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General

• Training Academy Schedule
  Learning domains, calendars, training and testing specifications (2007-2008)
• Self-Defense Class Outline
  Training outline on weaponless defense, searches, control holds, restraint and handcuffing, takedowns, ground control, batons, etc. (2006)
• Intake, Transfer & Release Training Manual
  Training document covering intake, transfer, and release. Includes inmate screening, “red flags” (eg detox, suicidal ideation, etc), Intensive Observation Log), psychiatric evaluation, involuntary hospitalization, and supplemental readings for trainees.

Arrest Methods & Defensive Tactics

• Instructor’s Guide
  Learning domains, training and testing specifications
• Training Outline (2010)
  Instructor Academy training outline on arrest and use of force
• Instructor Training Outline (2005)
• Student Workbook (2009)

Personal Searches, Batons, & Arrest

• Instructor Guide (1993)
  Training outline on searches, restraint, takedown, carotid restraint, weapons
• Training Outline (1996)

Use of Force

• Student Workbook (2010)
• Table of Contents
• Instructor Outline
  Also includes course roster and subject hour distribution
• Training Outlines (2005, 2008)
• Training Outlines (2005)

Weapons Proficiency

• Instructor Outlines (1997, 2000)
• Instructor Outlines (2000-2004)
• Instructor Outlines (2004-2006)
• Instructor Outlines (2006-2010)
• Specialized Weapons, Equipment, Munitions and Chemical Agents (2015)
  Guidelines for specialized weapons, equipment, munitions and chemical agents used by the Special Response Unit (SRU)