is conducted 

as a center advanced training program and is offered to law enforcement, military and port authority 

personnel. 

Courses Include: 

ᆓ Terrorism Overview 

ᆓ Environmental Extremist Groups 

ᆓ Maritime Piracy and Crimes 

ᆓ Introduction to Port Operation 

ᆓ Maritime Security Assessment Plan 

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ᆓ Bombs and Explosives

ᆓ VBIED

ᆓ MANPADS

ᆓ Underwater Threats

ᆓ Weapons of Mass Destruction

ᆓ Contemporary Issues

ᆓ Digital Imaging

ᆓ Intro to Criminal Investigation

ᆓ Intro to Land Transportation Security

ᆓ Interviewing

ᆓ Seaport Assessment

ᆓ Seaport Assessment Survey Presentation

ᆓ Waterborne Arrest Techniques

ᆓ Hidden Compartments

ᆓ Offi cer Survival Afl oat

ᆓ Familiarization with Foreign Weapons

ᆓ Boarding Procedures

ᆓ Visas and Passports

Length of Training: 8.5 Days 

Prerequisite(s) for training:Employment as a law enforcement officer or military or port authority 

personnel assigned to duties directly related to security and/or contingency planning for a seaport. 

Program Title: SEAPORT SECURITY AND ANTI-TERRORISM TRAINING PROGRAM 

(SSATP) 

Program Description: The Seaport Security Antiterrorism Training Program (SSATP) is unique in its 

design.Security at most seaports is accomplished by a cooperative effort of Federal, state, and local 

law enforcement agencies. This program was developed to include all jurisdictions involved at the 

seaport and to address the needs of personnel charged with safety and security functions. The SSATP 

is conducted as a center advanced training program and is offered to law enforcement, military and 

port authority personnel. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Terrorism Overview

ᆓ Environmental Extremists Groups

ᆓ Maritime Piracy and Crimes

ᆓ Introduction to Port Operations

ᆓ Seaport Security Assessment Plan

ᆓ Bombs and Explosives

ᆓ VBIED

ᆓ MANPADS

ᆓ Underwater Threats

ᆓ Weapons of Mass Destruction

ᆓ Contemporary Issues

ᆓ Contingency Planning

ᆓ Crisis Management 

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ᆓ Seaport Assessment

ᆓ Seaport Survey Assessment Presentation

Length of Training:4.5 Days 

Prerequisite(s) for Training: Employment as a law enforcement officer or military or port authority 

personnel assigned to duties directly related to security and/or contingency planning for a seaport. 

Program Title: THE COMMERCIAL VESSEL BOARDING TRAINING PROGRAM 

(CVBTP) 

Program Description: The Commercial Vessel Boarding Training Program (CVBTP) program involving 

extensive hands-on training in the boarding and searching of High Interest Vessels (HIV’s). Students 

will board a 494’ break-bulk freighter, conduct interviews, search compartments, identify void areas 

and confi ned spaces. During the Practical Exercise phase, students will conduct an “Underway-High 

Risk Entry” boarding and search of a 65’ vessel in open water. Students will also conduct a “High Risk 

Entry” boarding and search of a 494’ break-bulk freighter.This program was designed for Military, 

Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Officers, and Port Authority Personnel who board and 

search commercial vessels. 

Courses Include: 

ᆓ Illicit/Dangerous Cargo Overview

ᆓ Operational Hazards and Safety Awareness

ᆓ Commercial Vessel Familiarization

ᆓ Maritime Document Identifi cation, Passports & Visas

ᆓ Facility/Vessel Site Visit

ᆓ Commercial Vessel Familiarization

ᆓ Pre-Boarding Procedures

ᆓ Boarding Procedures 

ᆓ Vessel Search Techniques

ᆓ Boarding Procedures Lab (Static Boat Platforms)

ᆓ Commercial Vessel Tactical Entry/Search Techniques

ᆓ Commercial Vessel Tactical Entry/Search Techniques Lab

ᆓ Offi cer Survival Afl oat

ᆓ Boarding Procedures Lab – SS Cape Chalmers

ᆓ Boarding Vessel Practical Exercise – SS Cape Chalmers & Crew Boat Blair

Length of Training: 4.5 Days 

Prerequisites for Training: Employment as a law enforcement officer or military or port authority 

personnel assigned to duties directly related to the boarding and searching of commercial vessels. 

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OFFICE OF CHELTENHAM OFFICE OF CHELTENHAM


OPERA IONS OPERATIONS

OFFICE OF CHELTENHAM OPERATIONS

The primary mission of the Office of Cheltenham Operations is to provide requalifi cation, in-service, 

and advanced firearms and vehicle operations, as well as other continuing professional training to over 

18,000 Federal and over 8,750 state and local law enforcement officers in the metropolitan Washington, 

D.C. area. 

The Cheltenham facility is conveniently located 15 miles from downtown Washington, D.C., and 

fi ve miles from the Capitol Beltway (Interstate 495), off of Maryland Route 5 (Branch Avenue). The 

Cheltenham training center provides state-of-the-art training technologies, educational and conference 

facilities, with several multi-purpose classrooms for professional development, leadership, and 

management training, as well as specialized computer training and driver training. The Cheltenham 

campus has a indoor firing range, tactical village, and a vehicle operations range. The United States 

Capitol Police Training Academy is also housed on the Cheltenham campus. 

The FLETC at Cheltenham, MD continues the FLETC tradition of providing world-class law 

enforcement training into the next century by sustaining its ability to provide relevant, real-world 

training by substantial instructors, course materials, and facilities. 

Program and Course Scheduling 

The FLETC Cheltenham facility is a non-residential training center used for short-term, in-service, 

and agency specific follow-on training. 

For Center Advanced training, Partner Organizations reserve training seats in advance on an annual 

basis. Individuals attending training at the FLETC, Cheltenham, MD facility do not enroll directly but, 

rather, are enrolled by their respective agencies.Individuals interested in attending one of the programs 

described in this catalog should contact their agency training officer. Agencies select students for 

admission into FLETC’s Center Advanced programs and determine when an employee will be sent for 

training. Once an agency identifies the students who will fill their reserved training seats for any given 

class, actual enrollment is accomplished by the agency training officer, who will contact their respective 

Glynco Training Academies, or will contact: 

Training Resources Coordination Division 

FLETC 

Glynco, Georgia Telephone:(912) 267-2269 

For additional assistance or information, please contact: 

FLETC-Cheltenham Operations 

Scheduling Offi ce 

9000 Commo Road 

Cheltenham, MD 20623-5000 Telephone: (301) 877-8515 

(301) 877-8516 

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Program Costs 

Student tuition and miscellaneous training costs are paid for by the student’s agency.Tuition and 

fees are subject to review and adjustment bi-annually, therefore, they are not published in this catalog. 

Current tuition and fee information is available by contacting: 

Training Resources Coordination Division

FLETC

Glynco, Georgia Telephone:(912) 267-2269

For additional assistance or information, please contact: 

FLETC-Cheltenham Operations

Scheduling Offi ce

9000 Commo Road

Cheltenham, MD 20623-5000 Telephone: (301) 877-8515 

(301) 877-8516 

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FIREARMS TRAINING PROGRAMS

The mission of the FLETC Cheltenham Firearms Division is to provide quality training in the 

safe handling, proficient application, and justifiable use of fi rearms. The firearms training programs 

are administered to all in-service and advanced law enforcement officers. In addition, the Cheltenham 

Firearms Division also provides advanced firearms instructor training. These specialized fi rearms training 

programs are designed to enhance the teaching skills of fi eld firearms instructors who are responsible 

for designing, developing, and coordinating agency fi rearms requalifi cation programs. 

For further information regarding the following firearms training courses offered at the FLETC 

Cheltenham, MD facility, please contact: 

Firearms Training Division Chief

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Cheltenham Operations

9000 Commo Road

Cheltenham, MD 20623-5000 Telephone: (301) 868-5830

ᆓ Agency Specific Firearms Requalifi cation

ᆓ Firearms Instructor Multiple Weapons Training Program (FIMWTP) (Future Program)

ᆓ Firearms Instructor Refresher Training Program (FIRTP)

ᆓ Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP)

ᆓ Instructor Techniques for Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (ITNTA)

ᆓ Law Enforcement Rifle Training Program (LERTP)

ᆓ Less Lethal Refresher Training Program (LLRTP) (Future Program)

ᆓ Marksmanship Enhancement Training Program (METP) (Future Program)

ᆓ Precision Rifle Observer Program (PROP) (Future Program)

ᆓ Reactive Shooting Instructor Training Program (RSITP) (Future Program)

ᆓ Shotgun Instructor Training Program (SITP) (Future Program)

ᆓ Submachine Gun Instructor Training Program (SMGITP) (Future Program) 

ᆓ Survival Shooting Training Program (SSTP) (Future Program) 

These specialized programs are designed to enhance the teaching skills of field firearms instructors 

who are responsible for designing, developing and coordinating agency firearms requalification 

exercises. 

Program Title: AGENCY SPECIFIC FIREARMS REQUALIFICATION 

Program Description: The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Cheltenham Firearms Division 

(CFA) offers a free Agency Specific Firearms Curriculum Development Service to Federal, State 

and Local law enforcement agencies and departments. The CFA has the opportunity to facilitate and 

administer safe, effective and proven firearms practices, procedures and techniques used by Federal, 

State and Local law enforcement agencies and departments. 

The CFA cadre of law enforcement professionals will consult with agency representatives to create 

or assist your training personnel in designing specifi c firearms related training programs, lesson plans 

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and courses of fire. After your agency or department approves the curriculum, we will provide viable 

recommendations and solutions on how to appropriately integrate the training into your existing agency’s 

or department’s mandated training requirements and mission specifi c duties.

 This benefi cial firearms curriculum research and development service affords your agency 

or department a cost-effective approach to stay on the forefront of state-of-the-art weaponry, law 

enforcement tactics and safer procedural techniques. 

The mission of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is to provide the highest quality, 

state-of-the-art law enforcement training to meet the needs of the law enforcement community. The 

staff is proud of its creation and fostering of a world-class partnership with law enforcement agencies 

to produce basic and advanced law enforcement training. 

For additional information on the FLETC Cheltenham Agency Specific Firearms 

CurriculumDevelopment Service, please contact mailto:FLETC-CheltenhamFirearms@dhs.gov 

Program Title: FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR MULTIPLE WEAPONS TRAINING 

PROGRAM (FIMWTP) (Future Program) 

Program Description: The FIMWTP is designed to train the experienced Firearms Instructors in several 

advanced firearms-related subjects. The program content emphasizes the principles, techniques, and 

tactics employed when using a shoulder weapon (long arm) as a primary weapon and a side arm as 

a secondary weapon. Also addressed in the training are shoulder weapon retention and take-away 

techniques. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Advanced Handgun/Shotgun Stress 

ᆓ Advanced Shotgun 

ᆓ Ammunition Deflection and Penetration 

ᆓ Basic Shotgun Review 

ᆓ Firearms Safety Briefing 

ᆓ M-16 Rifle 

ᆓ Running Man Move and Shoot 

ᆓ Shotgun Reduced Light/Night Fire 

ᆓ Submachine Gun 

ᆓ Weapons Maintenance 

Length of Training:4.5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the instructor must be a full-time 

law enforcement officer who meets the following criteria:the applicant must pass a FLETC health 

screening; have completed the FLETC FITP, NRA, USSS, FBI or other recognized firearms instructor 

training school; have been a firearms instructor for a minimum of one year; and currently be a firearms 

instructor. 

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Program Title: FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER TRAINING PROGRAM 

(FIRTP) 

Program Description: The purpose of the FIRTP is to update active firearms instructors with current 

firearms methodologies, policies and procedures.The program is also designed to introduce and discuss 

contemporary firearms trends and techniques. The students are required to develop a dynamic course 

of fire, demonstrate instructor skills and successfully complete all course objectives through hands-on 

participation. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Advanced Shotgun Applications 

ᆓ Dynamic Cover Drills 

ᆓ Instructor Liability 

ᆓ Interactive Cover Drills 

ᆓ Interactive Judgment Drills 

ᆓ Introduction to Dynamic and Interactive Course Development 

ᆓ JPS Applications 

ᆓ Range/Off-Range Safety 

ᆓ Situation Response 

ᆓ Static Course Development 

ᆓ Subdued Light Techniques 

Length of Training:5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into this program, the applicant must meet the following 

criteria:pass a FLETC health screening; have graduated from a Firearms Instructor School presented by 

such organizations as the FLETC, NRA, FBI/DEA, USSS or equivalent; be in good physical condition; 

actively engage in firearms training; be agency-designated as a firearm’s instructor; and currently serving 

as a full-time law enforcement officer. The Program Manager also recommends that the applicant be a 

graduate of an instructor development course offered by recognized training academies. The applicant 

should be highly motivated to attend and have a minimum of one year since graduation from a firearms 

instructor school. 

Program Title: FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (FITP) 

Program Description: The FITP provides a specific curriculum of training addressing the needs and 

requirements of a firearms instructor.These instructors serve as their agency point of authority in the 

safe conduct of agency firearms qualification programs. Various instructional methodologies including 

conferences, lectures, role playing, demonstrations, discussions, and practical exercises are used during 

the FITP. 

Topics include: 

ᆓ Advanced Handgun/Shotgun Stress 

ᆓ Advanced Shotgun Techniques 

ᆓ Basic Marksmanship Instruction 

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ᆓ Downed/Disabled Officer Course

ᆓ Dual Assailant

ᆓ Firearms Safety Rules and Regulations

ᆓ Handgun/Shotgun Stress

ᆓ Indoor Reduced Light

ᆓ Instinctive Reaction

ᆓ Instructional Techniques

ᆓ Instructor Liabilities

ᆓ Judgment Pistol Shooting

ᆓ Officer Survival

ᆓ Off-Range Safety

ᆓ On-line Instruction

ᆓ On-line Instruction with Basic Students

ᆓ Preventing Injury and Illness on Ranges

ᆓ Range Organization and Administration

ᆓ Rifle Lecture/Laboratory

ᆓ Semiautomatic Lecture/Laboratory

ᆓ Situation Response Exercises

ᆓ Submachine Gun Familiarization

ᆓ Survival Shooting Techniques

ᆓ Target Analysis

ᆓ Trauma Management

ᆓ Use of Cover Drills

Length of Training:10 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into this program, the applicant must be:(1) a certifi ed 

law enforcement officer; (2) a graduate of a Firearms Instructor Training Program (FLETC FITP, NRA, 

FBI/DEA, USSS, or equivalent); (3) agency designated Firearms Instructor; and (4) in good physical 

condition. 

Program Title: INSTRUCTOR TECHNIQUES FOR NON-LETHAL TRAINING 

AMMUNITION (ITNTA) 

Program Description: The ITNTA is designed to assist the law enforcement trainer (LET), either 

firearms or use of force instructors, with the design and implementation of firearms-related, scenariobased training using non-lethal training ammunition (NLTA).The LET student will be assigned to a 

multi-person team tasked with the development and implementation of a variety of training exercises 

using NLTA.The program also requires the successful completion of a written, multiple-choice 

examination. 

 Courses include: 

ᆓ Guidelines for Role Players

ᆓ Interactive Training

ᆓ NLTA Supplement to Training

ᆓ Personnel for Conducting Interactive Training with NLTA

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ᆓ Phases of Training

ᆓ Scenario Development and Other NLTA Applications

ᆓ Survival Stress, Mental Preparation and Crisis Rehearsals

ᆓ Training Weapons, Ammunition, Protective Equipment, and Facilities

Length of Training: 3.5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into this program, the applicant must meet the following 

criteria:pass a FLETC health screening; is an agency designated firearms or use of force instructor 

who has graduated from an instructor training program as an instructor; and currently serving as a 

full-time law enforcement officer. The Program Manager recommends that the applicant be a graduate 

of an instructor development course offered by recognized training academies. The applicant should 

be highly motivated to attend and have a minimum of one year experience as either a firearms or use 

of force instructor, with sufficient knowledge of agency and job requirements to effectively formulate 

and evaluate training program objectives. 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT RIFLE TRAINING PROGRAM (LERTP)

Program Description: The LERTP is a training program for the law enforcement officer (LEO) who has 

responsibility for carrying a semiautomatic rifle for duty related incidents. The program is designed 

to further enhance rifle skills and proficiency in field application. This is a basic long arm course 

that targets the person who has limited rifle skills. Portions of the LERTP will be conducted at the 

Department of the Army, Ft. Stewart Long Range Facility. Classes are limited to 12 students. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Assembly/Disassembly

ᆓ Cold Bore Shots

ᆓ Cycle of Operation

ᆓ Data Book/Records Keeping

ᆓ Effects of Weather/Wind

ᆓ Elevated Shooting

ᆓ Firearms Safety Briefi ng

ᆓ Long Range Shooting

ᆓ Moving Target Shooting

ᆓ Position Shooting

ᆓ Reduced Light Shooting

ᆓ Rifl e Ballistics

ᆓ Rifl e Nomenclature

ᆓ Weapon Maintenance

ᆓ Shooting Fundamentals

ᆓ Shot Placement on Humans

ᆓ Sight-In Techniques

ᆓ Tactical/Decision Courses of Fire

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Length of Training: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the student must meet the following 

criteria: the applicant must pass a FLETC health screening; be in good physical condition; have 

completed a basic law enforcement academy; and be presently employed by a law enforcement agency 

as a sworn LEO, or as an agency instructor. 

Program Title: LESS LETHAL REFRESHER TRAINING PROGRAM (LLRTP) 

Program Description: The proposed Less Lethal Refresher Training Program (LLRTP) program is 

envisioned to be three days in length, designed to train the law enforcement officer to have the knowledge, 

skills and abilities to use less lethal force when applicable and become familiar with the effects and 

capabilities of these different instruments. 

Length of Training: 3 days, 24 hours 

Program Title: MARKSMANSHIP ENHANCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM (METP) 

Program Description: The proposed program, Marksmanship Enhancement Training Program, (METP), 

is envisioned to be three days in length, designed to train the law enforcement officer to have the 

knowledge, skills and abilities to develop the thought process that will prepare a foundation for the law 

enforcement officer’s full potential in marksmanship and prevent the development of bad habits. 

Length of Training: 3 days, 24 hours 

Program Title: PRECISION RIFLE OBSERVER PROGRAM (PROP) (Future Program) 

Program Description: The PROP is an advanced scope rifle training program. The program targets 

individual law enforcement offi cers (LEO) who have responsibilities in the possible deployment and 

usage of a scope rifle weapon system. The program has several mission statements which follow 

scenarios from the call out to a possible shot being fired. Students have the option to choose the 

training situations from a list of critical incident situations. Portions of this program include the use of 

the Department of the Army, Ft. Stewart Sniper Training Facilities. Classes are limited to 12 students 

and will revolve around a two-person rifl e/observer team. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Advanced Rifl e Ballistics 

ᆓ Counter Sniper Tactics 

ᆓ Crisis Site Scenarios (Beginning to End .... Some Live Fire) 

ᆓ Data Book/Cold Bore Shot 

ᆓ Elevation Shooting/Varying Distances 

ᆓ Equipment Overview 

ᆓ Glass Defl ection Demo/Drill 

ᆓ Moving Target Drills 

ᆓ Observation Techniques/Tactical Approach 

ᆓ Observer Semiautomatic Rifl e Familiarization 

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ᆓ Quick Reaction Drills 

ᆓ Reduced Light Shooting 

ᆓ Safety Rules/Regulations 

ᆓ Selection and Occupation of Positions 

ᆓ Unknown Distance Course Out to 600 Yards 

Length of Training: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the student must meet the following 

criteria: the applicant must pass a FLETC health screening; must be in good physical condition; have 

completed a basic law enforcement academy; have completed a basic sniper or rifl e training program; 

and be presently employed by a law enforcement agency as a sworn law enforcement officer, or as an 

agency instructor. 

Program Title: REACTIVE SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (RSITP)

 (Future Program) 

Program Description: The RSITP enables new firearms instructors and field instructors to learn to teach 

Reactive Shooting. Reactive Shooting has been adopted by a number of federal agencies. It is expected 

the technique will continue to grow and will be adopted by other agencies. Intensive in nature, the 

training uses lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises and student demonstrated profi ciency by 

completing a qualification course of fire to the RSITP standard. 

Topics include: 

ᆓ Firearms Safety Rules Regulations 

ᆓ Offering Safety 

ᆓ Pistol Descriptions 

ᆓ Reactive Shooting for Instructors 

ᆓ Reactive Shooting Graded PE 

ᆓ Reactive Shooting Scenarios with NLTA 

Length of Training: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For acceptance into the program, the applicant must be a full-time 

law enforcement officer who meets the following criteria: the applicant must pass a FLETC health 

screening; have completed a recognized firearms instructor training program; must be an active 

firearms instructor. Students are encouraged to bring their agency issued carry weapon, holster, and 

other equipment. 

Program Title: SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (SITP) 

Program Description: The proposed program, Shotgun Instructor Training Program (SITP), is envisioned 

to be three days in length, designed to train the law enforcement officer to be a shotgun instructor with 

knowledge in the course of fire development, nomenclature, safety rules, safe handling, loading and 

unloading, safe operation and maintenance of multiple shotguns. 

Length of Training: 3 days, 24 hours 

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Program Title: SURVIVAL SHOOTING TRAINING PROGRAM (SSTP) 

Program Description: The SSTP is a dynamic training program designed to train LEOs concepts in 

survival/reaction shooting skills. Once the officers develop these skills, they will learn to apply them 

in a variety of stressful, practical situations. Within the eight (8) day training program, the offi cer will 

employ several different types of weapons including pistols, shotguns and submachine guns. The student 

will learn how to apply reaction shooting concepts to virtually any handgun or shoulder weapon. The 

student will learn to apply marksmanship principles in a much faster time frame without sacrifi cing 

accuracy. Ultimately, the SSTP is designed to prepare LEOs to survive an armed confrontation in a 

street situation. 

Topics include: 

ᆓ Emergency Distance Shooting 

ᆓ Live-Fire Shoot House Drills 

ᆓ Physical Effects of Stress 

ᆓ Pivot Drills 

ᆓ Reduced Light with Flashlight 

ᆓ Running Man Drills 

ᆓ Safe Weapons Handling 

ᆓ Submachine Gun Drills 

ᆓ Tactical Shotgun Drills 

ᆓ Tactical Speed Shooting Drills 

ᆓ Use of Cover Drills 

Length of Training: 8 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: The training is open to any full-time law enforcement officer who has 

completed at least a basic firearms’ training program. The applicant must also be able to pass a FLETC 

health screening. 

Program Title: SUBMACHINE GUN INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (SMGITP) 

Program Description:The Sub-Machine Gun Instructor Training Program (SMGITP) is a one-week 

(forty-two hours) program, designed to train the law enforcement officer to be a submachine gun 

instructor with knowledge in the course of fire development, nomenclature, safety rules, safe handling, 

loading and unloading, safe operation and maintenance of multiple submachine guns. 

Length of Training:5 days, 42 hours. 

Prerequisites for Attendance:For acceptance into this program, the individual must be:(1) a certifi ed 

law enforcement officer; and (2) meet the Practical Exercise Performance Requirements (PEPR’s) as 

indicated for the SMGITP. 

DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAMS 

The Office of Cheltenham Operations Driver Training Division (CDT) develops, manages, and delivers 

re-qualification, specialized, and advanced driver training to meet the mission requirements of Federal, 

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state, and local law enforcement officers. CDT provides state-of-the art driver training facilities and 

resources, unique in its ability to replicate both urban and rural environments while providing a safe 

environment. A growing number of courses are offered or are in development, ranging from a two-day 

in-service refresher with particular emphasis on maintaining control of the vehicle in emergency and 

non-emergency situations, to a course in protective operations addressing topics such as counter-ambush 

and high center-of-gravity vehicles, and the driver instructor training program. 

For further information regarding the following driver training courses offered at the FLETC Cheltenham, 

MD facility, please contact: 

Driver Training Division Chief 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

9000 Commo Road 

Cheltenham, MD 20623-5000 Telephone: (301) 868-6155 

ᆓ Agency Specific Vehicle Operation Requalifi cations 

ᆓ Driver Instructor Training Program (DITP) 

ᆓ Police Bicycle Training Program (PBTP) 

ᆓ Vehicle Accident Investigation Training Program (VAITP) (Future Program) 

ᆓ Law Enforcement In-Service Driver Training Program (LEIDTP) 

ᆓ Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Refresher Training Program (SFSTRTP) 

ᆓ Protective Operations Driver Training Course (PODTC) (Future Program) 

Program Title: AGENCY SPECIFIC VEHICLE OPERATION REQUALIFICATIONS 

The FLETC Cheltenham Driver Training Division (CDT) offers a free Agency Specifi c Driver Training 

Curriculum Development Service to Federal, State and Local law enforcement agencies and departments. 

The CDT has the opportunity to facilitate and administer safe, effective and proven driver training 

practices, procedures and techniques used by Federal, State and Local law enforcement agencies and 

departments. 

The CDT staff of law enforcement professionals will consult with agency representatives to create 

or assist your training personnel in designing specific driver training programs, lesson plans, labs and 

practical exercises. After your agency or department approves the curriculum, we will provide viable 

recommendations and solutions on how to appropriately integrate the training into your existing agency’s 

or department’s training requirements and mission specifi c duties. 

This driver training curriculum research and development service affords your agency or department 

a cost-effective approach to stay on the forefront of state-of-the-art training methods and practices. 

The mission of the FLETC is to provide the highest quality, state-of-the-art law enforcement training 

to meet the needs of the law enforcement community. The staff is proud of its creation and fostering of a 

world-class partnership with law enforcement agencies to produce basic and advanced law enforcement 

training. 

For additional information on the FLETC Cheltenham Agency Specifi c Driver Training Curriculum 

Development Service, please contact the lead instructor at 301-877-8338. 

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Program Title: DRIVER INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (DITP) 

Program Description: The DITP is designed to provide an experienced law enforcement offi cer/agent 

with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to teach certain driving courses to entry-level and 

in-service officers/agents. Experience in both classroom and on-range instruction is gained through 

participation in lectures, laboratories, and practical exercises. 

The program includes: 

ᆓ Instructional Aids

ᆓ Instructional Methods

ᆓ On-Range Instruction

ᆓ Presentation Procedures

ᆓ Range Facilities and Technology

ᆓ Systems Approach to Training

ᆓ Teaching Emergency Response Driving

ᆓ Teaching Evasive Driving and Accident Avoidance

ᆓ Teaching Night Pursuit Driving

ᆓ Teaching Non-Emergency Vehicle Operation (NEVO)

ᆓ Teaching Pursuit Driving

ᆓ Teaching Skid Control

ᆓ Vehicle Dynamics

ᆓ Introduction to Computer Graphics

ᆓ Advanced Braking Techniques

Length of Training: 10 class days 

Prerequisite for Attending: Applicants must have completed a law enforcement instructor training 

program, must have in their possession a valid driver’s license issued by the State in which they reside, 

and must pass a FLETC health screening. 

Program Title: POLICE BICYCLE TRAINING PROGRAM (PBTP) 

Program Description: The PBTP trains police bicycle officers in the principles and techniques of 

conducting law enforcement patrols on bicycles. It equips police cyclists with the skills, techniques, 

operational principles, and legal considerations to ensure safety while patrolling on a police bicycle. 

Students learn cycling skills, defensive tactics, physical conditioning, and offi cer safety and survival 

tactics. 

The program includes: 

ᆓ Bicycle Injury Management

ᆓ Bicycle Maintenance

ᆓ Bicycle Nomenclature and Pre-ride Preparation

ᆓ Bicycle Patrol Procedures

ᆓ Bicycle Techniques and Tactics

ᆓ Bicycling Skills

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ᆓ Handgun Stress Course for the Police Cyclist 

ᆓ Hazard Recognition and Negotiation 

ᆓ History and Uses of Police Bicycles 

ᆓ Night Riding 

ᆓ Physical Conditioning 

ᆓ Rules of the Road 

ᆓ Situation Response for the Police Cyclist 

ᆓ Survival Shooting Tactics 

ᆓ Use of Cover Drills for the Police Cyclist 

ᆓ Vehicle Encounters 

Length of Training: 5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attending: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. Applicants must be a LEO or LE support role and pass a FLETC 

health screening. 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT IN-SERVICE DRIVER TRAINING 

PROGRAM (LEIDTP) 

Program Description: The program was developed to meet the in-service driver requirements of law 

enforcement officers and agents in hopes of preventing property loss, injury, and death as the result of 

motor vehicle accidents occurring in the line of duty. It is intended to suit the needs of a broad spectrum 

of law enforcement officers and agents. Course content emphasizes proper control of the vehicle at 

all times, the importance of the student knowing their limitations and the vehicles limitations during 

emergency and non-emergency operations. The LEIDTP is taught with a minimum of lecture and with 

the maximum use of hands-on demonstration and practice. 

This program includes: 

ᆓ Non-Emergency Vehicle Operations 

ᆓ Skid Recognition, Avoidance, and Recovery 

ᆓ Law Enforcement Emergency Vehicle Operations 

Length of Training: 2 class days 

Prerequisites for Attending: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement officials (LEO) or 

those who support LEO training. Student must be a LEO or LE support role and have in their possession 

a valid Driver’s license from the state in which they reside. 

Program Title: PROTECTIVE OPERATIONS DRIVER TRAINING

 REFRESHER COURSE (PODRTC) (Future Program) 

Program Description: The PODRTC, currently under development, will be designed to meet the needs 

of LEOs/Agents assigned to small unit protective details. The courses will be tailored to the needs of 

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the individuals assigned to the protection details of Secretary’s, Under Secretary’s , Federal Agency 

Heads, as well as elected or appointed officials at the Federal, state, and local government level requiring 

a protective detail. 

This program will include: 

ᆓ Terrorist Operations, Strategies, and Training Methods

ᆓ Counter Ambush Drills 

ᆓ Evasive Driving Skills

ᆓ Arrivals and Departures

ᆓ Operator and Protectee Vehicle evacuation drills

ᆓ Advances, Protective Services Logistics

ᆓ Operations Intelligence Support

ᆓ Foot Formations/CQB

ᆓ High Center of Gravity Vehicle Training

ᆓ Vehicle formations

ᆓ Airport Operations

ᆓ Counter Surveillance

Length of Training:5 class days (39 hours anticipated) 

Prerequisite for Attending: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. Applicants must have in their possession a valid driver’s license 

issued by the State in which they reside and must pass a FLETC health screening. 

Program Title: STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING REFRESHER 

TRAINING PROGRAM (SFSTRTP) 

Program Description: This program provides students the skills needed to improve the overall consistency 

of how the Standard Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) test battery is administered by individual police 

offi cers. Officers can refresh their skills at recognizing and interpreting evidence of Driving While 

Intoxicated/Driving Under the Influence (DWI/DUI), administering and interpreting the scientifi cally 

validated sobriety tests, and describing DWI/DUI evidence clearly and convincingly. 

This program includes: 

ᆓ Vehicle-in-Motion and Personal Contact

ᆓ Pre-Arrest Screening

ᆓ Interpretation of Evidence/Making the Arrest Decision

ᆓ Field Notes

ᆓ Testimony and Pre-Trial Preparation

ᆓ New Developments

Length of Training: 1 day 

Prerequisites for Attending: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

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or those who support LEO training. Successful completion and certification by the National Highway 

Traffic Safety Administration in the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing 

Program Title: VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TRAINING PROGRAM 

 (VAITP) (Future Program) 

Program Description: This program teaches students the investigative techniques for conducting 

vehicle accident investigations. Students learn how to make and record accurate measurements. They 

learn how to use the traffic templates to make accurate scale diagrams of the accident scene. 

This program includes: 

ᆓ Introduction to Accident Investigation 

ᆓ Tools of an Accident Investigator 

ᆓ Highway Terminology 

ᆓ Traffi c Template 

ᆓ Determining Speed from Skid Marks 

ᆓ Traffi c Accident Diagramming 

ᆓ Getting to the Scene Safely and Quickly 

ᆓ Accident Investigation Photography 

ᆓ Accident Scene Procedures 

ᆓ Determining the Accident Cause 

ᆓ Hit and Run Investigation Procedures 

ᆓ Diagramming Laboratory 

ᆓ Diagramming Practical Exercise 

Length of Training: 3.5 class days 

Prerequisites for Attending: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials (LEO) 

or those who support LEO training. 

TRAINING PROGRAMS EXPORTED TO FLETC CHELTENHAM 

Program Title: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COUNTERTERRORISM 

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (CVCITP) 

Program Description: The CVCITP program is designed to meet the needs of law enforcement offi cers 

responsible for the enforcement of commercial vehicles traveling on the Nation’s highways.The CVCITP 

is unique in its design, recognizing that security of our highways is accomplished by a cooperative effort 

of Federal, state, and local officers.The CVCITP is designed to provide the law enforcement offi cer (LEO) 

with information, methods, and techniques necessary for motor vehicle carrier stops.Given probable 

cause to make contact with a commercial vehicle, the student will identify techniques to safely conduct 

a traffic stop, determine indicators of possible terrorist activity, and provide an inspection of the vehicle 

and driver in accordance with their agency’s policies and procedures, while utilizing the principles of 

officer safety. This program is conducted as a Center Advanced Export Training Program. 

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Courses include: 

ᆓ Commercial Vehicle Awareness

ᆓ Fraudulent Document Recognition

ᆓ Weapons of Mass Destruction for POCVATP

ᆓ Terrorism for CVAITP

ᆓ Commercial Vehicle Counterterrorism Laboratory

ᆓ Interviewing Skills

 Length of Training: 4 class days, 29 hours 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Attendance is open to Federal, state, and local law enforcement offi cers 

and agents who are assigned duties related to enforcement of commercial vehicles. 

Program Title: INTELLIGENCE ANALYST TRAINING PROGRAM (IATP) 

Program Description: The IATP is an introductory training program providing participants a 

fundamental understanding of law enforcement intelligence, the intelligence cycle, information 

collection techniques, analytic research methodologies, research tools, technology, and techniques. 

The IATP provides participants with the core competencies for a law enforcement analyst as listed in 

the Minimum Criminal Intelligence Training Standards for United States Law Enforcement and Other 

Criminal Justice Agencies. 

FLETC instructional staff leads the sessions, supplemented by guest lecturers who possess expertise 

in the topical area of study. This is a “hands on” training program, whereby participants conduct data 

collection and research by using on-line computer data bases and use of analytic software programs 

during individual and group practical exercises. Participants will also gain an understanding in the 

use of visual information charting, link analysis, relational graphics, report writing and oral briefi ng 

skills. 

Courses in the Program include: 

ᆓ Introduction to Law Enforcement Intelligence

ᆓ The Intelligence Cycle

ᆓ Intelligence Analysis: Core Competencies

ᆓ Introduction to Intelligence Analysis

ᆓ Legal Issues for Intelligence Research Specialists 

ᆓ Operational Planning

ᆓ Digital Officer Safety & Operations Security (OPSEC)

ᆓ External Information Sources

ᆓ Electronic Sources of Information for Law Enforcement 

ᆓ Response Analysis

ᆓ Fraudulent Document Lab (FDL)

ᆓ Analytical Methods & Techniques

ᆓ Report Writing for Analysts

ᆓ MS Excel for Intelligence Analysis

ᆓ Introduction to Electronic Worksheets and Graphs

ᆓ Financial Aspects of Criminal Investigations

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ᆓ Geographic Information Systems and Geographical Profi ling 

ᆓ Case Summary and Trial Preparation 

ᆓ Court Room Testimony 

There is a mid-program comprehensive examination to verify the student’s learning and a Practical 

Exercise (PE) that follows the form of the intelligence cycle/process. The PE requires an oral briefi ng 

and the submission of a paper. 

Length of Training: 76 Hours 

Prerequisites for Attendance: This program is open to U.S. citizens working in Federal, state, and local 

law enforcement and is “geared” towards the basic or entry level intelligence analyst. It is not expected 

that experienced investigators will comprise a significant portion of the attendees.Participants must 

have basic MS Windows file management skills and have basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and 

PowerPoint. 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR’S LEADERSHIP 

TRAINING PROGRAM (LESLTP) 

Program Description: This program is a career development tool that provides a unique opportunity 

for law enforcement professionals to develop and refine their supervisory skills in a supervisory 

training program designed for law enforcement. The instructors in this program, all current or former 

supervisory law enforcement professionals, bring a unique understanding of the law enforcement 

culture and the practical knowledge of how to meet the challenges that a law enforcement supervisor 

will face in operational law enforcement settings. 

Participants in this program will learn how to apply basic leadership knowledge, skills, and 

abilities (KSAs) to attain the highest level of performance and accountability. This program develops 

the new law enforcement leader’s skill base in three key enablers of human capital leadership: people, 

processes, and technology. The program focuses heavily on the most important enabler: people. 

The leadership development journey begins with self assessment, and coming to the understanding 

that people are assets whose value can be enhanced through investment and understanding. The law 

enforcement leadership journey continues by helping the new leader to understand, and then align 

with the employing agency’s vision, mission, future goals, core values and objectives. Through this 

process, participants learn to lead by example. 

This program provides the students with the competencies needed to be effective as a leader in the 

law enforcement community. The KSA topical areas include leadership skills, communication skills, 

team building, conflict management, human capital resource management, legal responsibilities, stress 

management, workplace diversity, performance skills, briefing skills, and decision-making skills. 

Using their own life and work experiences, participants will explore these topics and develop skills 

through use of an adult learning model that employs lecture, laboratory and practical exercises, case 

studies, and self-directed learning. 

Topical Competencies: 

ᆓ Leadership Skills for the Future: Building a Law Enforcement Team for the 21st Century 

ᆓ Leadership Through Understanding Behavioral Diversity 

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ᆓ Leadership Skills for Public Speaking

ᆓ Leadership and Understanding Stress in the Law Enforcement Culture

ᆓ Leadership and Performance Management in Law Enforcement

ᆓ Conflict Management for Law Enforcement Supervisors

ᆓ Leadership & the One Minute Manager, SL® II for Law Enforcement

ᆓ Managing the Federal Employee Discipline & Performance Process (Legal)

ᆓ Leading Vision: Mission & Technology Forecasting

ᆓ Networking Skills for Law Enforcement Supervisors

ᆓ Leadership & Understanding Attitudes / Values / Principles & Ethics

NOTE: To complete this program successfully, participants will need to complete approximately 16 

hours of self-directed study after hours. 

Length of Training: 8 class days, 80 training hours 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials 

(LEO) or those who support LEO training. This program is designed as a career development tool; 

participation is determined by Partner Organization needs. 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (LEITP) 

Program Description: The LEITP is designed to prepare the newly appointed FLETC instructors for 

their role as full-time law enforcement trainers. The program is offered to members of all Federal 

Partner Organizations and, on a space-available basis, to Non-Partner Federal agencies, and State and 

local law enforcement organizations. 

The program is intense, practical, and experiential in design, and presents a solid emphasis on 

effective student-centered learning and the role of the law enforcement instructor. Throughout the 

training, participants will design and instruct several sessions on subjects that are occupationally 

related to their assignments. Each presentation is videotaped to give the participants an opportunity to 

view and critique themselves. The participants also will receive constructive feedback from peers and 

staff members. A considerable portion of the program is devoted to the preparation and presentation of 

the participants’ own instructional sessions. 

Courses include: 

ᆓ Classroom Equipment Operation

ᆓ Classroom Management Issues

ᆓ Ethical Issues in Law Enforcement Training

ᆓ Facilitation Fundamentals

ᆓ Instructional Systems Design for Law Enforcement

ᆓ Learning Methodologies

ᆓ Lesson Plan Development

ᆓ Media Overview

ᆓ Performance Objectives Development

ᆓ PowerPoint

ᆓ Presentation Skills

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ᆓ Student Advisement and Guidance 

ᆓ Student-Centered Learning 

ᆓ Team Building 

ᆓ Testing and Assessment 

ᆓ Trainee Stress and Stress Management 

ᆓ Training Management and Coordination Division Overview 

ᆓ Training Tools 

ᆓ Understanding Today’s Learners 

Length of Training: 10 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Participants must be law enforcement offi cers/investigators responsible 

for instruction as a collateral duty. A participant may also be someone associated with law enforcement 

who may be assigned as, or designated to become, an instructor responsible for instruction as a collateral 

duty. Participants must be recommended by their supervisors or other organization offi cials. 

Program Title: FLETC LEADERSHIP THROUGH UNDERSTANDING HUMAN 

BEHAVIOR TRAINING PROGRAM (FLTUHBTP) 

Program Description: This program is a career development tool that provides a unique opportunity 

for law enforcement professionals to develop and refine their supervisory skills in a training program 

specifically designed for law enforcement. The instructors in this program, all current or former law 

enforcement leadership professionals, bring a unique understanding of the law enforcement culture, 

and the practical knowledge of how to meet the challenges that a law enforcement supervisor will face 

in operational law enforcement settings. 

This program is designed to provide law enforcement supervisors and managers who have not taken 

the Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Leadership Training Program (LESLTP) and are not scheduled to 

attend LESLTP, with the key leadership competencies that they will need to become more effective 

leaders. Over the last few years, LELI has had numerous requests from managers attending the Law 

Enforcement Managers Training Program (LEMTP) for a program that covers the competencies in 

DISC, Values, and Leadership and the One Minute Manager (Situational Leadership® II) – all covered 

in LESLTP. These courses focus heavily on the human capital leadership “enablers”, dealing specifi cally 

with the most important enabler, “people”. Participants learn how human capital leadership competencies 

and practices can improve their organizations’ economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; thus developing 

their people and providing a better service to our Nation. This program is designed to meet that need, but 

it is not intended to replace the LESLTP. Additionally, supervisors and managers who have completed 

courses in the above competencies may also wish to consider taking this program in order to enhance 

their skills (“sharpen the saw”) in these competencies. 

Topical Competencies: 

ᆓ Attitudes, Values and Ethics 

ᆓ Communication Skills 

ᆓ Leadership and the One Minute Manager (Situational Leadership® II) 

ᆓ Understanding Behavioral Diversity (DISC) 

ᆓ Leadership Application Exercises 

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NOTE:To complete this program successfully, participants will need to complete 4 hours of self-directed 

learning after-hours. 

Length of Training: 3 class days, 24 training hours 

Target Audience: Middle LE Managers 

Prerequisites for Attendance: This program is designed as a career development tool; Participation is 

determined by Partner Organization needs. 

Program Title: SELF LEADERSHIP THROUGH UNDERSTANDING HUMAN 

BEHAVIOR TRAINING PROGRAM (SLTUHB) 

Program Description: This program is a career development tool that provides a unique opportunity 

for law enforcement professionals to develop and refine their supervisory skills in a training program 

specifically designed for law enforcement. The instructors in this program, all current or former law 

enforcement leadership professionals, bring a unique understanding of the law enforcement culture, 

and the practical knowledge of how to meet the challenges that a law enforcement supervisor will face 

in operational law enforcement settings. 

This program is designed to provide law enforcement supervisors and managers who have 

not taken the Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Leadership Training Program (LESLTP) and are not 

scheduled to attend LESLTP, with the key leadership competencies that they will need to become 

more effective leaders. Over the last few years, LELI has had numerous requests from managers 

attending the Law Enforcement Managers Training Program (LEMTP) for a program that covers the 

competencies in DISC, Values, and Leadership and the One Minute Manager (Situational Leadership® 

II) – all covered in LESLTP. These courses focus heavily on the human capital leadership “enablers”, 

dealing specifi cally with the most important enabler, “people”. Participants learn how human capital 

leadership competencies and practices can improve their organizations’ economy, effi ciency, and 

effectiveness; thus developing their people and providing a better service to our Nation. This program 

is designed to meet that need, but it is not intended to replace the LESLTP. Additionally, supervisors 

and managers who have completed courses in the above competencies may also wish to consider 

taking this program in order to enhance their skills (“sharpen the saw”) in these competencies. 

Topical Competencies: 

ᆓ Attitudes, Values and Ethics 

ᆓ Communication Skills 

ᆓ Leadership and the One Minute Manager (Situational Leadership® II) 

ᆓ Understanding Behavioral Diversity (DISC) 

ᆓ Leadership Application Exercises 

NOTE: To complete this program successfully, participants will need to complete 4 hours of selfdirected learning after-hours. 

Length of Training: 3 class days, 24 training hours 

Target Audience: Middle LEO Managers 

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Prerequisites for Attendance: This program is designed as a career development tool; participation is 

determined by Partner Organization needs. 

Program Title: THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE® (SHHEPTP) 

Program Description: The Law Enforcement Leadership Institute in partnership with the Franklin 

Covey Company is proud to offer the program “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People®.” This 

timely program contains all the information and materials found in the public or corporate offerings, 

but has been tailored to meet the unique needs of the law enforcement professional. Each facilitator is 

a current or former law enforcement professional certified by the Franklin Covey Company to present 

this challenging program. 

The extraordinary events of September 11, 2001 and the continuing “War Against Terrorism” are 

calling law enforcement professionals to undertake additional duties including heightened vigilance, 

mission redefinition or expansion and, for some, agency reassignment or reorganization. 

The strategic management of human capital is critical to success in meeting these challenges. The 

Administration and the Congress both recognize the importance of human capital and encourage further 

investment in these valuable assets. The key to increased security and successful law enforcement 

operations are the people who do the tasks. They must be responsible, accountable, able to develop 

and use their many talents, and must be recognized for their unique contributions. 

The Seven Habits program begins and enhances the developmental process for the law enforcement 

professional by encouraging and facilitating the recognition of Being Proactive in choosing one’s 

attitude, by creating opportunities for success by being “response-able.”

 To Begin With the End in Mind, is the habit of personal leadership. It emphasizes future 

possibilities rather than past obstacles in one’s professional and personal lives. It encourages the 

participant to focus on what is important rather than what appears urgent by Putting First Things 

First. 

Law enforcement professionals must recognize the importance of effective communication 

through the habit of Think Win-Win, the habit of interpersonal leadership. Effective communication 

requires that one be able to listen empathically before speaking. Through the habit of Seek First to 

Understand, Then be Understood the law enforcement professional will strengthen the habit of 

communication. 

An emerging strength for the law enforcement community is the recognition of diversity whether 

defined by demographics, values, behaviors or experiences. Synergy is the habit of creative cooperation 

to maximize learning different points of view and seeking to find a better solution to a problem. 

Finally, the law enforcement professional must recognize that only through continual improvement 

or Sharpening the Saw can one keep current of the latest law enforcement techniques and maintain 

physical and emotional health. 

Employees are the most effective enablers for organizational effectiveness. This program provides 

tools to enhance their individual performance and to become persons of positive influence in the 

organization. 

Please note that 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the program, participants must complete a 360-

degree 7-Habits® Profile to obtain valuable feedback needed during the conduct of the training. This 

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program may be available for export to your location for the price of the training materials and the 

travel and per diem expenses of the facilitators. 

Length of Training: 4 class days, 32 training hours 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials 

(LEO) or those who support LEO training. 

Program Title: SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP® II (LAW ENFORCEMENT VERSION) 

 TRAINING PROGRAM (SLIITP) 

Program Description: This program teaches the leadership model developed by Dr. Ken Blanchard and 

his colleagues at The Ken Blanchard Companies. The Law Enforcement Leadership Institute (LELI) 

and The Ken Blanchard Companies have collaborated to customize the program for law enforcement 

leaders and managers. It provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement professionals, not only 

to refine their supervisory and leadership skills and share their real-world experiences, but more 

importantly, to use Situational Leadership® II (SLII) to develop their people. 

SLII (Law Enforcement Version) provides the participant with the competencies needed to lead 

their people based on each individual’s or team’s skill and attitude level for a specific task or mission. 

By using this model, law enforcement leaders can develop their people and organizations into highly 

effective individuals, teams and agencies that recognize the intrinsic value of each employee. 

The instructors are current or former law enforcement professionals and have been qualifi ed by The 

Ken Blanchard Companies to present the program. These professionals bring a unique understanding 

of the law enforcement culture, and practical knowledge of how to meet the challenges that face a law 

enforcement supervisor in operational settings. 

Participants in this program will gain an understanding of how to apply Situational Leadership® 

II in both their personal lives and their law enforcement careers. Participants will explore topics to 

develop skills using an adult learning model that employs lecture, case studies, practical exercises, and 

self-directed learning. This program is highly participatory and hands-on. 

Program Competencies: 

ᆓ Beliefs and Building Blocks 

ᆓ Problems & Needs Diagnosis 

ᆓ Leadership Flexibility 

ᆓ Implementing and Applying Situational Leadership® II 

ᆓ Initiating and Implementing Organizational Change 

ᆓ Leadership for the Future 

ᆓ Matching Leadership Style to Development Level 

Length of Training: 3 class days, 24 training hours 

Target Audience: Anyone who has a law enforcement leadership role. 

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Prerequisites for Attendance: This program is designed as a career development tool; participation is 

determined by Partner Organization needs. 

THE OFFICE OF STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING 

The FLETC Office of Cheltenham Operations provides requalification and agency advanced training 

to over 24,000 state and local law enforcement officers in the metropolitan Washington, DC, Maryland, 

and Virginia area on a space available basis. This enables the FLETC Offi ce of State and Local Law 

Enforcement Training to provide and sponsor relevant training courses to.For specifi c information 

regarding these programs, contact: 

Director

Office of State and Local Training

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Glynco, GA 31524 Telephone: (912) 267-2345

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PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES DIVISION PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES DIVISION

PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES DIVISION

The staff of the Physical Techniques Division (PTD) has instructional and course development 

responsibilities for six major subject matter areas: Arrest Techniques, Defensive Tactics, Intermediate 

Weapons, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Physical Conditioning, and Survival Swimming. In 

basic programs, instruction is provided in Arrest Techniques, which involves handcuffing and searching 

procedures, Defensive Tactics, which includes ground and close quarter fighting techniques, and Baton 

Techniques. 

The American Red Cross CPR Certification is required in many programs. Students must complete 

successfully a practical exercise and/or written examination in each of these subjects. Most programs 

require participation in physical conditioning. Additionally, students participate in the Physical Effi ciency 

Battery (PEB). This involves assessments in cardiovascular endurance, dynamic upper body strength, 

body fat composition, agility, and flexibility of the lower back area. The five advanced programs 

described on the following pages were designed to train the trainer. 

For further information, please contact: 

Division Chief 

Physical Techniques Division 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road 

Building 252 

Glynco, GA 31524 

Telephone: 912-267-2405 

FAX: 912-262-3708 

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer or the FLETC on-site representative 

through the appropriate chain of command. 

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Program Title: ARREST TECHNIQUES INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (ATITP) 

Program Description: The Arrest Techniques Instructor Training Program (ATITP) is a 40 hour course. 

It runs from Monday to Friday. The Arrest Techniques Instructor Training Program was designed to 

present the student with a wide range of techniques used with compliant suspects. It allows the students 

to explore the different techniques used for controlling and apprehending a suspect, and then develop 

a program that would be suitable for their specific agency. The student is also exposed to different 

methods for teaching psycho-motor skills to both basic and advanced students. Upon completion of 

the program, the student will be able to develop, prepare and present a course of instruction in the 

subject area of Arrest Procedures. 

This course will cover topics including: 

ᆓ Use of Force

ᆓ Various Handcuffing Styles and Equipment

ᆓ Weapon Recovery Techniques

ᆓ Searching Principles

ᆓ Instructional Methodology (Psychomotor Skill Development)

ᆓ In-Service Development

ᆓ Non-Compliant Arrest Techniques

ᆓ Use of Supplemental Restraints

ᆓ Oleoresin Capsicum Spray

 Program Requirements: 

ᆓ Currently employed as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer or Trainer, and be 

recommended by your Agency. 

ᆓ Attend and successfully complete all components of train0ing. Late arrivals and early 

dismissals are not permitted. 

ᆓ Participate and pass all scenario based training. 

ᆓ Develop, prepare and present a 20 minute presentation 

ᆓ Must be Medically Cleared, and be able to participate in Intensive Training lasting up to 

10 hours per day. 

ᆓ Must be able to demonstrate all required techniques as officer and suspect. 

ᆓ Pre-registration is required.

Length of Training: 40 hour program starting on Monday and concluding on that Friday 

Prerequisites for Attendance: For Federal, state, local, tribal or campus law enforcement offi cials 

(LEO) or those who support LEO training. 

Program Title: DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (DTITP) 

Program Description: The Defensive Tactics Instructor Training Program (DTITP) is an 80 hours 

course. The Defensive Tactics Instructor Training Program is designed to instruct student instructors 

with the different techniques used in controlling a non-compliant suspect. This program concentrates 

on the techniques for Ground Defense and Takedown techniques. At the conclusion of this program, 

the student will be able to develop and instruct their agency’s Law Enforcement officer in the best 

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techniques for their daily activities. Each student will receive a certificate of completion, Instructor 

Manual, Leather Grappling Gloves and Mouth guard. The classes are generally in 2 hour increments 

with a 1 hour lunch. All training equipment will be supplied. The student needs to bring shoes or 

boots that have a non-marking sole. 

This course will cover topics including: 

ᆓ The FLETC Use of Force Model

ᆓ Unifi ed Training Principles

ᆓ Injury Management

ᆓ Instructional Methodology (Lecture and Demonstration of Psycho-motor skills and 

Development of In-service programs.)

ᆓ Instructor Liability

ᆓ Pressure Points and Joint Manipulations

ᆓ Takedowns with 1 and 2 Offi cers

ᆓ Ground Defense

ᆓ Block, Strikes, and Kicks

ᆓ Spontaneous Attack Defense

ᆓ Edged Weapons Defense

ᆓ Dynamic Drills involving Non-Lethal Training Ammunition

ᆓ Controlled Simulated Fight Scenario

ᆓ Tactical Simulation Drills

ᆓ Overview of Arrest Techniques

ᆓ Review of Removal of weapons, Clearing Hidden Hands, Compliant and 

 Non-Compliant Handcuffing, Suspect Positioning, Search and Frisk Positions. 

There is NO OC OR BATON training in this course 

Program Requirements or Prerequisites: 

ᆓ Currently employed as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer or Trainer, and be 

recommended by your Agency. 

ᆓ Attend and successfully complete all components of training. Late arrivals and early 

dismissal are not permitted. 

ᆓ Must be Medically Cleared, and be able to participate in Intensive Training lasting up to 

10 hours per day. 

ᆓ Participate and pass all scenario based training.

ᆓ Develop, prepare and present a 20 minute presentation.

ᆓ Pre-registration is required.

Length of Training: 80 hour program starting on Monday and concluding on the following Friday 

Program Title: INTERMEDIATE WEAPONS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM 

(IWITP) 

Program Description:The Intermediate Weapons Instructor Training Program (IWITP) is a 40 hour 

program. The Intermediate Weapons Instructor Training Program exposed the student instructor 

to different types of intermediate weapons used by Law Enforcement. The course is designed to 

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demonstrate transition drills from hand to hand combat to the use of alternative weapons to gain 

control of non-compliant suspect. During the program the student instructor will be exposed to 

live Oleoresin Capsicum and be shown techniques to work through the effect to gain control of the 

suspect. Additionally, the student will be exposed to scenario based training that will require them 

to transition to various actions in a situation that is fluid and constantly changing. This course is 

physically demanding. At the conclusion of the program, the student instructor will be able to develop 

and instruct in the various intermediate weapons used by their agency. 

This course will cover topics including: 

ᆓ Threat Assessment

ᆓ Use of Force

ᆓ Spontaneous Attack Defense

ᆓ Baton Techniques

ᆓ Instructional Methodology (Psychomotor Skill Development)

ᆓ Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) and Tactics

ᆓ Interactive Training Scenarios

ᆓ Student Teaching

Program Requirements or Prerequisites: 

ᆓ Currently employed as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer or Trainer, and be recommended 

 by your Agency. 

ᆓ Attend and successfully complete all components of training. Late arrivals and early 

dismissal are not permitted.

ᆓ Pass interactive Practical Exercises.

ᆓ Pass a Practical Evaluation of student instructional skills.

ᆓ Pass a Skill Review Test.

ᆓ Must receive an active exposure of O.C. spray during one training scenario.

Length of Training: 30 hour program starting on Monday and concluding that Friday 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTROL TACTICS INSTRUCTOR 

TRAINING PROGRAM (LECTITP) 

Program Description: The Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training Program (LECTITP) 

is a physically demanding and intensive 111 hour training program. The LECTITP provides instruction 

on techniques used in controlling compliant and non-compliant suspects. At the conclusion of this 

program, the student will be able to develop and instruct a program for their agency which includes 

arrest techniques, defensive tactics and intermediate weapons. Each student will receive a Certifi cate 

of Training and an instructor’s manual. 

This course covers topics including: 

ᆓ Striking and Close Quarter Defensive Tactics 

ᆓ Pressure Points 

ᆓ Weapon Retention 

ᆓ Takedowns 

ᆓ Ground Defense 

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ᆓ Arrest Techniques 

ᆓ Tactical Simulation Training 

ᆓ Instructor Liability 

ᆓ Injury Management 

ᆓ Baton Control Techniques 

ᆓ Edged Weapon Awareness 

ᆓ Instructor Methodologies 

ᆓ Oleoresin Capsicum Spray 

ᆓ Use of Force

Prerequisites: 

ᆓ Currently employed as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer and be recommended 

by your agency.

ᆓ Attend and successfully complete all components of training. Late arrivals and 

early dismissals are not permitted. 

ᆓ Fully participate in a tactical scenario when exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum Spray. 

ᆓ Must be able to participate in intensive training lasting up to 10 hours per day and not have 

any medical restrictions. 

ᆓ Meet all requirements of the Practical Exercise Performance Requirements for this 

program. These are numbers: 1, 3, 23-26a&c, 28-45, 51, 55, 72-73, 78. 

ᆓ Minimum of 40% on the Physical Efficiency Battery (Physical Efficiency Battery Scores). 

Graduation / Certifi cation Requirements: 

To be awarded a Certifi cate of Training, the student must pass the below requirements. If a student 

cannot demonstrate an established minimum standard of performance in all graded areas, a Certifi cate 

of Training will not be awarded. 

ᆓ Fully participate in each course of instruction and laboratory. 

ᆓ Pass a 50 minute presentation on the development and delivery of Arrest Techniques, 

Defensive Tactics, or Intermediate Weapons. 

ᆓ Pass Arrest Techniques, Defensive Tactics, Edged Weapons, and Baton skill evaluation 

 practical exercise. 

ᆓ Achieve a minimum score of 40% on the Physical Efficiency Battery (Physical Effi ciency 

 Battery Scores). 

ᆓ Pass a written exam with 80% accuracy. 

Length of Training: 111 hour program starting on Tuesday and concluding on the third Friday. 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTROL TACTICS REFRESHER TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (LECTRTP) 

Program Description: The Law Enforcement Control Tactics Refresher Training Program (LECTRTP) 

is a 40 hour course designed to refresh and update students who have successfully completed the Law 

Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training Program (LECTITP). Upon completion of the program, 

students will be able to incorporate curriculum updates to their agency’s in-service training programs 

and receive a Certifi cate of Completion. All necessary training equipment will be supplied he course. 

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The LECTRTP is required in accordance with the Accreditation Standards set forth by the Federal 

Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) to ensure proficiency of all LECTITP graduates. 

Successful completion of the LECTRTP is required within three years of original graduation date. 

Graduates who completed the LECTITP over three years ago are also eligible for attendance in the 

refresher program. 

This course covers topics including: 

ᆓ Striking and Close Quarter Defensive Tactics

ᆓ Pressure Points

ᆓ Weapon Retention

ᆓ Takedowns

ᆓ Ground Defense

ᆓ Arrest Techniques

ᆓ Baton Control Techniques

ᆓ Edged Weapon Awareness

ᆓ Oleoresin Capsicum Spray

ᆓ Use of Force

Prerequisites: 

ᆓ The individual selected for attendance to the LECTRTP must be employed as a full-time 

law enforcement officer actively engaged in enforcing laws, providing instruction, or 

expected to instruct officers in the techniques of Arrest Techniques, Defensive Tactics, 

Baton, OC tactics and Intermediate weapons and tactics. 

ᆓ The individual must be medically cleared to participate in all phases of physical activity 

required in the LECTIRTP lasting up to 10 hours per day. 

ᆓ Achieve a minimum score of 40% in their age/gender category on the Physical Effi ciency 

Battery. (Physical Efficiency Battery Scores) 

ᆓ Late Arrivals and early dismissals are not permitted. 

ᆓ The individual must have previously attended and completed an LECTITP or DTITP. 

ᆓ Meet all requirements of the Practical Exercise Performance Requirements for this 

program. These are numbers: 1, 3, 23-26a&c, 28-45, 51, 55,72-73, 78

ᆓ Pre-registration is required. 

Length of Training: 40 hour training program starting on a Monday and ending on a Friday. 

Program Title: PHYSICAL FITNESS COORDINATORS TRAINING PROGRAM (PFCTP) 

Program Description: The Physical Fitness Coordinator Training Program (PFCTP) is designed to present 

the participant with information concerning health, physical fitness assessment and conditioning. The 

participant also learns program management, basic anatomy and physiology, exercise leadership, and 

injury prevention. Individuals attending this program will receive instruction and practical training 

to coordinate, demonstrate, evaluate, and direct programs in the related areas of physical fi tness. The 

student coordinator will be exposed to different techniques and methodologies to develop and maintain 

a fitness program to meet the needs of their agency. The student will receive a Certificate of Training 

at the conclusion of the course. 

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In addition to research information, each student will receive skinfold calipers, stethoscope 

sphygmomanometer, a heart rate monitor, a stopwatch and text book. 

This course covers topics including: 

ᆓ Basic Program Foundations 

ᆓ Cardiovascular Assessments 

ᆓ Exercise Adherence 

ᆓ Exercise Alternatives 

ᆓ Exercise Considerations for Special Populations 

ᆓ Exercise Physiology

ᆓ Flexibility 

ᆓ Functional Anatomy 

ᆓ Injury Management 

ᆓ Legal Aspects of Exercise Administration 

ᆓ Lifestyle Management 

ᆓ Nutrition 

ᆓ Physical Assessments and PEB Results 

ᆓ Physical Conditioning 

ᆓ Physical Effi ciency Battery 

ᆓ Physical Testing Protocol 

ᆓ Progressive Strength Training 

ᆓ Stress Management 

ᆓ Principles of Weight Management 

Prerequisites: 

ᆓ Successfully complete the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). The PEB consists of fi ve 

 physical fitness items performed during a single physical fitness evaluation session. 

A passing score (40% or higher) is required for each test item. The PEB measures fl exibility 

(sit and reach test), body fat assessment, speed and agility (Illinois Agility test), aerobic 

capacity (1.5 mile run), and upper body strength (bench press). 

ᆓ Meet all requirements of the Practical Exercise Performance for this program. These are 

numbers:1, 24-27, 39, 51-54, 69, 72-73 

ᆓ Possess a valid CPR certification. Participants must bring their current CPR card (American 

Heart Association or American Red Cross). If the student does not possess a current CPR 

card mandatory training in Adult CPR will be provided. 

ᆓ Attend all class sessions. Students who arrive late or leave early and are absent from either 

instructional or practical sessions will not graduate from the program. 

ᆓ Successfully pass all Practical Exercises, course case studies a and written examination. 

The written exam is a comprehensive multiple choice test that requires a minimum of 70% 

 to pass. 

Length of Training: 80 hour program, starting on Monday and concluding the following Friday. 

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Program Title: PHYSICAL FITNESS COORDINATOR REFRESHER TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (PFCRTP) 

Program Description: The Physical Fitness Coordinator Refresher Training Program (PFCRTP) is 

designed to provide the participant with an update of current practices in the area of fi tness. The 

program will also examine the processes and procedures associated with the fi tness coordinator’s 

responsibilities. The program will expose the participant to various training methods and alternatives 

to common exercise routines to include many functional strength and tactical conditioning methods. 

Additionally, the student will learn about nutrition and supplementation for performance, application 

of exercise physiology and alternative testing protocols. At the conclusion of the course students will 

receive a Certifi cate of Completion. 

The PFCRTP is required in accordance with the Accreditation Standards set forth by the Federal Law 

Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) to ensure proficiency of all PFCTP graduates. Successful 

completion of the PFCRTP is required within three years of original graduation date. Graduates who 

completed the PFCRTP over three years ago are also eligible for attendance in the refresher program. 

This course covers topics including: 

ᆓ Special Populations Update

ᆓ Exercise Physiology Review and Application 

ᆓ Performance Nutrition and Supplementation 

ᆓ Body Composition Review and Alternative Testing Methods 

ᆓ Exercise Program Design 

ᆓ Health and Safety 

ᆓ Flexibility Update 

ᆓ Physical Testing Protocol and Alternative Testing Protocols 

ᆓ Exercise Alternatives: Functional Strength and Tactical Conditioning 

ᆓ Injury Management, Prevention, and Treatment 

ᆓ Wellness Program Management and Design 

ᆓ Athletic Shoe Selection for Performance and Injury Prevention 

ᆓ Adult CPR (if required)

 Prerequisites: 

ᆓ Participants must have successfully completed one of the following: FLETC Physical 

Fitness Coordinator Training Program (PFCTP), Cooper Institute's Physical Fitness 

Specialist Program, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or National Strength 

and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Program, or similar recognized 

program. 

ᆓ Pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). The PEB consists of five physical fi tness 

areas performed during a single physical fitness evaluation session. A passing score 

of 40% or higher is required for each test. The PEB measures flexibility (Sit and reach test), 

body composition assessment, agility (Illinois Agility test), aerobic capacity (1.5 mile run), 

and upper body strength (bench press). 

ᆓ Meet all requirements of the Practical Exercise Performance Requirements for this 

program. These are numbers: 1, 24-27, 39, 51-54, 69, 72-73. 

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ᆓ Possess a valid CPR certification. Participants must bring their current CPR card (American 

Heart Association, or American Red Cross). 

ᆓ Attend all class sessions. Students who arrive late or leave early and are absent from either 

instructional or practical sessions will not graduate from the program. 

ᆓ Successfully pass a case study examination given at the end of the program. 

Length of program: 40 hour program, starting on a Monday and concluding on Friday. 

Program Title: TACTICS FOR FLYING ARMED TRAINING PROGRAM (TFATP) 

Program Description: The Tactics for Flying Armed Training Program (TFATP) is a 24 hour program. 

The course is designed to enhance the federal agent or offi cer’s tactics, skills and knowledge needed 

to handle a range of situations they may encounter while flying armed. The course is a combination of 

lecture and hands on application. The students will be exposed to defensive tactics and arrest techniques 

in a close quarter environment. Students will use non-lethal training ammunition in both interactive 

and dynamic training. These drills include multiple suspect engagement, judgment shooting, moving 

and shooting drills and a combination of defensive tactics and shooting skill builders. Students will 

also participate in use of force transition drills that incorporate and combine defensive tactics, arrest 

techniques and firearms training. At the conclusion of the course, students will receive a Certifi cate of 

Completion. 

This course covers topics including: 

ᆓ Use of Force

ᆓ Transportation Security Administration regulations

ᆓ Response to hijacking and loss of life incidents

ᆓ Flight Crew response

ᆓ Equipment considerations

ᆓ Airport procedures

ᆓ Role of the Federal Air Marshal

ᆓ Aircraft confi gurations

ᆓ Close Quarter Arrest Techniques

ᆓ Close Quarter Defensive Tactics

ᆓ Dynamic drills involving Non-Lethal Training Ammunition

ᆓ Tactical Simulation drills

 Prerequisites: 

ᆓ Currently employed as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer and be recommended by your 

 Agency. 

ᆓ Attend and successfully complete all components of training.Late arrivals and early 

dismissals are not permitted. 

ᆓ Must be medically cleared, and be able to participate in intensive training lasting up to 10 

hours per day. 

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ᆓ Meet all requirements of the Practical Exercise Performance Requirements for this 

program. These are numbers: 1,3, 5c, 7-15, 23, 24 and 30-32. 

ᆓ Participate in all scenario based training.

ᆓ Pre-registration is required.

Length of Training:3 instructional days. 

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TRAINING MANAGEMENT DIVISION TRAINING MANAGEMENT DIVISION

TRAINING MANAGEMENT DIVISION

The Chief of TMD serves as the FLETC Program Manager for all basic training programs shown 

on the following pages. The TMD staff is responsible for coordinating the design, development, 

administration, and management of these training programs. These programs are designed to provide the 

new law enforcement officer or agent with the basic skills needed to properly perform their duties. The 

lengths of the basic programs range from 3 to 18 weeks, depending upon the needs of the agencies. 

The staff of the TMD is responsible for providing logistical and administrative assistance to the 

Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Training Management. The TMD also serves as the Program 

Manager, facilitating the design, revision and implementation of training programs, as well as maintaining 

control over the FLETC lesson plans, syllabi, class reports, and assigned training programs. 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

ᆓ Implementing the results of program conferences, training surveys, and policy 

decisions that relate to the revision of curricula, programs, subjects, or courses; 

ᆓ Assisting in the formulation of new procedures and policies to improve effi ciency 

 of operations; 

ᆓ Managing assigned training program responsibilities, including negotiations with 

agencies on program content and objectives, supervision of students, and other related 

 administrative activities; 

ᆓ Facilitating the reviewing and processing of general correspondence, reports, lesson 

plans, syllabi, and class reports; 

ᆓ Preparing budget estimates and providing assistance in the administration of available 

funds to include internal allocation and the review/approval of purchase requisitions; 

ᆓ Analyzing operational problems and developing timely, or economical solutions; 

ᆓ Serving as project coordinator for special assignments; 

ᆓ Analyzing the availability of training assets and resources; 

ᆓ Allocating training assets and resources to meet the needs of the various 

 training programs;

ᆓ Identifying potential shortfalls of training assets and resources;

ᆓ Developing short-, mid- and long-term solutions to training asset and resources 

 issues; and 

ᆓ Ensuring that all training is conducted at the highest quality levels while maintaining 

 cost-effectiveness. 

The Agency Advanced training programs are managed by TMD staff, in conjuction with our Partner 

Organizations solicitation, gathering and analysis of the Annual Agency Training Projections; allocation 

of training slots; assignment of student housing; room and resource assignments; and the complete 

scheduling of all training programs conducted at the FLETC. 

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For further information, please contact: 

Division Chief

Training Management Division

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

1131 Chapel Crossing Rd

Townhouse 382

Glynco, GA 31524

Telephone: 912-267-2588

FAX: 912-267-2805

For enrollment information, contact your agency training officer or the FLETC on-site representative 

through the appropriate chain of command. 

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Program Title: BUREAU OF PRISONS BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM (BOP-B) 

Program Description: This training is mandatory for all new, institution-based Bureau of Prisons (BOP) 

employees and is taught by BOP staff. The curriculum provides a common foundation of agency-specifi c 

training to BOP employees. A variety of methods are employed in the delivery of instruction, including 

group discussions, videotaped case studies, self studies, and practical exercises.In addition, students 

must actively participate and perform to standard levels in Firearms Handling and Qualification, and the 

Physical Ability Test. A familiarization in Self-Defense Techniques is also presented and participants 

are evaluated. The Bureau=s Basic Training Program is fully accredited by the University of Eastern 

Kentucky. 

 Topics include: 

ᆓ Correctional Supervision

ᆓ Ethics

ᆓ Fundamentals of Correctional Law

ᆓ History of the Bureau of Prisons

ᆓ Hostage Situations

ᆓ Inmate Drug and Alcohol Use

ᆓ Inmate Profi les

ᆓ Inmate Workforce and Diversity

ᆓ Interpersonal Communication Interventions

ᆓ Organization of the Bureau of Prisons

ᆓ Physical Ability Test

ᆓ Sexuality in Prisons

ᆓ Self-Defense

ᆓ Skills in Situation Assessment

ᆓ Stress Management

ᆓ Suicide Prevention

ᆓ Use of Force

ᆓ Weapons Handling and Qualifying

Length of Training: 13 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Standards for employment are set by the BOP. Following employment, 

students complete a two week Institution Familiarization training program prior to being sent to the 

FLETC by the agency. State and local corrections employees are admitted by the BOP on a spaceavailable basis. 

Program Title: BUREAU OF PRISONS BUS OPERATIONS TRAINING (BOT) 

Program Description: This training program provides the student with an overview of the Bus 

Operations Training program. Emphasis is placed on policy, procedures, principles, and techniques 

employed to mass transport inmates via Bureau buses and/or airlifts.Instructors use various instructional 

methodologies including lectures, discussions, and practical exercises. Certifi cates of Certifi cation and 

Graduation will be presented to students successfully completing all segments of the Bus Operations 

Training program. 

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 Topics include: 

ᆓ Bus Inspection and Search 

ᆓ Weapon Retention and Practical Exercise 

ᆓ Bus Records/Paperwork and Forms 

ᆓ Drivers Specialty Training 

ᆓ Firearms - 9mm Pistol 

ᆓ Firearms - Remington 870 Short Shotgun 

ᆓ Visual Searches/Application of Restraints 

ᆓ Legal Issues 

ᆓ Firearms - Officer Survival Skills and Stress Course 

ᆓ Special Concerns and Equipment 

ᆓ Firearms - Reduced Light 

ᆓ Role-Play Scenarios/Practical Exercise 

ᆓ Airlift Operations 

ᆓ P.S. Prisoner Transportation Manual (Self-Study) 

Length of Training:8 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: BOP training courses Institutional Familiarization, Introduction to 

Correctional Techniques, Basic Prisoner Transportation (Armed), Institution-based - Bus Familiarization 

Training, and obtaining Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or CDL Permit prior to being sent to 

FLETC by the Agency. State and local corrections employees are admitted by the BOP on a spaceavailable basis. 

Program Title: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR TRAINING PROGRAM (CITP) 

Program Description: The CITP provides basic and fundamental training in the techniques, concepts, 

and methodologies of conducting criminal investigations. The CITP underwent a full Curriculum Review 

Conference (CRC) in August 2005. As a result of the CRC, the CITP has been revised. The new program 

was piloted in July 2006 and the new curriculum was implemented for all classes in January 2007. The 

continuous CRC process ensures that trainees have the best and most current training consistent with 

developing the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform as Criminal Investigator/Special 

Agents. 

Lecture, laboratories, practical exercises, and written examinations are used to ensure that each 

trainee acquires all of the critical knowledge, skills and abilities required of a new criminal investigator. 

Throughout the program, trainees participate as members of a small task force in a continuing case 

investigation, utilizing newly learned skills to develop a case, write and execute search warrants, write 

a criminal complaint, obtain an indictment, arrest a defendant, and testify in court proceedings as part 

of the task force investigation exercise. 

As part of the program, trainees are mentored by Continuing Case Investigation Coordinators. 

Training topics include: interviewing, surveillance, report writing, operational planning, legal training, 

physical techniques and conditioning, tactical training, firearms, physical evidence, emergency response 

driving, undercover operations and other courses that provide essential knowledge, skills and abilities 

needed by a new Federal criminal investigator. 

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Length of Training: 56 days, consisting of 462 training hours. 

Prerequisites for Attendance: The training program is designed for full-time GS-1811 Criminal 

Investigators from FLETC Partner Organizations. Partner Organizations may, however, request that 

a law enforcement employee who is not a GS-1811 Criminal Investigator be permitted to attend the 

program if the agency believes that investigative training is essential for that individual employee. 

The Program Manager will review the request and determine whether the prospective student will be 

allowed to attend the training. PRIOR TO ARRIVING FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAM, all attendees 

must meet the employing agencies’ recruitment standards as well as the FLETC’s Practical Exercise 

Performance Requirements for the CITP. 

Federal agencies who are not FLETC Partner Organizations may send students on a space-available 

basis. State and local law enforcement officers may attend if sponsored by a Federal Partner Organization. 

Applications for attendance to all basic training programs must be submitted through the employee’s 

supervisory channels to their agency’s FLETC liaison/training offi cer. 

Program Title: CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION INTEGRATED TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (CBPI) 

Program Description: This training program replaces the Immigration and Naturalization Service 

Integrated Training Program (INSI) and the United States Customs Service Integrated Training Program 

(USCSI). Through this program, new Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Offi cers are 

trained in basic law enforcement skills, including:Anti-Terrorism; Detection of Contraband; Interviewing; 

Cross-Cultural Communication; Firearms Handling and Qualification, Immigration and Naturalization 

laws; U. S. Customs Export and Import laws; Defensive Tactics; Arrest Techniques; Baton Techniques; 

Examination of Cargo, Bags and Merchandise; Border Search Exception; Entry and Control Procedures; 

Passenger Processing; and Officer Safety and Survival. 

Length of Training:73 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Enrollment nominations for the CBPI must be submitted in accordance 

with DHS/BTS/CBP policies. The DHS establishes its own employment standards for the Offi cers, and 

all attendees must meet the DHS recruitment standards and the FLETC’s Practical Exercise Performance 

Requirements for the CBPI PRIOR TO ARRIVING FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAM. 

Program Title: IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT DETENTION 

AND REMOVAL OPERATIONS INTEGRATED (ICE_D) 

Program Description: This training program replaces the Immigration and Naturalization Service 

Immigration Officer Basic Training Course (IOBTC).Through this program, new Immigration and 

Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention and Removal Officers receive training in basic law enforcement 

subjects, including: Immigration and Nationality laws; Detention and Removal Operation Procedures; 

Criminal Law; Statutory Authority; Fingerprinting; Detection and Discovery of Contraband; Interviewing: 

Cross-Cultural Communications; Defensive Tactics; Arrest Techniques; Baton Techniques; Offi cer 

Liability; Firearms Handling and Qualification; and Driver Techniques. 

Length of Training: 63 class days 

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Prerequisites for Attendance: Enrollment nominations for the ICE_D must be submitted in accordance 

with DHS/BTS/ICE policies. The DHS establishes its own employment standards for the Immigration 

Enforcement Agents, and all attendees must meet the DHS recruitment standard and the FLETC’s 

Practical Exercise Performance Requirements for the ICE_D PRIOR TO ARRIVING FOR THE 

TRAINING PROGRAM. 

Program Description: LAND MANAGEMENT POLICE TRAINING PROGRAM (LMPT) 

Program Description: The Land Management Police Training Program (LMPT) is the basic training 

program for officers primarily charged with enforcing natural resource laws and regulations and violations 

with nexus to the public lands of the United States and its territories. 

The LMPT is designed to meet the entry level training needs of law enforcement offi cers responsible 

for protecting natural resources and public lands. Core courses include training in areas such as confl ict 

management, critical incident response, emergency response driving, report writing, basic marksmanship, 

drugs of abuse, Federal criminal law, crowd control, and other law enforcement duties in urban, suburban, 

rural and remote areas. The training also includes conducting laboratory and practical exercises in 

simulated field settings such as trailheads, hunting and wildlife viewing areas, camping zones, and 

marijuana cultivation locations.Small cabins have also been placed in training venues to create a more 

authentic environment for students when participating in scenarios. 

Length of Training:87 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Each Partner Organization sets its standards in recruiting employees. After 

the individuals have been selected, they are sent by that organization to the FLETC. Attendees must 

meet their Agency’s recruitment standards and FLETC Practical Exercise Performance Requirements 

for the LMPT PRIOR TO ARRIVING FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAM. 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR 

TRAINING PROGRAM (LEAITP) 

Program Description: This training is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of those who 

come to the FLETC on a less than one year detail and for those who teach only on an occasional basis. 

Included in the instruction is the presentation of techniques to enhance learning within and adult 

environment. Part-time instructors who seek organization and structure for their training sessions will 

benefit from this training program. 

The participants will conduct a 30-minute instructional presentation using a lesson plan that they 

have developed, or revised, during the training program.Feedback will be given by the participants and 

an instructor on the effectiveness of the presentation, the inclusion of appropriate training principles 

and techniques.

 Courses include: 

ᆓ Classroom Equipment Operation 

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ᆓ Instructional Methodologies 

ᆓ Introduction to Presentation Graphics 

ᆓ Lesson Plan Development 

ᆓ Performance Objectives Development 

ᆓ Presentation Skills 

ᆓ Student-Centered Learning 

Length of Training: 5 class days 

Prerequisites of Attendance: Members of Federal Partner Organizations.Non-Partner Federal, State 

and local law enforcement personnel are eligible for attendance on a space-available basis. Participants 

must be recommended by their supervisors, or other agency officials, and currently teaching on an 

occasional basis or newly assigned to be part-time instructors. A minimum of three years law enforcement 

experience is also required. 

Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTOR IN-SERVICE TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (LEIISTP) 

Program Description: The LEIISTP is designed to certify Senior Instructors and law enforcement 

Program Specialists, and provide a means of recertifying both Lead and Senior Instructors at the 

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Others who desire to maintain their instructor 

certification may also attend this program. The LEIISTP is a Center Advanced training program 

managed by the Training Methodologies Branch (TMB) of the Training Management Division (TMD). 

The program is offered approximately six to eight times annually to Center instructors and Partner 

Organization personnel assigned to Center programs. It is also open to Partner Organizations on a 

space-available basis. All LEIISTP participants must be graduates of the Law Enforcement Instructor 

Training Program. 

Type: Advanced 

Length: 3 class days 

Curriculum: 

ᆓ Analyzing the Training Need 

ᆓ Course Design Phase 

ᆓ Development Phase 

ᆓ Evaluation of Training 

ᆓ Exam 

ᆓ Implementation of Instruction 

ᆓ Systems Approach to Training 

Length: 3 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Participants must have successfully completed the LEITP. Others 

who desire to maintain their instructor certification, such as Program Specialists, may also 

attend this program. 

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Program Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM (LEITP) 

Program Description: The accredited LEITP is designed to prepare the newly appointed FLETC 

instructors for their role as full-time law enforcement trainers. The program is offered to members of 

all Federal Partner Organizations and, on a space-available basis, to Non-Partner Federal agencies, and 

State and local law enforcement organizations. 

The program is intense, practical, and experiential in design. It presents a solid emphasis on effective 

student-centered learning and the role of the law enforcement instructor. Throughout the training, 

participants will design and instruct several lessons on subjects that are occupationally related to their 

assignments. Each presentation is videotaped to give the participants an opportunity to view and critiques 

themselves. The participants also will receive constructive feedback from peers and staff members. A 

considerable portion of the program is devoted to the preparation and presentation of the participants’ 

own instruction sessions. There is a written exam and a practical exercise each participant must pass 

to receive a certificate of training.

 Courses Include: 

ᆓ Classroom Equipment Operations 

ᆓ Classroom Management Issues 

ᆓ Ethical Issues in Law Enforcement Training 

ᆓ Instructional Systems Design for Law Enforcement 

ᆓ Learning Methodologies 

ᆓ Lesson Plan Development 

ᆓ Performance Objectives Development 

ᆓ PowerPoint 

ᆓ Presentation Skills 

ᆓ Principles of Adult Learning 

ᆓ Student-Centered Learning 

ᆓ Testing and Assessment 

ᆓ Training Tools 

Length of Training: 10 class days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Participants must be law enforcement offi cers/investigators responsible 

for instruction as a collateral duty. A participant may also be someone employed by a law enforcement 

agency who may be assigned as, or designated to become, an instructor responsible for instruction 

as a collateral duty. Participants must be recommended by their supervisors or other organization 

offi cials. 

Program Title: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION BASIC TRAINING 

 PROGRAM (TSA-BTP) 

Program Description: This program provides a study of the basic law enforcement knowledge, skills 

and abilities that a new officer/agent must understand and/or be able to perform upon employment in 

a Federal Law enforcement organization. Before receiving a certificate of graduation, entry-level TSA 

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personnel will be required to attend two programs:the TSA-BTP and either the TSA Transportation 

Enforcement Officer Training Program (TSA-TEOTP) for uniformed officers, or the TSA Special Agent 

Training Program (TSA-SATP) for the Special Agents prior to receiving a certificate of graduation. 

Entry-level personnel will not attend the TSA Special Skills Training Program (TSA-SSTP). Offi cers/ 

Agents receive instruction in a variety of basic law enforcement subjects and participate in laboratory 

and practical exercises. Training is provided by the FLETC staff personnel and instructors from the 

Partner Organization. 

Length of Training: TSA-BTP – 23 Days 

TSA-TEOTP – 24 Days 

TSA-SATP – 28 Days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: The Transportation Security Administration sets its standards in recruiting 

employees. After the individuals have been selected, they are sent by the TSA to FLETC for training. 

Attendees must meet the TSA recruitment standards and FLETC’s Practical Exercise Performance 

Requirements for the TSA-BTP PRIOR TO ARRIVING FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAM. 

Program Title: UNIFORMED POLICE TRAINING PROGRAM (UPTP) 

Program Description: This program provides basic law enforcement training to prepare a new Federal 

uniformed police offi cer. Officers receive extensive training in many law enforcement areas, including: 

Law, Counter-Terrorism, Use of Force, Communications and Interviewing, Firearms, Physical 

Techniques and Driver Training. Some of the training requires physical ability to perform offensive 

and defensive physical techniques such as throws, strikes, kicks and blocks, use firearms, and perform 

physical conditioning.(Note: this program replaced the former Mixed Basic Training Program.) 

Length of Training: 59 days 

Prerequisites for Attendance: Each Partner Organization sets its standards for recruiting new offi cers. 

Once hired, these officers are sent by their Partner Organization to the FLETC.Attendees must meet 

their Agency’s recruitment standards and the FLETC Practical Exercise Performance Requirements 

PRIOR TO ARRIVING FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAM. 

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AGENCY ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS

Many FLETC Partner Organizations have specialized training needs unique to their own agencies; 

as a result, they conduct agency specific basic and advanced training programs at the FLETC, using 

their own instructional staff or a mixture of FLETC and agency staff. For that purpose, more than 20 

of the Partner Organizations have training offices and staff at the FLETC to conduct and support such 

training.FLETC provides logistical support and facilitates all agency-specific training, the chief of TMD 

also serves as the Program Manager for these programs. 

The FLETC staff schedules the training facilities; feeds, houses, and transports the students; and 

provides instructional support on request. 

For specific information about programs conducted at the FLETC by Federal organizations for their 

own personnel, refer to the listing beginning on page 4.If your agency is not listed, contact: 

Division Chief

Training Management Division

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

1131 Chapel Crossing Road

Townhouse 382

Glynco, GA 31524

Telephone:(912) 267-2588

Facsimile:(912) 267-2805

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OFFICE OF STATE AND

 LOCAL TRAINING
OFFICE OF STATE AND LOCAL TRAINING

 The Office of State and Local Training, an office of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 

was established in 1982 to provide you, as a law enforcement leader, a consolidated training resource. 

For over 20 years, the Office of State and Local has continued its tradition of “Training America’s 

Finest.”Its mission is to provide state, local, campus and tribal law enforcement officers with advanced 

training at low or no tuition cost. 

Law enforcement officers today face challenges never before confronted in the law enforcement 

community. Not only are they confronted with the everyday problems of policing, such as drugs and 

domestic abuse, they face the serious task of protecting our homeland.All of this must be accomplished 

with limited resources, which is why the Office of State and Local Training delivers tuition-free training 

across America. 

 The Office of State and Local exports many of its training programs to the location where it is 

needed, and delivers programs through telecasts and the internet. The Office of State and Local regularly 

reaches out to small town and rural areas where, in many cases, training is not available.This offi ce 

provides a broad spectrum of training in areas to include: 

ᆓ Anti-terrorism Intelligence 

ᆓ Domestic Violence 

ᆓ Drug Enforcement 

ᆓ First Responder 

ᆓ Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes 

Some of the Office of State and Local’s programs are train-the-trainer, so each agency that sends a 

student to these programs continually benefits from the training. The Office of State and Local provides 

a resource kit to the instructor with all items necessary to conduct the training. Also, these programs 

are designed in a series of modules that can be adapted to fit whatever training timeframe is available 

to the state and local office providing the training.Training program descriptions are included below. 

For more information on the Office of State and Local’s programs and the current training schedule, 

log onto its website at www.fl etc.gov/osl or call the toll free number 1-800-743-5382. For a periodic 

update on its training initiatives and programs, visit this website and register for its training bulletin. 

In addition to the Offi ce of State and Local’s tuition-free training programs, state, local, campus, 

and tribal law enforcement officers may attend advanced training programs delivered by the Federal 

Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) on a space-available basis. These programs are tuitionbased; however, the tuition may be partially or wholly subsidized on a case-by-case basis.Please refer 

to the FLETC’s advanced program descriptions throughout this catalog or go to www.fl etc.gov/osl/ 

advanced.htm for details and a listing of additional classes offered under this program.

 The Office of State and Local staff conducts training needs assessments to research training 

requirements in the law enforcement community. Through partnerships it has formed with law 

enforcement associations, such as the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA), International Association of 

Chiefs of Police (IACP), Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) offices, and training academies, 

the Office of State and Local actively pursues ways to broaden its scope of support.The Office of State 

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and Local partners with over 80 federal agencies, acting as a conduit to identify existing federal training 

expertise available to meet state, local, campus and tribal law enforcement training needs. If you need 

specialized training, contact the Office of State and Local and this office will assist you in locating the 

appropriate training or may be able to develop it. 

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Office of State and Local Training Program Descriptions 

Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Awareness Training Program (AIATP) 

The AIATP is a 1-day (8 hour) introductory awareness program designed to provide line offi cers and 

first-line supervisors with a working knowledge of the criminal intelligence process and applicable laws, 

guidelines, policies, tools and techniques. Knowledge gained in this course will aid in the detection of 

pre-incident indicators related to terrorist activity in the community that may be encountered during 

the course of their law enforcement duties. A portion of this training program is region-specifi c. Please 

review the training schedule and apply for a program in your area. 

Domestic Violence Instructor Training Program (DVITP) 

This 5-day train-the-trainer program is designed to increase the effectiveness of experienced law 

enforcement officers in reporting and investigating domestic violence crimes. The primary program 

focus is on officer/victim safety and offender accountability. Participants return to their respective 

jurisdictions with all the necessary training aids to set up in-service training of domestic violence 

crimes. 

Drug Enforcement Training Program (DETP) 

The DETP is designed as a 4-day train-the-trainer program to teach drug enforcement applications for 

presentations to officers in rural jurisdictions. Trainers are provided detailed program guide, student 

handouts, instructional aids, and suggested practical exercises where applicable. 

Drug Law Enforcement School for Patrol Offi cers (DLESP) 

The DLESP is a 2-day program which provides updated training to police officers and sheriff’s 

deputies to help law enforcement officers detect drug-related crime and activity in their streets and 

communities. The DLESP trains officers in development of reasonable suspicion and probable cause, 

offers suggested measures on how to respond to their observations and to develop a drug case toward 

a successful resolution. This program is not intended to teach highway interdiction techniques but is 

intended to supplement other interdiction-related training programs. 

Drug Task Force Supervisor School (DTFSS) 

The DTFSS is a 5-day program that addresses the operation of multi-jurisdictional rural crime and drug 

enforcement task forces. Courses include management and supervision of a task force, memoranda 

of understanding, asset forfeiture and sharing, task force funding and budgeting, standard operating 

procedures for task forces, liability and risk management, operational concerns, and confi dential source 

program management. 

First Responder Training Program (FRTP) 

The FRTP is a 3-day program designed to address the first response of law enforcement personnel to 

major incidents. The incident responses covered within this program range from criminal acts to natural 

disasters. This program utilizes lessons learned from previous major incidents that have occurred 

nationally. The after-action reports from many of these incidents have identifi ed specific areas of need 

and concern for law enforcement agencies. The FRTP will provide guidelines and resources that can 

be considered for future responses by law enforcement personnel to major incidents. 

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Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) 

The Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program is a school-based, life-skills 

competency program that is taught by uniformed police officers. The G.R.E.A.T. Program is designed 

to enable youth to develop positive attitudes toward police offi cers, avoid conflicts, be responsible, set 

positive goals and resist peer pressure. Teaching our youth the basic life skills will result in nonviolent 

behavior. If you would like additional information about the G.R.E.A.T. Program, please follow the 

link below to the offi cial site. 

http://www.great-online.org 

or contact the ATF at 

E-mail: information@great-online.org 

Phone: 1-800-726-7070 or (202) 927-2160 

Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes Training Program (DTHCTP) 

The DTHCTP is a 3 1/2-day training program. Experienced law enforcement trainers are instructed 

how to improve the effectiveness of their agencies in reporting, investigating, and prosecuting hate and 

bias crimes. Participants return to their respective jurisdictions with all the necessary training aids to 

set up in-service training on hate and bias crimes. 

Introductory Intelligence Analyst Training Program (IIATP) 

The IIATP is a 5-day entry level program.It provides a historical, legal, and conceptual basis for 

criminal/law enforcement intelligence, and establishes a firm ethical basis. It contains an ongoing 

practical exercise which also follows the intelligence process/cycle. The initial phase of the exercise 

necessitates the drafting of an operational plan with goals and objectives, followed by a plan which 

details the collection and documentation of data. The program is conducted in a student centered 

learning environment, guided by subject matter experts in various fi elds. 

For further information, please contact:

 Office of State and Local Training 

1131 Chapel Crossing Road

 Townhouse 396

 Glynco, Georgia31524 

Toll Free Telephone 1-800-74FLETC 

Facsimile Number 912-267-2894 or 

Email: stateandlocaltraining@dhs.gov

 Web Site: www.fl etc.gov/osl 

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