The exercise concludes with each group giving a briefing on their plan. Participants learn the meaning of body movements, facial expressions, personal space and touching. Participants also learn how to interpret these different non-verbal communications. Participants learn the psychological principles and proposed courses of action during hostage situations. Additionally, they discuss the profiles of perpetrators and the characteristics of a good negotiator.
Participants learn protective tactics and formations when moving a judge on foot.
Participants break into groups and demonstrate the learned protective tactics and formations when moving a judge on foot. Through lectures, discussion and practical applications, students are presented tactics, techniques and stress related topics to help them avoid common errors and pitfalls leading to officer injury and death. Participants learn the legal basis for court security established by statute and federal case law. Participants undergo a series of realistic exercises designed to test their judgement in handling disruptions in court. Participants complete training critiques, discuss how to improve the training, and receive their training certificates.