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Firearms/Tactical Operations related courses
Course name: The Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) Regional Training Center (RTC), in affiliation with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), present firearms and tactical operations related training courses, including instructor training.
Registration Requirements: To register for classes please utilize our web-based registration system. The RTC website can be accessed on the internet at http://www.sheriffacademy.com. For students who do not have internet access, registration can be done by telephone or fax. Contact the RTC at (925) 551-6970 to register. Canceling or rescheduling courses can also be done on the web site or by telephone.
Length of training: Courses vary from 1 day courses to 80-hour training courses.
Target groups: The courses are designed to meet the needs of law enforcement agencies for training in-service peace officers.
Prerequisites necessary for peace officers: Must be a full-time / reserve peace officer or correctional officer. All students must also sign a waiver when attending any manipulative skills training courses conducted at the RTC.
Fitness levels: Must be in good physical condition and free of any prior injuries that maybe aggravated by firearms / tactical operations training.
Physical dangers associated with training: The ACSO's firearms / tactical operations related training is a physical activity. Every precaution has been taken by instructors to prevent injury to students. Notwithstanding that, injuries can and do occur. Students attending firearms / tactical operations related training must adhere to established safety policies of the RTC.
Equipment above what the RTC provides: Students are required to wear comfortable clothing and if required, supply their own duty belt, weapons, handcuffs, and impact weapons. No high heels or restrictive clothing are allowed.
Dates of training: See attached flyer for dates of training. Dates are also available on the website or by calling the RTC.
Training costs: See attached flyer for costs of training. Costs are also available on the website or by calling the RTC.
Attendance requirements: All students are expected to complete courses in their entirety. In the case of an unforeseen absence such as an emergency, the student shall not be considered complete in the course if he/she misses more than 10% of course hours.
